The actor Charles Maja has died at the age of 63. Charles, who appeared on SABC1 soapie drama Skeem Saam.
In a statement, Thabiso Mamabole writes: “When I got in the tv professional industry, I was welcomed by one of the actors like Ntate Maja. It’s sad to hear about his passing.”
Charles Maja died at the age of 63.
Condolences and tributes are been shared across different social media timeline. We learnt about his on April 9th, 2020 through different publications on websites and social platforms.
You may be gone for now but you live forever in our memories and in our hearts.
Thank you so much for who you were, we love you and we wish you a peaceful sleep.RIP Charles BIG BOY Maja. Our family will never be the same again! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TuOVYMNUF6
— Skeem Saam 8 (@SkeemSaam3) April 9, 2020
Charles Maja popularly known as Big Boy on #SkeemSaam has passed away. He also played many roles on Thobela Fm #RIPBigBoy #RIPCharlesMaja pic.twitter.com/K6u8RzbcRV
— PopPulse (@PopPulseSA) April 9, 2020
#RIPCharlesMaja#RIPBigBoy
I worked with this man when i worked at skeem saam… He was never like the character. Very Quiet and Minding his own business!!
Lord you know why!!😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ohXUSHhYx8— Motho Wa Modimo (@Lejaka1) April 9, 2020
Our favourite Big Boy Mabitsela is no more. #RIPCharlesMaja pic.twitter.com/RJbw4bLJOT
— Siyasamkela (@SiyaMtitshana) April 9, 2020
All of Big Boy’s scenes were iconic #ripcharlesmaja pic.twitter.com/9bRhmMtJGf
— Siyasamkela (@SiyaMtitshana) April 9, 2020
RIP Ntate Big Boy Maja , Skeem Saam wont be the same without you 💔#RIPCharlesMaja pic.twitter.com/lKDT9pu77X
— Hermaine M (@HermaineM) April 9, 2020
The whole Twitter was so happy when He and Leshole went to Durban, as a break to their everyday struggles #ripcharlesmaja pic.twitter.com/wJh39qEc3d
— Siyasamkela (@SiyaMtitshana) April 9, 2020
As tributes flowed in from social media users, Maja’s positive impact from his fans could be seen.
The cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Charles was born in Ga-Maja near Polokwane, Limpopo. He was also known for playing the role of Bra Tick, on Thobela FM radio drama Mahlakung.
Thobela FM confirmed the news on their official Twitter page.
His cause of death is not yet known
This is a developing story.