Tributes pour in for Scandal! actor Sandy Mokwena

 By Chrizelda Kekana

 

Scandal! actor Sandy Mokwena popularly known as Bra Eddie has died.
Image: Via Facebook/e.tv

As news of Scandal! actor Sandy Mokwena's death spreads on Thursday morning, an outpouring of tributes have filled social media. 

The veteran actor who was popularly known as Bra Eddie was the soapie's longest standing cast member.  

Mokwena died in hospital on Wednesday night of natural causes. 

e.tv publicist Michael Pocock told TshisaLIVE that Mokwena was ill a few months ago but that it didn't "raise alarms" at the time. 

"e.tv is deeply saddened by the news and our condolences go out to Sandy’s family and the cast and crew of Scandal! Sandy Mokwena has been part of Scandal! since the first episode which aired in January 2005," read a statement from the channel. 

Michael said that the actor's family and colleagues have been left shocked by his death. 

Mzansi took to social media to offer their condolences and reminisce about Mokwena's contribution to the entertainment world:  

Min. Nathi Mthethwa

@NathiMthethwaSA

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends & colleagues of veteran actor Sandy Mokwena who has sadly passed on. As early as 1972 he embarked on a world tour with the cast of the musical "Ipi Tombi". He later played roles in Scandal, Generations, Soul City & Yizo Yizo

7:55 AM · Jan 25, 2018

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Azee

@TheRealAzee_RSA

Legends keep falling, 2018 has a bad start already.

It was Bra Hugh and now it's Sandy Mokwena aka Bra Eddie. Rest In Peace #RIPBraEddie

7:34 AM · Jan 25, 2018 from Cape Town, South Africa

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In 2010 I had the opportunity to work with Bra Sandy Mokwena best known for his role as Bra Eddie Khumalo in the @etv soapie @etvScandal I’m so saddened by the devastating news 😭.#RIPBraEddie#etv pic.twitter.com/ng81adfBCh

— Jabulani Phambana (@GreatKingMouze) January 25, 2018

Pako Tong

@pako_tong

Robbie Malinga Lara Kruger Lucas Mangope Hugh Masekela Sandy Mokwena That's just January alone..and it's not even over yet

8:09 AM · Jan 25, 2018

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2018 is really taking everyone😭💔. Not Bra Eddie nooooo!😭😭😭😭😭. #RIP Sandy Mokwena😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Is9Q26h9zX

— Goddess of Flowers⚘ (@Mbalii__) January 25, 2018

BREAKING: Actor Sandy Mokwena also known as Eddie Khumalo from Scandal has died. #RIPSandyMokwena #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/3QC0yzzwki

— Tshepiso Moche (@tshepimoche) January 25, 2018

 

 

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