Overview
- His wife, Rosana Maya Pienaar, announced his death on Facebook on Monday, prompting widespread condolences.
- Industry tributes included praise from SAGA chair Jack Devnarain, who hailed Pienaar’s talent and discipline.
- Production company Quizzical Pictures and fellow actor Garth Breytenbach publicly remembered his work and character.
- Pienaar was widely known for roles in Yizo Yizo, Binnelanders and Generations, among other screen credits.
- His wife thanked nurse Trevor for caring for him in his final days, and memorial and funeral details have not yet been announced.