Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died.

By Lehlohonolo Lehana.

File:Killer Kau at the 2019 South African Hip Hop awards in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 20, 2019. The SA Hip Hop awards are an annual event in which South African hip hop artists gather to perform live, as well as receive their Pyramid awards. (Photo by Gallo Images)

South African musicians Killer Kau and amapiano artist Mpura have died.

The pair were involved in a fatal car accident on their way to a Rustenburg gig. 

In a statement,Department of transport, roads and community safety spokesperson Boitshoko Moremi said on August 7, six people died in a head-on collision on the N4 in Rustenburg near the Marikana toll gate. 

“The department of community safety, roads and transport has confirmed the accident that claimed six lives on the N4.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and we hope they find strength during this difficult period. An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the accident. We are again appealing to people to adhere to the regulations as most accidents happen way past curfew time. Work with our law enforcement officials to ensure you arrive alive”

The accident also claimed the lives of upcoming artists Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe, DJ Thando Tot and TD, who were with the pair in the car.

Mongezi ‘Mpura’ Stuurman came up recently during the rise and takeover of the amapiano genre, having been part of great collabos that gave Mzansi hits such as Umsebenzi Wethu while Killer Kau, real name Sakhile Hlatshwayo, burst into the spotlight when he was “discovered” on Twitter.

The then 19-year-old musician, went viral after he uploaded a video with his song on the TL. DJ Euphonik spotted his talent on Twitter and took him under his wings. When Tholukuthi Hey became a viral hit, Killer Kau became one of the most seen faces on TV and his deep voice one of the most heard on radio.

It is also believed that Kabza De Small was with the two on the night before they passed away.

This led fans to speculate if Kabza has passed away as well, however, he has since tweeted that he is alive.

Police have launched an investigation into alleged culpable homicide following the deaths of six people involved in a fatal car accident in Marikana which took the lives of musicians Mpura and Killer Kau.

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