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Actress Thandeka Mdeliswa’s family confirmed in a statement issued over the weekend that her murder was an act of gender-based violence.
News of the 27-year-old’s death was confirmed on Saturday and, according to the statement, she died at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, where she had been transferred after being transferred from one hospital to another.
“It is with great regret that we inform you of the passing of our beloved daughter. She was shot in Evander, Mpumalanga, on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was immediately taken to Evander’s hospital, stabilized, and then flown to Witbank, after which she was transferred to Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Pretoria) because her condition was critical but stable. She passed away on the morning of September 5, 2020 (Saturday). “
The family further confirmed that her murder was “another incident of violence against women” and added that the circumstances surrounding her death were still being investigated by the police in Evander.
“The brutality inflicted on our daughter has left us deeply hurt. This is another incident of violence against women (gender violence) that our country has to fight against. We believe that justice will be served ”.
The statement concluded by stating that this is currently the only information the family can provide and requested that their privacy be respected at this time.
Funeral arrangements for Thandeka Mdeliswa’s burial will be announced in due course.
Here is a statement from the Mdeliswa family regarding the shooting and passing of actress Thandeka Mdeliswa. #RIPThandekaMdeliswa pic.twitter.com/DC3cIN2RNV
– Mme to Masakona (@FloMasebe) September 5, 2020
What shows did Thandeka Mdeliswa star in?
According to the South African entertainment blog TVSA, Mdeliswa was best known for her starring role as Khanya on the drama series SABC1. iKani. Khanya is a young artist who discovers that she belongs to an IsiNdebele family despite the fact that her aunt raised her as a Zulu.
However, her first television role returned in 2013 when she starred in an episode of the e.tv drama anthology series. eKasi: Our stories.
Since then, he has landed roles in various TV shows and movies, including the ever popular Generations: the legacy.
(Compiled by Kaunda Selisho)
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