David Phetoe (1933 – 31 January 2018) was a South African actor.^[1][2] He is best known for the lead role "Paul Moroka" in the soap opera Generations.^[3][4][5][6]

He had a brother, Molefe.^[7] He had two children including; Eugene.^[8][9]

He died on 31 January 2018 in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital,^[8] Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 85 after suffering from an undisclosed illness.^[10] The memorial service took place at the SABC studios in Johannesburg.^[7]

He started his career after joining with Dorkay House in Johannesburg.^[11] In 1959, he appeared in the play Nongogo produced by Athol Fugard. The show was performed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, but was later banned by the government.^[7] In 1979, he made his film debut with the feature Game for Vultures and played the role "Matambo". Since then he acted in many films of various genres such as; Dragonard, Tusks, Bush Shrink, Ipi Tombi and A Good Man in Africa.^[8] In 1993, he joined with the original cast of SABC1 soap opera Generations.^[12] In the soapie, he played the role "Paul Moroka" for many years.^[13][14]

In the meantime, he appeared in the South African-American blockbuster drama film Cry, The Beloved Country which was based on a novel.^[15] In the film, he played the critics acclaimed role "Black Priest". He later acted in the comedy sitcom Sgudi Snayisi and many serials such as; Velaphi, Going Up, and Imvelaphi.^[11][16] In 2007, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards.^[7]

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