Comedian Oscar ‘Madluphuthu’ Mgudlwa (50) has died
He was best known for his role in the cult favourite ‘Madluphuthu’ from the early 2000s.
Late actor and comedian, Oscar 'Madluphuthu' Mgudlwa. Photo: Asanda Mgudlwa/Facebook (screenshot)
Popular South African actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, also known as Madluphuthu, has passed away at the age of 50.
His son, Asanda, took to social media to share a message: “Rest in peace, Dad. I love you and I forever love you, Madiba Dlomo.”
He was best known for his role in the cult favourite ‘Madluphuthu’ film series in the early 2000s, and more recently, he joined eTV’s ‘The Black Door’.
Fans of the actor continue to share tributes on social media.
Rest Easy Oscar “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa 🕊 pic.twitter.com/d6Qwg14YUq
— L E S E D I (@_Hybreed_) July 16, 2025
Two of the craziest and most artistically rebellious actors I've worked with. Great talents. What a loss this is 😢 Rest in peace Mavo Mgudlwa aka Madluphuthu. We had some great times together majitaka💔🕊️🕯️🥺 pic.twitter.com/OxKVgqsuE2
— A Man has a name (@sarel_lee) July 16, 2025