Katlego Sekhu

Tributes have been pouring in for renowned actor Sello Motloung, who passed away on Sunday, 15 September 2024, following a short illness.
Motloung is renowned for his role as Mpumi in the e.tv soapie Backstage. During his illustrious career, he has appeared in a wide array of television series, including Isidingo, Generations, The Lab, and Jacob’s Cross.
He also featured in the Canadian mini-series Human Cargo and led an episode of eKasi: Our Stories in 2012.
In 1998, he was nominated for an M-Net All-Africa Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Chikin Biznis.
Motloung’s stage presence is equally notable, having performed in numerous theatre productions such as Street Cleaners, The Cherry Orchard, and Master Harold and the Boys. His theatre work earned him nominations, including a Vita Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Good Woman of Sharkville.
With a career spanning television, film, and theatre, Sello Motloung has established himself as a versatile and accomplished actor.
Following the news of his untimely passing, tributes have been pouring in for the late actor on social media.
This is proving to be a very difficult year. A year filled with pain and loss. I suppose we also have to remind ourselves of the gift and true celebration of life. Sello…my brother, my friend… I will miss you. I can’t believe I’m saying these words but RIP 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/4duZM9bRIp
— KatlegoDanke (@KatlegoDanke) September 16, 2024
#RIPSelloMotloung I grew up knowing him as Sergeant Kokobela. Rest easy King💔. We were entertained. pic.twitter.com/HcEspYW2kJ
— Nose (@NoseTheCapital) September 16, 2024
We lost Mpho Sebeng earlier this year, now we’ve just lost Sello Motloung 💔💔💔.
— Slaughter. (@BafanaSurprise) September 16, 2024
This is heartbreaking rest in peace both to Mpho Sebeng and Sello Motloung.#RIPSelloMotloung pic.twitter.com/o3sMc5KEMg



