Entertainment industry mourns the loss of legendary actor Macdonald Mathunjwa

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Mathunjwa, who hailed from KwaThema in Springs, composed music for many local groups, including Colours of the Rainbow, The Angels, Abigail Kubheka, the late Jacob “Mpharanyana” Radebe and Soul Brothers. PatBambalele

, a comedy show that was flighted on SABC 2.on Moja Love that is currently being repeated. Dibakwane told SowetanLive that he met Mathunjwa in the late 1980s while he was still at Gibson Kente acting school in Dube.

“I came to know Mac because he used to play at Club Pelican in Orlando. We then worked together in 1993 doing the production. Mac was a multi-talented person and the industry has lost one for the greatest talents.” “Because of the talent he had in music, I worked with him composing music for many productions. When I worked with Moja Love on the show, I brought him back again and he created a theme song for the show and also acted in the show. Mac loved and lived music, that is why he had a studio at his house. When he was not working, he was busy in his studio. Mac was full of energy and there was a never a dull moment when he was present on set.

Gauteng MEC for sport, arts, culture and recreation Mbali Hlophe has paid tribute to the fallen legend. “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. 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.

 

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