RIP Magesh: TKZee Star Tokollo Tshabalala to Be Buried Today, Friends and Family Will Pay Their Last Respects

RIP Magesh: TKZee Star Tokollo Tshabalala to Be Buried Today, Friends and Family Will Pay Their Last Respects

  • Magesh will be laid to rest today as the Tshabalala family, close friends and devoted fans say their final farewells to the Kwaito star
  • Tshabalala died on Monday, shocking not only his fans but also industry peers who looked up to the legendary South African artist
  • Since his death was announced, people have taken to social media to pay tribute to the Tsotsi hitmaker

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Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala
Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala's funeral will take place on 19 August as family and industry peers pay their last respects. Image: @PhilMphela
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TkZee star Tokollo "Magesh" Tshabalala will be laid to rest today 19 August 2022.

TshisaLIVE reports that Magesh's close friends and family will gather at Rhema Bible Church North in Randburg to pay their respects. The funeral service will begin at 9am. He will be laid to rest in Westpark Cemetery.

On Twitter, TKZee shared the following funeral details:

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Magesh died of epilepsy on Monday, 15 August. According to a statement released by his family shortly after his death, he had been battling the chronic disease for a long time.

The family of the Kwaito star reportedly thanked South Africa, further reports TshisaLIVE. Netizens flocked to their timelines to pay tribute to Magesh shortly after the tragic news was announced on social media.

@kulilephotos said:

"A Kwaito pioneer, a legend, an icon. May you rest in peace wherever you are, wherever you're at #Magesh 7 up for Life! #RIPMagesh #Icon #Legend #TokolloTshabalala"

@rev_x_deciple wrote:

"The dude made feel-good Kwaito music.️️ Rest easy Number 1 Tsotsi"

@SIYA_VS shared:

"The only member of TKZee that was yet to come to Podcast and Chill and be celebrated."

@TshepisoMoloi10 posted:

"I was thinking about him the other day listening to a track with Da Les and Khuli Chana Robala ka kgotso."

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@MabitleTefo commented:

"Never loved a Kwaito artist more than this one... rest in peace Phalafala, wena monghadi. Number 1 tsotsi..."

@pablozmelu added:

"RIP Magesh. You made your mark, brother!"

Tbo Touch shades some “not appropriate” tributes to late TKZee member Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala

Briefly News previously reported that Tbo Touch has called out many people for inappropriate tributes to late TKZee star Tokollo "Magesh" Tshabalala.

Magesh died on Monday, 15 August 2022. According to his family, he died of epilepsy. He has been suffering from the chronic disease for a long time. During this difficult time, his family requested privacy.

Using his massive platform, the Metro FM radio host slammed everyone who shared inappropriate photos of Magesh as a tribute. Tbo Touch then stated that everyone is always willing to demonstrate how close they were to the deceased.

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