DJ Mashata's legacy lives on

FLOWERS of love and a symbol of goodbye to the late DJ Peter "Mashata" Mabuse, who was killed in Soshanguve, Tshwane on Sunday, 21 April.

Family, friends, and the community came to show love to Mashata at his family home in Mabopane, also in Tshwane on Saturday, 27 April. The death of Mashata has left many people shocked and in disbelief. 

Sylvester Mabitsi, his former colleague of Mashata at (Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) between 2018 and 2020, said he brought flowers in remembrance of him. He described him as a person who was inspirational to the community and Mzansi.

Mashata's friend, Thabo Thoka remembering his friend.

Mashata's friend, Boipelo Mdluli brought flowers for her late friend.

"He was kind, loving, and was a social person. Every time when I play soul music, I remember him," said Sylvester.

He said that his death has shattered him to the core, adding that the roses he brought were to show him love.

Resident gogo Gya Monnakgotla (70) said Mashata was a humble, bubbly, and a person full of jokes. "We love you, Mashata. Rest in peace."

Neighbour Rose Skhosana (44) said that Mashata was a cool guy. "He was loving and caring. We will remember him with his soul music," she said.

Family and friends remember the late Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse.

Family and friends remember the late Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse.

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Ouma Nkosi (56), a family friend, said she brought fresh flowers for Mashata. "We will remember him with his music. He told us that life is too short, and we must be smart and always smile," she said.

She said that he was jolly and noisy someone.

Friend Boipelo Mdluli (35) said that they wanted to book him for the 40th birthday celebration of her friend in Sandton.

"The negotiations were at an advanced stage. He knew how to entertain people and would treat you like as if you were the only person who existed," she said.

Family and friends remember the late Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse.

Family and friends remember the late Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse.

She said that she will remember him with his ambitions and leadership qualities.

Yvonne "Latifah" Bhila from Tshwane Legend Bikers said that Mashata knew how to make people smile. 

"We will remember him for his happiness, He was a kind and loving someone. The reason we brought the flowers is that he loved giving out flowers, which showed that he had love," she said.

Mashata will be laid to rest at the Zandfontein Cemetery on Sunday, 28 April.