‘The River’ Actress Nokuthula Mavuso Reacts to Presley Chweneyagae’s Passing
“The River Star Nokuthula Mavuso Mourns On-Screen Husband Presley Chweneyagae”
The South African entertainment industry continues to grieve the sudden passing of award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae (40), best known for his roles in Tsotsi and The River. His on-screen wife and co-star, Nokuthula Mavuso, shared a heartfelt but brief reaction to his death, sparking an outpouring of support from fans.
A Bond Beyond the Screen
- Mavuso played Angelina Mthombeni, Chweneyagae’s wife in The River, and expressed her grief on X with a simple yet poignant “Ya neh.”
- Fans and colleagues flooded her timeline with condolences:
- “So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you” – @Yolande19851010
- “Eish… your on-screen person. What a loss” – @Noppsy88
Final Farewell to Cobra
- Funeral details: Chweneyagae’s family confirmed services will be held on 7 June in Pretoria, with memorials on 3 June (Mahikeng) and 5 June (Gauteng).
- Cause of death: Natural causes (respiratory complications), as reported by SABC News.
Industry Tributes Pour In
- Floyd Shivambu: “Rest in Peace, Presley! You left too soon.”
- Meshack Mavuso Magabane (co-star) shared Chweneyagae’s last video, leaving fans emotional.
Source: Briefly News