Parliamentary Caucus

MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE (V MALOMANE)

 

MOTION ON THE PASSING ON OF THE AWARD-WINNING ACTOR SHONA FERGUSON

The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House

1. notes with deep sadness the passing on of television and film icon, Shona Ferguson from Covid-19-related complications on Friday 30^th July 2021 at the Milpark hospital;

2. recalls that Shona’s career began more than a decade ago and he has featured in big productions such as Muvhango, The Wild, Rockville and the Netflix drama series Kings of Joburg;

3. further recalls that he was most popular for the role of robotic Jerry Maake on The Queen, a Ferguson Films production;

4. acknowledges that he, along with his wife, Connie Ferguson established Ferguson Films in 2010 and both starred in the company’s first TV production, Rockville;

5. further acknowledges that they both set up The Ferguson Foundation in 2010, a programme dedicated to supporting future industry leaders by empowering them in business, education, and film;

6. remembers that in 2020, Ferguson made his Netflix debut, partnering with the streaming service on the six-part series Kings of Joburg him; and

7. conveys its condolences to his wife Connie Ferguson, the entire family and entertainment industry at large.