Popular South African actor, director, and choreographer Mahlubi Kraai has passed away, as confirmed by family members.
The family of the talented producer and scriptwriter confirmed yesterday that Mahlubi passed away last night in Rustenburg, North West.
Kraai Mahlubi garnered fame for his role as Jakes in SABC1 drama series Mzansi from 2004 to 2006.
Kraai also starred as Lebo in the SABC1 sitcom, Gauteng Maboneng, as a car mechanic who miraculously inherits a fortune and a whole world of trouble to go with it.
According to News365, the producer and director were involved in theatre productions as early as 1992, then studying for a national diploma in drama at Pretoria Technikon from 1995 to 1997.
Mahlubi began his acting career in 2000 when he played the role of Pitso Masalesa in Orlando. He featured in several South African favourites such as Generations, Ke Nako, Isidingo, Soul City, Rhythm City, Hillside and Snitch.
Mahlubi also performed in many theatre productions such as Sophiatown, Boesman, and Lena, The Island, Tongues, Not With My Gun and PAST.
Fans took to their Twitter timeline to send messages of condolences to the family and loved ones of the actor.
Source: www.Ghgossip.com
