Tributes are pouring in for the much-lauded 72-year-old actor who passed away yesterday due to Covid-19 related complications.
His daughter, Zanoxolo Mathunjwa, announced the news on Twitter early Tuesday morning, saying: “RIP daddy, #hearbroken. MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa passed away today.”
RIP daddy, #hearbroken
— Zanoxolo Mathunjwa (@NoxyNgwana) June 1, 2021
MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa passed away today. ????
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Mathunjwa, affectionately known as Bra Mac, was a talented actor, producer, and director, best known for his roles in Home Affairs, Generations, Soul City, Intsika, Khululeka, Bones of Bones, Soul City uGugu no Andile, Stokvel, and Home Affairs, to mention but a few. He was also a talented musician and composed the theme song for Stokvel.
Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe, paid tribute to Mathunjwa saying:“uBab Mathunjwa has been an epitome of acting excellence and was very authentic in the roles he played, whether it was on television or theatre. The department, through the Gauteng Film Commission, was honored to have worked with him in producing a South African short film, Uzozwa Ngami.
“On behalf of the people of Gauteng, we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mathunjwa family, friends and the entire performing arts industry.”
The Gauteng Department of Arts and Culture said it was a “sad day for the South African Television and Film Industry”. The Gauteng Film Commission was working with Mathunjwa Productions on a new film, The Chosen. at the time of his passing.
It’s reported that he died just after midnight Tuesday, from Covid-19-related complications.
May you rest in peace 'Bra Mac'.
