LISTEN: Mandla’s last moments revealed by Jozi FM boss

Jozi FM CEO Mpho Mhlongo said he was called to Meli Lounge at 10pm, where he found Mandla Hlatshwayo’s body. The boss noticed the armed robbers who shot the actor had stolen his shoes, and got upset.

“When I arrived, I found his motionless body lying outside the venue. There was another body inside [the lounge]. Apparently, there was an attempted robbery of some ladies who were leaving the pub,” said Mhlongo.

Hlatshwayo played the role of Siphiwe Phosa on Generations from 1999 to 2006. He has been a DJ on JoziFM, presenting a weekend radio slot for the past five years under the name, DJ Mandla.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa tweeted he was shocked by Hlatswayo’s passing.

“It is with utter shock & dismay that we have learnt the news of the tragic passing of celebrated Actor Mandla Hlatshwayo,” he said.

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Reaction on social media to Hlatswayo’s passing

Our country is slowly killing itself… crime is high and innocent souls are being murdered 🙁 #MandlaHlatshwayo

— Cynical Optimist (Love me 3000) (@ShedzR) May 15, 2017

Let's also remember that the Police have been close to arresting Senzo's killers for the last 3 yrs. #MandlaHlatshwayo

— Amitabh Kumar 🇿🇦🇮🇳 (@1BraTabs) May 15, 2017

When you have the nerve to kill a man then take his shoes. Where did we go wrong as a nation .Sad really. 😞#MandlaHlatshwayo #RIPMandla

— NTSAKO (@Nvovo) May 15, 2017

Saddened by the rate at which innocent people are dying. Where is the love?? May his soul in peace #MandlaHlatshwayo

— Cynical Optimist (Love me 3000) (@ShedzR) May 15, 2017

These killings is getting out of hands, how could you kill someone for his own shoes. Rest In Peace Mindlos #MandlaHlatshwayo #CrimeMustFall

— NOLENCE MASHEGO (@NolenceMashego) May 15, 2017

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