Magesh’s Loved Ones Reflect on Horrific Car Accident That Had Musician in Court, “My Friend Never Came Back”

Magesh’s Loved Ones Reflect on Horrific Car Accident That Had Musician in Court, “My Friend Never Came Back”

  • Magesh's memorial was an opportunity for those who loved him to look back on the good and bad in his life
  • One of the most significant times in Magesh's life was when he was involved in a fatal car crash that claimed a life
  • Magesh's closest friends got candid about how the kwaito star's life changed for the worse after the fateful accident

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Magesh was involved in a 2001 car crash that took over his life for seven years. Magesh's close friends reflected on how the TKZee star never lived the same after the accident.

Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala
TKZee member Magesh was in a life-changing road accident, and friends explained how he never fully recovered from the trauma. Image: Twitter/@TKZeeband
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Magesh's passing left many reeling, and his latest memorial was an opportunity to get closure. Friends knew it was important to acknowledge how Magesh never got over being involved in an accident that killed a businesswoman from Botswana.

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What happened to Magesh in 2001?

According to TimesLIVE, Magesh was involved in a car accident on his 21st birthday, and businesswoman Maria Monyatsi died as a result. Magesh's close friend and colleague Mncedisi Mpofu explained that the crash profoundly affected Magesh.

Mncedisi said Magesh's friends did not think he would pull through. Mncedisi concluded that Magesh could never move past the accident even though he was acquitted. The South African reports that the accident is also why Magesh suffered from epilepsy.

Another friend of Magesh, Zisuliwe Maisela, said:

“Our conversations became a bit meaningless, when I asked you what was eating you, you would always find a way to change the subject. When you eventually beat the case in Botswana, I thought yep, now my friend is back and would be back stronger than ever, but that would never happen.”

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The memorial was streamed online and reminded South Africans of the talent that has been lost. Many commented on how the memorial service was a befitting commemoration of Magesh.

Moemedi Sipho commented:

"Robala pila Gershman Mr Onus."

Mafesion Makhandizinto McSwagger commented:

Rest in Power Gesh Omega the Smooth Operator!"

Khosi MK commented:

"Beautiful and yet heartbreaking that he's no more. Know he's looking down on everyone for giving honour to his contribution."

"We changed the world": Kabelo opens up about losing Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala

Briefly News previously reported that Kabelo Mabalane has finally opened up about Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala's passing. The TKZee frontman succumbed to epilepsy on Monday, 15 August.

Kabelo, Magesh and Zwai Bala made Mzansi dance during their heydays back in the late 90s and early 2000. Taking to social media on the day of Magesh's funeral, Kabelo broke his silence on the passing of his friend and bandmate.

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Kabelo shared a snap of Magesh on his official Instagram account. Kabza sang Magesh's praises in his post. He shared that they've known each other for 30 years.

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Rutendo Masasi (Human-Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 2 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

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