Emotional moment for sister of murdered Tongaat musician as peers perform in his honour
He was left bleeding on the pavement outside Capitec Bank after allegedly accusing the bank of theft. He later died in hospital.
It was an emotional moment for late musician Nhlakanipho Gumede’s sister when his friends performed his songs last Sunday.
About 50 upcoming artists performed at the Unlock the North music and art festival at the Tongaat Sports Centre last Sunday, where Gumede’s work and life were honoured.
“I am grateful for the respect shown by his friends and other musicians in this way,” said Gumede’s sister, Thandazile.
Gumede was allegedly killed by a security guard at the Capitec Bank in Tongaat last month.
Event organiser, Zothani Madondo, said Gumede was to perform at last Sunday’s concert and was working with him in organising it.
“It is for that reason we decided to stage this event in his honour,” said Madondo.
His producer, Mzamo Gumede, said Gumede was in the process of releasing his first music video early next year.
“It is painful that he is now gone, but we have to ensure his work is released.”
The 40-year-old security guard is currently out on bail, facing murder charges after he allegedly assaulted the young man.
He was left bleeding on the pavement outside Capitec Bank after allegedly accusing the bank of theft. He later died in hospital.
According to reports, the 29-year-old musician went to the Tongaat branch on October 30 to make enquiries after half the money he had deposited for his family in northern KZN the day before, had gone missing.
He claimed he deposited R1 000 for his family in Ngwavuma, but they only received R500.
READ ORIGINAL STORY HERE: Tongaat man who was beaten after accusing bank of theft, dies in hospital
“He was told to return the following day because the employee who assisted him was off duty,” said his brother Jan.
“He asked the bank manager to provide him with written confirmation that it was the bank’s fault, which sparked a heated argument.”
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