- The family of former Uzalo actor Mfana Jones Hlophe has confirmed his memorial service on social media
- Jones Hlophe recently passed away in his Johannesburg home and was rushed to the hospital
- Fans of the actor bid farewell to him on social media and comforted his family
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The memorial service for legendary actor Mfana Jones Hlophe, who recently passed away, has been announced on social media.
The former Generations: The Legacy and Uzalo star recently made headlines when his final social media post trended online.
Actor and content creator Zola Hashatsi shared Hlophe's memorial service on his X account on Tuesday, 13 October.
According to the post, Hlophe's memorial service will be held on Wednesday,14 October 2026, at the Market Theatre (The Main Theatre). The service will run from 13:00 to 16:00.
South Africans pay tribute to the actor
@afrodeiteigh said:
"Rest in peace, Mfana Jones Hlophe. Your passionate performances have moved me since I was just a toddler. uSmomoza kaMaloving. Touch my heart and feel the beat. May your soul rest in peace. How I wish the South African entertainment awarded raw and passionate talent."
Jacqueline reacted:
"Yoh, I wonder why videos of people start trending when they have passed away."
@Bongani_Xanko wrote:
"He was a talented actor... started way back on Sarafina, then joined GenerationTheLegacy. May his soul rest in peace."
@DeepIce12 reacted:
"Who remembers this brother on that episode? when he found out that the daughter he is raising is not biological daughter..he only found out after the wife's death."
@RealLusindiso replied:
"Rest In Peace, Jones Hlophe!"
@afrodeiteigh responded:
"I can't believe you forgot to mention his role as the main character of the Gibson Khente production Mama's Love. He is famously known as Smomoza. That's the role that really showed his talent and passion."
@eyevusi replied:
"Awu u Smomoza, may his soul rest in power."
@troubledcole said:
"Hamba kakuhle, (have a good journey), Hlophe."
afikambono reacted:
"Laàpho kade ngibuka bethi ushone ngo August," (I thought he passed away in August).
THAMSANQA said:
"Ei yabona iksasa alaziwa ngampela, (tomorrow is not guranteed), esekhuleke wabonga kangaka madoda."😔
Jacqueline reacted:
"Yoh, I wonder why videos of people start trending when they have passed away."
@sithembisomtshali176 wrote:
"Rest in eternal peace, my brother; you have served the industry well 🎭."
Grace Mashifane reacted:
"I'm sorry to his family and friends. Be strong; may his soul rest in peace. That is the sign that it is his last year to say goodbye in heaven."
Kruger said:
"May your soul rest in peace, my friend."
Source: Twitter
RIP: 'Uzalo' actor Mfana Jones Hlophe has passed away
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that actor Mfana Jones Hlophe, who starred in Mzansi Magic's KwaBaba, has sadly passed away.
Industry colleagues such as Nimrod Nkosi and Zola Hashatsi confirmed his death on social media.
Fans of the star took to social media on Friday, 9 October 2026, to bid farewell to the beloved actor.
Source: Briefly News
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