More details are emerging on veteran Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza, who is receiving medical treatment from a Johannesburg hospital.
The 1990s legend, born Victor Bogopane, has reportedly been battling health complications, according to sources close to the family and music industry insiders. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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A family member confirmed the musician’s hospitalisation, appealing for public prayers.
“We just need prayers for a speedy recovery,” they told ZiMoja. “We will keep everyone posted on the progress of his health and we just don’t want to say too much at this stage. We will release an official statement.”
Veteran Kwaito Star Doc Shebeleza In Hospital [Image: Zimoja]The 54-year-old artist has been unwell for a while, according to a close friend in the music industry.
“He has not been well for some time but it was nothing that could get him hospitalised for too long. But he will be okay; he is getting the necessary medical care.”
The Kwaito Legend
Doc Shebeleza’s influence on South African music remains undeniable. Rising to fame in the mid-1990s, his career exploded with hits such as Kumnandi Lana and the album S’kumfete. His music resonated deeply with fans and solidified his place in Kwaito history.
In 2014, rapper Cassper Nyovest introduced a younger audience to Doc Shebeleza’s legacy with his hit single Doc Shebeleza, a tribute to the Kwaito legend.
While the family has promised updates, they emphasised the need for privacy during this critical time. Fans and well-wishers have begun sharing messages of support and hope for the musician’s recovery.
As details about his condition remain limited, the nation holds its breath, rooting for one of its beloved music icons to return to full health.