Popular South African actor Mpho Sebeng lost his life on the morning of Sunday 5 May 2024 after he was involved in a tragic road accident.
The family issued a statement confirming the actor’s untimely passing on Sunday evening.
“The family of the South African entertainer, Mpho Sebeng, are saddened to confirm, to the public and media, that their son has indeed passed away. Mpho met his untimely death in the early hours of Sunday, 5 May 2024, due to a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom. Whilst the family appreciates the immense outpouring of love and condolences, the family requests some space to process the news.” reads the statement.
Mpho met his untimely death in the early hours of Sunday morning due to a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom.
Whilst the family appreciates the immense outpouring of love and condolences, the family requests some space to process the news.
Sebeng was a popular actor well known for his roles in popular TV shows such as Ring of Lies, Savage Beauty, The Queen, Miseducation, The Throne, Zbondiwe, Scandal and Hush Money.. Sebeng was born in Soweto on 1 December 1992, and died at the age of 31.
Tributes from his colleagues and fans poured in on social media on Sunday.
Actor, producer and friend Zola Hashatsi took to Instagram and wrote this: “It is with a sad, deep, painful heart to announce the passing of a young brother, friend I took in to replace us when we exited craze tv , a thespian that was Mpho Sebeng. This one hurts and I’m not okay.
“His star was only beginning to shine. What a loss, he was only 30 years young. I’ll send more info, as times go, will be with the family this week.” Zola said.
The EFF is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Thespian, Mpho Sebeng.
We honour his memory and celebrate the profound impact he has left on South African television and cinema. May his legacy continue to inspire and uplift aspiring actors for years to come.
We extend… pic.twitter.com/JdCfzzmNsN
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) May 6, 2024
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