Legendary actor, songwriter and film producer #JoeMafela has died in a car accident in Houghton
HOUGHTON – Veteran actor Joe Mafela dies in car accident.
Condolences have poured in for legendary actor, songwriter and film producer Joe Mafela.
According to reports Mafela was involved in a car accident around 10pm on the M1 North between the Oxford and Houghton Road off-ramps in Johannesburg.
Spokesperson for Metro police Edna Mamonyane said, “We can confirm that at 21:45 on M1 North between the Oxford and Houghton turn-offs there was an accident between a Ford Figo and a Isuzu bakkie which took place in construction zone. The Isuzu bakkie hit the Ford [Mr Mafela] which caused damage to the left hand side of the Ford Figo,” she said.
Mamonyane explained that Mr Mafela was declared dead by paramedics on the scene.
Investigations are currently underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences on the death of legendary actor Joe Mafela. Ulale ngoxolo tata.. #RIPJoe pic.twitter.com/Imv56G4ZKP
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) March 19, 2017
Sad to see you Going Up so soon. Thank you for making it all better with laughter. One of the greatest to have ever done it. #RIPJoeMafela🙏 pic.twitter.com/zoljKdH21F
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) March 19, 2017
According to sources Joe Mafela had a heart attack while driving yesterday night on M1 and lost control of the car #RIPJoeMafela
— 30/10 Lehakwe la…❤❤❤ (@soniamotaung) March 19, 2017
Posted this two years ago on his birthday. An absolute privilege and the highest honour. Eternally🙏🏽 #RIPJoeMafela pic.twitter.com/GRWKVailXm
— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) March 19, 2017
Legend!!!! You gave us sooo much to laugh, dance and be happy about. Thank you. You ran a great race!!! #RIPJoeMafela pic.twitter.com/GYV349sREM
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) March 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealManPee/status/843342252344852480
Chicken Licken Advert by Joe Mafela #RIPJoeMafela pic.twitter.com/oSPCcOaPL4
— Citizen Deep (@ItsCitizenDeep) March 19, 2017
Prayers to his friends & family,and even us the fans. When people like Bra Joe die, it's as if it's your own family member. ☹️ #RIPJoeMafela
— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) March 19, 2017
It's a sad day in Mzansi. Week in and week out you brought our families together and made us laugh in the most incredible way #RIPJoeMafela pic.twitter.com/30vXgLrVhp
— #TSAon3 (@TrendingSAon3) March 19, 2017
