Each and every year, there are people who lose their lives to different diseases and circumstances. Amongst them are the nation’s favorite, the celebrities and some of these celebrities die very young and fans would feel they’ve gone too early. we are going to talk about 10 Mzansi Celebrities Who Died Before 30.
No1. Costa Titch, died in 2023 at the age of 28
Exactly a month after the death of AKA, news about the passing of Costa Titch broke the internet. This happened after he collapsed while performing on stage during Johannesburg’s ultra South Africa music festival. After his death everyone was left to speculate what led to his collapse since there were no autopsy results which were published. His mother suspected foul play and the latest news showed that she was getting frustrated of waiting for results from toxicology since she believed her son was poisoned. Either were no further updates on weather he was poisoned or not. [1]
No2. Nichume Siwundla, died in 2019 aged 27
House music vocalist Nichume allegedly threw herself off an apartment building after complaining of having serious problems. She probably left no latter about the details of her problems which led to her death but family and friends were shocked because she appeared strong. Nichume is one of Mzansi celebrities who died at very young age before they reached 30 years old. She was only 27 years old when she decided to terminate her gift of life.
No3. Siyabonga Zubane, died in 2022 at the age of 23
Gomora actor Siyabonga Zubane is one of the youngest celebrities to die in South Africa in 2022. He was 23 years old when he died on 1 May 2022. Siyabonga died after he took his own life but there was no official report on the matter. His mother described him as humble and family oriented. Siyabonga was known for playing a stint role in Isibaya as Bhungezi and for playing Sdumo on Gomora.
No4. Angie Oeh, died in 2023 at the age 24
Afrikaans rapper, Angelique Eurika Greeff died on 19 August 2023 following stage 4 lung cancer battle. She was only 24 years old when she passed away at Life Wilgers Hospital in Pretoria. After being diagnosed with cancer, Angie expressed she needed R200 000 for medical treatment and a BackaBuddy campaign was created which raised about R278 000 in donations. Unfortunately it was too late for her to be well after diagnosis. Some of songs featured top artists including Jack Parow, Van Pletzen, Loufi, Biggs and DJ Kay Faith.
No5. Thapelo Maropefela, died in 2021 at the age of 22
Actor Thapelo Maropefela died in 2021 after allegedly beaten by a group of security guards. According to Daily Sun, a police source claims the actor was found unresponsive on Sunday 25 October, 2021, in his Airbnb apartment in Fairland, Johannesburg. He was 22 years old by the time of death and his death broke many hearts considering that he was still young.
No6. Anele Tembe, died in 2021 at the age of 22
Influencer, entrepreneur and model Anele Tembe died in 2021 at the age of 22 after she jumped off the balcony of Pepper Hotel building in Cape Town. According to reports she jumped off after an altercation with her boyfriend, the late rapper AKA whose real name is Kernan Fobes. Two years after her death, AKA was gunned down in Durban together with his friend Tebello Motsoane. In January 2024, Durban Girls College opened a library in her honour since she was a former student of the very same school. [2]
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No7. Killer Kau, died in 2021 at the age of 23
Amapiano Artist Sakhile Hlatswayo who was professionally known as Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig in 2021. He died alongside his fellow artist Mpura. He died at the age of 23 which makes him one of the youngest celebrities to die in South Africa. He became a prominent musician after releasing his hit song “Tholukuthi Hey”.
This takes to No8. Mpura, died in 2021 at the age of 25.
Mpura died together with Killer Kau in a car crush in August 2021 in Rustenburg. His real name was Mongezi Thomas Stuurman and he died at the age of 25. Mpura was also an Amapiano artist just like Killer Tau and he became prominent after releasing “Umsebenzi Wethu”. The song which featured Lady Du, Zuma, Mr JazziQ and Reece Madlisa reached number one on local iTunes and was certified platinum.
No9. Sibusiso Khwinana, died in 2019 at the age of 25
Actor and director Sibusiso Khwinana who was best known for playing Lefa in the film Matwetwe died at the age of 25 in 2019. He and his friend Tebatso Mashishi were waiting for a taxi outside Sterland Mall when a robber demanded for his cellphone. They wrestled for the phone until the robber fatally stabbed Sibusiso with a sharp object. Sibusiso died on the scene with multiple wounds on the chest and he was laid to rest in Soshanguve.
No10. DJ Dimplez, died in 2022 aged 28
Hip hop artist and dj, Dj Dimplez passed away after suffering a brain haemorrhage on 6 March 2022. The star’s age is disputed as some claims he was 28 while others claim he was 40 years old. He was best known for his hit album Kubu with songs like “Dala What You Must” which 128 000 views on YouTube. He played alongside prominent musicians and DJs such as Oskido, DJ Fresh, DJ Sbu and Milkshake [3]
No11. Mandisa Mngeni, died in 2022 at the age of 29
Uzalo production manager Mandisa Mngeni died in 2022 at the age of 29. The case of her death were never published. She was also a production manager for eHostela before she worked for Uzalo. Mandisa would have turned 30 the very same year she passed away.
No12. Tumi Tladi died at the age of 28 in 2022
Rapper and choreographer Tumi Tladi died on 10 July 2022 after he allegedly took his own life. His age at the time of death is disputed as well just like Dj Dimplez. Some sources claim he was born in 1992 which means he died 30 years old but some claim he was born in 1994 which means he was 28 years old. His cause of death is still a mystery and speculated by most publishers because some think Tladi was murdered.
No13. Christian Kazadi died at the age of 29 in 2022
Film maker Christian Kazadi who was also a brother to Joe Kazadi passed away in 2022 at the age of 29. His cause of death remains a mystery as his family struggled to join pieces of what led to his death. Christian and Joe his brother were born in Democratic Republic of Congo and they were relocated to South Africa at tender age by their mother. They established themselves in the entertainment industry of South Africa when they became adults. Despite of unclear cause of death, his family believes he was murdered.
No14. Akhumzi Jezile died at the age of 29 in 2018
Actor, television presenter and producer Akhumzi Jezile best known for Yo TV and Tempy Pushas died in 2018 at the age of 28. The actor was traveling to Ngcobo to bury his grandmother when he died in a car accident. He was buried in West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg.
No15. Dumi Masilela died at the age 29 in 2017
Rhythm City actor and musician Dumi Masilela died in 2017 after he was shot in stomach during a robbery in Tembisa. Immediately after the fatal incident, Dumi managed to drive himself to the hospital where he began receiving treatment. He died the following day due to severe injuries.
