Condolences pour in wake of SA actor's death
The National Arts and Culture Department has lead tributes to the late rising star, Sibusiso Khwinana.
Khwinana was killed in an alleged robbery in Pretoria yesterday evening.
Gauteng police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo confirmed that a 25-year-old man was stabbed to death outside the Sterland Mall, but is yet to confirm the victim's name.
Khwinana starred as the lead actor in a recently released local film, Matwetwe.
A case of murder and robbery is being investigated by police.
Police say no arrests have been made at this stage.
We are devastated to learn of the tragic & untimely passing of Celebrated Actor & the pride of Soshanguve Sibusiso Khwinana whose talent was demonstrated in his performance in the box-office hit #Matwetwe. He was also a founding member of the Independent Theatres Makers Movement pic.twitter.com/uPETO7YmRI
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 2, 2019
Today #ThorisoThemane was laid to rest after being brutally murdered, we now receive the news that Sbu Khwinana the lead actor on the movie #Matwetwe has been murdered last night by criminals.
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) March 2, 2019
Every life lost because of crime is a national tragedy & is one life too many #RIPSbu pic.twitter.com/SGsiMgTLwo
Our deepest condolences, the lead actor in the movie #Matwetwe Sibusiso Khwinana was killed last night #RIPSbuMatwetwe pic.twitter.com/TWhGtsT96d
— Kaya FM 95.9 (@kayafm95dot9) March 2, 2019
I'm truly hurt to hear of the MURDER of @skhwinana (For a damn Cell Phone) such a bright star, with so much talent and artistry still to contribute South Africa and and the World.
— Thomas Mlambo (@thomasmlambo) March 2, 2019
He even sent me a message thanking me for supporting #Matwetwe when it opened
That touched me. pic.twitter.com/1phJPgIRYZ
What a loss!!!!
— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) March 2, 2019
How long will it take for us to realize we have a crime problem as country,how many people must die before we do something.Who must we trust to protect us and our Families,who must we vote for?#ripsbu pic.twitter.com/461PvICnZt
