DJ Sox Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Late Son Busa, 11 Days After His Passing

DJ Sox Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Late Son Busa, 11 Days After His Passing

  • DJ Sox shared a deeply emotional post on Instagram remembering his late son Busa, 11 days after his death
  • The beloved DJ reflected on 10 years of cherished memories with his boy, saying watching their videos brings him joy through tears
  • Fellow DJs, celebrities and fans flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages of love and support for the grieving father
The DJ previously revealed that Busa spent two months in intensive care on life support before his death
DJ Sox paid another emotional tribute to his 10-year-old son, Busa, who died on 11 October 2026 after battling severe pneumonia. Image: DJ Sox
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South African DJ Sox has broken his silence in a raw, emotional tribute to his late son, Busa, leaving the internet in tears. The post came 11 days after Busa's passing and one week after his burial.

In the heartfelt Instagram caption, DJ Sox opened up about the grief that has gripped him since losing his boy, while also celebrating the decade of memories they shared together. He wrote:

"My boy Busa, it's been 11 days since you left us, and today marks exactly one week since we laid you to rest. I miss you so much."

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A father's undying love for Busa

What makes the post so gut-wrenching is the quiet joy tucked inside the pain. DJ Sox described watching old videos of him and Busa as something that fills his heart, even as the tears fall. He shared:

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"We had so much fun in our 10 years together, and I thank God for every moment He gave me with you.”

He added that he intends to hold onto those recordings and the memories they carry, from Busa's laughter to his smile. He closed the tribute with a message of faith and eternal love, hoping the two would one day be reunited.

"I know you are now God's little angel in heaven, and I hope that one day we will see each other again. I miss you, and I love you always, my boy. Forever in my heart.”

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Fans and fellow DJs rally behind DJ Sox

The outpouring of support in the comments was immediate and deeply moving. Lady D Khoza wrote:

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"uThixo ubesibollekile our precious gem stone - Dear parents mama & daddy God will heal your soul."

@djmafrika simply said:

"Bhuti I'm sorry."

@mngoshii offered powerful words of solidarity:

"Bra Sox, you know, as men we always wish that our sons and daughters are going to bury us when we get to that point, but God sometimes does it his own way. Praying for your strength and mental peace."

@mpumephungula added:

"It will not get better with time, but you will eventually learn to live with the loss. Yoh, akumele umzali angcwabe ingane yakhe. His contract on earth came to an end too soon."

@siphindilekingue wrote:

"This is just so painful; I can't imagine how you and your wife are feeling. Sox, time can't heal this wound."

@lonwarbiso said:

"Aaah, this is so sad; rest easy, little champ."

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