The ‘Yizo Yizo’ producer passed away on Monday at the age of 49.
Late filmmaker and producer, Teboho Mahlatsi. Photo: Twitter/@davidkau1
JOHANNESBURG – Producer and director Teboho Mahlatsi will be laid to rest in a private funeral ceremony on Friday.
Mahlatsi passed away on Monday at the age of 49.
The filmmaker was known for producing Yizo Yizo, which aired from 1999 to 2004 and is currently streaming on Netflix.
He also played a significant role in MultiChoice’s most-watched TV series, _Shaka iLembe. _
Comedian David Kau broke the news of the filmmaker’s passing on behalf of the family.
“It is with the deepest regret that we announce the untimely passing of director and producer Teboho Moseling Mahlatsi on July 3,” Kau’s statement read.
ON BEHALF OF THE MAHLATSI FAMILY
It is with the saddest regret that we announce the untimely passing of Filmmaker & Producer – Teboho Moseling Mahlatsi, on the 3rd of July 2023.
In lieu of personal condolences, the family kindly requests prayers & that they be given privacy to… pic.twitter.com/vMQWbemGGk‘ DavidKau (@davidkau1) July 3, 2023
The Mahlatsi family will hold a private funeral service on Friday, and will disclose specifics of the memorial, which is scheduled for Monday, according to information released by Kau on Thursday.
ON BEHALF OF THE MAHLATSI FAMILY
Dear all, thank you for your love and support shown in your messages on various platforms.
Following the passing of Filmmaker / Producer Teboho Moseling Mahlatsi on Monday 3rd July 2023, Please note The family will have a PRIVATE FUNERAL… pic.twitter.com/VpJiLTFNXQ
‘ DavidKau (@davidkau1) July 6, 2023
Mahlatsi’s cause of death is currently not known. The family said it would share more details in time.
A story teller of note, bringing our lives 2 the television screen, a pioneer, before Yizo Yizo there was only Velaphi & S’good is nice, then came Teboho & Bomb production to tell stories of the 90s and its dawn of democracy. Today they watch what they watch because of his vision pic.twitter.com/pkF7bsbpDa
‘ ZWT-World (@VisionNative) July 3, 2023
That’s very sad news. He was a great filmmaker who made a tremendous impact in the industry. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
‘ Tebogo Ditshego (@TebogoDitshego) July 3, 2023
What??? Why are we loosing so many people???? I’m sorry to everyone for OUR loss! What an important part of our industry he was! As an artist or an admirer of his work. RIP T????
‘ Lalla Hirayama (@Lalla_Hirayama) July 3, 2023
Condolences to his family and friends ????????
‘ MissPru DJ (@MissPru_Dj) July 3, 2023
First time seeing his pic but his work is tremendous. The name Teboho Mahlatsi is on every show that I know on our televisions.
May his soul RIP ????????
‘ Siboniso Dhlamini (@sibonisodhlam) July 3, 2023
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