SA Veteran Actor Seputla Sebogodi, Known As Kenneth Mashaba, Dies At 62

Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi has died aged 62.

Sebogodi appeared in numerous productions and was renowned for playing the villainous Kenneth Mashaba in SABC soapie Generations.

His death was announced in a statement posted on Actor Spaces.

According to the statement, released by his immediate family, the actor died on the evening of 15 July 2026 following complications related to diabetes.

The statement reads: “The immediate family of Seputla Sebogodi confirms, with profound sadness, his passing on the evening of 15 July 2026, following complications related to diabetes.

“The family kindly requests privacy as they mourn this immense loss and navigate this difficult time together.

“Seputla Sebogodi leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in South African theatre and television.

“He will be remembered for his memorable performances in Generations, Suburban Bliss, Bophelo ke Semphego, Redemption, and most recently Scandal!, as well as his acclaimed theatre work in productions including Big Dada, Waiting for Godot, The Rivonia Trial, Once a Pirate, and Mooi Street Moves, among many others.

“His legacy will live on through his remarkable body of work and the many lives he touched.”

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