According to a report by The Sowetan, the minister seems to have heard the news from DJ Mahoota.
As social media continues to speculate, sending condolences to Senyaka, there has been no official statement from the family.
Numerous calls to Universal music and his friends in the industry proved futile.
More to follow
Senyaka is known for his popular song “Chisa Mpama” and short film “Moruti wa Tsoti”.
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