Jazz Musician Gontse Makhene Looking for Donations After a House Fire Damaged His Instruments

Jazz Musician Gontse Makhene Looking for Donations After a House Fire Damaged His Instruments

  • Jazz artist Gontse Makhene revealed that his home was engulfed in flames in Soweto, and he lost everything
  • Gontse Makhene lost his valuables, including his musical instruments, and he is in need of assistance
  • Makhene is reportedly seeking financial assistance from people to help him rebuild his home

South African Jazz artist and percussionist Gontse Makhene is devastated following a house fire that caused him to lose his belongings.

Gontse Makhene's home was engulfed in fire.
A house fire damaged Jazz artist Gontse Makhene's instruments. Image: @makhenegontse
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Gontse Makhene's home up in flames

According to ZiMoja, Gontse Makhene is shattered following a recent house fire at his Soweto home. The musician refrained from spilling information on how the fire started but revealed that he lost his valuables, including his musical instruments.

"As a musician and percussionist, my home was more than just a place to live, it was a sanctuary, my creative space, not just for myself but for other creatives as well. Where they had the liberty to teach and learn from each other," he was quoted saying.

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Makhene took a heavy blow because of this and is hoping people will reach into their pockets to assist him.

Makhene in need of assistance

Because of this huge financial setback, Gontse needs public assistance to build his home and replace his instruments.

Makhene shared that his home provided a safe space for other creatives to teach each other and learn from one another.

"I find solace in the relief that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and transformation. Your generous donations will help me to rebuild my home, replace essential belongings, and acquire new instruments," he stated.

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za