Mzansi TV shows and celebs pay tribute to Mpho Sebeng [PICS]

Mzansi celebrities and local TV shows have paid tribute to the late actor and TV presenter Mpho Sebeng.

The 31-year-old passed away in a car accident in Potchefstroom, North West, in the early hours of Sunday morning, his family confirmed in a statement.

The family also shared that the actor’s funeral and memorial service details will be communicated in due course.

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Sebeng made his television debut on Justice for All and Zero Tolerance before landing his significant TV role on Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Ring of Lies which earned him a Best Actor South African Film and Television Awards (Safta) nomination in 2018.

Throughout his career, Sebeng starred in many different shows, including Scandal, The Queen, Hush Money, Zbondiwe, and Netflix’s Miseducation and The Brave Ones.

Local TV shows honour Sebeng

Current local TV productions have paid homage to the late actor by inscribing ‘RIP Mpho Sebeng’ on their clapperboards.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela shared pictures of some of the clapperboards from shows like Champions, Isitha The Enemy, Isiphetho: Destiny, Skeem Saam, and more.”

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‘Your incredible legacy will live on’

Other Mzansi celebrities like DJ Sbu, Swankie Mafoko, and Nthati Moshesh have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to Sebeng.

“In the wake of Mpho Sebeng’s untimely passing, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fans. Our nation mourns the loss of a bright star. May his legacy inspire future generations of artists to constantly evolve,” the South African Government wrote on X.

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