Juddy "Malekere" Mabula Dies From Car Crash With Kharishma and Vincent Maphopha, SA Pays Tribute

• Rising star Juddy Mabula, known as Melekere or Juddy Malekere 99, has been identified as the second victim who died from the tragic car accident, which involved Kharishma
• Mabule is the second victim to die from the car crash after Vincent Maphopha, who was a student and a musician
• South Africans and fans of Mabula took to social media on Sunday, 16 November 2025, to pay tribute to him

University of Limpopo student and talented musician Juddy "Malekere" Mabula has been identified as the second victim after Vincent Maphopha to die from the car accident with Lekompo artist Kharishma.

Kharishma's brother, Nthekgeng Mogale, revealed over the weekend that his sister is recovering from the car crash.

Daily Sun confirmed on Monday, 17 November 2025, that Juddy Mabula succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, 15 November 2025, after spending 16 days in hospital following the car accident.

Read also

RIP: A passenger from Kharishma's car accident has passed away

The car accident had already claimed the life of Vincent Maphopha, who was laid to rest a week ago in Limpopo province.

Social media channel @LekompoConnect shared on its X account on Sunday, 16 November 2025, that Juddy has passed away.

"Polokwane: An artist, Juddy Malekere, dies. A Lekompo artist, Juddy Malekere, has passed away, allegedly due to a car accident. He was a University of Limpopo student," wrote the channel.

South Africans pay tribute to the rising star

@ThenjiweMkhiz11 replied:

"This is sad. Condolences to the family and friends. Lord rest his soul."

@Thiba_mowe said:

"What is going on with our Lekompo artists in Limpopo, man? Recently, Dr Nel was killed, Kharishma is fighting for her life after being involved in a Car accident, and now it's this young brother Juddy Malekere dying due to a car accident? Nah, pray for Limpopo artist,s guy."

@mothusi_nobhala responded:

"Lekompo artists must be protected. Big record companies like Sony and Universal Music want a share of Lekompo. We must also remember that Lekompo is independent, including its artists."

Read also

Kharishma's brother gives an update after tragic car accident

@Bra_Lopz wrote:

"Kante, what's happening in Limpopo with these artists and accidents. La loya," (He is bewitched).

@Spender_47 reacted:

"Is he the one who was with Kharishma?"

@GiggsPunk said:

"So it's Lekompo season now, they are seeing flames, but Tsaka said it a small room."

@ZazelaIsaa17533 wrote:

"This genre has a lot of violence, hooliganism, and a bad dark cloud. But having someone like shebeshxt as a face of I can't say I'm surprised."

The family of the driver who died in Kharishma's car crash speaks

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that talented musician Vincent Maphopha passed away after he was involved in a tragic car crash with popular artist Kharishma.

The family of the keyboard player and student has paid tribute to their son, who was reportedly buried over the weekend in Limpopo province.

South Africans took to social media this week to wish Kharishma a speedy recovery and to bid farewell to Vincent Maphopha, who passed away on Friday, 31 October 2025.

Source: Briefly News