{"id":918819,"date":"2022-01-23T10:56:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T10:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/news\/2022\/01\/23\/veteran-actor-patrick-shai-described-as-a-staunch-activist-against-gender-based-violence-as-condolences-pour-in\/"},"modified":"2022-01-23T10:56:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T10:56:57","slug":"veteran-actor-patrick-shai-described-as-a-staunch-activist-against-gender-based-violence-as-condolences-pour-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/01\/23\/veteran-actor-patrick-shai-described-as-a-staunch-activist-against-gender-based-violence-as-condolences-pour-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran actor Patrick Shai described as a \u2018staunch activist against gender-based violence\u2019 as condolences pour in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Durban \u2013 Local veteran actor Patrick Shai who acted in 7de Laan<\/em>, Soul City<\/em>, Generations<\/em> and Yizo Yizo<\/em> died yesterday.<\/p>\n

reported that his death was announced in a statement by his family who asked for time to process his passing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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South African film producer Anant Singh said he was deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Shai.<\/p>\n

Singh said his association with Shai went back 35 years starting when he co-starred with Gcina Mhlophe, in his first film, Place of Weeping<\/em>, and later starred in Cry, The Beloved Country<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cPatrick, whose acting career straddled film and television, was a role model to people starting out in the industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Singh said he was well-known for his work with young talent and often conducted workshops to share his expertise and experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a staunch activist against gender-based violence (GBV), and founded the Khuluma Ndoda Men\u2019s Social Movement Against Violence in an effort to have men participate in the fight against this scourge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Singh, Shai was one of South Africa\u2019s most talented actors and delivered powerful performances in the roles he took on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHis passing leaves a deep void in the industry. My heartfelt condolences go to his wife Mmasechaba and his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,\u201d said Singh.<\/p>\n

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) said the organisation was saddened to learn about the passing of the veteran actor and gender-based violence activist.<\/p>\n

CGE chairperson Tamara Mathebula sent her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and those that Shai worked with in the arts and GBV fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe news of the passing of Ntate Shai has been met with sadness by all of us at the commission,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mathebula said he will be sorely missed by those who had embraced him as a human rights and gender activist.<\/p>\n

She said the CGE had worked closely with Shai in advancing gender equality and issues of men and boys in South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cNtate Shai was a compassionate hero of our struggle against gender-based violence who would use his artistic skills to ensure that the message gets across to his intended audience. It is through men like Ntate Shai that we are seeing a shift in the mindset among many men, and we shall continue in the same trajectory to eradicate the scourge of GBV.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the commission, we mourn his passing and equally celebrate his life. He will be missed, may his soul rest in peace,\u201d said Mathebula.<\/p>\n

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