Mncedisi Shabangu’s family shares details for his memorial and funeral service
Mncedisi Shabangu’s family shares details for his memorial and funeral service
As the acting industry continues to pay tribute to Mncedisi Shabangu following his untimely passing, the seasoned actor’s family is preparing to give him a dignified send-off.
Rest In Peace Mncedisi Shabangu. 🤍🕊
He has starred and directed many theatre productions and has been on TV shows like Rhythm City, The Lab, and iNumber Number, to name a few, we lost another legend in our Entertainment industry. May his soul rest in peaceđź’”. pic.twitter.com/91yaBb9Rop
— OneFourtyFive⚬ (@geezybeatz145) July 24, 2022
In a statement shared via social media, the Shabangu family announced that public memorial service would be held today at the Alliance Church of South Africa, in KaNyamazane, Mpumalanga.
His memorial service will be followed by his Funeral service which will take place on 30 July, KaNyamazane, Alliance Church of South Africa from 07h00-11h00.
The epitome of protest theatre. A pillar of black arts in our times. This is a painful loss to activism in the arts. I’m gutted. No words. Rest in peace my brother. Rest in revolutionary eternity Mncedisi Shabangu. History has written your name in our hearts. Salute pic.twitter.com/luoaLe9LvF
— Fana L. Mokoena (@fanamokoena) July 24, 2022
According to the statement, a second memorial service will be held in Gauteng on 03 August 2022 at the The Market Theatre in Newtown from 12h00-15h00.
Really saddened by the passing of this giant. Was blessed enough to work with him at Wits for my Masters (I dropped out eventually) and his passion brought all of us alive. The best Thespian and teacher in my eyes. Rest easy, champ 🙏🏾 Mncedisi Shabangu. Truly gone too soon… pic.twitter.com/DMVoe9ItUr
— Naledi Chirwa (@NalediChirwa) July 27, 2022
The actor’s family has confirmed his passing via a statement. According to the statement, he died in the early hours of 24 July.
“It is with great sadness to announce that the Shabangu family informs you of the sudden passing of Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu
“He passed away in the early hours of this morning. The family appreciates all messages and requests privacy at this difficult time'”
.what a privilege to have witnessed #MncedisiShabangu perform live on stage during the #BloodKnots play at the Market Theatre late last year. He was truly a gifted actor. MHSRIP 🕊 pic.twitter.com/z41mLvSXkp
— OP (@MorolongZA) July 24, 2022
Messages of condolences are continuing pouring in for his family.
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