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Businessman Mandla Mthembu Dies at 68 in New York After Second Stroke

His family confirmed the death, requesting privacy as arrangements are finalized.

Overview

  • The family said he died on 21 September at a New York hospital following complications from a second stroke.
  • Memorial service details will be shared in due course, according to the family statement.
  • Sunday World reports relatives plan to repatriate his body to Soweto for burial at a later date.
  • He is survived by six children, including daughter Khanukani with ex-wife Khanyi Mbau.
  • He had lived in New York for several years after withdrawing from public life, with initial word of his passing shared on X by commentator Phil Mphela.