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The South African
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Presley Chweneyagae cause of death: Family sets record straight
The family of actor Presley Chweneyagae has come out to dispel social media commentary about the cause of death, after he unexpectedly passed on Tuesday, 27 May. The Tsotsi star was just 40 years old. He leaves behind a wife and children. Speaking to the media, the family of Presley Chweneyagae shut down wild claims about his cause of death. SABC reporter Chriselda Lewis posted on X of their claims: 'He passed away due to natural causes. No foul play suspected. He struggled to breathe. Paramedics were called, but it was too late'. This comes after Sunday World broke news of Presley Chweneyagae's death, which they claimed followed a 'brief illness'. The actor played the Oscar-winning role of Tsotsi in the 2005 film, which shot him into superstardom at the age of 25. He has also starred in other films and notable TV roles, such as iNumber Number, Zama Zama, The River, and most recently, Cobrizi. According to a family spokesperson, Presley Chweneyagae's funeral service will take place on Saturday, 7 June. Two memorial services will take place, the first on 3 June in Mahikeng and the second on 5 June in Pretoria. Details will be shared in due time. 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.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Presley Chweneyagae? South African Actor Part of Oscar Winning Film Tsotsi Dies at 40
Presley Chweneyagae breathed his last, as per a statement from his agency MLA on May 27 local time. The South African star was known for his lead acting in the 2005 crime thriller Tsotsi, which went on to win the 2006 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Chweneyagae's death comes as a shock to many, as the South African government shared a tribute for the 40-year-old on its official X account writing, "Rest in Peace, Presley Chweneyagae. The nation mourns the loss of a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up our screens and hearts. Your legacy will live on through the powerful stories you told. Robala ka kagiso." Presley Chweneyagae made his feature film debut with Tsotsi and went on to star in movies including iNumber Number, Zama Zama, The Number, and The River, which earned an International Emmy Awards nomination. The South African Film and Television Awards left its own tribute for the star on its X account. "Rest in Power, Presley Chweneyagae. A true legend of South African cinema. It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Presley Chweneyagae — a powerhouse performer whose talent left an indelible mark on our screens and in our hearts.", it read. Elvis Presley.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Why 'Tsotsi' actor Presley Chweneyagae death dey shake South Africa
South Africa award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae don die for age 40, according to statement wey MLA release. Chweneyagae na ogbonge actor wey dey known for im movie role for 'Totsi', wey later win Oscar award. Im rise to stardom popular for South Africa sake of im acting skills for movie series wey include 'The River', Zama Zama and odas. Na Tuesday 27 May tori bin come say di ogbonge actor don die and im death don shake up di entertainment industry for South Africa. "Na wit profound sadness we confam di untimely passing of one of South Africa most gifted and beloved actors, Pres Chweneyagae, for di age of 40," Nina Morris Lee, CEO of MLA tok for dia statement. MLA wey be popular talent management company describe Chweneyagae as a 'gifted writer and director.' "Presley na longtime and cherished member of di MLA family, more dan a client, im be friend, a mentor to many, a beacon of creativity and perseverance." MLA tok for dia statement say Chweneyagae passion to empower di next generation of artists go remain an integral part of im legacy. Wetin cause Presley Chweneyagae death E neva clear wetin cause di death of Chweneyagae but many pipo for South Africa don dey send dia tributes to celebrate di ogbonge actor. Meanwhile for 2021, Chweneyagae tok for one show say im go like go behind di scenes, away from acting. "Once I turn forty years old, I go like to look at oda means of making money. I no go retire but I go dey behind di scenes," e tok for di interview wit Cassper on di Braai show. Who be Presley Chweneyagae Chweneyagae na ogbonge South African actor and filmmaker wey dem born for Mafikeng, di capital city of di North West province of South Africa, for October 19, 1984. E enta limelight sake of im acting abilities wey e display for di film Tsotsi, wey win di Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 2005. Im journey begin for age of 10 wen e bin join drama classes for di North West Arts Council (now di Mmabana Arts, Culture and Spo Foundation). For di fourth Royalty Soapie Awards for 2020, Chweneyagae win di award for outstanding lead actor. Meanwhile for 2006, im gangster role for di movie Tsotsi, earn am di Golden Horn Award. Movie characters wey e don act include Thuso for "Cobra", Mokoena for 'The River' and plenti odas wey totori South Africans. For March 2019, Chweneyagae win best actor award for 'The River' Telenovela during di 13th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) for di Sun City Superbowl for Rustenburg, South Africa.
eNCA
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae dies, aged 40
JOHANNESBURG - Award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae dies at the age of 40. This was confirmed on Tuesday morning. The details surrounding his death are still unknown. Chweneyagae rose to prominence when he secured a role on Tsotsi starring among actors Terry Pheto, Mothusi Magano, Kenneth Nkosi and Own Sejake. This would see him secure even greater roles starring in movies like iNumber Number Jozi Gold, Zama Zama and more recently on The River.
