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Social media has erupted following the resurfacing of videos showing the late South African actor Presley Chweneyagae visibly intoxicated at parties — his friend Warren Masemola spoke openly about the star’s troubled relationship with alcohol during his funeral.
One particular clip, now circulating widely online, shows Presley being escorted by friends from a tavern in the early hours of the morning. According to those close to him, the video was taken shortly before his untimely death. In it, the Tsotsi actor appears disoriented and exhausted, sparking speculation among fans about whether his lifestyle may have contributed to his mysterious passing.
The resurfaced footage has ignited intense debate across platforms like X and TikTok, with many questioning the role Presley’s social circle played in his final days. “Fake friends allow a married man to leave the club at 4 a.m.,” one caption read — a statement that has since gone viral.
Presley, best known for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, died earlier this year from what has been described as natural causes. Yet, his death continues to stir conversation, especially in light of recent revelations about his personal battles.
At his funeral on 7 June 2025, fellow actor and long-time friend Warren Masemola gave an emotional yet candid tribute, speaking not only of Presley’s immense talent but also of the struggles that weighed heavily on him behind the scenes.
“My friend and I fought a lot,” Masemola admitted. “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.”
Masemola went on to describe Presley as a man full of life and laughter, but one who wrestled with self-discipline and the demands of fame. He shared a moment when Presley’s wife, Charlaine, reached out in distress, asking him to help bring her husband home after another late-night outing.
“I went to Pretoria to look for him,” Masemola recalled. “He dodged me, but I found him at Stasie Kombuis — a well-known spot. I just wanted him to go home.”
Masemola’s remarks struck a chord with many in attendance. He spoke of a man loved by millions, yet often surrounded by people who didn’t always have his best interests at heart. “You owe it to yourself to talk to the ones you love,” he said. “Tell them, ‘Please, go home. You have children waiting for you.’”
Those words now echo eerily in the wake of the new footage. The late-night video showing Presley returning from the tavern around 4 a.m. has added fuel to an already burning conversation about celebrity culture, toxic friendships, and the pressures that drive many entertainers toward self-destructive habits.
Fans on social media have expressed heartbreak and frustration. “Presley needed guidance, not enablers,” wrote one user. Another commented, “He was surrounded by people who loved the lifestyle more than they loved him.”
Others have urged the public not to judge, reminding fans that fame often conceals deep pain. “He made us proud with Tsotsi. Let’s remember that, not his weakest moments,” a supporter said.
For many South Africans, Presley was more than an actor — he was a symbol of triumph. His portrayal of Tsotsi, a young Johannesburg gangster searching for redemption, earned him international acclaim and placed South African cinema on the global map. But behind the bright lights and red carpets, Presley’s story, like that of his most famous character, was filled with inner conflict.
Those close to him describe a man constantly torn between family responsibilities and the allure of social life. His charisma drew people in easily, but it also made it difficult for him to say no.
A friend who spoke to a local publication on condition of anonymity said Presley had been “trying to slow down” in recent months. “He wanted to focus on his family and faith. But the industry can be lonely, and sometimes he found comfort in familiar faces — even if they weren’t the best company.”
Meanwhile, the circulation of the tavern video has reignited a painful question: could Presley’s mysterious death have been prevented if those around him had intervened sooner?
In the words of Masemola, “Presley loved life. He just didn’t always know how to slow down.”
