South Africa woke up to the tragic news of the passing of one of its own this morning, Mandla Hlatshawyo. The Jozi FM presenter, former actor and DJ was the victim of a senseless killing in Pimville last night. According to reports, Mandla and his friend, now identified as Oupa “Chom Chom” Duma, were gunned down outside Meli Lounge after allegedly trying to help two women in an alleged mugging by thugs.
The death of the former Generations actor, who played the longstanding role of Siphiwe Phosa on the SABC1 soapie, has taken Mzansi by shock with celebrities and personalities taking to social media to pour their tributes to the 40-year-old.
Rest in peace my brother. Condolences to your loved ones & all at @JoziFm #RIPMandlaHlatshwayo #MandlaHlatshwayo pic.twitter.com/Pbp3lBR8Nt
— #MoFayaAtPickNPay (@djsbu) May 15, 2017
Wow, they shot him dead and still went on to steal his shoes. The bastards #RIPMandlaHlatshwayo
— Miss Lelo (@MsLeloB) May 15, 2017
🙁 #RipMandla RT @FreshBreakfast_ : Popular actor & radio DJ shot dead while trying to help a woman in distress. pic.twitter.com/UTPFKi73xJ
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) May 15, 2017
BREAKING NEWS – Former Generations actor and Jozi FM DJ Mandla Hlatshwayo has been killed.. details soon
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) May 15, 2017
#MandlaHlatshwayo We salute you king! Rest In Peace gazi. pic.twitter.com/8gJFfgWghR
— Fanashnikov (@fanamokoena) May 15, 2017
We wake up to terrible news every morning. 😡 #LordHelpUs 🙏🏾 #RIP #MandlaHlatshwayo https://t.co/XHwsDsEWj4
— Gail Nkoane Mabalane (@GailMabalane) May 15, 2017
😱😱😱😱😱 https://t.co/mabcFHtohs
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) May 15, 2017
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Rest in peace to Mandla Hlatshwayo.
