JOHANNESBURG – Former Generations actor and radio DJ, Mandla Hlatshwayo was killed on Sunday evening in Soweto.

Hlatshwayo and another victim were shot dead at a pub in Pimville.

Community radio station Jozi FM confirmed that it was indeed Hlatshwayo that had been shot and killed.

Jozi FM CEO Mpho Mhlongo, officially confirms the passing of @Deejaymandla. He was shot at Meli Lounge, in Pimville. #JoziFmNews M.M pic.twitter.com/B64MpDogog

— Jozi FM (@jozifm) May 15, 2017

Orlando East police spokesperson, Hitler Ngwenya said the incident happened around 11pm on Sunday at a pub in Pimville.

Ngwenya, however, could not confirm that one of the people killed was indeed Hlatshwayo.

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“Four armed suspects entered a pub and were trying to rob everyone. Two people were shot and died on the scene,” Ngwenya said.

He said police are investigating a case of premeditated murder.

Police appealed to anyone with information to contact 0119590526.

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