Breaking News: Acclaimed South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Passes Away at 40

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South Africa is mourning the loss of talented actor Presley Chweneyagae, who tragically passed away this morning at the age of  40.

Chweneyagae shot to international fame with his powerful performance in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 

Notable Works:

- Tsotsi (2005) - Academy Award-winning film

-The River- SAFTA Golden Horn winner

-*The Gentleman

-Walk to Freedom

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Chweneyagae's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes, with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula describing him as "a true giant of South African film and theatre".

May his soul rest in peace 

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