Friends, industry colleagues, and members of the public are invited to pay their final respects and celebrate the extraordinary life of Seputla Sebogodi.
Zuko Komisa

Friends, industry colleagues, and members of the public are invited to pay their final respects and celebrate the extraordinary life of Seputla Sebogodi.
The veteran actor, director, and theatre maker Sebogodi passed away on the evening of 15 July 2026 at the age of 63, following complications related to diabetes.
Memorial and Funeral Service Details
Pretoria Memorial Service
- Venue: South African State Theatre, Pretoria
- Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
- Time: 09:00
Polokwane Memorial Service
- Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane
- Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
- Time: 12:00 – 18:00
Official Funeral Service
- Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
- Time: 08:00
- Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane, Limpopo Province
Sebogodi’s passing marks the end of an era for South African storytelling, leaving behind a powerful legacy that transformed the country’s cultural landscape across stage, screen, and radio.
Sebogodi built a career spanning more than four decades. Best remembered by millions of television viewers for his fierce, unforgettable portrayal of Kenneth Mashaba in SABC 1’s Generations, he also starred in seminal productions such as Suburban Bliss, Bophelo ke Semphego, Rhythm City, The River, and Scandal!
Beyond his iconic television roles, Sebogodi remained fiercely dedicated to live theatre throughout his lifetime.
He graced the stage in critically acclaimed works like Waiting for Godot, Big Dada, The Rivonia Trial, Once a Pirate, and Mooi Street Moves. Just days before his passing, he presented his final theatrical production, Black Moon, at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.

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