South Africa is preparing to pay its final respects to veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi, following his tragic passing on the evening of 15 July 2026 from diabetes-related complications.
In an official statement released via Actors Space, the family confirmed that two public memorial services will be held in Pretoria and Polokwane, followed by a final funeral service in Limpopo to celebrate the extraordinary life and career of the Generations and Scandal! icon.
Funeral and Memorial Service Schedule
Pretoria Memorial Service
- Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
- Time: 09:00 AM
- Venue: South African State Theatre, Pretoria
Polokwane Memorial Service
- Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 18:00 PM
- Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane
Official Funeral Service & Burial
- Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
- Time: 08:00 AM
- Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane
- Final Resting Place: Silicon Cemetery, Polokwane
A Towering Legacy Across Stage and Screen
With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Sebogodi left an indelible mark on South African storytelling. His iconic roles on television included Generations (as Kenneth Mashaba), Suburban Bliss, Bophelo ke Semphego, Redemption, and most recently Scandal!.
Beyond the screen, he was a giant of local theatre, headlining celebrated stage productions such as Big Dada, Waiting for Godot, The Rivonia Trial, Once a Pirate, and Mooi Street Moves.
His family expressed their profound grief in an official statement:
“The immediate family of Seputla Sebogodi confirms, with profound sadness, his passing… following complications related to diabetes. Seputla Sebogodi leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in South African theatre and television.”
