South Africa is in pain more especially the entertainment industry . This has not been a good year for South Africans. 2021 has been full of mourning and sending ” Rips” messages. The media industry keeps on losing people who are said to be the best in the industry. We are talking about people who played a vital role in uplifting the media and entertainment industry of South Africa. Some were award winning actors in the country. Many have left a legacy that cannot be forgotten. Today let’s talk about those actors who passed away this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s start with Lindiwe Ndlovu. The 44 years old award winning actress passed away earlier this year in her sleep. Lindiwe is one of the people who played a vital role in uplifting the television industry. Her Death broke the hearts of many people in South Africa. The country was left in reeling and many are still shocked that she passed away.

Noxolo Maqashala, she was a South African award winning actress and executive producer. She died earlier this year in March at the age of 44. She was born in Eastern Cape. She was an actress and executive producer in a drama series that was aired on SABC 1 called Diamond City. The 44 years old is said to have passed away from a natural death.

Nokuzola Mlengana was a South African actress who was famously known for her role of Sis Ouma on a South African television series known as Skeem Saam aired on SABC 1. The 58 years old passed away on the 12 July. Her death broke the hearts of many people. Her cause of death was not revealed.

Luzuko Nteleko was a 36 years old South African actor who passed away in June. He died at the age of 36 after suffering from brain cancer. The late Luzuko Nteleko acted on many casts such as Street of Mangaung and Isidingo. It was a shock when he passed away and many are still in shock. Mutodi Neshehe who passed away earlier in July at the age of 46. He acted on 7 De Laan as Carter and Muvhango as the Venda prince Ndalamo Mukwevho alongside Sindi Dlathu. The late Mutodi Neshehe also acted on Generations The Legacy as Zola Radebe alongside Connie Ferguson. The cause of his death was not revealed.

Menzi Ngubane who passed away earlier this year in January. Menzi passed away at the age of 52 after suffering from stroke. The award winning actor acted on Generations the legacy as Sibusiso Dlomo alongside Connie Ferguson. He also acted on Yizo Yizo. Shona Ferguson who passed away in July 2021. The 47 years old award winning actor died after suffering from Covid-19 related issues. He was a filmmaker and producer. He worked alongside his wife Connie Ferguson on some of the casts that are owned by him and his wife.He acted on ” The Queen, Rockville” and many other casts.

Shona played a vital role in uplifting the South African media industry. Many can tell now that this has not been a great year to South Africans. The industry has lost best people who can never be replaced. May their souls rest in peace.