South Africans specific shock and disbelief following AKA homicide - SABC Information

Following the unhappy information of well-known South African rapper, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes’ killing, South Africans have taken to social media to share and specific their shock.

AKA together with Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, his former supervisor and buddy, had been shot and killed exterior a well-liked restaurant on Durban’s Florida Street.

Police say at this stage, the motive for the killing is unknown.

AKA’s buddy and fellow musician Da Les was among the many first individuals to specific his disbelief.

Financial Freedom Fighters (EFF) chief Julius Malema and ActionSA chief Herman Mashaba have additionally expressed their shock.

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela additionally took to social media to ship her condolences to the Forbes household.

One of many individuals who arrived after the capturing came about, Ahmed Fakroodeen, says the temper was somber after the incident.

WATCH: Ahmed Fakroodeen who was on the scene following AKA’s capturing says the temper was somber as if a cloud of dying had engulfed Florida Street #RIPAKA #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/3Ft7cgrmTy

— MaMthiyane (@skhangiwem) February 11, 2023

In the meantime, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Unit has cordon off the world of the capturing and are busy combing the scene for any potential clues.

Beneath are a number of the social media reactions.

An enormous loss to the nation and the worldwide music business and supply of immeasurable sorrow to the household, associates, colleagues and followers of AKA Kiernan Forbes, doting father of Kairo. Heartfelt condolences to family members #RIPAKA💔💐 pic.twitter.com/sk5VCtQdb5

— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) February 11, 2023

One other South African taken too quickly.

A father, brother, son, a supplier.#RIPAKA, you had such a optimistic affect on so many. You made so many proud to be South African.

Crime is the true state of catastrophe on this nation.

— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) February 11, 2023

The lack of a younger life is all the time tough to grasp and settle for, notably underneath such tragic circumstances💔 We misplaced a lot expertise and countless prospects💔 Go effectively @akaworldwide, thanks for the music❤️#RIPAKA #RipLegend pic.twitter.com/HWWcpGd8yw

— FabAcademic 🏳️‍🌈 (@FabAcademic) February 11, 2023

the numbing shock upon listening to that aka has handed away💔🕊there aren’t any phrases to specific the sorrow of such an premature dying😭

my deepest condolences exit to his household, nadia, his associates, the megacy and most of all to kairo😢💔

he will likely be sorely missed#ripaka 💐🕊 pic.twitter.com/FFKZ9rO21l

— Girl Zamar (@Lady_Zamar) February 11, 2023

RIP Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. The person who was killed with AKA.#RIPTibz #RIPAKA pic.twitter.com/2JiXCrEmHn

— Thabo (@Ngoasheng247) February 11, 2023

Relaxation my brother.. this hurts. Occupied with your stunning daughter and family members on the whole. Thanks for the great instances and laughs.. I all the time loved working with you 🙏🏽 #RIPAKA pic.twitter.com/eKgGsX91uJ

— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) February 11, 2023