Actor Zola Hashatsi is heartbroken over Mpho Sebeng who died at the age of 30 years on Sunday morning, 5 May.
ZOLA HASHATSI PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FRIEND
The Rhythm City star Zola Hashatsi tells The Citizen that he was actor Mpho Sebeng’s older brother.
“This one hurts, and I’m not okay. It is a difficult time for the family right now. Of course, this is still fresh.”
Hashatsi adds that he would be assisting with media enquiries on behalf of the family and asked they be allowed space and time to mourn.
“They loved him very much and were proud of him. He was a great colleague. When he came to Craze I knew this was someone who was absolutely talented and never saw himself as above anyone else. He was great at what he did.”
“I was six years older than him. I was not only his friend, but I was also his older brother.”
The publication adds that Sebeng was travelling with another person when he passed away in the car accident on Sunday morning.
Actor Mpho Sebeng has passed away at the age of 30, in a car accident in Klerksdorp Sunday morning 05 MAY 2024 pic.twitter.com/l0YEeozrtC
— News Live SA (@newslivesa) May 5, 2024
MPHO SEBENG: ‘BE KIND’
A video shared by @newslivesa on X shows The Estate actor Mpho Sebeng advising South Africans to be kind to one another.
“Stay in school. God is good. Love your mama. Respect your parents. Don’t forget to be kind.”
“The best thing in life is to be kind. Lotta people are going through a lot. It really helps to be kind to each other, while we all walk each other home.”
“Let’s hold each other’s hands. Let’s hold each other accountable. Whatever you gotta do, do it now.”
It is with a sad, deep, painful heart to announce the passing of a young brother, friend I took in to replace us when we exited @craze_tv, a thespian that was @mpho_sebeng he was in car accident this morning around Klerksdorp, this one hurts. #RIPMphoSebeng 💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CQxH3TplB6
— Zola Hashatsi ka Motsiri (@zola_hashatsi) May 5, 2024
NETFLIX PAYS TRIBUTE
Netflix has paid tribute to actor Mpho Sebeng, who starred in Miseducation, Justice for All, The Brave One’s and many more shows.
“A life well lived. Rest in peace, Mpho Sebeng.”
EFF’s @MbuyiseniNdlozi took to social media on Sunday to bid farewell to the talented thespian.
“Truly sad to hear of the untimely passing of Mpho Sebeng. May the family be comforted. I’m lost for words,” said Ndlozi.
Muvhango star Florence Masebe also took to X to pay tribute to the 30-year-old actor and TV presenter.
@FloMasebe: “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.”