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  • Published on 15:08 GMT

    South Africa mourns death of much-loved actor

    Tributes are pouring in for renowned actor Presley Chweneyagae who has passed away at the age of 40. The award-winning actor rose to fame in the Oscar-winning movie Tsotsi in 2005. His roles extended to The River, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and his …

    Source: Zululand Observer - Pending
  • Published on 15:16 GMT

    SA actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film ‘Tsotsi’, dies aged 40

    SOUTH AFRICA – The South African film and television industry has been once again been plunged into mourning, following the death of Tsotsi star, Presley Chweneyagae, who has passed away at the age of 40. Chweneyagae rose to international prominence in …

    Source: Nehanda Radio - Neutral
  • Published on 13:26 GMT

    S.Africa's 'Tsotsi' star Presley Chweneyagae dies

    South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, star of the Oscar-winning South African film "Tsotsi", has died at the age of 40, his agent announced Tuesday. Chweneyagae gained international fame in 2006 when the movie set in the criminal underworld of …

    Source: InsideNoVa - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on 13:28 GMT

    South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'Tsotsi', dies aged 40

    JOHANNESBURG – Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film "Tsotsi", which won South Africa’s first ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, has died. He was 40 …

    Source: WKMG 6 - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on 13:28 GMT

    South African Tsotsi Star Presley Chweneyagae Dies Aged 40

    South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his leading role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, has passed away at the age of 40, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. Chweneyagae rose to international prominence in 2006 after starring in Tsotsi, a …

    Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on 10:22 GMT

    Award-winning 'Tsotsi' actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at 40

    South Africans are reeling from the news of Presley Chweneyagae's passing. His death was confirmed by Nina Morris Lee, CEO of talent company Moonyeenn Lee & Associates. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one …

    Source: Daily News - Indeterminate
  • Published on 11:57 GMT

    Beloved South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Passes Away at 40

    Johannesburg, South Africa — The award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at the age of 40. His management confirmed the news in a statement, expressing deep sadness over the loss of one of South Africa’s most gifted stars. “It is with profound …

    Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
  • Published on 10:56 GMT

    Award-Winning Actor Presley Chweneyagae Passes Away at 40

    The South African entertainment industry is mourning the sudden loss of acclaimed actor Presley Chweneyagae, who passed away at the age of 40. Tributes have poured in from colleagues, fans, and mentors, with State Theatre District Director Aubrey Sekhabi …

    Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
  • Published on May 26, 2025

    Two DUT researchers selected as finalists for the ‘Science Oscars’

    The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has announced that two of its leading researchers have been selected as finalists for the esteemed 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) South32 Awards, often referred to as South Africa’s ‘ …

    Source: Witness - Pending
  • Published on May 26, 2025

    DUT researchers shine as finalists in prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards

    The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has a reason to celebrate, as two of its eminent researchers have been recognised as finalists for the 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) South32 Awards - often referred to as South Africa’s …

    Source: The Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on 15:04 GMT

    RIP Presley Chweneyagae: Pearl Thusi and more celebs console Terry Pheto after her friend's death

    Presley Chweneyagae's death on 27 May 2025 at age 40 has left South Africans and the entertainment industry in mourning Terry Pheto expressed her shock and sadness, recalling their shared Oscar win for Tsotsi as an unforgettable moment Fans and …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on 15:44 GMT

    AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:33 a.m. EDT

    Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97 PARIS (AP) — The Academy Award-winning German-born filmmaker Marcel Ophuls has died at age 97. His landmark 1969 documentary “The Sorrow and the Pity” …

    Source: San Mateo Daily Journal - Indeterminate
  • Published on 12:03 GMT

    Tsotsi actor Presley Chweneyagae has died

    Presley Chweneyagae PIC: Instagram/ArtistAward-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae has died. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Chweneyagae, at the age of 40 …

    Source: Three Men on a Boat - Pending
  • Published on 12:19 GMT

    ‘Working with Presley and keeping a straight face is almost impossible’ — industry mourns Chweneyagae

    His performances on The River made him more endearing to Mzansi as the hilarious older brother with an English twang. In an interview four years ago, renowned actor Presley Chweneyagae said he would retire at 40. “I’ll quit acting when I turn 40, and I won …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on 09:12 GMT

    ‘The River’ and ‘Tsotsi’ star Presley Chweneyagae dies at 40

    Details surrounding his death have not yet been made public. Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at the age of 40. News of his passing was confirmed by his management team, MLA, on Tuesday morning. Details surrounding his death …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on 14:06 GMT

    I’m shocked and saddened: Terry Pheto reacts to Presley Chweneyagae's sudden death

    Actress Terry Pheto has shared a heartfelt tribute to her colleague and friend, Presley Chweneyagae, who died on Tuesday at the age of 40. Terry, who starred alongside Presley in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi (the first-ever Academy Award winning project …

    Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
  • Published on 15:41 GMT

    Where Was The Revenant Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

    Alejandro González Iñárritu began filming his 2015 film "The Revenant" in October of the previous year, working very closely with his cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, to capture a very specific, very natural look to the movie. Indeed, the pair …

    Source: /FILM - Indiana - Neutral
  • Published on 17:35 GMT

    Local documentary set for UK premiere

    A local KZN documentary will make its international debut in the United Kingdom in June, following its recent critical acclaim. The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority (KZNTAFA) said that it plays a crucial role in influencing the South African …

    Source: Witness - Pending
  • Published on 18:24 GMT

    Q&A with Cannes PR Lions jury chair Tom Beckman

    As one of the most highly regarded creatives working in the PR sector, Cannes PR Lions jury chair Tom Beckman has a unique take on the task ahead of him and his jury in the south of France in three weeks time. In conversation with PRWeek US editorial …

    Source: PR Week - Pending

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