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IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Thabiso Ramotshela remembers his on-screen dad, Presley Chweneyagae: memorial and funeral plans revealed
Actor Thabiso Ramotshela mourns the loss of Presley Chweneyagae. Image: Instagram Actor Thabiso Ramotshela is mourning the loss of his on-screen father, Presley Chweneyagae, who played Thuso 'Cobra' Mokoena in the once-popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, 'The River'. Ramotshela, who portrayed Cobra's son Morena Mokoena in the show, paid a heartfelt tribute to his on-screen father through a TikTok video. The emotional clip showcased moments from their time on set, Ramotshela captioned it with a touching message: 'I don't even know where to start. Goodbye pops. I love you and will see you soon.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The talented actor's notable roles extend beyond 'The River', with standout performances in 'Tsotsi', which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006, and 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'. He also starred as a police officer in 'iNumber Number' alongside S'dumo Mtshali, cementing his status as a household name. His recent role as Thuso 'Cobra' Mokoena in 'Cobrizi', a spin-off from the award-winning series 'The River', also showcased his versatility as an actor. Chweneyagae died on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 40 due to natural causes. According to the family spokesperson, Mzwakhe Sigudla, Chweneyagae's death was due to complications related to breathing. Despite the efforts of paramedics who were called to his residence, the actor did not make it and succumbed to death, with his passing being confirmed by his talent management, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA). Additionally, the family spokesperson, Mzwakhe Sigudla, spoke to the media, sharing funeral and memorial service details outside Chweneyagae's home in Pretoria. He added that there will be two memorial services held next week to celebrate the talented actor's life. The first memorial service will take place in Mahikeng on Tuesday, June 3, followed by a second one in Pretoria on Thursday, June 5. The family spokesperson also shared that Chweneyagae's funeral will be on Saturday, June 7, with the venue still to be confirmed.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Presley Chweneyagae: ‘He was every mother's son, every girl's funny lover, and everyone's best friend'
Chweneyagae embodied God-given talent, said Phathutshedzo Makwarela, executive producer of The River and Cobrizi. DStv, the broadcaster which was home to late actor Presley Chweneyagae in recent years, has paid tribute to the beloved actor. 'He was every mother's son, every girl's funny lover, and everyone's best friend,' said CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice, Nomsa Philiso. Chweneyagae passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 40. His talent agency and management team at Moonyeenn Lee Associates (MLA) confirmed his death. 'It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa's most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Chweneyagae,' the statement read. The cause of death is still unknown to the public. ALSO READ: 'The River' and 'Tsotsi' star Presley Chweneyagae dies at 40 A generational talent Philiso said Chweneyagae was a generational talent whose work helped shape Mzansi television. 'His characters felt like family,' she shared. 'Through characters like Cobra on The River, and most recently on Mzansi Magic's Cobrizi, he didn't just entertain — he made us laugh, made us care, and helped us understand the people behind the stories. His work brought heart and humanity to every role.' Chweneyagae's performances on The River made him more endearing to Mzansi as the hilarious older brother with an English twang. 'His legacy lives on in the stories he helped bring to life. He was part of some of DStv's most loved productions, and his performances will continue to resonate. We will miss him dearly,' Philiso said. ALSO READ: 'Working with Presley and keeping a straight face is almost impossible' — industry mourns Chweneyagae A tribute to Chweneyagae Hours after the news of the actor's passing broke out, Showmax released a tribute to the actor on its app. Titled A Tribute To Presley Chweneyagae, Showmax has curated a collection of recent shows featuring the late actor, as aired on MultiChoice platforms. The tribute includes all six seasons of The River, the first season of the drama series iNumber Number and the feature film of the same name, which was released in 2014. Co-creator and executive producer of The River and Cobrizi, Phathutshedzo Makwarela of Tshedza Pictures, said Chweneyagae epitomised God-given talent. 'Presley was one of a generation. He was the epitome of God given talent. Tshedza Pictures is blessed to have worked with him for close to nine years on The River and its spin-off Cobrizi. Today, the world is a much sadder place today by the loss of this talent.' Tsotsi co-star Terry Pheto said she was shocked by Chweneyagae's passing. 'I'm shocked and saddened by the news of Presley's sudden passing. My heart goes out to his family and the rest of our friends and colleagues in the film industry. We shared an unforgettable moment when we won the Oscar. It's a moment I will forever cherish,' said Pheto. NOW READ: Khanyisa Jaceni welcomes her first bundle of joy
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.
