DJ Poizen's Family Breaks Their Silence After His Tragic Death: "He Was a Loving Father"
- The family of fan-favourite South African music producer DJ Poizen revealed in a statement that they are shattered by his death
- The bassline DJ was involved in a car accident on Saturday, 30 August 2025, with his friend Chymamusique, before he passed away
- South Africans took to social media this week to comfort DJ Poizen's family and friends, who are mourning the 35-year-old artist
- Briefly News spoke to grief counsellor Paula Quinsee, who shared advice on how to grieve a publicised loss
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The family of house musician DJ Poizen, real name Caven Masetla-Moshoane, has broken their silence following his death from the fatal car crash with Chymamusique.
Poizen made headlines this past weekend when radio personality Lamiez Holworthy opened up about his last moments in Turfloop and Mokopane before he died on Saturday, 30 August 2025.
The Moshoane family confirmed his death and honoured the DJ in a statement shared on social media on Monday, 1 September 2025.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caven Masetla-Moshoane, widely known as DJ Poizen, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on Saturday, 30 August 2025. He was 35 years old," reads the statement.
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The family also shared that the late musician was a loving father, a devoted partner, and the undisputed King of bassline.
Social media user @dustbinhosa shared the family's statement on his X account this week.
Briefly News will give an update on Poizen's memorial and funeral services as soon as possible.
South Africans comfort DJ Poizen's family
@Mabhekesha_said:
"💔 This is heartbreaking, 😢 and the five family, who also passed on. It's a true tragedy. 😭We must thank God day and night for being able to wake up and come back home safely.🙏🏾 Strength to all who were affected."
@xolanhlabatsi wrote:
"Yo, I was listening to his albums today, man was talented. We lost as music lovers, especially house music lovers. There'll never be another."
@Da_Coffie replied:
"Kannete Poizen o vaile?"💔😪 (Is Poizen really gone?)
@linda_mot said:
"Rest in peace, DJ Poizen. He was an impeccable Deep House producer."
@CapricornFM replied:
"DJ Poizen was admired for his contributions to South African dance music. He will be remembered as a talented and beloved DJ, composer, music producer, and creative force in the local music."
@Brent_Fx commented:
"I wish you could be here."
@CueSibiya reacted:
"He was the undisputed King of Bassline💯🙌🏾."
@That_deep_Kid responded:
"Rest easy legend, thank you for the unforgettable music🙏🏾❤️."
@TmPhuthu said:
"I wish they could also serve something for his kids. Because after this, life would be a nightmare for them! 😳."
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How to grieve a publicised loss
Speaking to Briefly News writer Tayananiswa Zvikaramba, grief counsellor Paula Quinsee shared how to grieve a publicised loss.
She explained that when grief happens in the public eye, it can feel overwhelming and interfere with the mourner's need for space and privacy.
"Public grief can be amplified through the scrutiny, commentary, and sometimes intrusion of the public and fans. To top this, social media can intensify the sense of exposure as posts can take on a viral life of their own which can impose on a person’s need for privacy during their mourning," Paula Quinsee said.
To cope, Paula Quinsee suggested that one should set boundaries such as limiting time on the internet and designating a spokesperson.
"One way to navigate this is through setting boundaries such as limiting social media use or designating a trusted person to manage online tributes, messaging and communication. This can also aid in knowing when to acknowledge public sympathy and when to retreat," she added.
She added that it also helps to have separate public and private grieving spaces.
"Create both public and private grieving spaces such as a public memorial service and a private ceremony for personal grieving," Paula Quinsee advised.
SA reacts to DJ Chymamusique’s last post on X
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that South African DJ Chymamusique posted a cryptic message on his social media account a few days before he was hospitalised from a car accident.
The popular South African, who is currently hospitalised, was involved in a fatal car crash that claimed the life of his friend, DJ Poizen.
South Africans took to his social media post over the weekend to analyse his post and to pray for his recovery.
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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
