The top South African actor, Menzi Ngubane has died.

His family said Ngubane, 56, suffered a stroke on Saturday morning.

The Ladysmith born actor spent much of his time in the past 10 years trying to demystify kidney disease and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Between 2010 and 2015, Ngubane’ s numerous struggles with kidney failure resulted in him being placed on a recipients list and ultimately received a donor ensuring he continued and sustained his acting career until recently.

Ngubane is survived by his wife Sikelelwa and two daughters.- Sowetan/Agencies