The South African entertainment industry mourns the death of Scandal! actor, Sandy Mokwena.
South Africans send their condolences as they mourn yet another fallen legend, Sandy Mokwena, who passed away in hospital at the age of 68.
READ: Scandal! actor Sandy Mokwena has died
Many have described Mokwena as a caring and selfless actor who was there for up-and-coming actors, always motivating and encouraging them to do better.
“He'd call me over to his table during breakfast and say: ‘Keep your head up, you're doing good’.” shares Mmabatho Montsho.
Bra Sandy held my hand when I started directing at @etvScandal. He'd call me over to his table during breakfast and say "keep your head up, you're doing good." Eish... RIP #SandyMokwena
— Mmabatho Montsho (@MmabathoMontsho) January 25, 2018
Former Scandal! actress, Dineo Moeketsi said her days on the show were made beautiful by Mokwena.
My time at Scandal was made beautiful by Ntate Sandy Mokwena. He didn't want me to cry on my last day there and said we'd meet again. O ntaetse sentle and were so encouraging of my move. Until we meet again Papa. Struggling to take it in.
— Dineo Moeketsi (@therealdineo) January 25, 2018
The Scandal! cast is still bewildered and in shock by the passing of their colleague.
Our hearts are shattered. Rest in Peace Papa wa Rona, Bra Sandy. A devastating loss to our @etvScandal family. Condolences and prayers to Mokwena family https://t.co/VLeDFaILec
— Kgomotso Christopher (@kgchristopher) January 25, 2018
Oh Daddy
I’m honestly at a loss for words, my heart hurts so much.
Rest in eternal peace, papa. pic.twitter.com/AQGfK4vRjC— Nomvelo Makhanya (@_MveloMakhanya) January 25, 2018
To the man that smiled and told me I was the perfect fit for 'Xolile Langa' on my first day...Rest well old man. The cast and crew of @etvScandal will surely miss you. We love you #BraEddie#RIPSANDYMOKWENApic.twitter.com/hBBLhmqqEV
— Sivenathi Mabuya (@sivemabuya) January 25, 2018
Minister Nathi Mthwethwa extends his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the fallen veteran actor.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends & colleagues of veteran actor Sandy Mokwena who has sadly passed on. As early as 1972 he embarked on a world tour with the cast of the musical "Ipi Tombi". He later played roles in Scandal, Generations, Soul City & Yizo Yizo pic.twitter.com/xWkadZ9pUr
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) January 25, 2018
Bra Eddie’s fans are also stunned by the sudden passing.
We wil miss u motho wa Tsatsi#RIPBraEddie
— Maestro (@jose_motseki) January 25, 2018
Sad sad day for South Africa. What a huge loss Rest in Peace Bra Eddie pic.twitter.com/68gc6Kci4r
— Kristynn Nicole (@nicole_kristynn) January 25, 2018
Bathong Bra Eddy has passed away! This is terrible. The devil is at work full force this year. Aka dlale nex. #RIPSandyMokwenapic.twitter.com/qb9IE2CNcF
— Theodorah Manjo ♡ (@MissManjo) January 25, 2018
RIP Sandy Mokwena.
Details of a memorial service and funeral arrangements will be shared.