“His family went to see him in Atteridgeville hospital, where he passed away sometime just before noon this morning.
“The singer with the velvet voice and Season 12 Idols SA runner up was only 31 years of age.
“We don’t have any other specific details or facts at this time, and kindly request that everybody please respect the wishes of Thami’s family who will be issuing a formal statement shortly.
“Our condolences go out to all his friends and family. He will be sorely missed.”
Sowetan has learned that Shobede was admitted in hospital after collapsing when performing on stage at the weekend.
A source close to Shobede told Sowetan that his organs failed and he slipped into a coma on Tuesday.