RISE Mzansi mourns the passing of legendary South African actor, Presley Chweneyagae, at the age of 40. Presley rose to international fame with his unforgettable performance in Tsotsi (2005), a role that helped bring home South Africa’s first ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His career spanned theatre, television and film, beloved for his iconic roles in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) and award-winning television series The River (2018) among others. His legacy lives on through the stories he helped tell and lives he touched. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️ #rippresleychweneyagae