The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, who passed away on Wednesday. The Nawa family shared a heartfelt statement on his social media pages, revealing the sad news.

“To the world, he was a gifted and respected actor whose presence lit up every stage and screen he graced,” the family said. “His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he told, and the love he gave so freely.”

The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this immense loss, and memorial and funeral details will be shared in due course. Our thoughts are with the Nawa family during this difficult time.

Nawa’s career was marked by memorable performances in several major productions. He played Moseki in The Throne, Thato Mokeona in The River, Shadrack Mokobane in The Estate, Dlomo in Uzalo, and Langa in Shaka Ilembe. One of his most iconic roles was perhaps his portrayal of ‘S’gudi’ in the popular series S’gudi ‘Snaysi, where he brought the character of Laqhasha to life.

The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this immense loss, and memorial and funeral details will be shared in due course. Our thoughts are with the Nawa family during this difficult time.