Another media personality has died today
The Bhengu-Mafoko family has announced the untimely passing of a media personality, Chef Lentswe.
According to a statement, Lentswe passed on February 28th in JHB. Lentswe appeared on numerous tv shows . He was 37 years old at the time of his passing.
Lentswe Bhengu, a well-known South African chef and cookbook author, has passed away. After a brief illness, he passed away on Tuesday, according to an announcement on his official Instagram profile.
The chef’s passing was confirmed by a statement from his family on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko, fondly known to the media and his culinary family as Chef Lentswe,” said the family.
“Lentswe had the misfortune of suffering a short illness and succumbed last night, 28th of February 2023, at Sandton Medi-Clinic.
“The Mafoko and Bhengu families welcome your prayers and request some time to privately mourn the passing of our beloved son.”
Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, the chef has always shown interest in food and dining from a young age.
Details of his memorial and funeral will be communicated in due time.
His untimely passing comes a few weeks after the death of an entrepreneur and celebrity chef Tibz.
Tibz was shot and killed at a popular night spot in alongside AKA the rapper in Durban on Friday, 10 February. He was 41.