Musa Khawula Faces Backlash for Post About Late Presley Chweneyagae
South Africa Mourns Presley Chweneyagae Amid Social Media Controversy
The South African entertainment industry is grieving the sudden passing of acclaimed actor Presley Chweneyagae, who died on May 27, 2025 at age 40. Best known for his breakthrough role in Tsotsi and recent work on The River, his untimely death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans celebrating his artistic legacy.
However, the somber moment was punctuated by social media controversy when incarcerated blogger Musa Khawula made unverified claims about the late actor’s personal life. In a since-deleted post, Khawula leveled allegations about Chweneyagae’s parenting – remarks that drew swift backlash for their timing and tone.
The Online Divide:
- Many criticized Khawula for attacking someone unable to respond, with one user noting: “This serves no purpose but to hurt grieving families.”
- Others engaged in broader discussions about separating artists’ personal and professional legacies
- Several commentators highlighted the irony of Khawula’s jail status in their rebuttals
Deadbeat to his 19 year old daughter; Presley Chweneyagae who preferred to squander all his money on alcohol and hoes meanwhile her daughter was struggling has passed away at the age of 40. pic.twitter.com/l3nRPOznIB
— Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) May 27, 2025
The actor’s family has not publicly addressed the claims, instead focusing on funeral arrangements. Industry peers continue honoring Chweneyagae’s contributions, including his role in putting South African cinema on the global map through Tsotsi‘s Oscar success.