BREAKING: Kwaito star Mandoza dies
TMG Entertainment on Sunday afternoon learnt that Kwaito legend Mandoza has died.
Two independent sources has verified the news to TMG Entertainment‚ although the musician’s family have not yet officially confirmed the news.
TMG Entertainment contacted Mandoza’s wife‚ Mpho‚ however a family member answered her cellphone.
“Have a heart. Think of it as a rumour until the family confirm‚” said the person before hanging up.
News of the musician’s death has also sent shockwaves through social media after SABC News digital producer Sthembiso Sithole tweeted the news.
#Mandoza Family spokesperson has confirmed Mduduzi Tshabalala passed away at around mid-day after being taken to hospital this morning. TK
In a statement released by his family at the time‚ it emerged that he had been fighting for his life after the cancer “metastasized to his brain.”
Sithole stated in a series of tweets that he is currently at family home in Soweto with a relative.
“That moment when you are close to a situation but you can’t report about it due to the fact that one of your close friends is a relative‚” Sithole tweeted.
Sithole went on to break the news to fans on social media. “Breaking news: Legendary kwaito musician Mandoza has passed away.”
Sithole added that he would report on full details after family members had been informed.
This story first appeared on http://www.timeslive.co.za
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