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By Yasmeen Sewnarain

Digital Journalist


‘Skeem Saam’ actor Karabo Mokhubela passes away

The actor and radio presenter had been a part of the soapie since it first aired in 2011.


Skeem Skaam actor Karabo Mokhubela has passed away at the age of 40.

The actor, who played the role of Jazzy T on the popular soapie, reportedly died on Sunday night, 26 July 2020.

The news was confirmed by Skeem Skaam‘s official page on Twitter.

UPDATE: Tributes pour in for ‘Skeem Saam’ actor and radio host Karabo Mokhubela

Mokhubela had been a part of the Skeem Saam community since the soapie first aired in 2011.

He was a music producer on the show and also played the role of Bontle’s (Keamogetswe Leburu) onscreen boyfriend.

The cause of death is not yet publicly known.

Tributes and messages of condolences have been pouring in on social media.

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