Maskandi Star Sicebi 'Inkosi Yamagcokama' Dlamini Passes Away Following Car Accident
- Maskandi musician Sicebi 'Inkosi Yamagcokama' Dlamini died after a crash on the N2 highway on 9 August 2026
- The accident happened at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay as Dlamini headed to the Basadi Festival
- KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma confirmed one of the three occupants passed away, while two others were hospitalised
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South Africa's maskandi music fraternity is in mourning after Sicebi "Inkosi Yamagcokama" Dlamini from Msinga lost his life in a road accident on Sunday, 9 August 2026. He was travelling to the Basadi Festival in Richards Bay when the crash occurred, cutting short what should have been a celebratory journey.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport confirmed the tragedy in a Facebook statement, revealing that the accident unfolded at the traffic lights opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay. Dlamini was not travelling alone; three other people were in the vehicle with him, and they were rushed to the hospital.
"One of the three occupants who were taken to the hospital has unfortunately departed. We express our deepest condolences to the mother of the occupant, and we wish those two other victims a speedy recovery," MEC of transport said.
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A voice that put Msinga on the map
Dlamini, widely known by his stage name Igcokama Elisha, was celebrated for far more than his music. Fans across South Africa praised his humility and the pride he brought to the Msinga community through his art. He had carved a lasting place in the hearts of maskandi music lovers, earning a reputation as a remarkable talent who remained deeply connected to his roots.
News of his death spread rapidly on social media, with many struggling to come to terms with the loss.
@Bongumusa Nxele wrote: "Shocking news! Eeey, Mr Dlamini was a good person, and it shows with the crying of SA citizens 😭🙏"
@Phumeza KaMangubane Biyela added: "Haw Scebii mfethu 😔😭"
@Amlonde reflected: "The fact that he died right in front of a hospital."
@Nhlanhla Mthalane simply posted: "Eish"
@Nokuphila Pillar asked: "How did Khuzani know about the accident since he arrived immediately?"
@Ithwasa Lodumo Kwaqubeka Thabethe wrote: "😭😭😭😔 that robot I almost ran out of 😭 Let him sleep and rest yooo unbelievable."
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Michale Nkambule dies
In a previous report from Briefly News, Michael Nkambule, 37, passed away on Friday following a serious car accident two weeks prior.
Nkambule had undergone surgery for spinal cord injuries at Johannesburg General Hospital before being transferred back to Far East Rand Hospital.
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