RIP Presley Chweneyagae: Family Breaks Silence on Actor’s Cause of Death
Presley Chweneyagae passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, sparking widespread speculation

Presley Chweneyagae’s family shared his cause of death and final moments on Wednesday, 28 May
While others accepted the family’s statement on Presley Chweneyagae’s cause of death, some called for further investigation
The family of Presley Chweneyagae have opened up about the Tsotsi actor’s cause of death. Chweneyagae suddenly passed away on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, at the age of 40, sparking speculation about foul play.
Presley Chweneyagae’s family confirms cause of death
On Wednesday, 28 May, SABC journalist Chriselda Zozi Lewis shared an official update on her X account. According to Chriselda Zozi Lewis, Presley Chweneyagae’s family shed light on the actor’s cause of death.
The family dismissed suggestions of foul play and said that Presley Chweneyagae died from natural causes. Paramedics were called when the actor struggled to breathe, but tragically, he had already passed away by the time they arrived. The update read:
UPDATE:
The family of #RIPPresleyChweneyagae has told media that he passed away due to natural causes. No foul play suspected.
He struggled to breathe. Paramedics were called, but it was too late.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/x7G31qeOZ6— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) May 28, 2025

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