South African actress Charlize Theron has also sent her condolences to the family of late musician AKA but questioned gun laws in Mzansi.
Theron has condemned gun violence following the brutal shooting of South African rapper AKA on Friday night in Durban.
Born Kiernan Forbes, the rapper was killed in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban’s Florida Road on Friday night. According to City Press, police are looking into a ‘person of interest’ in the murder.
Following the news of his death, industry colleagues, friends, and fans paid tribute to the rapper, praising him for his indelible mark on South Africa’s music industry.
Since making her views known regarding the Afrikaans language back in November, Theron has been out of the spotlight and headed to Instagram to pay tribute to AKA.
“Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the passing of @akaworldwide. Another beautiful life cut short by a senseless act of gun violence. Sending peace and love to Kiernan’s family. Rest in power,” she wrote.
Theron’s post joins multiple messages of concern from South African political figures regarding how AKA was murdered.
“Our streets are not safe, and more people continue to be victims. May the SAPS urgently apprehend the perpetrators,” tweeted DA MP John Steenhuisen.
“This is a sad day in our province and country and the music industry. We are shattered at the manner of his death. This is a tragedy of monumental proportions, and we call on the law enforcement authorities and the people of our province and country to join hands in ensuring that the killers are brought to justice,” said KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube in a statement.
Benni McCarthy wrote: “I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of my bro Kiernan Forbes AKA. My condolences to Kiernan’s family and little girl. RIP Young King.”
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Ms Beauty Dlulane, also called on authorities to “protect South Africans from this new scourge of what seems to be contract and revenge killings where performing artists and DJs seem to be targeted”.
According to City Press, Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda did not want to divulge details regarding the direction the police were taking.
However, he said, “It is still early in our investigation, and the team is yet to brief me. I know they are following some leads.”
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