Popular maskandi artist Scebi Dlamini, known as Inkosi yamagcokama, has died following a tragic accident on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The accident occurred at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay.
The team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate confirmed the unfortunate death of the popular maskandi artist.
According to a statement, Dlamini succumbed to severe injuries and died at the scene of the accident.
One of the three occupants taken to the hospital has died. “We express our deepest condolences to the mother of the occupant, and we wish the other two victims a speedy recovery.”
The SAPS accident unit now handles the accident.
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, extended his condolences to Dlamini’s mother and fans.
“Inkosi Yamagcokama has been an invaluable asset to the nation. He was a remarkable artist who carved for himself a niche in the hearts and minds of millions of Maskandi music lovers.
“He was admired for his humility and for putting Umsinga on the map. As we mourn with a deep sense of sadness his passing, we are confident that his legacy will inspire many aspiring Maskandi to improve this genre, which is growing in leaps and bounds.”
Messages of condolences have poured in from the maskandi community, as well as his fans and supporters
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