Parliament, Tuesday, 6 August 2024 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has learnt with shock the passing of veteran actor, Connie Chiume.
The committee sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and the entire creatives sector. Mr McGluwa said: “The passing of Sis Connie is a real loss to the industry, and a loss the industry will struggle to cope with. It will take a long time to find a mother figure to all those who have crossed paths with her.”
Mr McGluwa added: “Sis Connie built a name for herself on theatre and mostly television productions. A typical all-rounder well versed in her style of switching with ease on many South African languages, a trick few actors can master.”
Ms Chiume reportedly passed on Tuesday and she was 72 at the time of her passing. She featured in so many prominent and illustrious productions in South Africa like Gomora and the Black Panther, and was thus honoured for her roles.
Mr McGluwa said: “Sis Connie’s passing was sudden but she will remain in our hearts and for what she has achieved, the sector will forever be rewarded in such a manner as to benefit young actors.”
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SPORTS, ARTS AND CULTURE, MR JOE McGLUWA.
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