Social media has been abuzz following the resurfacing of videos showing late South African actor Presley Chweneyagae intoxicated at parties. This comes shortly after fellow actor Warren Masemola shared heartfelt but candid remarks about Presley’s love for partying and alcohol during his funeral service on 7 June 2025.
Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, tragically passed away recently due to natural causes. The news of his passing left many fans and colleagues heartbroken, but Warren Masemola’s emotional tribute shed new light on aspects of Presley’s private life that were not widely known.
During his speech at the funeral, Masemola reflected on their friendship and opened up about the struggles they both faced. He described Presley as someone who loved life but admitted that they often disagreed, particularly when it came to Presley’s social habits.
“My friend and I fought a lot,” Warren revealed. “I don’t understand people who don’t fight with their friends and the people they love. Fighting means you care, and I cared for him deeply.”
One of the most striking revelations from Masemola was about Presley’s love for nightlife and alcohol. Warren recalled a particular incident when Presley’s wife, Charlaine, asked him to intervene because Presley was out late and causing concern. Determined to help his friend, Warren drove to Pretoria in search of him.
“He dodged me; I found him at Stasie Kombuis, a well-known spot in Pretoria,” Masemola said. This incident, among others, painted a picture of a man who may have struggled with balancing his responsibilities at home with his social life.
Warren didn’t hold back in criticizing the people Presley often surrounded himself with during these outings, hinting that they didn’t genuinely care for his well-being. “You owe it to yourself to talk to the ones you love and say, ‘Please, you have children at home. Go home. Your family needs you,’” he urged mourners during his speech.
Following Masemola’s tribute, old videos of Presley at parties, appearing visibly drunk, began circulating online. One particular clip that has gone viral shows Presley being escorted by friends from a party late at night. The video sparked mixed reactions from social media users, with some criticizing the actor’s choices while others expressed sympathy, pointing to the pressures of fame and personal struggles.
The viral video was accompanied by captions such as, “Fake friends allow a married guy to leave the club at 2 am,” raising concerns about whether Presley was truly supported by those around him.
Meanwhile, in other entertainment news, content creator and singer Surprise Molebala, popularly known as Miss Foodie, recently celebrated a personal achievement by purchasing her first car — a Haval Jolion Super Luxury. The Limpopo-born star shared that the car was a reward for her years of hard work in the entertainment industry.
As tributes for Presley continue to pour in, discussions around his personal struggles and the importance of supporting loved ones battling similar issues remain at the forefront.