‘Skeem Saam’ actor Karabo Mokhubela passes away
The actor and radio presenter had been a part of the soapie since it first aired in 2011.
Karabo Mokhubela. Picture: Supplied
Skeem Skaam actor Karabo Mokhubela has passed away at the age of 40.
The actor, who played the role of Jazzy T on the popular soapie, reportedly died on Sunday night, 26 July 2020.
The news was confirmed by Skeem Skaam‘s official page on Twitter.
UPDATE: Tributes pour in for ‘Skeem Saam’ actor and radio host Karabo Mokhubela
Rest in Peace Karabo (JAZZY T) Mokhubela. You will be sorely missed!
We keep his loved ones in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/qgcQqrZda7
— OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 9 (@SkeemSaam3) July 26, 2020
Mokhubela had been a part of the Skeem Saam community since the soapie first aired in 2011.
He was a music producer on the show and also played the role of Bontle’s (Keamogetswe Leburu) onscreen boyfriend.
The cause of death is not yet publicly known.
Tributes and messages of condolences have been pouring in on social media.
RIP to my onscreen boyfriend ❤️
Karabo Mokhubela “JAZZY T” ????????I will always miss you hun . pic.twitter.com/QS9Fidll7M— kea_Leburu (@kea_Leburu) July 26, 2020
RIP. U will always be in our hearts. We will always keep and treasure the talent u showcased on our screens
— Queen Blexi (@QBlexi) July 26, 2020
Yes , that’s my on screen boyfriend ???????? . I’m still in disbelief
— kea_Leburu (@kea_Leburu) July 26, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the Skeem Saam Cast. ????????????????
— LaDlamini, Hlubi ???????????????? (@Litha_Le2) July 26, 2020
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