Presley Chweneyagae’s cause of death revealed
The sudden death of actor Presley Chweneyagae at the age of 40 left South Africans in shock earlier this week.
While his unexpected passing sparked a wave of speculation online, the late Tsotsi star’s family has come forward to set the record straight.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, family spokesperson Mzwakhe Sigudla confirmed that Presley died of natural causes.
He explained that the actor experienced serious breathing difficulties at home before paramedics were called to assist.
Despite efforts to resuscitate him, it was sadly too late.
“We want to put the record straight that it was a natural death as far as we are concerned,” Sigudla said.
“He had a complication in relation to breathing. Paramedics were called at home and he was attended to. We appreciate the professional nature of the paramedics.”
The family’s statement was also echoed by journalist Chriselda Zozi Lewis, who shared the update via her X account, confirming there was no foul play suspected in Presley’s passing.
While many fans have accepted the family’s clarification, there are still voices online calling for further details.