Just after midnight, a hail of gunfire claimed the lives of well-known musician DJ Sumbody and another person he was traveling with.

The Ayep Yep and Monate Mpolaye performer “ran into an unfortunate situation that resulted to his passing,” according to a statement from Sumsounds Music.

On Sunday, the DJ was scheduled to play at the Veuve Clicquot All White Picnic.

A third individual, who was riding in a BMW X5, was shot and taken to the hospital.

Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, a spokesperson for the Gauteng Police, told Sowetan on Sunday that the shooting happened just after midnight in Sandton, Johannesburg, at the intersection of Woodmead Drive and Woodland Drive.

“When police arrived on the site, they discovered two victims of gunshot wounds inside a VW Golf. A driver and a passenger were both pronounced deceased at the site. The third victim, who was driving a BMW X5, reportedly had gunshot wounds and was evacuated to the closest medical facility, Masondo said.

We are unable to provide any information on his passing because the investigation is still ongoing.

The Sefoka family and Sumsounds Music Management have respectfully asked for privacy during this trying time and will issue a statement as soon as possible.

Since the news broke, tributes have poured in from both fans and colleagues in the industry.

It is alleged that the other person dead was his bodyguard named sbu, people sent their heartfelt condolences but someone couldn’t help themselves and had to be vile and claim that the bodyguard failed to do his job, this caused a stir on social media with some saying he is not made of steel , he is also human too.

We send our deepest condolences to the family of the two victim and may the thugs who did this be arrested.