Rhythm city actor Dumi Masilela died after being shot during an attempted hijacking on Wednesday night in Tembisa.

Rhythm city’s publicist Joe Strydom confirmed the news of Masilela, s tragic death. “It is true that Dumi Masilela has passed away. We don’t have any details yet, but we do know that he was involved in a hijacking on Wednesday,” Said Rhythm city publicist.

He was known as Sfiso Ngema in Rhythm city for the past five years. He wasn’t only an actor, but he was also a supersport and highlands player. He got married to a former Muvhango actor Simphiwe Ngema in a very magnificent traditional wedding.

“Dumi masilela was with his friend when the incident occurred in Tembisa. They were approached by a black Jeep and they realised that they are about to be hijack then they drove off.

“When they drove off, the black Jeep followed them and shot towards the Golf 7, Masilela was wounded. His friend managed to take over after Dumi was shot and drove straight to the hospital. Dumi passed away on Thursday morning in hospital.

“We are still investigating the case of attempted hijack as well as murder” said the police spokesperson Kay Makhubele.