Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained worldwide recognition for his main function within the 2005 movie Tsotsi, which received South Africa’s first ever Oscar for finest international language movie, has died. He was 40 years previous.
His expertise company MLA on Tuesday confirmed Chweneyagae’s loss of life and stated South Africa had misplaced one in all its “most gifted and beloved actors”.
“His ardour for empowering the following era of artists will stay integral to his legacy,” the MLA CEO, Nina Morris Lee, stated in a press release. She gave no particulars about the reason for loss of life.
Chweneyagae’s three-decade-long profession spanned theatre, tv and movie.
His award-winning efficiency in Tsotsi, primarily based on the 1961 novel by South Africa’s pre-eminent playwright Athol Fugard and directed by Gavin Hood, catapulted him to worldwide stardom.
Chweneyagae was additionally a gifted author and director, co-authoring the internationally acclaimed stage play Relativity with Paul Grootboom.
The South African authorities paid tribute to Chweneyagae, lauding his excellent contribution to the movie, tv and theatre fraternity.
“The nation mourns the lack of a gifted storyteller whose expertise lit up our screens and hearts,” the federal government stated in a publish on X. “Your legacy will reside on by means of the highly effective tales you informed.”
The South Africa Movie and Tv Awards group, generally known as Safta, paid tribute to Chweneyagae, calling him a “true legend of South African Cinema” on X.
“Relaxation in Energy … a powerhouse performer whose expertise left an indelible mark on our screens and in our hearts,” Safta posted.
The secretary common of the ANC, the celebration that dominated South African politics for 30 years, provided his condolences.
Fikile Mbalula described Chweneyagae as a “large of South African movie and theatre”.
“His legacy in Tsotsi, The River, and past will reside on. Condolences to his household, buddies, and all who have been touched by his brilliance,” Mbalula stated.
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