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South African Actor, Dumi Masilela, Dies in Alleged Car Hijacking

South Africans have been left shocked by the sudden death of Rhythm City Star, Dumi Masilela, who passed away Wednesday night. According to most reports he was the victim of an alleged car hijacking in Tembisa. It was a car accident a few years ago that ended his professional soccer career. After over three years […]

By SAPeople
03-08-17 10:00
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South Africans have been left shocked by the sudden death of Rhythm City Star, Dumi Masilela, who passed away Wednesday night. According to most reports he was the victim of an alleged car hijacking in Tembisa.

Dumi Masilela. Source: Arts & Culture Dept

It was a car accident a few years ago that ended his professional soccer career. After over three years of rehabilitation, Dumi then made a name for himself as a singer and actor.

South Africa’s Arts and Culture department said: “We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rhythm City Actor Dumi Masilela, who has reportedly passed on.”

Arts Minister Nathi Mthethwa said: “‏It is with absolute shock & dismay that we received the news of Rhythm City star Dumi Masilela’s sudden & tragic passing. #RIPDumiMasilela”

Dumi recently married actress Simphiwe Ngema.