Presley Chweneyagae, famous person of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies elderly 40

Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who won global popularity for his main position within the 2005 movie Tsotsi, which gained South Africa’s first ever Oscar for highest international language movie, has died. He was once 40 years outdated.

His ability company MLA on Tuesday showed Chweneyagae’s demise and mentioned South Africa had misplaced one in all its “most gifted and beloved actors”.

“His passion for empowering the next generation of artists will remain integral to his legacy,” MLA’s CEO, Nina Morris Lee, mentioned in a observation. She gave no information about the reason for demise.

Chweneyagae’s three-decade-long profession spanned theatre, tv and picture.

His award-winning efficiency in Tsotsi, according to the 1961 novel via South Africa’s pre-eminent playwright Athol Fugard and directed via Gavin Hood, catapulted him to global stardom.

Chweneyagae was once additionally a proficient author and director, co-authoring the across the world acclaimed level play Relativity with Paul Grootboom.

The South African govt paid tribute to Chweneyagae, lauding his exceptional contribution to the movie, tv and theatre fraternity.

“The nation mourns the loss of a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up our screens and hearts,” the federal government mentioned in a put up on X. “Your legacy will live on through the powerful stories you told.”

The South Africa Film and Television Awards group, referred to as Safta, paid tribute to Chweneyagae, calling him a “true legend of South African Cinema” on X.

“Rest in Power … a powerhouse performer whose talent left an indelible mark on our screens and in our hearts,” Safta posted.

The secretary normal of the ANC, the birthday party that ruled South African politics for 30 years, presented his condolences.

Fikile Mbalula described Chweneyagae as a “giant of South African film and theatre”.

“His legacy in Tsotsi, The River, and beyond will live on. Condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his brilliance,” Mbalula mentioned.