South African actor, playwright and theatre director, Mncedisi Shabangu, has passed away at the age of 53. His family has confirmed that Mcendisi Shabangu died on Sunday morning after complaining of chest pains.
“He was sick and later we took him to the clinic and he was certified dead after that. It was not a long illness. He just complained about his chest.” – His brother Mthokozisi said.
Mcendisi Shabangu was best known for his role as Khulekani Ngobese in e.tv’s soapie Rhythm City.
Shabangu has starred and directed many theatre productions and has been on TV shows like Rhythm City, The Lab, and iNumber Number, to name a few.
SAFTA winning Actor, Playwright and Theatre Director Mncedisi Shabangu has passed away. 🤍🕊
He has starred and directed many theatre productions and has been on TV shows like Rhythm City, The Lab, and iNumber Number, to name a few. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/IXItx8O42D
— TV Mzansi (@TVMzansiAfrica) July 24, 2022
Joburg Theatre mourns the passing of #Mncedisi Shabangu. May his art live forever on our stages.🕊🕯 pic.twitter.com/Z1zs8wzzMf
— Joburg Theatre (@joburgtheatre) July 24, 2022
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