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Tributes pour in following the death of Christopher Kubheka

by Bongiwe Tshiqi

Christopher Kubheka aka Gunman sadly passed away yesterday afternoon. The star who was most popularly known for his role as Gunman in the hit TV series Yizo Yizo was found dead in his Soshanguve home yesterday afternoon. The reason for his death has still not been confirmed although there are media reports that it’s a suspected suicide.

Since the news broke, social media has been flooded with messages of condolences. Here are just a few.

Christopher dawgie.. ??? Lala ngoXolo butiwami #RIPChristopherKhubeka aka #GunMan

A post shared by Manaka Ranaka (@manakaranaka) on Jun 12, 2017 at 1:41pm PDT

 

The passing of Chris Gunman Khubeka is truly sad. Sending love, light & strength to his family. What a talent! #YizoYizo #Zone14 #RIPGunman

— Rami Chuene 1st Lady (@ramichuene) June 13, 2017

 

Had the honour of working with “Bazooka” on Zone 14; he was never without a smile. Sending my deepest condolences to his family. #RIPGunman

— Khanya Mkangisa (@KhanyaMkangisa) June 13, 2017

 

It’s not suicide that’s killing people, pain is. We will forever remember u for your talent, spirituality and humor. U are loved #RIPGunman pic.twitter.com/NWVV38TaVU

— Inno (@Innomatijane) June 12, 2017

 

Deeply saddened by the passing of #ChrisKubheka aka Bazooka who played my cousin in Zone14. He made so many people Happy! #RIPBazooka ?? pic.twitter.com/aq5FzJIBXP

— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) June 12, 2017

 

we need to celebrate ppl whilst dey still alive #RIPBazooka u will be missed on our screens 🙁 pic.twitter.com/o1PWJDDJpH

— SAMUEL SOLLY MOKOENA (@samuelsosty) June 13, 2017

 

#RIPgunman? https://t.co/qUq2dNDX5e

— Neo Koro Lichaba (@KoroLichaba) June 12, 2017

So glad I got the opportunity to take this picture with you, though it was brief, got to share ideas with you. I’ll never forget how crazy our visit to Bloem was and I tried to be your bodyguard (fail) #RIPGunman #Legend

A post shared by BooGy_M (@buhle_maseko) on Jun 12, 2017 at 12:26pm PDT

Another soldier has fallen. Christopher ‘Gunman’ Kubeka from yizo yizo. Death be not proud. #RIPGunman #gunman #yizoyizo #bhazuka

A post shared by De philosopher DJ Kyos (@djkyos) on Jun 13, 2017 at 12:14am PDT

ACTOR, CHRISTOPHER ‘GUNMAN’ KUBEKA HAS DIED! f t e g+ By Thando Dlalisa Monday, June 12, 2017 21:09 Another loss for the Mzansi’s entertainment industry – actor, Christopher Kubheka has died. Khubeka allegedly committed suicide at his home in Soshanguve, block xx. Khubeka was best known for his role as Gunman on SABC1’s hard-hiting drama series Yizo Yizo and also fondly well known for his role as Bazooka Khumba on SABC1’s popular drama series Zone 14. More details to follow. The king of Kwaito, Arthur Mafokate tweeted the following on Monday evening: “#RIPGunman – we will miss you my brother and friend.”

A post shared by MoneyFashionGang (@illapenboydaily) on Jun 12, 2017 at 11:27pm PDT

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