Malome Vector, the popular South African rapper, whose real name is Bokang Moleli, has died in a car accident
Vector was reportedly traveling with musical collaborators Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo when the tragic crash happened in the Free State on Wednesday evening
His former record label, Ambitiouz Entertainment, confirmed the news on Wednesday evening.
“With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon; the Lion of Lesotho’s sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss,” the label stated.
The Free State Department of Health reported that three men were declared dead at the scene of an accident on the N1 near the Koppies turn-off close to Kroonstad.
Two other individuals, a man and a woman, were transported to Boitumelo Regional Hospital with injuries.
A source revealed to that Malome Vector was traveling from Gauteng through the Free State to his home country of Lesotho to shoot a music video when the accident occurred around 13:00.
The vehicle he was in collided with a heavy motor vehicle.
Among the occupants were his musical collaborators Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo.
Hillary Mophethe of the Free State Department of Transport indicated that a burst tire might have caused the driver to lose control, but the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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