{"id":5135,"date":"2025-07-25T15:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=5135"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:52:32","slug":"tributes-flow-for-madluphuthu-mgudlwa-a-humble-and-patient-actor-remembered-at-memorial-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/tributes-flow-for-madluphuthu-mgudlwa-a-humble-and-patient-actor-remembered-at-memorial-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Tributes Flow for ‘Madluphuthu’ Mgudlwa: A Humble and Patient Actor Remembered at Memorial Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Our dad put in all his efforts and had a kind spirit,’ remarked one of Mgudlwa’s sons during the memorial service.<\/h2>\n
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Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Randburg on Wednesday to honor the late actor Oscar Mgudlwa, affectionately known as Madluphuthu, at his memorial service.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a humble and patient individual, and those wonderful qualities influenced us all,\u201d shared actor Innocent Masuku, who is fondly remembered for his role as Bobo on Yizo Yizo<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Mgudlwa passed away a week ago, with the cause of death still undisclosed. He was 49 years old.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was more than just an actor. We had many projects lined up together, but those plans are now unfulfilled. Rest well, my dear friend,\u201d Masuku expressed.<\/p>\n

Asanda, one of Mgudlwa\u2019s sons, described his father as a genuinely good-hearted person.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur dad put in all his efforts and had a kind spirit. He cared deeply for his family, his children, and his friends. He prayed often and offered us invaluable advice,\u201d Asanda reflected. The actor is survived by four children.<\/p>\n

Asanda was among the first to announce his father\u2019s passing to the public on the day he died.<\/p>\n

Mgudlwa: A Trailblazer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mgudlwa was a trailblazer in the low-budget film industry, which saw remarkable growth in the 2000s with the rise of DVD popularity.<\/p>\n

Through his roles in films like My Sh*t Father<\/em> and My Lotto Ticket<\/em>, as well as Madluphuthu 1<\/em> and Madluphuthu 2<\/em>, Mgudlwa quickly became a household name with his portrayal of the intellectually disabled and comedic character Madluphuthu.<\/p>\n

These films, often priced under R50 for DVDs, became staples in many townships, resonating with the infectious humor appreciated by local communities.<\/p>\n

Before establishing his name in film and comedy, Mgudlwa briefly pursued a career in Kwaito music, collaborating with the late Mapaputsi in 2001 and releasing an album with Mina Nawe’s Man Child in 1998.<\/p>\n

Originally from Daveyton in Ekurhuleni, Mgudlwa, while perhaps not as visible as in his prime, remained well-regarded in the industry at the time of his passing.<\/p>\n

Notable figures, including film and television director Mandla N and hip-hop artist Kwesta, were present at his memorial service, as well as singer and actor Jamela Vuma, affectionately known as J Ross.<\/p>\n

Vuma shared that he and Mgudlwa’s dressing rooms were adjacent while working on a project together, recalling, \u201cEvery morning began with prayer, and by the second month into the show, we were inseparable. On our last day on set, we prayed as a cast. I truly believe he is with the Lord now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n