Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who earned international acclaim for his role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, the first South African movie to win an Oscar, has died. He was 40.

Presley Chweneyagae, who drew widespread acclaim as the young star of “Tsotsi” (2005), a slum-set drama that won South Africa’s first Academy Award for best foreign-language film, died Tuesday at his ...

Presley Chweneyagae, who broke out in Oscar-winning South African movie Tsotsi, has died aged 40. Chweneyagae’s agent confirmed the news to AP and described him as one of South Africa’s “most gifted ...

Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his longtime agency MLA, which did not provide a cause. “It’s with profound sadness that we ...

Chweneyagae also starred in the popular television drama 'The River.' By Abid Rahman International Editor, Digital Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who came to international prominence as ...

JOHANNESBURG — Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film “Tsotsi,” which won South Africa’s first-ever Academy Award for ...

FILE - Director Gavin Hood, left, and actor Presley Chweneyagae from the best foreign language film "Tsotsi" from South Africa, arrive for the 78th Academy Awards on March 5, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP ...

Renowned South African actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at the age of 40. Screenshot: Instagram Reports of Chweneyagae’s death began trickling in on Tuesday morning. A statement from talent agency ...

South African actor Presley Chweneyagae has passed away at the age of 40. He rose to prominence after starring in the 2005 film ‘Tsotsi’, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He ...