Security Guard Assault Thapelo Maropefela To Death In Johannesburg.

Security guard have assaulted actor Thapelo Maropefela to death.

Maropefela, who is popularly known as Karabo on the SABC 1 drama series “The Kingdom”, passed away on Sunday on the eve of his 25th birthday.

The family has not divulged the cause of death, although the actor and model was recently assaulted by a security guard in Maboneng Johannesburg and subsequently hospitalised.

The family of the late actor, Thapelo Maropefela, says they are still trying to deal with their loss as he had a positive outlook on life.

Family Spokesperson Glen Masokoana says he was a loving young man who still had great plans for the future.