By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo Credit: Franziska Krug.
Veteran actor, Menzi Ngubane has passed away.
Ngubane suffered a stroke on Saturday morning according to his family.
He had a long career as an actor having starred in productions like Generations, How to steal 2 million to name a few.
Ngubane was 56-years-old at the time of death.
For many years, Ngubane has been a regular face on our TV screens.
Ngubane was born in Ladysmith in KwaZulu Natal, which was previously known as the Kingdom of Zululand.
His big break came back in 1987 when he showcased his talent in the local television series Kwakhala Nyonini.
Since then, he has gone from strength to strength, amassing a number of major awards and nominations.
In 2004, Ngubane worked alongside Samuel L Jackson in the SA feature film In my Country . The film was based on the 1998 non-fiction novel Country Of My Skull by Antjie Krog.
In My Country is primarily about the findings of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Following kidney failure, Ngubane was hospitalised, and was subsequently put on dialysis from 2010 to 2015 while on a kidney transplant waiting list.
He survived by his wife Sikelelwa Sishuba and two daughters.