South Africans are mourning the passing of popular DJ and MC, Peter βMashataβ Mabuse.
The DJ was shot dead in the early hours of yesterday morning on his way from EpoziniLifestyle, in block G Soshanguve, where he played his last gig.
Mashata last night before he got shot ππ yoh modimo. pic.twitter.com/IF2iQNSI6C
β Dr Chauke π (@_BlackZA) April 21, 2024
He was travelling with his friend when tragedy struck.
Klaas Mabela escaped the incident with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.
The police say they are investigating the motive for the murder.
This while Mashata’s relatives, friends and fans struggle to come to terms with the brutal manner in which his life was cut short.
Rest In Peace Mashata bra yaka. You were such a gentle, genuine guy. Sad news.
β Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) April 21, 2024
I was wondering if I got a chance to tell you about the impact you played in my career and life and if I told you I love you, turns out I did. Rest well my brother @Mashata_ β€οΈπ₯Ί pic.twitter.com/fFBwJjAEzO
β TT Phasha (@MrTTPhasha) April 21, 2024
Mashata being himself…π₯°
Such a cool soulπ©
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DJ Somebody | Skomota | South African | Trevor Noah #WhatsApp #IBlewIt #HeavyWeights pic.twitter.com/kIocZyMP3Tβ sharing_is_caring2023 (@SharingC2023) April 22, 2024
Dj Young and Mashata serving good music #RIPMashata pic.twitter.com/q4I4iOErtu
β Dr Chauke π (@_BlackZA) April 21, 2024
Sunday will never be the same again Mashata the noise maker ππ© pic.twitter.com/DpwMa4BBre
β Dr Chauke π (@_BlackZA) April 21, 2024
Ah man the storyteller MC Peter Mashata π pic.twitter.com/q9M0SPyi50
β Siphamandla Mbatha (@Ntokozo_Shandu) April 21, 2024
Iβm gonna plead with all Soul and R&B DJs to please do a massive event for Peter.. we all play for free and donate every cent earned to his family.. #mashata pic.twitter.com/HG4RRVRWzA
β Paul Mtirara (MBA) (@PaulMtirara) April 21, 2024
Once you make it out the hood never look back, jealousy and envy is real. It sure is a coincidence how they both lost their lives the same way. Rip Mashata and DJ Sumbody. Soshanguve is surreal. pic.twitter.com/37Dy1QgbLJ
β UNRULY. (@uuniversalmusic) April 21, 2024
Robala Ka Kgotso Mashata π#Sundowns #RIPPeter pic.twitter.com/m9yv5UojpE
β Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 21, 2024
A man using his voice & natural talent to revive those in emotional strain.
A man who reduced un-employment numbers by employing himself & feeding his family.
A man who is jolly with everyone gets killed in this country in a hail of bullets.
WHY?? SA, why do this to Mashataπ pic.twitter.com/veu7SoGC50
β Mmaselema Sa Lenaka (@mmaselema) April 21, 2024
Mashata also worked at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as a Residence Advisor for both the Pretoria and Ga-Rankuwa campuses.
“His varied community engagement activities – e.g. as MC and as Stadium Announcer at Mamelodi Sundowns home matches – had a positive impact on society beyond the gates of the University. The University is providing the Mabuse family, friends, colleagues and students with as much support as we can at this difficult time,” says the institution in a statement.
Requesting that the DJ’s relatives be afforded the space and the time to process their loss, TUT has also urged the public, including the media, to exercise restraint and sensitivity towards the creative’s loved ones.
“Our deepest condolences go to the Mabuse family, friends, colleagues and TUT students,” it adds.
Mashata’s murder occurred almost two years after his friend, DJ Sumbody, also died in a hail of bullets in a suspected hit.
It has also brought the debate on gun violence back to the spotlight, raising concerns about the rising assassinations in the country.
According to the police, gun-related murders increased by 35% during the 2022-2023 reporting period – sparking calls for more to be done to curb the scourge.
THE EFF IN TSHWANE MOURNS THE TRAGIC PASSING OF PETER βMASHATAβ LESHIE MABUSE.
Sunday, 21 April 2024 pic.twitter.com/nulzv4V8w0
β EFF Tshwane Region (@TshwaneEff) April 21, 2024
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