Enos Mafokate: key obituary facts
Is Enos Mafokate dead? Yes. Enos Mafokate died on September 3, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Enos Mafokate's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Enos Mafokate known for?
He was a South African equestrian.
More about Enos Mafokate
Born: 1946.
Place of birth: Alexandra.
Gender: male.
Occupation: athlete.
Enos Mafokate, a South African equestrian and pioneering show jumper, died on September 3, 2026, aged 80.
Born in Alexandra, he became known as the first black South African show jumper and later founded a riding school. His early life was shaped by work on a farm, where he began learning to ride, and he went on to compete at a time when opportunities for black grooms and riders were severely limited.
Mafokate’s career drew wider recognition after he was spotted by British rider David Broome in 1980, helping open the way for an international chapter in his sport.