RIP: Former 'Uzalo' Actor Mfana Jones Hlophe has Passed Away

• Actor Mfana Jones Hlope, who recently starred in Mzansi Magic's KwaBaba, has sadly passed away
• Industry colleagues such as Nimrod Nkosi and Zola Hashatsi confirmed his death on social media
• Fans of the star took to social media on Friday, 9 October 2026, to bid farewell to the beloved actor

Former Uzalo and Generations actor Mfana Jones Hlophe passed away on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at the age of 55.

Hlophe is the latest Generations actor to die after Seputla Sebogodi, who played the role of Kenneth Mashaba.

The South African entertainment industry also recently bid farewell to legendary actor Lionel Newton.

Media personality Zola Hashatsi shared on his X account on Thursday, 8 October 2026, that the legendary actor Mfana Jones has died.

"It's with a heavy heart to announce the passing of fellow thespian Mfana Jones Hlophe. He practically raised us.Thank you for your contribution to the arts. I'm thankful and appreciate your work. #RIPMfanaJonesHlophe."

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Hlophe also starred in South African TV shows such as Soul City, Imbewu: The Seed, Isibaya, and Zabalaza.

Actor Nimrod Nkosi paid tribute to the star on his Instagram account on Friday, 8 October 2026.

"Ah Mfethu!😩Playing a character called ”Nimrod” on the same set! Love and light, Bhut’Mfana. One day we will see you, but not yet... not yet! Video clip by #generationsthelegacy," said Nkosi.

South Africans pay tribute to the actor

@Ke_Mpho_M said:

"Ohh man, he recently appeared on KwaBaba, and he looked fine and was still young. May his soul rest."

@Ngwanamohube replied:

"Hawu Smomoza. Together, Ma Loving."

@Shaun52746748 responded:

"One of the best, but I'm sad because he was losing it in front of you all because of depression, and you all didn't do anything. There was a time he released a song about ukubhebhana, and you all laughed, and now he is going, and ya'll saying RIP."

@afrodeiteigh wrote:

"uSmomoza ka Maloving I'm so hurt. I've watched him since I was 4 on Mama's Love. He was so brilliant. My family and I love the songs they sang on that show. Yoh!"

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@Hla_Candy responded:

"Smomoza? OMW! ubegula? I don't mean to be rude, but he didn't look too well at all. May his soul rest in peace."

@Su2QKay replied:

"We used to watch him on TV back in the old days. A product of the late playwright, composer, director and producer uBaba u Gibson Kente. RIP Mr Hlophe."

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Source: Briefly News