Mac Mathunjwa

MacDonald 'Mac' Ndodana Mathunjwa (15 July 1948 – 1 June 2021), or affectionately known as Bra Mac, was a South African actor, producer, director and musician. 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.

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

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

Career

From 1989 to 1992 he starred alongside Menzi Ngubane, Daphney Hlomuka and veteran Don Eric Mlangeni amongst others in the popular Zulu drama series titled Ubambo Lwami, where he played the role of an antagonist terrorising the character of Mazwi (played by Menzi Ngubane). 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 soap 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.

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'.

As a prolific musician, he composed songs for many local groups, such as; the Soul Brothers, Amadodana Ase Wesile, Abigail Kubheka, and Mpharanyana Radebe. He owned a film production company called Mathunjwa Film Production.

Death Mathunjwa started having difficulty breathing late on 29 May 2021. 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. After two days, he died on 1 June 2021 from COVID-19 complications at the age of 72.

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2008 uGugu no Andile Bishop Mbengashe Film 2010 Generations Mawande's Father Film 2010 Home Affairs Vuzi/Tat'Ngcobo Film 2011 Home Sweet Home Maakaplan Film 2011 Intsika Tshibaphi Film 2012 Stokvel Mr. Pink Film 2013 eKasi: Our Stories Tata Film 2014 Loxion Lyric Old Musician Film 2014 Soul City Bab' Jacob Film 2016 Sgudi 'Snaysi Derek Film 2017 Bone of My Bones Rev Phiri Film 2019 iThemba Tat'Mkhokheli Film