Mncedisi Shabangu's Memorial And Funeral Service Details Announced

As the acting industry continues to pay tribute to Mncedisi Shabangu following his untimely passing, the seasoned actor’s family is preparing to give him a dignified send-off.

In a statement shared via social media, the Shabangu family announced that a public memorial service would be held today at the Alliance Church of South Africa, in KaNyamazane, Mpumalanga.

His memorial service will be followed by his Funeral service which will take place on 30 July, KaNyamazane, Alliance Church of South Africa from 07h00-11h00.

According to the statement, a second memorial service will be held in Gauteng on 03 August 2022 at the The Market Theatre in Newtown from 12h00-15h00.

The actor’s family has confirmed his passing via a statement. According to the statement, he died in the early hours of 24 July.

“It is with great sadness to announce that the Shabangu family informs you of the sudden passing of Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu

“He passed away in the early hours of this morning. The family appreciates all messages and requests privacy at this difficult time'”

Messages of condolences are continuing pouring in for his family.

Rest In Peace Mncedisi Shabangu. 🤍🕊

He has starred and directed many theatre productions and has been on TV shows like Rhythm City, The Lab, and iNumber Number, to name a few, we lost another legend in our Entertainment industry. May his soul rest in peace💔. pic.twitter.com/91yaBb9Rop

— OneFourtyFive⚬ (@geezybeatz145) July 24, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mncedisi Shabangu. The 2004 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre, he was a gifted and prodigious actor, director and playwright. Our deepest condlences to his family and friends. 📸@oscaroryan #RIPMncedisiShabangu pic.twitter.com/IivIdNRUQb

— NationalArtsFestival (@artsfestival) July 24, 2022

The epitome of protest theatre. A pillar of black arts in our times. This is a painful loss to activism in the arts. I’m gutted. No words. Rest in peace my brother. Rest in revolutionary eternity Mncedisi Shabangu. History has written your name in our hearts. Salute pic.twitter.com/luoaLe9LvF

— Fana L. Mokoena (@fanamokoena) July 24, 2022

.what a privilege to have witnessed #MncedisiShabangu perform live on stage during the #BloodKnots play at the Market Theatre late last year. He was truly a gifted actor. MHSRIP 🕊 pic.twitter.com/z41mLvSXkp

— OP (@MorolongZA) July 24, 2022

eLekazi township, we have just lost one of our own heroes, Mncedisi Shabangu. Rest in glory Gege, we will miss you. See you on the other side. To the Shabangu family and Gcumuza, mfowethu, may Jehovah be with you in this difficult time. Jah bless. #RIPMncedisiShabangu

— Domingo Ripanga (@DomingoRipanga) July 24, 2022

Really saddened by the passing of this giant. Was blessed enough to work with him at Wits for my Masters (I dropped out eventually) and his passion brought all of us alive. The best Thespian and teacher in my eyes. Rest easy, champ 🙏🏾 Mncedisi Shabangu. Truly gone too soon… pic.twitter.com/DMVoe9ItUr

— Naledi Chirwa (@NalediChirwa) July 27, 2022

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