WATCH: Award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae laid to rest
The actor, who starred in the Academy Award-winning film ‘Tsotsi’ died last week at the age of 40.
Chweneyagae’s funeral service takes place at the Akasia Community Hall in Tshwane on Saturday, 7 June.
The last of two memorial services for the Mahikeng-born thespian was held at the State Theatre in Pretoria on Thursday.
The celebrated actor, affectionately known as “Cobrizi” or “Mokwepa,” rose to international fame for his lead role in the 2005 Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, a performance that not only etched his name into cinematic history but also helped elevate South African cinema onto the global stage.
Director Gavin Hood, who helmed Tsotsi, delivered an emotional tribute, describing Chweneyagae as an artist who gave everything to his craft.
“In a world where so much is fake, overproduced, narcissistic, Presley’s raw talent was real and humble. That’s what made his performance unforgettable,” Hood said. “He didn’t perform for the camera; he allowed us to witness his soul. He gave Tsotsi its soul.”
Hood emphasised that the Oscar awarded to Tsotsi was a collective achievement, but no one gave more to the film than Presley.
Meanwhile, , DStv and Showmax announced special screenings of 'Tsotsi', as well as the finale of his final performance, 'Cobrizi', and a special broadcast of some of his finest films on Mzansi Bioscope.
'Tsotsi' will be available to stream on Showmax and DStv Stream.
It will come home to Mzansi Magic on Saturday, 7 June at 8 pm and M-Net Movies Channel 4 on 15 June at 8 pm.
WATCH: The funeral service for late actor Presley Chweneuyagae
