MZANSI has lost one of its most respected acting legends.
Veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi (63) died on Wednesday night, 15 July 2026, following complications related to diabetes.
Seputla was popularly known as Kenneth Mashaba, a character he played on Generations.
His family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement released on Thursday, 16 July.
The immediate family of Seputla Sebogodi confirms, with profound sadness, his passing on the evening of 15 July 2026 following complications related to diabetes.
“The family kindly requests privacy as they mourn this immense loss and navigate this difficult time together,” the statement read.
Sebogodi leaves behind an impressive legacy spanning decades in television and theatre.
He was best known for his memorable roles in Generations, Suburban Bliss, Bophelo ke Semphego, Redemption and, most recently, Scandal!
Beyond television, he also made a lasting mark on the theatre stage, starring in acclaimed productions including Big Dada, waiting for Godot, The Rivonia Trial, once a Pirate and Mooi Street Moves, among many others.
The legacy will live on through his remarkable body of work and the many lives he touched.
Tributes are expected to pour in from colleagues, fans and the entertainment industry as South Africa remembers one of its finest performers.
Details of his memorial and funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
