Latest news with #PresleyChweneyagae
TimesLIVE
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Does a single ‘Tsotsi'-like act of integrity define Mabuza, or a lifetime of scandal?
In the Oscar-winning movie Tsotsi, a thug and his gang terrorise ordinary people in the streets of Johannesburg. The thug (played by the recently departed actor Presley Chweneyagae ( in a story by Athol Fugard ( and his friends steal, mug, beat, knife and hijack their way through the city heartlessly and with impunity. ..
The South African
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Stasie Kombuis owner reacts to drunk Presley Chweneyagae clips
Stasie Kombuis owner, Thato Jele, has shut down social media commentary about his lifestyle lounge being a bad influence on the late actor Presley Chweneyagae. The 40-year-old was laid to rest last weekend after a shock death following 'respiratory complications'. At his funeral, close pal Warren Masemola hinted that Presley loved partying and alcohol and would often surround himself with 'bad friends'. He also implied that establishments like Stasie Kombuis kept the star away from his family. Speaking to Kaya FM, Stasie Kombuis, owner Thato Jele, responded to commentary that his lifestyle lounge and bar was a bad influence on Presley Chweneyagae. He said, 'Presley was a beautiful human being, he loved my place. He personally told me that I was on the right track and that I was running a beautiful place.' Jele also addressed several video clips of an intoxicated Presley Chweneyagae at a groove, which South Africans have presumed to be at Stasie Kombuis. He continued: 'We are very big on family. We do not embarrass our clients. None of the videos that are trending online were taken at my place. 'My place is not a shebeen or a drinking spot. It's home to me and to my clients. That's why people keep coming back. A clip of Presley Chweneyagae intoxicated at a groove has resurfaced after his death. Images via X During his tribute to Presley Chweneyagae, fellow actor Warren Masemola claimed the pair often quarrelled about prioritising family over bad friends. He said at the star's funeral last weekend: 'My friend and I fought a lot. I don't understand people who don't fight with their friends and the people they love. Warren hinted at Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and booze. He recalled a time when he travelled to Pretoria to pick up Presley – presumably at the request of his wife – as 'he was being a nuisance' He told funeral-goers: 'He dodged me, I found him at Stasie Kombuis [popular groove in Pretoria].' Warren added that he found Presley with a group of friends who didn't have his best interests at heart. He added: 'You owe it to yourself to talk to the one you love and say, 'Please, you have children at home. Go home. Your family needs you.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
A shark-obsessed serial killer, remake of a classic animated film and stream Presley Chweneyagae's best performances
This week's Spotlight episode looks at exciting new cinema releases and joins the industry in celebrating the greatness of one of SA's finest talents, Presley Chweneyagae. A shark-obsessed serial killer holds a rebellious surfer (Hassie Harrison) captive on his boat in Dangerous Animals , and a cat-and-mouse game ensues as the surfer must figure out a way to escape. The survival horror film stars Jai Courtney and Harrison, who received praise for her performance from critics. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Jaws' release in cinemas, the blood fest is perfect for thrill-seeking cinema audiences. Riding on the trend of live action remakes, DreamWorks has created a superb likeness of the 2010 animation original How to Train Your Dragon . With additional charm, humour and flair, Hiccup (Mason Thames) navigates his tricky relationship with his father (Gerard Butler) while trying to determine his own path and finding an unlikely ally in a toothless friend. Dean DeBlois returns to direct the live action version with a flawless cast including Nico Parker and Nick Frost. Don't miss the Viking dragon adventure ride at cinemas, IMAX and 4DX. Honouring the legacy of one of SA's finest acting talents, DStv and Showmax have lined up some of Chweneyagae's most unforgettable performances to stream. They include Tsotsi, the season finale of Cobrizi, and more. The special line-up pays tribute to the beloved actor after his recent death. Chweneyagae, a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up screens and hearts, first rose to prominence for his debut role in the Oscar-winning Tsotsi .
The South African
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Drunk Presley Chweneyagae clips go viral after booze, party claims
Shortly after Warren Masemola made indirect comments about Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and alcohol, a clip of the late actor intoxicated at a groove resurfaced on social media. Masemola spoke about his late industry colleague at his funeral service on Saturday, 7 June. The 40-year-old was married to his wife, Charlaine, the mother of his children. His cause of death was attributed to 'natural causes'. During his tribute, Warren Masemola revealed that while he was close friends with Presley Chweneyagae, the pair often quarrelled about prioritising family over bad friends. He said, 'My friend and I fought a lot. I don't understand people who don't fight with their friends and the people who they love. Warren hinted at Presley Chweneyagae's love of partying and booze. He recalled a time when he travelled to Pretoria to pick up Presley – presumably at the request of his wife – as 'he was being a nuisance' He told funeral-goers: 'He dodged me, I found him at Stasie Kombuis [popular groove in Pretoria].' Warren added that he found Presley with a group of friends who didn't have his best interests at heart. He added: 'You owe it to yourself to talk to the one you love and say, 'Please, you have children at home. Go home. Your family needs you.' Meanwhile, several clips of Presley Chweneyagae partying at a local groove have resurfaced on social media. The actor appeared intoxicated and surrounded by a group of friends. Take a look… @phillipinemashego #RIPCOBRIZI ♬ original sound – EEEMOH PURPLE WINTER Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eyewitness News
Chweneyagae remembered not only as a gifted performer and entertainer, but as a father, friend, and inspiration
JOHANNESBURG - Family, friends, and industry colleagues gathered to remember the late Presley Chweneyagae, all echoing the same sentiment - honouring the actor for his brilliance and authenticity as a performer. The 40-year-old Tsotsi star, who passed away last week due to respiratory complications, was laid to rest on Saturday. ALSO READ: Chweneyagae began his acting career at just 10-years-old, rising to international acclaim decades later for his leading role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. The Akasia Community Hall was filled with emotion as hundreds of mourners came together in grief and celebration of a life well lived. Speaker after speaker remembered Chweneyagae not only as a gifted performer and entertainer, but as a father, friend, and inspiration. All who took to the podium spoke of how his work touched lives and how he led by example through his craft. His longtime mentor, Aubrey Sekhabi, described Chweneyagae as someone who connected deeply with both character and audience. "With honesty and vulnerability and care, Presley didnt act, he became, he felt, he allowed us to feel too. He could think on his toes, he was so spontaneous." Chweneyagae was laid to rest at Zandfontein Cemetery in Pretoria.
