Following the unsettling news of DJ Vettys being shot, his management said in an update that he is currently in a stable condition.
DJ Vettys, a close associate of the late DJ Sumbody, who tragically lost his life in 2022, was subjected to a shooting incident on Monday night in Pretoria.
While DJ Vettys’ manager, Ipeleng, refrained from disclosing the specific hospital where the DJ is receiving treatment for security reasons, she did confirm that his condition is stable. Addressing the speculation about a possible link to DJ Sumbody’s shooting, Ipeleng stated, “We do not believe so.”
The manager revealed that a case has been opened with the police.
The incident occurred at Top Notch Lifestyle, formerly known as Ayepyep Sunnyside, a venue previously owned by DJ Sumbody. Ayepyep also had another branch in Cape Town.
DJ Vettys, whose real name is Austin Mokubung and hails from Klerksdorp, shared a close friendship with DJ Sumbody, dating back to their first meeting in a taxi in 2005. Speaking at Sumbody’s memorial service, Vettys reminisced about their friendship and the impact Sumbody had on his life.
In 2022, DJ Vettys faced another tragedy when his friend and collaborator, Oupa John Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody, was fatally shot multiple times in Johannesburg. Sumbody’s death reverberated across the country, leaving friends like rapper Cassper Nyovest devastated.
Cassper, speaking at Sumbody’s memorial service, described him as an old soul, grounded and rooted, acting as a combination of a father and a friend. Sumbody’s profound influence and teachings left an indelible mark on those who knew him, creating a lasting impact even after his untimely death.
Netizens also shared their thought on the shooting:
@PhilMphela asked “When did the music industry get so dangerous and violent in Mzansi? ????”
@JoeFerg58678029 said “It’s not the music. It’s the shady business dealing behind the ownership of these establishments.”
@ @Floyd_Narcisse said “ When musicians wanted to delve in ventures that were not music related.”
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