Muvhango Actor Arthur Mbambo Dead

Former Muvhango actor Arthur Mbambo who played the character of Thandaza Buthelezi’s father has died. The veteran actor who played Mnyamane Buthelezi died in a Johannesburg hospital last weekend after a long illness.

He had been admitted to hospital two weeks ago after his health took a turn for the worse.

The news of the actor’s passing was announced by Word of Mouth Pictures, the company that produces Muvhango.

The production company revealed in a statement that Mbambo’s was confirmed by his family.

“Word of Mouth Pictures and Muvhango wishes to extend heartfelt condolences to Mr. Mbambo’s family ” reads the statement.

Mbambos’ daughter, Mbali said that she was devasted when she learned of her father’s death. Speaking to TshisaLive, Mbali said,

“I would speak to him daily on WhatsApp and he would give me such hope that he was doing well and was going to pull through. I don’t know what changed because suddenly I got a call that he was no more. It felt like my heart had broken.”

She added,

“It was all so sudden. He went into hospital and because of Covid-19 we couldn’t visit him. That was the last time we saw him. I spoke to him the day before his passing and he said he was OK and was being looked after by doctors. He told us that we shouldn’t worry about him,”

Mbali added that their family were “devastated” by the death and were trying to make sense of everything.

“I will always remember how he looked after me. He named me after a flower and I will always be his Mbali.”

Mbambo’s death comes just a week after veteran actress, Candy Moloi, who played the role of Vho-Makhadzi on Muvhango also passed away.

Mbambo started his career in the 1980s and went on to feature in several TV and films, including as Frank Tshabalala on the SABC1 drama series Tshisa. He also appeared in Mzansi and Soul Buddyz.

He is getting laid to rest in Johannesburg on Friday.