Death of premier dancer Themba Mbuli stuns colleagues 19 January 2021 - 14:48 Image: SYDELLE WILLOW SMITH
Award-winning contemporary dancer and choreographer Themba “Dredz” Mbuli has passed away after a short illness.
Mbuli, 33, died on Monday in Cape Town where he was based, according to business partner and friend Fana Shabalala. Mbuli whose profile both locally and internationally was established has been praised for his extraordinary talent and for making sure that dance was accessible to all people.
The 2016 Standard Bank Young Artist Award recipient distinguished himself in the dance arena with his thought-provoking works that tackled social issues.
Shabalala, who co-owned Broken Borders Arts Project with Thulani Chauke and Mbuli, described the late dancer as highly talented. He said Mbuli decided to focus on serious dance development after establishing his profile as a dancer.