Legendary South African actor ,musician and producer Dr Mbongeni Ngema has passed away. Ngema was involved in a tragic car accident this evening. He acted in the popular movie Sarafina.
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Date: 27 December 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema.
in a head-on car accident whilst returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening.
He was a passenger in the vehicle.
Ngema is a renouned playwright, actor, choreographer, composer and singer.
He is best known for his award-winning works that include Sarafina and Woza Albert. Among his many hit songs is Stimela sa se Zola. An entertaining artist of note, Ngema’s works reflected the spirit of resistance during the Westwood’s of apartheid and liberation struggle.
The Ngema family, colleagues and friends are deeply devastated about Ngema’s passing.. The family will share further details about the funeral arrangements in due course.
For more information please contact the Ngema family spokespersons Nhlanhla Ngema on