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Masilela’s younger brother Mbongeni confirmed that both his brother and aunt had died.
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Dumi Masilela died this morning in a hijacking ordeal. Masilela tried to drive off and one occupant in the Jeep opened fire and Masilela was injured. he died in hospital.
Rhythm City publicist Joe Strydom says they are not sure of the details at the moment but understand that he was involved in a hijacking on Wednesday and died on thursday morning in hospital.
The actor‚ who played the role of Sifiso Ngema on the popular e.tv soapie had recently got married to former Muvhango actress Simphiwe Ngema.