Tributes for Yizo Yizo actor 'Thiza'
There has been an outpouring of condolences and messages of support for the family of actor Tshepo Ngwane who has died at the age of 39.
The actor was popular for his role as Thiza on Yizo Yizo. he was also on SABC 1 award winning drama series Zone 14 as Dr Mdu.
News about his passing broke on Twitter yesterday.
People have taken to social media to express their shock at his untimely death.
TV producer Kutlwano Distele took to social media to pay tribute to him. See the tweet below.
Rest in Peace to actor Tshepo Ngwane who was best know for his roles of Thiza in YizoYizo and Dr Mdu in Zone 14. May his soul rest in peace.
— Kutlwano Ditsele (@thafilmaka) October 27, 2015See some of the messages below.
RIP #TshepoNgwane. Prayers 4 your family. He wa best known 4 the roles of Thiza in YizoYizo and Dr Mdu in Zone 14. pic.twitter.com/qAHXWl2GYG
— Palesa Ntaje (@PPntaje) October 27, 2015"@Hatethizer: @PPntaje what happened?" he has been bed-bound at Jabulani hospital for the past two weeks. Cause of sickness uknown.
— Palesa Ntaje (@PPntaje) October 28, 2015I just learned of the untimely passing of Tshepo Ngwane. He played Thiza in Yizo Yizo. He was my neighbour @GugsM @SizweDhlomo @Radio702
— Zithulele Sibanyoni (@JeSuisWiseman) October 27, 2015RIP to actor Tshepo Ngwane who played Thiza on Yizo Yizo and Dr Mdu on Zone 14. He passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/q858svmZZg
— Matiba Sibanyoni (@matibax) October 28, 2015#RIP #YizoYizo & #Zone14 star #TshepoNgwane a.k.a #Thiza and #DrMduSibiya pic.twitter.com/gnSJBa6J9v
— Cecil Ratatouille Sr (@MashSammy) October 28, 2015(Photo: Facebook/Tshepo Ngwane)