Tshwane police confirm the shooting of Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse
Mabuse who was also known as the "noisemaker" was shot dead in Soshanguve in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Dj and MC Peter "Mashata" Mabuse. Picture: @DISOUFENG_PUB/ X.
JOHANNESBURG - Tshwane police have confirmed the passing of popular deejay and MC Peter Mabuse popularly known as Mashata.
Mabuse who was also known as the "noisemaker" was shot dead in Soshanguve in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He died in hospital while another victim who was with him at the time of the ordeal was left wounded.
Police say the pair were driving near the Tshwane University of Technology Soshanguve campus when shots were fired at their vehicle.
"Tshwane police have opened a murder and attempted murder dockets following a shooting incident involving two men aged 46 and 45 years old during the early hours of today [Sunday]. The suspect/s fled and police are following several leads," said spokesperson Noxolo Kweza.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Peter Mashata. What a loss to all the soul and RNB lovers. Sending our deepest condolences and support.
— Disoufeng Pub and Restaurant (@DISOUFENG_PUB) April 21, 2024
Thank you for the music, we will surely miss you 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/FA8a5blhbK
RISE Mzansi’s National Leader, @SongezoZibi, starts his remarks in Ga-Rankuwa today with a moment of silence to pay respects to Soshanguve DJ and MC Peter “Mashata” Mabuse, who was shot and killed in Soshanguve in the early hours of this morning. #WeNeedNewLeaders pic.twitter.com/FKSKgSgIIG
— RISE Mzansi (@Rise_Mzansi) April 21, 2024
Harde grootman 😢 RIP Ntate Mashata 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/KNk5NBoNdX
— Djkarri (@Djkarri__) April 21, 2024