As Mzansi continues to mourn and pay tribute to multi-award-winning and seasoned ‘The River’ actor Presley Chweneyagae, his former co-star Meshack Mavuso has shared a touching video of him from Saturday.
Chweneyagae passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 40, and his passing has sent shockwaves across the country.
Meshack Mavuso
Meshack took to social media to express his heartbreak over the actor’s untimely passing and posted a clip capturing one of Presley’s final joyful moments.
In the video, the Tsotsi star appears to be in high spirits, dancing to a traditional song at what seems to be an intimate gathering at the South African State Theatre.
The Smoke & Mirrors actor revealed that Presley had changed his plans en route to the stadium and instead decided to join him at the event. Mavuso said it’s hard to believe Chweneyagae is gone, especially since he seemed joyful on Saturday.
“I had no idea it was our last hangout. Can’t believe you were this happy just this past Saturday and now this 💔,” he wrote.
‘I NEVER KNEW THIS IS WHAT YOU MEANT’: MAVUSO RECALLS PRESLEY’S LAST REQUEST TO BORROW A JACKET
He also shared that the late actor had asked to borrow a jacket, which he said he would never get back.
“How you called me to say I must bring you a jacket because you hadn’t checked the invite and now the red carpet was red carpeting and you didn’t wanna look like a 🤡, you said🤣.
“When you said I’m never getting my jacket back, I had no idea this is what you meant. When you called to check if I’m ok the next day, I couldn’t have imagined that you weren’t ok. Wavuma nje kanjalo ngawe? Or kune movie that you all are shooting there in heaven esingayazi? Go shine your light, Tobetsa 🕊️. It is well,” he wrote.
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Many have been wondering what happened to him after the heartbreaking news of the legendary actor’s passing. His family has since spoken out, with its spokesperson, Mzwakhe Sigudla, confirming that Presley died of natural causes related to breathing difficulties.
“There has been speculation, and we want to clarify that there has been no foul play with what happened to Presley, and unfortunately, it is what you call natural death.”
“He had a bit of complication related to breathing and paramedics were called to attend the scene, but unfortunately, he did not make it, and there is nothing we know other than that, and we want to put it to the nation that it is a natural death,” he told the media.
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