Reports: Yizo Yizo actor Tshepo Ngwane has died

Johannesburg - According to reports actor Tshepo Ngwane, famous for playing the role of Thiza on Yizo Yizo, has died.

A family friend confirmed that after two weeks of treatment in Jabulani hospital in Johannesburg, Tshepo passed away on Tuesday.

TV producer Kutlwano Ditsele took to social media to pay tribute to Ngwane, tweeting: "Rest in Peace to actor Tshepo Ngwane who was best known for his roles of Thiza in Yizo Yizo and Dr Mdu in Zone 14. May his soul rest in peace."

Tributes have already started pouring in for the actor who also appeared on the hit drama, Zone 14.

Sad to hear about the passing of Tshepo Ngwane, former Yizo Yizo & Zone 14 star. Condolences to friends & fam. RIP pic.twitter.com/ULm39Gjik2

— #30YearsOfGrace (@Obakeng_Soul) October 28, 2015

Woke up to the sad news of Tshepo Ngwane's untimely death (Thiza from Yizo Yizo). May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/QYwsgBK9et

— I Love Mornings (@ILoveMornings) October 28, 2015

R.I.P Tshepo