Thabiso Ramotshela remembers his on-screen dad, Presley Chweneyagae: memorial and funeral plans revealed
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Actor Thabiso Ramotshela mourns the loss of Presley Chweneyagae.
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Actor Thabiso Ramotshela is mourning the loss of his on-screen father, Presley Chweneyagae, who played Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena in the once-popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, “The River”.
Ramotshela, who portrayed Cobra’s son Morena Mokoena in the show, paid a heartfelt tribute to his on-screen father through a TikTok video.
The emotional clip showcased moments from their time on set, Ramotshela captioned it with a touching message: “I don’t even know where to start. Goodbye pops. I love you and will see you soon.”
The talented actor’s notable roles extend beyond “The River”, with standout performances in “Tsotsi”, which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006, and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”.
He also starred as a police officer in “iNumber Number” alongside S’dumo Mtshali, cementing his status as a household name.
His recent role as Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena in “Cobrizi”, a spin-off from the award-winning series “The River”, also showcased his versatility as an actor.
Chweneyagae died on Tuesday, May 27, at the age of 40 due to natural causes. According to the family spokesperson, Mzwakhe Sigudla, Chweneyagae’s death was due to complications related to breathing.
Despite the efforts of paramedics who were called to his residence, the actor did not make it and succumbed to death, with his passing being confirmed by his talent management, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA).
Additionally, the family spokesperson, Mzwakhe Sigudla, spoke to the media, sharing funeral and memorial service details outside Chweneyagae’s home in Pretoria.
He added that there will be two memorial services held next week to celebrate the talented actor’s life.
The first memorial service will take place in Mahikeng on Tuesday, June 3, followed by a second one in Pretoria on Thursday, June 5.
The family spokesperson also shared that Chweneyagae’s funeral will be on Saturday, June 7, with the venue still to be confirmed.