Skhothane Sa Pitori apologises for claiming Shebeshxt has died.
Skomota’s friend and road manager, Skhothane Sa Pitori, has released a video regarding his claims about Shebeshxt.
Limpopo-born musician Shebeshxt has been trending on social media since news of his car accident were shared.
When the news broke on Saturday, 8 June, Skomota’s friend and road manager — Skhothene Sa Pitori – claimed Shebeshxt had passed away.
SKHOTHANE SA PITORI SAYS SHEBESHXT DEATH HOAX WAS A MISUNDERSRANDING
A video of Skhothane telling the crowd at an event about the Twerka hitmaker’s “death”, was shared on social media.
Skhothane sa pitori lying that shebeshxt is dead💀 pic.twitter.com/ejT1ITu4DQ
— SPURRA🐐 (@Maluda012) June 9, 2024
On Sunday, Skhothane took to his social media platforms to apologise, claiming there was a misundersranding.
“I’d like to ask for forgiveness, there was a misunderstanding at a gig that took place yesterday. Please forgive me. Shebeshxt is still alive, he is not dead. Social media sometimes confuses people. Speedy recovery my friend. South Africa still loves you,” he said.
VIDEOS FROM THE ACCIDENT SCENE GO VIRAL
News of the car crash broke on various social media platforms when videos of a body of a child went viral. In one clip, the body can be seen lying covered next to the artist’s damaged Volkswagen Polo.
Another video shows the musician lying on the ground while paramedics treat his injuries near a stretcher. In the video, the Dilo Tse Massive rapper’s head and right foot are bandaged as he moans in agony and pleads for water.
SHEBESHXT’S NINE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER REPORTED PASSED AWAY DURING ACCIDENT
According to Sunday World, Shebeshxt was reportedly on his way to perform at an ANC Siyanqoba Rally celebration concert in Lebowakgomo when his car crashed into a truck. It is reported that the grey vehicle, with three passangers inside, overturned.
According to ZiMoja, one passangers in the car – a nine-year-old girl — lost her life. News of the little girl’s passing was confirmed by Tidimalo Chuene — who is the spokesperson for the transport department in Limpopo.
“A 9-year-old female passenger from the Polo passed away while the driver and another passenger sustained serious injuries. The cause of the incident is still under investigation,” Chuene said.
It is reported that the deceased is Shebeshxt’s daughter, who he shares with his manager and long-term partner, Kholofelo, who is said to have also been in the car.