Celebrity Chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko Dies
TV celebrity and chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko has passed away.
Chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko passed away on Tuesday 28 February 2023. He was 37 years old.
He died on Tuesday night at the Sandton Medi-Clinic after a short illness.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela shared on Twitter, confirming the death of chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko.
The family of the deceased also confirmed this sad development through a press statement which reads:
“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko fondly known to the media and his culinary family as Chef Lentswe.
“Lentswe had the misfortunate of suffering a short illness and succumbed last night, 28th of February 2021 at Sandton Medi-Clinic,” reads part of the statement.
In a statement, the family of Chef Lentswe asked for privacy as they mourn the passing of Chef Lentswe.
The family will share details about the funeral and memorial service in due course.
Celebrity chef Lentswe was famous for hosting the Great SA Bake Off and the Phat Joe TV show.
Following the death of Bhengu-Mafoko, South Africans are sending messages to express their sadness, and comforting the family of the deceased.
@ZandileGcwanini;
Ow hayi maan. Everyone I love is passing away. Yho!
#RipChefLentswe
@Aluh88;
Awww I remember him from the great SA bake off on BBC 
Loved his positive vibes on those cooking shows…. May his soul rest in eternal peace 
@Ndo_CM;
Bathong Noooo
This is so heartbreakingMy sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, may his soul Rest In Peace
@Langalovuyo;
This is devastating, Chef Lentswe was very humble and energetic, such talent, May his beautiful soul rest in eternal Peace
@nene_Charlene;
MHSRIP , I really liked his food and presentation on that Phat Joe Show.