Many praised his dedication as a father and his commitment to mentoring young actors.
Friends and fellow actors gather to pay tribute to award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae during his second memorial service at tThe State Theatre in Tshwane (Morapedi Mashashe)
South Africa bid farewell to award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae through two moving memorial services following his death on 27 May.
The 40-year-old, best known for his leading role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, was celebrated first in his hometown of Mahikeng at the Mmabatho Convention Centre, followed by a second service at The State Theatre in Tshwane.
Presley Chweneyagae's portraits reminded mourners of his different personalities during his second memorial service at The State Theatre in Tshwane (Morapedi Mashashe) Presley Chweneyagae's fans pose for a selfie in front of his life-size poster (Morapedi Mashashe) Presley Chweneyagae's family members hang their heads in sadness as the talented star is honoured during an emotional memorial service in his hometown of Mahikeng, North West Province (Morapedi Mashashe)
Friends, family, fellow actors, and community members gathered to honour the man affectionately known as "Tobetsa" or "Cobrizi." Speakers at both memorials remembered him as a vibrant soul with a free spirit who loved laughter and jokes while remaining deeply passionate about his craft. Many praised his dedication as a father and his commitment to mentoring young actors.
A Mahikeng community member holds a memorial service programme during the memorial service held in Mahikeng (Morapedi Mashashe) Mahikeng community members illuminate the memorial with their cellphone flashlights as they honuor their fallen hero, Presley Chweneyagae, in an emotional tribute (Morapedi Mashashe) A life-size poster of Presley Chweneyagae stands in the foyer of Mmabatho Convention Centre as the memorial service for the late actor gets underway (Morapedi Mashashe)
Born on 19 October 1984, in Mafikeng, Presley's stellar career was marked by his breakthrough performance in Tsotsi, which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards.
The final farewell service will take place at Akasia Community Hall in Tshwane on Saturday, 7 June.
An usher hangs posters announcing the first memorial service for actor Presley Chweneyagae at Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng (Morapedi Mashashe) Mahikeng artists and community members gathered at the memorial service of Presley Chweneyagae in Mahikeng (Morapedi Mashashe) Actor Presley Chweneyagae, who passed away on 27 May was honoured during an emotional memorial service in his hometown of Mahikeng, North West (Morapedi Mashashe)
