The South African leisure trade is reeling from shock as soon as once more after yet one more DJ has been gunned down. Pretoria-based DJ and comic Peter Mashata and an unknown passenger have been driving close to TUT (Tshwane College of Expertise) in Soshanguve when photographs have been fired at their car.
Pretoria Rekord reported that Mashata was transported to a close-by medical facility, however died at Akasia Hospital.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza advised media on Sunday that the capturing concerned two males aged 46 and 45 years, and that Tshwane police have opened dockets for homicide and tried homicide.
Gugulethu Ngobeni, an in depth relative confirmed Mashata’s dying in an announcement on Sunday morning, asking for privateness whereas the household come to phrases with the traumatic information.
“It’s with nice disappointment and sorrow that we inform you of the premature passing of our beloved son, uncle, brother and colleague, Mr Peter “Mashata” Mabuse.
“The household is appreciative of the messages of help and condolences which have began to movement in and humbly request that they be given the area and time to cope with the trauma.”
The assertion stated {that a} household consultant will share information on each the memorial and funeral service throughout the course of the week.
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Peter Mashata and DJ Sumbody
Musician Oupa John Sefoka referred to as ‘DJ Sumbody’ was additionally killed in a hail of bullets in November 2022 in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on his method residence after a gig. Mashata was the MC at his memorial service held on the Lewende Woord Church in Centurion, Gauteng on 23 November 2022.
In January this 12 months, one other of DJ Sumbody’s shut associates, DJ Vetty was additionally shot. The capturing occurred at High Notch Way of life, formally referred to as Ayepyep Sunnyside. This is identical venue that was owned by DJ Sumbody. DJ Vetty fortunately survived the capturing.
Social media reacts to the homicide of Peter Mashata
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