Mncedisi Shabangu

2022 - 7 - 29

Former Rhythm City actor Mncedisi Shabangu to be laid to rest on ... (News24)

His first memorial service was held yesterday at KaNyamazane in Mpumalanga, where he grew up. The second will be at the Market Theatre in Newtown on 3 ...

Speaking at the memorial, Dintho Maluka from arts and culture forum, says when he learnt about the passing of Mncedisi, he thought it was a joke. I will remember him for his work too as an amazing actor that he was. “I picked my phone and called Xolile, and he kept quiet and couldn’t hold back his tears. “He loved telling stories, he was really a jovial person and comes very far with his acting talent. They came to perform in KaNyamazane Community Hall, that was the first he encountered theatre and that moment was the crucial or turning point of his life,” he shares. Xolile grew up with the actor and worked with him for over 30 years.

Mncedisi Shabangu died after scoring villainous role in 'Uzalo' (The South African)

'Uzalo' will replace actor Mncedisi Shabangu, who was scheduled to play the villainous role of Mthambisi Phakathi before dying.

“Mncedisi was going to play a role of a reputable businessman who amassed his wealth through crime. He came into our world wanting nothing but revenge from the Magwaza family who took everything from him. Mncedisi Shabangu died after scoring villainous role in ‘Uzalo’. Image via @PopPulseSA

KaNyamazane-born actor Mncedisi Shabangu's funeral ... (Lowvelder)

The family of the award-winning actor, playwright and director, Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu, has announced the details of his memorial service and funeral ...

Since he shot to stardom and fame, Mncedisi has never looked down and forgot who he was and where he came from. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Mpumalanga Performing Arts Laboratory and participated in structures representing artists. It is an insult and embarrassment that this province doesn’t even have plans to support those within this industry. Mncedisi was very active in the development of arts in the province. “His passing is a great loss not only to the entertainment industry, but to the entire province and country as well. On Wednesday July 27, the family released a statement.

Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu: KaNyamazane's own will be ... (Mpumalanga News)

Family and friends remembered award-winning actor, playwright and director Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu at a memorial service at KaNyamazane Alliance Church of ...

He made sure that he excelled.” As Mbombela we saw his impact.” Mshudulu said he was an authentic human being.

'Uzalo' will replace actor Mncedisi Shabangu, scheduled to play ... (TDPel Media)

Mncedisi Shabangu, an actor, dramatist, and theater director, passed away on Sunday, July 23. He was slated to portray Mthambisi Phakathi, Gabisile's.

He came into ourworldwanting nothing but revenge from the Magwaza family who took everything from him. “Mncedisi was going to play a role of a reputable businessman who amassed his wealth through crime. He was slated to portray Mthambisi Phakathi, Gabisile’s mistress and the new villain in Uzalo.

Mourners call for government to preserve actor Mncedisi ... (SABC News)

South African director and theatre manager, Lara Foot from the Baxter Theatre Centre, worked with Shabangu for more than 25 years. Foot says Shabangu should ...

“He had a great influence in the community of KaNyamazane. So people started paying attention to art and creativity. But it’s something that the department haven’t learn to look after our artists,” says Foot. Foot says Shabangu should have been acknowledged for being an icon.