Rapper Cassper Nyovest is mourning the loss of DJ Sambody to gun violence in 2022 and his friend DJ Peter Mashata.
Casper Nyovest: “You were a very kind person.”
Award-winning musician Casper Nyovest has expressed concern about the alarming increase in gun violence following the death of DJ Mashata.
What the rapper did was Social media Paying his condolences to his friend, he wrote: “Rest in peace Mashata Bura Yaka (my brother). You were a very kind and sincere person. Sad news.”
This was followed by a statement that said: “Gun violence in South Africa is truly horrific. These are the children, fathers, brothers and sisters of people who are being killed senselessly. Criminals can do whatever they want. , I realize that nothing is being done about it. It's very sad to see and painful to live in this country that used to be so happy.”
Nyovest also says that South Africans are only safe in God's hands, that the country is a lawless place and that it is no longer fun to be outside. He would rather watch a movie.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza confirmed that the comedian was shot dead in Soshanguve on Sunday, April 21.
“The shooting occurred early today (Sunday) and involved two men, aged 46 and 45. One of the victims died in hospital and the other was injured.”
“The two victims were driving near TUT (Tshwane University of Technology) in Soshanguve when shots were fired at their vehicle. The suspects have fled and police are following multiple leads. ”
DJ Mashata: Family statement
The Citiesn DJ Peter “Mashata” Mabuse was taken to a nearby medical facility after being shot, but he died at Acacia Hospital.
Mashata was at Epojini Lifestyle in Soshanguve on Saturday to attend an All Blacks and Mashata event before he was shot.
Next of kin Gugulethu Ngobeni confirmed Mashata's death, saying: “It is with great sadness and sadness that we announce the final passing of our beloved son, uncle, brother and colleague.” .
sowetan The family reports that they are grateful for the continued messages of support and condolences. The family humbly requests that they be given time and space to process the trauma.
Mr Ngobeni said family representatives would keep residents informed of memorial and funeral details later this week.
