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TKZee and Kwaito legend Tokollo has passed on. Image: @ngwanes0 / Twitter

Breaking: Pirates boss’ music star son, Tokollo, dies

Orlando Pirates have announced the death of Stanley Tshabalala’s son, the kwaito star Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala.

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TKZee and Kwaito legend Tokollo has passed on. Image: @ngwanes0 / Twitter

The Orlando Pirates family is mourning the death of Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala’s son, Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala.

SON OF ORLANDO PIRATES BOSS TOKOLLO DIES

The news was announced by the Sea Robbers on Monday morning.

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While the club did not reveal the cause of death, a source from the family told City Press the 45-year-old Tokollo had a long battle with epilepsy.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club is saddened by the news of the passing of the son of Mr Stanley Tshabalala, Tokollo,” the club said.

“Tokollo, who also goes by the name of Magesh, was a renowned musician, famously known for his song writing and being a member of the group TKZEE. 

“We convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Tshabalala Family and pledge our profound moral support. We supplicate that God gives the family fortitude at this moment of extreme grief and pain.

“May his soul repose peacefully,” the brief ended.

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MUSIC CAREER

The kwaito legend first began his career with Mashamplani before later leaving to join TKZee with Kabelo Mabalane and Zwai Bala.

Tokollo later branched out to lead his own solo career and delivered seven albums. His biggest ever hits include Ndlov’ Iyangena, Khala Kahle, and Number 1 Tsotsi with the late songstress TK.

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