DJ Chymamusique’s Family Breaks Their Silence Following Fatal Car Crash

DJ Chymamusique’s Family Breaks Their Silence Following Fatal Car Crash

  • DJ Chymamusique's family has released a brief statement addressing his health following his car crash
  • The DJ and producer was involved in a fatal accident that claimed five lives and sent him to the ICU
  • Reactions to the news were both of relief and grief, as fans continue to mourn the lives lost in the tragedy
  • Briefly News asked Adelina Mbinjama how media and public figures can respond to tragic events, like the death of a family member, while preserving privacy and dignity

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DJ Chymamusique is recovering after the car crash
DJ Chymamusique’s family released a statement weeks after his accident. Image: chymamusique
Source: Instagram

We finally have an update on DJ Chymamusique's health weeks after his horrific car accident.

The Lost in Words hitmaker was involved in a fatal car crash in the early hours of Saturday, 30 August 2025, along the N1 near the Ysterberg Mountain outside Polokwane.

After spending over a week in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Chyma's loved ones released a brief statement updating the public on his condition.

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According to the statement, Chyma has undergone four operations. Although still in critical condition, the DJ has been removed from the ICU and is awaiting another operation:

"Chymamusique is out of the ICU as of now. Four successful operations and one outstanding. Still hospitalised until further notice."
DJ Chymamusique's family shared an update regarding his health
DJ Chymamusique was removed from the ICU a week after his accident. Image: chymamusique
Source: Instagram

While the news serves as a sigh of relief for many, it still does not mask the tragedy of the horrific accident that claimed five lives.

DJ Poizen, who was popular in the Gauteng and Limpopo entertainment scenes, tragically lost his life in the wreckage along with a family of four.

In Chyma's update, posted on Twitter (X) and Instagram on 8 September, he acknowledged the deaths with hashtags #RIPCaven and #RipFamilyOf4, bringing a sinking feeling to fans.

Briefly News asked Adelina Mbinjama how public figures and the media can handle tragic events, such as a family member’s death, while respecting privacy and dignity. She explained:

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"It is only right for the media to report on tragic events once the family and loved ones have been notified. Media reports should include statements from a representative of the family in order to verify facts before reporting it."

Social media reacts to Chymamusique's statement

Fans and peers expressed relief that Chyma was doing well and recovering. Read some of their reactions below:

Mokongwane said:

"Thanks, brother. Speedy recovery."

unclesplanet encouraged DJ Chymamusique:

"You are stronger than you know. This is a phase you will pass. Speedy recovery."

Aubrey_Senyolo wrote:

"That's great news! Speedy recovery, Chyma. When Jesus says yes, nobody can say no."

BigEaarl added:

"Speedy recovery, man. You’re a soldier, you will be back rocking soon! We’re with you in spirit and in music."
Social media reacted to DJ Chymamusique’s statement
Fans and peers are relieved that DJ Chymamusique is recovering well after his car crash. Image: chymamusique
Source: Instagram

South African DJ and broadcaster, DJ Fresh, praised:

"Modimo o mogolo!!!"

Mzansi actor and singer, Brian Temba, was relieved:

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"We praise God for your life, @chymamusique. Yhooo!"

McDlaminho added:

"May God’s healing hands touch you and restore your health. Keeping you in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery."

DK_Chokwe shared:

"We can only dedicate track 6 of your latest project to your recovery. The Glory of God has kept you and will keep on keeping you. We welcome this wonderful news!"

DJ Poizen's family reportedly pleads for donations

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to DJ Poizen's family allegedly pleading for donations to bury him.

After losing his life in a car accident, it was revealed that Poizen's loved ones reached out to the public for support to help give him a dignified burial.

The news sparked mixed reactions among social media users who continue to question what truly happens to the money South African celebrities earn.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Moroba Moroeng avatar

Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa, née Moroeng, is an entertainment editor at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has eight years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and completed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za

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Adelina Mbinjama (Media and Communication Lecturer) Adelina is a Media and Communication Lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town, where she has worked since 2018 and was appointed permanently in 2020. Her research interests include Digital Media and Cyber-Ethics, Black Feminism, Cultural Studies, and Communication. She focuses on the representation of women in various media, with much of her work examining digital media use and cyber-ethics among black youth, women, NGOs, and black-owned businesses. She plans to further explore AI and cyber-ethics.