by Thinus Ferreira
Two crew members, including a make-up artist, working for Bomb Productions on the second season of MultiChoice and M-Net's historical drama series Shaka Ilembe have died.
The names of the deceased crew members are not yet known. Their cause of death are also not yet known.
Shaka Ilembe, a precolonial reinterpretation of the Shaka Zulu legend and produced by Bomb Productions, will run for three seasons on M-Net's Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) TV channel and MultiChoice's Showmax video streaming service, with principal photography of the second season that has recently started.
Rumours swirled that the deaths are due to alleged food poisoning on set.
Portia Hlongwane, Mzansi Magic spokesperson, in a statement says "Mzansi Magic can confirm that there was no food poisoning on the set of Shaka Ilembe. The make-up artist in question was employed on the set for only one-and-a-half days. On her second day, she reported feeling weak with flu-like symptoms".
"She was promptly sent to see the medic and her next of kin was contacted to collect her. Regrettably, her condition worsened, and she passed away 3 days later at home. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time."
