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Amapiano stars Jazzworx and G.L. Ceejay grateful to be alive after kidnapping and robbery
It was the last thing they ever imagined would happen to them, especially not as chart-topping stars.
They had been home, doing the usual, making hits in their studio, when criminals invaded their home.
Musicians, Jazzworx, real name Kgotso Dube and Simphiwe Mguga (22), were at their Johannesburg home when unknown men invaded their home with guns, demanding they hand over their studio equipment, unreleased music, and some valuable items, including clothes, sneakers, and jewellery.
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday. In a statement sent by fellow musician Thukuthela on behalf of the two artists, detailed the incident that happened on 3 August.
'We endured a traumatic ordeal when our home was invaded, during which we were robbed and unfortunately kidnapped,' they said.
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Grateful for coming out alive, they sincerely thanked everyone who has expressed concern, support, and prayers during this difficult time.
Thukuthela tells Drum they are grateful to have made it out with a few injuries instead of a possible fatality. He says Jazzworx and G.L. Ceejay are still in shock and learning to process the experience.
'Anything could have happened; they could have been killed. They are just grateful for life,' he says.
'We can always create new music and buy studio equipment,' Thukuthela says he does not wish what happened on my worst enemy.
'Being afraid, not having control of your movement, and not knowing what will happen is scary. It seems the criminals knew what they were looking for - the music.'
The two Tholukuthi artists were rescued on Sunday morning after being dumped in an abandoned house in Katlehong, East of Johannesburg.
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'We are currently receiving medical attention and support as we begin the process of healing physically, emotionally, and psychologically,' they continued in the statement.
'This experience has been profoundly shocking, but it has also reinforced our faith in the kindness and resilience of our community.'
