In a statement on Sunday, record label Kalawa Jazmee announced the death of Trompies member Emmanuel Mojalefa Matsane, known as "Mjokes".
"It is with great sadness to announce that our KALAWA JAZMEE co-director and fifth member of Trompies, Emmanuel Mojalefa Matsane popularly known as Mjokes, passed away in a car accident," the press statement reads.
It goes on to say that the accident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning after one of the group's performances.
"Further information regarding his memorial service and funeral will be given during the week," it concludes.
Sharing a message on their official Twitter account, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) wrote: "It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Kwaito group, Trompies member, Mjokes. It is reported that Mjokes (Emmanuel Matsane) died in a car accident after a performance in Meadowlands. Condolences to his friends, family and fans."
It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Kwaito group, Trompies member, Mjokes. It is reported that Mjokes (Emmanuel Matsane) died in a car accident after a performance in Meadowlands. Condolences to his friends, family and fans. pic.twitter.com/Us9YzbTbnh
— SAMRO (@SAMROMusic) May 23, 2021
Messages from fans and industry friends also came streaming in on the social media platform.
#RIPMjokes you will forever be in our hearts pic.twitter.com/DbsMrItSno
— Put South Africa first???????????????? (@Faith21972393) May 23, 2021
Condolences to loved ones, family, team, friends, colleagues and the music industry as a whole. #ripmjokes pic.twitter.com/2t1QDgpwVc
— #HOMEGROWNRADIO (@djsbu) May 23, 2021
Yooh aowa ????Lost a Ghetto hero who always believed, at 10 years old you allowed us to use the Kalawa Jazmee studios with no questions asked . Love and light to the Matsane family. I love yall??????? REST IN POWER FATHER MJOKES????#RIPMJOKES
— Steezii Maneezii ?? (@Kid_Steezii_za) May 23, 2021
#RIPMjokes grootman la ko kasi ya ka???? His VW Caravelle was also clean and kept in mint condition, always greeted everyone with a smile. Humble too. pic.twitter.com/c0oyf47Gkj
— Cheapskate of note (@FunkySowetan) May 23, 2021
#RIPMjokes you will be forever remembered for your great contribution in kwaito music and music industry pic.twitter.com/7oOc12kxGj
— SoulKonekta (@SoulKonekta) May 23, 2021
Condolences to the family , friends and music fratenity, your loss is our loss, what a legend, at our teenage lives Trompies were thee music, thank you for sharing your talent with us????????????????Rest in peace bhuti #RIPMjokes
— pumla gugwana (@pumlag) May 23, 2021