Details surrounding his death have not yet been made public.
Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at the age of 40.
News of his passing was confirmed by his management team, MLA, on Tuesday morning.
Details surrounding his death have not yet been made public.
“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.
His management added that details regarding memorial services will be shared in due course.
“Presley was more than a client – he was a friend, a mentor to many, a beacon of creativity and perseverance. His passion for empowering the next generation of artists will remain an integral part of his legacy,” MLA stated.
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Tributes pour in for Presley Chweneyagae
Tributes have been pouring in across social media platforms, with fans, colleagues and public figures remembering Chweneyagae.
Chweneyagae was born in Mafikeng, North West province, in 1984. His artistic journey began at just 10 years old when he joined drama classes at the North West Arts Council, now known as the Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation.
He rose to fame following his unforgettable lead role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which earned South Africa its first-ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Over the years, Chweneyagae built a solid career in television, film, and theatre. In addition to his most recent role on The River, he featured in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) and stage productions such as Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
