Veteran musician Ray Phiri passed away on Wednesday morning, eNCA reported.
The 70-year-old jazz legend suffered from lung cancer and received treatment at a hospital in Nelspruit.
Phiri was the frontman for the award winning jazz band Stimela.
President Jacob Zuma said in a statement that "This is indeed a huge loss for South Africa and the music industry as a whole. We are with his family in thoughts and prayers during this trying period. May his soul rest in peace.”
Several celebs took to social media to offer their condolences.
Thapelo Mokoena
Club 808
Maps Maponyane
Refilwe Modiselle
AKA
Rest in peace Ray Phiri.