SA Reacts to DJ Poizen’s Family Reportedly Pleading for Donations: “He Didn’t Have a Funeral Cover?”

• Caven Masetla-Moshoane, aka DJ Poizen's family, is reportedly asking for financial help to bury him
• The Limpopo-born musician passed away on Saturday, 30 August 2025, while travelling from a gig with Chymamusique
• South Africans and fans of the late musician took to social media to respond to the family's plea
• Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about the potential economic impact of supporting local musicians through public relationships and media exposure

The family of popular musician DJ Poizen is reportedly asking for donations for his funeral service, which will be held in Limpopo on Saturday, 13 September 2025.

Before his passing on Saturday, 30 August 2025, DJ Poizen, real name Caven Masetla-Moshoane, had been with Lamiez Holworthy and Chymamusique in Limpopo province.

Daily Sun reported on Saturday, 6 September 2025, that the family's spokesperson, Robert Masetla, says Poizen was a breadwinner and the family has no financial means to bury him.

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The Moshoanes predict that the funeral costs for Poizen would be approximately R150,000.

"We would appreciate any kind of help, even if it's catering or money," adds Robert Masetla.

On Saturday, 6 September 2025, social media user @Joy_Zelda shared a screenshot on her X account of Daily Sun's article, which reports that Poizen's family needs financial assistance to bury him.

Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha how supporting local musicians through public relations and media exposure can impact the economy. She explained:

"Supporting local musicians through public relationships and media exposure can stimulate the creative economy. It increases their visibility, drives music sales, streaming numbers, and bookings for events."

South Africans react to Poizen's family asking for donations

@Billy_PMS said:

"Kganthe musicians don’t take funeral plans like the rest of us? Don’t be insensitive, guys, let’s talk, let’s educate each other. Salespeople from various companies don't sell to musicians or entertainers?"

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@GCINANi reacted:

"A legend gave us timeless basslines, now his family is begging just to lay him to rest. If you’ve danced to DJ Poizen, it’s time to stand up for him. Kriel, Mkhwanazi, Malema, Chyma, this is your cue 💔🕊️ #HonorPoizen."

@sipho_mate responded:

"This thing of asking about funeral policy won't change the fact that they need financial support. This is not the time to ask such questions."

@PostiveImpact89 wrote:

"Seriously, though, why do they need help to bury? They can gather as a family and hide his body. Those close to him can come. What is the help for exactly."

@Aya_Muzi said:

"But come on, guys, just take a funeral cover, a cheap one that will cover your funeral expenses, we are all going to die, so that one thing is that’s guaranteed. This thing of burdening your poor families when you pass away is not on."

@Gumm_Zoro reacted:

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"Why don’t celebrities have funeral policies? Hai maan, this is disappointing, honestly."

@mpume__n commented:

"We should start a new trend where whenever a celebrity posts something on social media, we remind them to take a funeral cover, because, ngathi bayakhohlwa laba, (it's these people forget)."

DJ Poizen and Chymamusique in fatal car crash

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that South African deep house musician DJ Poizen was involved in a tragedy on 30 August 2025.

DJ Poizen was on the road with Chymamusique when they got involved in a car accident.

The serious crash involving the house musicians left many South Africans reeling.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News