Chweneyagae remembered not only as a gifted performer and entertainer, but as a father, friend, and inspiration
'He connected deeply with both character and audience': Presley Chweneyagae's mentor's moving tribute at the Tsotsi star's funeral
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JOHANNESBURG - Family, friends, and industry colleagues gathered to remember the late Presley Chweneyagae, all echoing the same sentiment - honouring the actor for his brilliance and authenticity as a performer.
The 40-year-old Tsotsi star, who passed away last week due to respiratory complications, was laid to rest on Saturday.
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Chweneyagae began his acting career at just 10-years-old, rising to international acclaim decades later for his leading role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi.
The Akasia Community Hall was filled with emotion as hundreds of mourners came together in grief and celebration of a life well lived.
Speaker after speaker remembered Chweneyagae not only as a gifted performer and entertainer, but as a father, friend, and inspiration.
All who took to the podium spoke of how his work touched lives and how he led by example through his craft.
His longtime mentor, Aubrey Sekhabi, described Chweneyagae as someone who connected deeply with both character and audience.
"With honesty and vulnerability and care, Presley didnt act, he became, he felt, he allowed us to feel too. He could think on his toes, he was so spontaneous."
Chweneyagae was laid to rest at Zandfontein Cemetery in Pretoria.