etv confirms the death of one of its longest standing cast members Sandy Mokwena who was known for his role as Bra Eddie Khumalo on etv Scandal!
Sandy Mokwena died at the age of 68 in hospital on Wednesday night of natural causes.
e.tv publicist Michael Pocock said that Mokwena was ill a few months ago but that it didn’t “raise alarms” at the time. Pocock said that the actor’s family and colleagues have been left shocked by his death.
“e.tv is deeply saddened by the news and our condolences go out to Sandy’s family and the cast and crew of Scandal! Sandy Mokwena has been part of Scandal! since the first episode which aired in January 2005,” the channel said in a statement.
Sandy was also known to have played roles in shows like Yizo Yizo & Zero Tolerance. Mr Mokwena also did numerous radio plays for the SABC.
Social media sends some condolences to the Mokwena family:
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends & colleagues of veteran actor Sandy Mokwena who has sadly passed on. As early as 1972 he embarked on a world tour with the cast of the musical "Ipi Tombi". He later played roles in Scandal, Generations, Soul City & Yizo Yizo pic.twitter.com/xWkadZ9pUr
— Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) January 25, 2018
2018 is on another level!
Robala ka kagiso! pic.twitter.com/czf4ttmaXq
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) January 25, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: South African actor Sandy Mokwena best known for his role as Bra Eddie Khumalo on the https://t.co/A6g4hsmGf0 soapie etvScandal has died.#RIPBraEddie#etvSunrise pic.twitter.com/suRgViZzum
— Daniel Marven (@danielmarven) January 25, 2018
Sandy Mokwena a.k.a Bra Eddie Khumalo.
He has also appeared in t.v shows like Generations,Khululeka, Soul City, Yizo Yizo and Going Up.
May his soul rest in peace 💔 #RIPBraEddie #SandyMokwena pic.twitter.com/nIbpif67TL— Sibongile Ntuli (@Sibongile_Dust) January 25, 2018
Rest in Peace “Bra Eddie Khumalo”