DJ Oscar Baxx’s tragic death stuns South Africans

by Jade Rhode
Oscar Baxx was shot and killed.

Oscar Nyathi, better known as Oscar Baxx from the DJ music duo Malumz on Decks, was shot and killed in broad daylight on Thursday, 28 May 2026. While the motive is unclear, many South Africans have expressed shock and condolences as investigations are underway.

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Oscar Baxx killed in Gauteng

The DJ was one of four people travelling in a Toyota bakkie when two suspects on a motorbike opened fire. According to eNCA, over 10 bullets hit the vehicle. Another passenger, alleged to be Thando Sonqishe, the estranged husband of actress Buhle Samuels, also succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The tragic incident occurred outside Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in Midrand.

In 2017, IOL reported that Thando was allegedly linked to a heist at the OR Tambo International Airport. He denied any involvement in the crime.

Per a statement from the Blue Value Homeowners Association (BVHOA), one of the victims was a resident.

“As an additional precautionary safety measure, Fidelity Security Services, the BVHOA’s appointed security service provider, has deployed additional tactical armed guards to patrol and monitor the Estate and surrounding areas in order to further enhance the safety and security of all residents.”

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South Africans respond to Oscar Baxx’s death

News of the passing filled X (formerly Twitter) timelines, with many social media users wondering about the motive.

Author and social activist Jackie Phamotse stated, “Another DJ shot dead! Guys! What is it that you’re doing?”

“Whoa. Oscar Baxx. What’s going on with all these club DJ assassinations?” wrote @LungeloN_Zulu.

@ExquisiteVince_ shared on the social media platform, “May your soul rest in power, Oscar Baxx. What a phenomenal gent. I will forever be grateful for the moments we shared, my dawg. You were a man with a big heart, always cool, calm and collected.”

This is a developing story.

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