Mac Mathunjwa

MacDonald 'Mac' Ndodana Mathunjwa (15 July 1948 – 1 June 2021), or affectionately known as Bra Mac,[1] was a South African actor, producer, director and musician.[2] He is best known for the father figure roles in the television serials and soap operas such as; Home Affairs, Generations, Soul City, Intsika, Khululeka, Bones of Bone.[3]

Mac Mathunjwa
Born
MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa

(1948-07-15)15 July 1948
Johannesburg, South Africa
Died1 June 2021(2021-06-01) (aged 72)
Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesBra Mac
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer, Director, Musician
Years active1980–2021
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Children2

Personal life

Mathunjwa was born on 15 July 1948 in KwaThema in Springs, Johannesburg, South Africa.[4] After the death of both parents, he moved to Johannesburg with his late brother, Madoda Mathunjwa.[5]

His daughters, Makwande and Zanoxolo Mathunjwa are also actresses and media personalities.[6]

He started having difficulty breathing late on 29 May 2021. Then he was rushed to the doctor on 30 May, where the doctor wrote a letter for him to be transferred to the hospital. He was admitted to the Pholosong Hospital on the same day.[7] After two days, he died on 1 June 2021 from COVID-19 complications at the age of 72.[3] His memorial service was held at Kwa-Thema Old Age Home in Springs Gauteng, East of Johannesburg on 4 June 2021.[1][8]

Career

In 2008, Mathunjwa acted in the SABC1 mini-series uGugu no Andile. The musical serial is based on the Shakespearean play Romeo and Juliet. In 2010, he joined the cast of popular soapie Generations and played the role of "Mawande's Father" for some episodes. In 2010, he played the role of "Tat'Ngcobo aka Vuzi" in the SABC1 drama series Home Affairs. The show became very popular where he continued to play the role for four seasons until 2013.[9]

In 2011, he joined the SABC1 drama serial Intsika and starred as "Tshibaphi". Later in the same year, he acted in the serial Home Sweet Home. However, his most popular role came through the SABC1 comedy series Khululeka when he played the role of "Oupa".[9] After quitting Home Affairs, he joined the fifth season of eKasi: Our Stories and played the role of "Tata". In 2014, he played the role of "Bab' Jacob" in the eighth season of soapie Soul City.

In 2016, he joined season two of SABC1 sitcom Sgudi 'Snaysi and played the role of "Derek". In 2017, he played the supportive role of "Rev Phiri" in the SABC2 drama series Bone of My Bones.[9] In 2019, he appeared in the 1Magic thriller serial iThemba with the role of "Tat'Mkhokheli". Apart from that, he also acted in the short film Uzozwa Ngami.[10]

As a prolific musician, he composed songs for many local groups, such as; the Soul Brothers, Amadodana Ase Wesile, Abigail Kubheka, and Mpharanyana Radebe.[4] In humanitarian works, he was part of the process of building and strengthening the Living Legends Legacy Fraternity Trust, conducted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. In December 2020, he attended the national summit as well.[11] He owned the film production company called "Mathunjwa Film Production".[12]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2008uGugu no AndileBishop MbengasheFilm
2010GenerationsMawande's FatherFilm
2010Home AffairsVuzi/Tat'NgcoboFilm
2011Home Sweet HomeMaakaplanFilm
2011IntsikaTshibaphiFilm
2012StokvelMr. PinkFilm
2013eKasi: Our StoriesTataFilm
2014Loxion LyricOld MusicianFilm
2014Soul CityBab' JacobFilm
2016Sgudi 'SnaysiDerekFilm
2017Bone of My BonesRev PhiriFilm
2019iThembaTat'MkhokheliFilm

References
  1. "Mac Mathunjwa memorial service to be held on Friday in Springs". SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  2. "Legendary TV actor Macdonald Mathunjwa described as a teacher". SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  3. Mbendeni, Alutho. "SA mourns death of legendary actor Macdonald Mathunjwa". Drum. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  4. "Minister Mthethwa touched by passing of legendary actor Macdonald Mathunjwa". SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  5. "Remembering MacDonald Mathunjwa". African Reporter. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  6. "Covid-19 claims life of legendary actor". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  7. "MacDonald Mathunjwa's daughter details his last days". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  8. "Veteran actor MacDonald Mathunjwa to be honoured with memorial service today". HeraldLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  9. "Mac Mathunjwa: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  10. "MEC Mbali Hlophe on passing of actor MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa: South African Government". www.gov.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  11. "MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa paid tribute for contribution to arts sector". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  12. "MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa died of Covid-19 related complications". DispatchLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
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