Radio veteran Chilli M announced dead

Vukani “Chilli M” Masinga who was former Ukhozi FM DJ was announced dead according to TshishaLIVE. A close friend was said to have confirmed the news to the publication. Isaac Sithole revealed that the radio host was rushed to hospital on Thursday morning and died later that day. “He died from natural causes. The family plans to bury him next week Saturday,” he said. Fans and loved ones put down tributes on social media.

Yazi Chilli normalized being off the cuff when it comes to radio. He made radio listening fun coz he went against ALL radio rules. Difficult to produce for coz he would decide to do something there and then... He was a G man... #RIPChilliM

— Mpho Letsholonyane (@M_Letsholonyane) January 3, 2020

? Mara Chilli M ? #RIPChilliM pic.twitter.com/Yhsr5iJgxg

— Nomhle Sambo (@nsambocca) January 3, 2020

Chilli M has passed??? OMG, I grew up listening to that dude while he was still on the real @Yfm back in the days. He was a radio legend, not a perfect one but a DAMN Great one. Rest easy Daddy Osebenzile ?? #RIPChilliM pic.twitter.com/Xjs49I7qZr

— Lloyd Molefe (@LloydMolefe) January 3, 2020

Rip Daddy ?I was such a huge fan of him and Dineo's show on Yfm ?

— #Qhawe OUT NOW (@ntsikimazwai) January 3, 2020

Worthy of being celebrated♥️ Your wisdom, heart, mind & filterless mouth? are only a few things we loved about you. Thank you for your continuous selfless gift to broadcasting, for showing me the ropes, for the laughs & the overflow of love. R.I.P Vukani- Chilli M- The Father?? pic.twitter.com/oFjbgJX8mh

— Candice Modiselle (@CandieModiselle) January 3, 2020