Tributes continue to pour in for actor Wiseman Sithole

South African actor Wiseman Sithole died on Sunday night at the age of 51.

ERM Stars confirmed his death in a statement. “It is with the greatest sadness that we share the shattering news of Wiseman Sithole's sudden passing. 

“We are honoured to have worked alongside this legend of an actor. He touched many lives as a friend, relative, and to his audience on screen. We will miss you so much, Wiseman!” 

The Cape Town actor is well-known for his role in e.tv's drama series “Shooting Stars”, SABC2's “90 Plein Street” and “Die Sentrum, and in Showmax's “Catch Me a Killer”.

According to the statement, Sithole had an upcoming performance at the 2025 Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees taking place in October, which he had been photographed for.

Marc Pleass wrote on Instagram: “I'm absolutely floored. I truly can't believe this awful news. 

“After years of admiring Wiseman from afar, a fellow actor with @ermstars, I eventually was honoured enough to meet and work with Wiseman just over a year ago on set of the not yet released feature." 

“A warm, quiet and gentleman and such a talented actor, a true thespian but surprisingly so humble. I was quite taken back by this gentle soul. It was soon very clear to me just how special Wiseman was. 

“A proud father like myself and born in the same year, I felt we were of the same cloth. My condolences to his lovely family, his wife and children. This is truly a sad day for us all to have lost such a man. 

“Rest in Peace @wisemansithole6 I hope to see you again so we can do some more funny faces.”

Roshina Ratnam said: "I am so shocked by this news 😢We were classmates at UCT drama school. How heartbreaking. Sending his friends and family much love. ❤️"

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