Scandal actor Sandy Mokwena is dead

Well-known South African actor Sandy Mokwena, has died at the age of 68.

The actor, who is best known for his role as Bra Eddie Khumalo in Scandal, died Thursday morning. He had been admitted to hospital earlier this week.

Etv publicist Michael Pocock confirmed Mokwena’s death, saying he died in hospital from natural causes.

“Etv is deeply saddened by the news and our condolences go out to Sandy’s family and the cast and crew of Scandal!”

Mokwena has been on the show for 13 years, and was even on set working last week.

He also starred in other local TV shows such as Okavango, Generations and Soul City.