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

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."

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@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! 😳."

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.

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South Africans took to his social media post over the weekend to analyse his post and to pray for his recovery.

Source: Briefly News