Comedian and DJ Peter Mashata Mabuse and his friend were gunned down after a performance in Soshanguve. (Facebook/Peter Machata)
- Comedian and DJ Peter Mashata Mabuse and his friend were gunned down after a performance in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
- The attack occurred early Sunday morning.
- Police are searching for the suspect.
Popular comedian and DJ Peter Mashata Mabuse was killed in a hail of bullets after finishing a performance in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, early Sunday morning.
According to his family, Mabuse was driving his bakkie when he was attacked by gunmen.
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Mabuse and his friend were both shot and injured, and Mabuse later died at the hospital.
The family said in a statement:
It is with great sadness and sadness that we announce the final passing of our beloved son, uncle, brother and colleague, Peter Mashata Mabuse.
The family said they were grateful for the outpouring of messages of support and condolences and asked for time and space to process the trauma.
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Mabuse was also famous as the stadium announcer for Mamelodi Sundowns' home matches.
Fans paid tribute to Mabuse on social media on Sunday.
Memorial and funeral details will be announced later this week.
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Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza told News24 that Tshwane police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident involving two men, aged 46 and 45, in the early hours of Sunday morning. He said he had started.
“One of the victims died in hospital and the other was injured. The two victims were driving near Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Soshanguve when shots were fired at their car,” Kweza said. , adding that the suspects fled and police are pursuing them. some leads.
Gauteng Police urge anyone with information to come forward or call 08600 10111. All information will be treated as confidential.
