Tito Mboweni, Solly Moholo, and 14 Other South African Celebrities Who Tragically Died in 2024
- The year 2024 was of immense loss as fans bid farewell to many of their favourite stars
- From Tito Mboweni to Solly Moholo, the year began on an awful note and continued to claim more lives
- We took a look at the shocking number of tragic celebrity deaths as well as some of their causes
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Briefly News took a look at the celebrity deaths that shook South Africa in 2024.
1. Dingaan Thobela
Tributes poured out for The Rose of Soweto after the three-time boxing champion passed away on 29 April from an illness.
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2. Mpho Sebeng
Actor, Mpho Sebeng, tragically lost his life in a car accident in the early hours of 5 May in Potchefstroom.
3. Malome Vector, Lizwi Wokuqala and Musa Damos Nkodo
The country learned of the horrific death of rising rapper, Malome Vector, who died in a car crash alongside Lizwi Wokuqala and Musa Damos Nkodo on 24 July.
4. Connie Chiume
Veteran actress, Connie Chiume, passed away in the hospital on 6 August, instantly sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry.
5. Zanele Mbokazi
Beloved Ukhozi FM presenter, Zanele Mbokazi, lost her battle with lung cancer on 12 August at 52 years old after being diagnosed in May of the same year.
6. Thabiso Sikwane
The seasoned broadcaster died in hospital after falling ill on 31 August, just hours before celebrating her 50th birthday.
7. Mapaputsi
Legendary Kwaito star, Mapaputsi, sadly died on 5 September after battling an illness.
8. Darlington "Papa G" Michaels
Condolences poured in for Papa G after the former Isidingo star lost his life on 13 September, having spent his final days in the hospital.
9. Umfundisi uNtshebe
Late comedian and rapper, Umfundisi uNtshebe, real name Philani Mandlenkosi Mabanga, reportedly passed away in his sleep on 13 September.
10. Sello Motloung
The seasoned actor died suddenly at the age of 53 after being rushed to the hospital on 15 September.
11. Timmy Kwebulana
Veteran thespian, Timmy Kwebulana, sadly passed away at 83 years old on 19 September after a short illness.
12. Willie Matlawa
The SABC Sepedi presenter was just a year into retirement after serving 40 years at the station when he sadly died on 29 September.
13. Solly Moholo
On 2 October 2024, Solly Moholo's family shared the news of the legendary gospel star's death after battling a brief illness.
14. Tito Mboweni
The former governor of the South African Reserve Bank died on 12 October 2024 at the age of 65 from a short illness.
Da L.E.S spends time with daughter
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Da L.E.S' latest picture with his daughter.
The rapper is making a great recovery after his stroke scare, and fans were glad to see him spending time with family.
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