- Veteran Durban DJ Cndo shared photos from the funeral of DJ Sox's son, Busa, just days after his tragic passing
- Industry heavyweights, including Zakes Bantwini and Tbo Touch, were among those who showed up to support the grieving family
- DJ Sox had opened up about his son's last months, and his passing left fans and followers completely devastated
Source: Instagram
The South African music industry wrapped its arms around DJ Sox after the tragic loss of his ten-year-old son, Busa, with fellow artists making their presence felt at the boy's funeral.
On 15 October 2026, veteran Durban DJ Cndo took to social media to share a series of photographs from the service, offering her heartfelt condolences to Sox, whose full name is Mbusi Sokhela, and his wife.
"We laid to rest our precious little nephew Busa. To @djsoxsa and @mrsgee_sokhela, may god give you strength, comfort and peace during this incredibly difficult time."
Industry rallies around DJ Sox
Among the faces captured in Cndo's photos were Zakes Bantwini and Tbo Touch, who travelled to pay their respects and stand alongside the Sokhela family during one of the most devastating moments a parent can face.
Busa passed away on Sunday, 11 October, after spending two months in the intensive care unit on life support, fighting severe pneumonia.
DJ Sox announced his son's death publicly, speaking with great pride about the courage Busa showed throughout his illness. The veteran DJ acknowledged the unbearable weight of burying a child but leaned on his faith to help carry him through the grief.
Source: Instagram
Fans react to the outpouring of support
Followers were moved both by the loss and by the solidarity shown by Busa's family's peers. Below are some of the reactions:
unfiltered_thabani said:
"Keep supporting each other, guys. That's lovely."
zaaluv was shattered:
"This is so sad and crazy. Yoh, can't even begin to imagine what they might be going through. The pain of losing a child is deep."
mrctjacobs wrote:
"Dankie for supporting one of your own during this trying time, and may our God Lord comfort DJ Sox and the entire family and friends."
iammbalingidi posted:
"Yooo, this is so painful. May his soul rest in peace."
See DJ Cndo's post below.
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Source: Briefly News
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