Condolences pour in following death of Kwaito star
Kwaito star Mixon 'Tsekeleke' Tholo has passed away after being admitted to hospital earlier this week.
Tholo reportedly died after suffering complications from diabetes.
Tsekeleke rose to stardom following the release of his album Fattis & Monis, with his most famous song Fatty Boom Boom reaching gold status.
Arts and Culture minister Nathi Mthethwa joined Tsekeleke fans on Twitter to express his condolences.
We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of a sensational avant-garde of Kwaito, Tsekeleke, who has sadly passed on. pic.twitter.com/lCa85jZNPJ
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) August 1, 2017
South Africa is mourning the passing of entertainer popularly known as Tsekeleke. #RIPTsekeleke #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/mj1G3hJYgR
— Mweli Masilela (@mwelimasilela) August 1, 2017
#Tsekeleke#RIPTsekeleke
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) August 1, 2017
Rest authi✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/kPZ75gJTGl