Tshwane police confirm the shooting of Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse

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.