Former child star and actor Mpho Sebeng has passed away. His close friends have confirmed his passing, however, wish to wait for his family to share details on the news.

A friend says he saw the actor last night and he was his usual, great, calm, and stylish self. "He was coming from a friend's place when he got into an accident. That is all I can say since the news has made it onto the internet," the friend says. This was the last thing we expected.' the friend adds. Zola Hashasi said on social media. "It is with a sad, deep, painful heart to announce the passing of a young brother, a friend I took in to replace us when we exited Craze TV, a thespian that was Mpho Sebeng. He was in a car accident this morning around Klerksdorp.

The eldest of two children, Mpho was born in Soweto and excelled in drama at the age of 17 years. He first appeared on TV at 12 years old Justice for All and Zero Tolerance. Then joined the children's show Craze. He has also acted don roles such as Bay of Plenty, Khandakulu, Scandal, the film" Winnie, Ring of Lies, and recently Savage Beauty and BritBox. In 2017, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor Nominee at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). In 2018 he was nominated for the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Male Actor in a telenovela.

Tributes have since come from colleagues, friends, and fans. "Oh such sad news. Condolences to Mpho's family and all his loved ones. Rest in peace, my brother. Thank you for your talent, humility, artistry, kindness, wisdom, and brilliance. Till we meet on the other side," said DJ Sbu. Sanele Nkosi said: "Condolences to Noluu Ledwaba who has just lost her actor boyfriend Mpho Sebeng. May his soul rest in peace."