Kwaito legend and hitmaker Senyaka Kekana died after a two week stay in hospital.
Kekana apparently complained of sinuses, suddenly felt sick and was taken to a hospital in Vereeniging.
According to The Citizen, Kekana was in hospital for two weeks before dying. A close friend and associate of Kekana, Danny Mawela said he was scheduled to undergo an operation but his health failed before he could do so.
According to family spokesman Papi Tladi who spoke to Drum magazine, Kekana was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Kekana enjoyed an illustrious career which spanned over three decades. He was a comedian and actor who put a humurous spin on his music. His hits, Chisa Mpama, Fong Kong, and Romeo Wa Nkolota dominated airwaves for months at a time.
A father of two, Kekana was working on a comeback film and new music.