Popular South African TikToker Shot Dead at a Shisanyama in Johannesburg
Renowned South African TikToker Dubula Mbatha, aged 32, has died after getting gunned down.
He was fatally shot at KwaSteve Shisanyama in Jules, Johannesburg, on Sunday, 8 December.
The Nongoma-born personality, celebrated for his passion for maskandi music, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, 9 December, after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
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Witness Recalls Harrowing Scene
A close friend who was with Dubula during the incident shared the heartbreaking account. He shared how Dubula had insisted on visiting KwaSteve Shisanyama on Sunday for a braai.
“I was with him on Saturday, but he insisted we go to Shisanyama on Sunday for a braai. We ordered meat and asked the braai master to prepare it for us. While I went to fetch the meat, Dubula went to buy pap and cool drinks. Minutes later, gunshots rang out. I rushed to the scene and found out Dubula had been shot,” he said.
Maskandi Community in Mourning
Legendary maskandi musician Ali Mgube expressed his grief over Mbatha’s untimely death.
“I would like to convey condolences to his family. It’s deeply hurting for all of us as we’ve lost him. I extend my condolences to maskandi fans as we knew him as one of us,” Mgube remarked.
Dubula was known for his unwavering support of maskandi music, often using his TikTok platform to defend and promote the genre. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his fans and the music community.
Police Investigation Underway
Gauteng Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed the fatal shooting.
“Police have opened a case of murder and are on the lookout for suspects after a 32-year-old man was shot and killed in Malvern, Joburg, on the evening of Sunday, 8 December 2024.”
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this stage. Authorities are appealing for information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the suspects involved in the killing.