Cape Town – South African actor, Mncedisi Shabangu, who was popularly known for his role as Khulekani Ngobese on ‘Rhythm City’, has died.
Shabangu died on Sunday morning.
He was 53.
The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
“Dear all, it is with great sadness that the Shabangu family informs you of the sudden passing of Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu. He passed on in the early hours of this morning. The family appreciates all messages of condolence and requests privacy at this difficult time. Memorial and funeral arrangements will be announced soon,” a family statement said.
Meanwhile, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in Mpumalanga has described the death of the actor, playwright and theatre director, as a loss to the arts industry in the country.