Local rapper Sho Madjozi has made a public announcement by sharing the tragic news of her sister's death on Twitter.
The 'Huku' rapper posted the news on Thursday, December 26, via her management company.
"On behalf of Sho Madjozi, we wish to express our gratitude for the support we have received, following the tragic death of her younger sister, Makhanani Maganye, in a car accident on 17th of December in Bungeni village, Limpopo," read the statement.
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— WE MAKE MUSIC (@wemakemusicltd)
According to the release, Maganye was laid to rest on December 22.
The tragic news comes as Madjozi celebrated world-wide success with her viral hit 'John Cena', and bagged her first BET Award for Best New International Act.
Fans were on standby to share their heartfelt condolences.
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/ShoMadjozi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShoMadjoziduring these trying times. May you and family find strength to see another day❤🌻🌻🌼
— QueenAnna's Prince (@Katlego8010)
Love and strength to you and your family, may your sister's soul rest in peace
— MaMqadi (@MargzMoy) December 26, 2019
Eish the pain of ending a great successful vyewr on a sad note like this,a robale ka kgotso hle 🙏🏽
— Maeli🇿🇦 (@PhutiSebetha_za) December 26, 2019
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/ShoMadjozi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShoMadjozi❤️🕯
— Theo Manjo (@itsmanjobruh)
Please take all the time you need to heal 💔😔😢
— Riddlemethis (@Riddlem85722287) December 26, 2019
The statement ended with: "Should there be further updates we will communicate accordingly."