Presley Chweneyagae
Presley Chweneyagae was an acclaimed South African actor best known for his powerful portrayal of the lead character in the film Tsotsi, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Born on October 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, he honed his craft under the guidance of notable playwright Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom. Chweneyagae's performance in Tsotsi earned him international recognition and various awards, including a Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance. He continued to build a diverse career in film and television, with notable roles in productions such as The River. His untimely death on May 27, 2025, at the age of 40, prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans, highlighting his significant impact on the South African entertainment industry.
Born on Oct 19, 1984 (40 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 55,850 | $2,700,000 | 2,221$ |
| South Africa | 2 | 7.00 | 0.77% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 503,780 | $350,000 | 2,973$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 8,774 | $160,000 | 145$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 9.00 | 0.45% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 141,427 | $15,000 | 68$ |
| Totals | 6 | 168,110,487 | 709,831 | $3,225,000 | 5,407$ |
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South Africa:
Malema had gone to pay his condolences following the actor’s death last week.
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United Kingdom:
Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at the age of 40, was a South African actor known for his role in the film Tsotsi.
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Mozambique:
Presley Chweneyagae was the protagonist of 'Tsotsi' and won an Oscar for Best International Film in 2005.
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Hungary:
Presley Chweneyagae was a South African actor known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi.
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United Kingdom:
Presley Chweneyagae was a South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi.
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South Africa:
Presley Chweneyagae was an acclaimed actor known for his powerful portrayal in Tsotsi.
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