RTI confirms the unfortunate death of popular maskandi artist Scebi Dlamini in an accident that occured at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay. Duma extends his condolences to the mothers who have lost their children on Women’s Day*
Media and Public Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
09 August 2026
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: On this Women’s Day, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the mother of Scebi Dlamini, a popular Maskandi artist who left us this morning in a tragic accident.
The accident occurred at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay.
The team from Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umhlathuze Traffic, working with the South African Police Service and other emergency rescue services did everything in their power, but unfortunately Inkosi Yamagcokama succumbed to severe injuries and died at the scene of the accident.
One of the three occupants who were taken to the hospital has unfortunately departed. We express our deepest condolences to the mother of the occupant, and we wish those two other victims a speedy recovery.
At this stage, we wish to confirm that the accident is now handled by the SAPS accident unit.
They are better placed and equipped to investigate the cause of this horrific accident.
The RTI and all categories of staff in both the department of transport and human settlements have joined Maskandi lovers in mourning the sad departure of Inkosi Yamagcokama.
Inkosi Yamagcokama has been an invaluable asset to the nation. He was a remarkable artist who carved for himself a niche in the hearts and minds of millions of Maskanda music lovers.
He was admired for his humility and for putting Umsinga on the map.
As we mourn with a deep sense of sadness his passing, we are confident that his legacy will inspire many aspiring Maskandi to improve this genre, which is growing in leaps and bounds.
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Issued by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
