by Thinus Ferreira
Actor Mpho Sebeng died on Sunday morning after a car accident in Potchefstroom in South Africa's North West province. He was 31.
"The family of the South African entertainer, Mpho Sebeng, are saddened to confirm,to the public and media, that their son has indeed passed away," the family confirmed in a media statement on Sunday.
"Mpho met his untimely death in the early hours of Sunday 5 May 2024 due to a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom. Whilst the family appreciates the immense outpouring of love and condolences, the family requests some space to process the news," Oupa Morake, family spokesperson said.
"The details of his home-going celebrations will be communicated in due course and we request that you continue to hold the Sebeng family in prayer."
Born in Soweto on 1 December 1992, growing up in Witpoortjie, Randburg and studying politics and philosophy at the University of Witwatersrand, Mpho Sebeng became known for TV roles in series like Zero Tolerance, gang leader Slay in SABC1's Soul Buddyz, Justice for All, and M-Net's The Queen on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).
On e.tv he appeared in the drama series Z'bondiwe in 2015 and a year later in the e.tv telenovela Ring of Lies for which he got a Best actor nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2018.
Appearances in other e.tv's series included both its soaps Rhythm City and Scandal!.
Appearances in other TV series included Bay of Plenty, Hush Money, Kokota, Saints and Sinners, The Throne, and M-Net's The Estate.
In Netflix series he had roles in Savage Beauty, The Brave Ones and Miseducation.
In film Mpho Sebeng appeared in Mngani Wam', Thando, Man in Crisis, The Jakes are Missing, and 2011's Winnie Mandela.
In 2019 he tried to venture into rap music and released a debut hip-hop song, "Phuso Phala Anything".
The SABC in a statement said the public broadcaster "is saddened by the untimely passing of the actor Mpho Sebeng. His immense contribution to the entertainment industry will never be forgotten. The SABC extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans".
The streaming service Netflix South Africa said "A life well lived. Rest in peace Mpho Sebeng".
