A case has been opened at Diepkloof Spolicestation after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in the early hours of Thursday during a street bash, organised by Shaun Masuku also known as Shaun 101.
The bash took place on 10 December 2025 in Diepkloof Soweto and featured Kabza De Small, Scotts Maphuma, Maphorisa, Njelic and many others on the line up.
The teen was one of four men stripped naked and assaulted during an alleged mob justice attack in Diepkloof Zone 5 in Soweto in the early hours of Thursday.
Police said it was an alleged act of vigilantism, some people were stripped naked, above the murder, three other victims were hospitalised with gun wounds.
Shaun 101 issued a statement on social media.
“We have been informed of an attack that took place a few streets away from the event venue, shortly after the event had officially concluded this morning,” the statement read.
Shaun 101 said the incident resulted in several individuals being robbed, three people hospitalised and the devastating loss of one life. He said the individuals involved were not attendees of the event.
“This has been confirmed through the absence of event wristbands, which were required for all access into the venue,” he said.
He also said that a comprehensive security plan had been implemented, including private security personnel and perimeter coverage. At the time of the incident, no security breaches or safety concerns had been reported within the event footprint,” the statement said.
Johannesburg MMC for public safety Mgcini Tshwaku has confirmed that a criminal case has been opened after the event organisers violated the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act which recognises that the physical well-being and safety of all people attending sports, recreational, exhibition must be promoted and protected.
Tshwaku issued a warning against unauthorised street bashes. “Don’t block the road when doing bashes because they lead to disasters,” he said.
“We are going to open a crime case against Shaun 101. He must face the music. You cannot have people die like that and no one is held accountable in this city.”
Shaun 101 also confirmed that he had been at the Diepkloof police station cooperating with police.
“He, along with the event organisers and the contracted private security company, is working closely with authorities to support the investigation,” the statement said.
Section 4(1) of the act requires organisers to put in place prescribed measures to ensure the physical safety and security of people and their property at an event.
