By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-South Africa yet lost another singer through illness this week. Spokes H as he was affectionately known to his fellowers succumbed to illness on Tuesday night.

Spokes H born Letona Spokes Hlatshwayo was admitted into hospital two weeks ago. According to reports, Motlhang Ke Tsamaya hitmaker fell sick two weeks ago and was taken to a local clinic where he was transferred to Kopanong Hospital in Veereniging,South of Johannesburg.

A 45 year-old musician shot to fame in 1990s with hit songs like Rabaki and Peace Magents.

“Spokes H fell sick two weeks ago and I personally took him to a local clinic, but because of deteriorating health he was transferred to hospital” William Mthethwa told sabc radio.

The reports say Spokes H was admitted into ICU because of high blood pressure.

Letona “Spokes H” leaves his three children and mum whom he stayed with at Migson Manor.

William Mthethwa said the funeral arrangement will be available soon as Hlatshwayo’s family is busy preparing for another funeral in Free State.

“Spokes H’s uncle also passed on, so the family is busy with funeral preparations and the musician’s funeral details will be available on Tuesday” Mthethwa said.

William Mthethwa also took time to lambasts Media for lack of coverage regarding musician’s death.

“The media of South Africa have that tendency of writing bad about someone and when they have to cover other aspects, they turn away” Mthethwa retorted.

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