Tributes are pouring in for veteran actor and playwright Thlupego Chisiza, a son to theatre maestro the late Du Chisiza Jnr, who died on Sunday morning.

Thlupego, 40, died in Ndirande after he had complained about feeling weak. He had just been diagnosed with diabetes.

According to his brother Tiwonge Chisiza, the actor was set to go back to the hospital this morning for a check UP when he died suddenly.

“He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital,” said Tiwonge as quoted by Nation Online

The renowned actor contributed immensely to the growth of theatre and the creative sector in the country through his Lions Theatre.

He wrote several productions and recently, he joined forces with his brother Tiwonge to form Remnants Lions Theatre Company.

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