Rhythm City star Dumi Masilela died following a hijacking on Wednesday night. The news of the actor, singer and soccer player’s death was announced on Thursday. 

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 Masilela was a finalist on the eighth season of SA Idols in 2012, played for SuperSport United and was a popular mainstay on the e.tv soapie. Duma got married to actress Simphiwe Ngema earlier this year.
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 South Africans have expressed their sadness on Twitter

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