By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Popular maskandi singer Scebi Dlamini dies in a car accident in Richards Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Fullview understands he was on his way to perform at a festival.
The accident occurred at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay.
Dlamini succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while another vehicle occupant who had been rushed to hospital, has since passed.
“The team from Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umhlathuze Traffic, working with the South African Police Service and other emergency rescue services did everything in their power, but unfortunately Inkosi Yamagcokama succumbed to severe injuries and died at the scene of the accident.”
“We express our deepest condolences to the mother of the occupant, and we wish those two other victims a speedy recovery,” said KZN MEC of Transport Siboniso Duma.
The cause of the accident is not yet known and subject to police investigation.
“Inkosi Yamagcokama has been an invaluable asset to the nation. He was a remarkable artist who carved for himself a niche in the hearts and minds of millions of Maskanda music lovers.”
He was admired for his humility and for putting Umsinga on the map.
“As we mourn with a deep sense of sadness his passing, we are confident that his legacy will inspire many aspiring Maskandi to improve this genre, which is growing in leaps and bounds,” said Duma.
Messages of condolences have poured in from the maskandi community, as well as his fans and supporters. Fullview extends its condolences to Dlamini’s family, fans and Maskandi Community.