Young leading actor killed in apparent mugging
South Africa's latest up and coming actor, 25-year old Sibusiso Khwinana, died in Pretoria last night, shortly watching the movie that has elevated him to stardom.
Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo confirmed that a 25 year old male was stabbed to death outside the Sterland Mall, but was not willing yet to confirm the victim's name.
Khwinana attended hte screening of the movie, Matwetwe, that was released at the beginning of the year and in which he plays the lead.
Comedian turned Director, Kagiso Lediga, said on his Twitter that 450 ticket were bought last night for students to go watch the movie.
One of the executive producers of the movie is acclaimed DJ Black Coffee, but was not available for comment by late Saturday morning.
Masondo says no-one has been arrested for the crime yet.
Why kill someone 4 a cellphone that you're approximately going to sell it 4 less then R500. Why devalue someone's life like that.Why such cruelty mara! & #MATWETWE is not de first person 2 be killed over a cellphone. Justice needs to be served #RIPsibusisoKhwinana #RIPSbu pic.twitter.com/lR0IiAmuQw
— MAEZINHA (@MyiaOrah) March 2, 2019
This is heartbreaking😩 A special moment before someone decided to take his life.😩 What the hell is happening in this country Mara! 😭 #matwetwe #RIPsbu https://t.co/TnvJ7w853T
— Kelebogile Mopeloa (@Ke_lebo) March 2, 2019