The actress remembered her late Generations co-star as a mentor, protector and friend during his memorial service in Pretoria
By Mapaballo Borotho

Veteran actress Katlego Danke delivered an emotional tribute to her late Generations co-star, Seputla Sebogodi, describing him as someone who always made her feel protected both on and off set.
Friends, family and colleagues gathered in Pretoria on Thursday, 23 July 2026, to pay their final respects to the legendary actor at his memorial service.
Danke fondly remembered Sebogodi as a fierce protector who always looked out for those around him.
The pair starred together on Generations in the mid-2000s as Dineo and Kenneth Mashaba, becoming one of the soapie’s most beloved on-screen couples.
Reflecting on their bond, Danke smiled as she recalled the nickname Sebogodi gave her.
“Dinny! That will be my name forever,” she said.
She also shared one of her favourite memories from their time on set.
“It was my first time working with someone who had such a hidden appreciation for the finer things in life. I remember we had a scene where Kenneth and Dineo Mashaba had to eat crème brûlée. He looked at it and asked, ‘What is this?’ So I taught him how to eat it. After the scene, I actually took him to Melrose Arch so we could have proper crème brûlée together,” she said.
Danke said those seemingly small moments became some of the memories she now treasures most.
She revealed that their final conversation was about a project she had invited him to be part of.
“The first thing he said was, ‘Of course! Anything for you.’ You will be missed, so dearly missed,” she said.
Actress Katleho Danke has remembered the late Seputla Sebogodi as a fierce protector who always looked out for those around him.
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Danke, who starred alongside Sebogodi as Dineo and Kenneth Mashaba in the popular soap opera Generations, was among the speakers at his memorial… pic.twitter.com/K0tXDdrQci
Danke said working with Sebogodi was filled with many firsts and described him as someone who made her feel safe and supported throughout her career.
Sebogodi died more than a week ago due to diabetes-related complications.
His family has confirmed that he will be laid to rest in Limpopo this weekend following a dispute over his final resting place.



