He will be remembered for the father figure roles he played on TV. With all his characters, he was always ready to dish out words of wisdom, full of stories and always knew what to say.
South Africans are mourning the death of veteran actor Macdonald Mathunjwa. He had a TV career spanning decades and was also a music composer.
The veteran actor was popularly known for his role as Tatu Ngcobo on SABC 1 drama, Home Affairs. His daughter took social media to share the news of his passing.
Speaking to Tshisalive Zanoxolo Mthunjwa revealed that her father died of Covid-19 related complications.
“RIP daddy, MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa passed away today,” she tweeted.
RIP daddy, #hearbroken
— Zanoxolo Mathunjwa (@NoxyNgwana) June 1, 2021
MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa passed away today. ??
@SABCNews @SakinaKamwendo @LeanneManas pic.twitter.com/AzzRqOnK6P
Fans and supporters were shocked and shared their deepest condolences to the Mathunjwa family.
They included the Gauteng MEC for sports, arts, culture and recreation Mbali Hlophe.
"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," she 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.#RIPMacMathunjwa pic.twitter.com/kcXcc2cFJm
— Mbali Hlophe (@MbaliHlopheSA) June 1, 2021
Eish ndimkhumbula ku #HomeAffairs as utat'uNgcobo thank you for everything tat Mathunjwa ????#RIPMacDonaldMathunjwa
— Ziwe (@ZiweMjana) June 1, 2021
Legendary actor Bab’ Macdonald Mathunjwa has passed away.
— TV Mzansi (@TvMzansi) June 1, 2021
We would like to send our deepest condolences to his family & colleagues. Best known for his roles in shows like Khululeka, Home Affairs, and Soul City, to name a few. #RIPMacDonaldMathunjwapic.twitter.com/PzciJHBhP1
Oh yini Bawo! @NoxyNgwana so sorry for your loss dear. Your DAD was a father to most of us through television! #RipMacdonaldMathunjwa https://t.co/21N1vxMagA
— Bentozonke Raba (@BuchuleB) June 1, 2021
#RIPMacDonaldMathunjwa a renowned actor best known for his roles as Oupa in the SABC 1 series Khululeka, has died. Macdonald died on May 31st in the early hours of the morning. RIP "Mac" Mathunjwa.????
— Benny Hlengani (@b_hlengani) June 1, 2021