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The South African
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Stasie Kombuis owner reacts to drunk Presley Chweneyagae clips
Stasie Kombuis owner, Thato Jele, has shut down social media commentary about his lifestyle lounge being a bad influence on the late actor Presley Chweneyagae. The 40-year-old was laid to rest last weekend after a shock death following 'respiratory complications'. At his funeral, close pal Warren Masemola hinted that Presley loved partying and alcohol and would often surround himself with 'bad friends'. He also implied that establishments like Stasie Kombuis kept the star away from his family. Speaking to Kaya FM, Stasie Kombuis, owner Thato Jele, responded to commentary that his lifestyle lounge and bar was a bad influence on Presley Chweneyagae. He said, 'Presley was a beautiful human being, he loved my place. He personally told me that I was on the right track and that I was running a beautiful place.' Jele also addressed several video clips of an intoxicated Presley Chweneyagae at a groove, which South Africans have presumed to be at Stasie Kombuis. He continued: 'We are very big on family. We do not embarrass our clients. None of the videos that are trending online were taken at my place. 'My place is not a shebeen or a drinking spot. It's home to me and to my clients. That's why people keep coming back. A clip of Presley Chweneyagae intoxicated at a groove has resurfaced after his death. Images via X During his tribute to Presley Chweneyagae, fellow actor Warren Masemola claimed the pair often quarrelled about prioritising family over bad friends. He said at the star's funeral last weekend: 'My friend and I fought a lot. I don't understand people who don't fight with their friends and the people they love. Warren hinted at Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and booze. He recalled a time when he travelled to Pretoria to pick up Presley – presumably at the request of his wife – as 'he was being a nuisance' He told funeral-goers: 'He dodged me, I found him at Stasie Kombuis [popular groove in Pretoria].' Warren added that he found Presley with a group of friends who didn't have his best interests at heart. He added: 'You owe it to yourself to talk to the one you love and say, 'Please, you have children at home. Go home. Your family needs you.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Drunk Presley Chweneyagae clips go viral after booze, party claims
Shortly after Warren Masemola made indirect comments about Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and alcohol, a clip of the late actor intoxicated at a groove resurfaced on social media. Masemola spoke about his late industry colleague at his funeral service on Saturday, 7 June. The 40-year-old was married to his wife, Charlaine, the mother of his children. His cause of death was attributed to 'natural causes'. During his tribute, Warren Masemola revealed that while he was close friends with Presley Chweneyagae, the pair often quarrelled about prioritising family over bad friends. He said, 'My friend and I fought a lot. I don't understand people who don't fight with their friends and the people who they love. Warren hinted at Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and booze. He recalled a time when he travelled to Pretoria to pick up Presley – presumably at the request of his wife – as 'he was being a nuisance' He told funeral-goers: 'He dodged me, I found him at Stasie Kombuis [popular groove in Pretoria].' Warren added that he found Presley with a group of friends who didn't have his best interests at heart. He added: 'You owe it to yourself to talk to the one you love and say, 'Please, you have children at home. Go home. Your family needs you.' Meanwhile, several clips of Presley Chweneyagae partying at a local groove have resurfaced on social media. The actor appeared intoxicated and surrounded by a group of friends. Take a look… @phillipinemashego #RIPCOBRIZI ♬ original sound – EEEMOH PURPLE WINTER Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
