Veteran actor Sandy Mokwena has died. The actor who is best known for his role as Bra Eddie on etv soapie Scandal! passed away last night. Scandal! confirmed the news this morning on social media.
The actor who’s been on Scandal! since it first aired 13 years ago, has also acted on popular television shows including Generations, Yizo Yizo and Soul City.
Image: etv Sunrise
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
[BREAKING NEWS] Scandal! actor Sandy Mokwena has died. https://t.co/J41dRGV7Uz pic.twitter.com/bPF88RBWVT
— Scandal! (@etvScandal) January 25, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: South African actor Sandy Mokwena best known for his role as Bra Eddie Khumalo in the @etv soapie @etvScandal has died.#RIPBraEddie#etvSunrise pic.twitter.com/VOjR7ofUyR
— Sunrise on e.tv (@etvSunrise) January 25, 2018
Messages of condolences have been pouring in from friends and fans of the star.
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
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
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
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We weren’t ready to say goodbye Bra Eddie? #RIPSandyMokwena pic.twitter.com/9PWaJjkJuD
— Portia Gumede (@portiagumedesa) January 25, 2018
Rest in peace ntate Sandy Mokoena❤️
— Samú (@SamkeloNdlovu) January 25, 2018
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
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I’m heartbroken . Bra Sandy was a father to all of us on set . I remember he use to tell us about his touring theatre days . And brought photos . Oh Tata . Thank you for everything #RIPSandyMokwena
— Masasa (@MsMasasa) January 25, 2018
This just broke my heart…Bra Sandy was like a father to us all on set..I am completely lost for words…God be with his family in this dark time.. https://t.co/oAABEjLm4o
— CLINTONTHEBRINK (@ClintOnTheBrink) January 25, 2018
Bra Sandy was my father. He wasn’t LIKE a father to me, he was my dad. He supported everything I chose to do and loved me. I can’t even begin to speak about how devastated I am. Transcend in peace, Daddy ? pic.twitter.com/rDTWIpmyt1
— Refilwe Madumo (@RefilweMadumo) January 25, 2018
Bathong waking up to news that Bra Sandy Mokwena has passed on is quite Sad. He has shown us his talent and hard work through out the years. Rea Leboga?? Rest In Peace ntate ❤️ pic.twitter.com/o2k3jcxXCp
— Tokelo Baepile (@TokeloBaepile) January 25, 2018
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R I P Sandy Mokwena ? I grew up watching you from a box tv to a plasma tv all this amazing years ? and each and every single day until today I was always ready to watch you. May your soul Rest In Peace, I’ll always remember you for your talent and ambition #BraEddie pic.twitter.com/7Sqpy2VrW0
— Innocent (@Innomatijane) January 25, 2018