Don Mlangeni Nawa, renowned for his role in Isidingo, passed away today at the age of 65.

His family shared the news of his passing in an Instagram post this morning.

“It is with deep heartbreak that we share the passing of our beloved father, brother and friend.

“He was the heart of our family – a loving father, brother and friend. To the world, he was a gifted and respected actor whose presence lit up every stage and screen he graced. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he told, and the love he gave so freely.

“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support. We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this immense loss,” said the Nawa family.

Details regarding the memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.

Government extended its heartfelt condolences to Nawa’s family in an X post:

We extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing on of legendary actor and cultural icon, Don Mlangeni Nawa. He is remembered for his work on S’gudi Snaysi, Isidingo: The Need, Uzalo amongst many more.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Robala ka Kgotso Ntate.… pic.twitter.com/6USdIO0XGv

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) April 16, 2025

Tributes pour in:

DON MLANGENI NAWA 💔🕊🎬
From David on Ubambo Lwami to Zeb Matabane on Isidingo & every colorful character in between. At 65, Bra Don transcends to be with his ocean of families who await him on the other side. May his soul rest in peace❤️🤍
#RIPDonMlangeni #RIPDonMlangeniNawa pic.twitter.com/DujOFBph4Q

— Bekithemba Zulu 🇿🇦 (@BekithembaZ) April 16, 2025

Mhlongo, Zebedee Matabane, Laqasha… 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

We’ve lost a true legend, at age 65. Rest in Peace, Don Mlangeni Nawa. You’ve made a deep impact in our lives & left a beautiful legacy 🙏🏽❤️

uKhonze kuSdumo, iMbungulu 😊❤️ pic.twitter.com/9MGPs3DxxK

— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) April 16, 2025

Rest in peace Don Mlangeni Nawa. Your legacy as one of South Africa’s finest actors will live on.🕊️🤍 pic.twitter.com/eE8VmtbPIp

— Mbaliyezwe (@mbali_ndlela) April 16, 2025

Don Mlangeni Nawa.🌹🕊️

Bro Don’s contribution to South Africa’s performance arts is immeasurable; his appeal has always been multicultural and cross-generational.

Personally, I will remember him as Laqhasha: pic.twitter.com/bBG1JUyLe4

— Monwabisi Kete 🇿🇦 (@MonwabisiKete) April 16, 2025

It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of legendary actor and cultural icon, Don Mlangeni Nawa.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all South Africans who were touched by his immense talent and contribution to our nation’s arts… pic.twitter.com/bnIfoVPGyH

— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) April 16, 2025

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