TV personalities, fans, politicians, former colleagues, and close friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actor Mpho Sebeng.
The Ring of Lies, Savage Beauty and The Throne actor died in the early hours of Sunday, 5 May, in a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom, North West.
The sad news was confirmed by family spokesman Oupa Morake in a statement, where he also asked for space to process the news.
“Mpho met his untimely death in the early hours of Sunday, 5 May 2024 due to a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom. While the family appreciates the immense outpouring of love and condolences, we request space to process the news,” read the statement.
The passing of the 30-year-old actor left Mzansi reeling in disbelief.
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Actresses Zola Nombona and Florence Maseko and actor Kagiso Modupe were among the colleagues who shared heartfelt messages on social media.
Intliziyo ingamahlwili ?? #RIPMphoSebeng pic.twitter.com/qPy498iwTi
— Zola Nombona (@zolanombona) May 5, 2024
What a fine young man. What a talent. What a dedicated thespian. ??????????Sending love and prayers to the Sebeng family and all Mpho's loved ones. ????????#RIPMphoSebeng pic.twitter.com/2ulYbIqfjw
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) May 5, 2024
Aaaah dawg, just this week we were at a casting sonke and now you are gone. ??
— The Best Thing Ever Official (@SabbyTheDJ) May 5, 2024
RIP bro. One of the kindest, talented and dopest humans I've crossed paths with.
Condolences to the family, industry and friends. Gone to soon ??? #RIPMphoSebeng pic.twitter.com/WRlj26vLPy