It is with the utmost shock that the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture learnt of the passing of television and film icon, Shona Ferguson, who passed away on Friday 30 July, at the age of 47.
Shona cut his teeth in the sector in various television productions such as Generations, Muvhango and The Wild to name but a few. He, along with his wife, Connie Ferguson established Ferguson Films in 2010 and both starred in the company’s first TV production, Rockville. He cemented his talent as a renowned actor when he took on the role of Jerry Maake in The Queen.
Shona and his wife Connie set up The Ferguson Foundation in 2010, a programme dedicated to supporting future industry leaders by empowering them in business, education, and film.
Upon hearing of the news yesterday, Minister Nathi Mthethwa said, “Shona was a creative gem and a visionary. He was a media mogul, an innovator and a pioneer who possessed an irrefutable ambition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Connie and the family during this time. Furthermore, we extend our sympathies to the industry at large. May his soul rest in peace.”
In 2020, Ferguson made his Netflix debut, partnering with the streaming service on the six-part series Kings of Joburg.
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