Overview
- The Sebogodi family confirmed that Seputla Sebogodi died from complications related to diabetes and asked for privacy while they mourn.
- He built a five-decade career on stage and screen and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading actors.
- His most noted television roles include Generations, Suburban Bliss, Bophelo ke Semphego, Redemption and Scandal!, and his theatre work included Big Dada, Waiting for Godot, The Rivonia Trial, Once a Pirate and Mooi Street Moves.
- Days before his death he publicly rejected social-media claims about his wellbeing, saying a circulated photograph had been taken on a film set.
- Colleagues and organisations such as Actor Spaces have issued condolences and wider tributes and retrospectives are expected as funeral arrangements are finalised.