David Phetoe

He had a brother, Molefe.[7] He had two children including; Eugene.[8][9]

He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital,[8] Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness.[10] The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.[7]

He started career after joined with Dorkay House in Johannesburg.[11] In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government.[7] In 1979, he made film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genre such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa.[8] In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations.[12] In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.[13][14]

In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel.[15] In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi.[11][16] In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.[7]

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