Presley Chweneyagae death: Star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi dies at 40:
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Presley Chweneyagae: Celebrated Actor Dies at 40The South African star of the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi passed away in 2025, leaving a legacy in film, TV, and theater arts.
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- Presley Chweneyagae, famed for his lead role in the Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died at the age of 40.
- His longtime agency confirmed his passing without revealing the cause and praised his dedication to nurturing future artists.
- He gained widespread recognition starring in the TV series The River from 2018 to 2024, winning a South African Film and Television Award in 2019.
- Chweneyagae was also a respected theater actor, renowned for Shakespearean performances and contributing as a playwright and director.
It’s with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Chweneyagae, at the age of 40.— MLA agency in a statement
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