Television production group MojaLOVE is investigating circumstances around the mysterious ☠️death of an alleged drug dealer for its popular reality show Sizokthola. Full story➡️
“Based on information currently at our disposal, we are advised that following a community tip-off, the crew on 19 July 2023 attended a drug bust in Katlehong and did so in conjunction with community law enforcement groups, as is customary, that are recognised by the local SAPS,” Moja LOVE spokesperson Nonzwakazi Cekete said in a statement.
Persistence by the members of the community policing forum resulted in Varrie agreeing to hand over drugs hidden at the premises.“Whilst Moja LOVE can confirm that the crew was within the vicinity of the premises when the deceased was being questioned; the channel is still investigating the circumstances that led to the deceased having to be allegedly rushed to hospital. We will wait for the official autopsy results for cause of death,” she said.
Cekete said the show continues to work with law enforcement agencies, and in each of the shows, police case numbers are shared, and suspects are handed over to the authorities for further investigations and legal processes. She said the channel would cooperate with any investigations that may be initiated and sent condolences to Varrie’s family.
“The channel is also offering the crew and any other interested individuals counselling assistance following news of the deceased,” Cekete added. The show’s presenter, Xolani Khumalo, has reportedly received death threats from drug dealers, with the leader of the African Transformation Movement Vuyo Zungula, requesting Police MinisterSizokthola premiered on Moja LOVE, DStv channel 157, in January, and airs on Sunday evenings.
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