Chef Lentswe Bhengu |
South African celebrity chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko has died, his family confirmed in a statement.
Chef Lentswe Bhengu was Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The family released a statement: "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 misfortune of suffering a short illness and succumbed last night, 28th of February 2023, at Sandton Medi-Clinic."
This is the official press release of Chef Bheng's passing posted on his Twitter account. |
Lentswe has appeared regularly on South African TV as a guest chef, is a regular MC and chef at food festivals, events, and expos, and is a presenter on The Great South African Bake Off TV show
It is unpleasant to yet see another life lost. May his cheerful soul rest in peace.