Gauteng mourns the passing of the legendary actor MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa

Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe has learned with shock and sadness of the passing of acting giant MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa.

Mathunjwa, a talented actor, producer and director best known for acting roles in Home Affairs, Generations, Soul City, Intsika and Bones of Bones amongst others, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, May the 31st.

Offering her condolences, MEC Hlophe said:” uBab Mathunjwa has been an epitome of acting excellence and was very authentic in the roles he played, whether it was on television or theatre. The department, through the Gauteng Film Commission, was honoured to have worked with him in producing a South African short film “Uzozwa Ngami”.

“On behalf of the people of Gauteng, we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mathunjwa family, friends and the entire performing arts industry. May his soul rest in eternal peace”, MEC Mbali Hlophe.

Source: Government of South Africa