Gospel Singer Sfiso Dladla Tragically Dies
Gospel Singer Sfiso Dladla Tragically Dies. Gospel Singer and a member of the Ithemba Musical Group Sfiso Dladla has died. The star died 2 weeks after succumbing gunshot injuries in Umlazi in Durban. Sfiso died on 24 March 2021 after he was admitted in the ICU.
The office of KZN MEC Hlengiwe Mavimbela issued a statement on Facebook following the passing of the singer. MEC said his death came as a shock as there was a hope that he will make it. “Dladla was in ICU after he was shot multiple times at Umlazi. Losing Dladla came as a shock. When we heard he was admitted to the ICU, we were hopeful he would make it. The passing of Dladla will leave a dent in gospel music especially in Kwazulu Natal,” she said.
A close friend told Daily Sun that he was shot multiple times in V section in Umlazi Durban. A friend told the publication: “We’d been complaining about the high crime levels in our area but nothing was happening. On Sunday, 14 March we decided to catch the criminals, we knew who they were. They don’t live far from us. We gathered a community and went to a house to confront the criminals. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of Ithemba Gospel Group for their loss. The passing of Dladla will leave a void, especially to his fellow group members, I hope you find strength during this difficult time and continue creating memorable music to honour him for the amazing contribution he made in the music industry,” she said.
Buhle Flawa Mabaso wrote: “The community of Umlazi ka G has truly lost a good man, I remember when I encountered problems he was there to help me find my own fault to rectify it, I learned a lot through this good man, it saddens me to hear of is passing Mafohla Sfiso, the 2 am cooking I enjoyed during my visit in Durban. I am torn. I had hoped you will pull through”
Ithemba Musical Group also bid a farewell to their member on their Facebook page with a message that read: “Good night Mkhaya Mfwethu, we will always love you.”
