DJ Sox’s 10-year-old son Busa Sokhela laid to rest [video]
· The South African
Busa Sokhela, the ten-year-old son of esteemed South African DJ and music producer DJ Sox and his wife, Gloria Sokhela, has been laid to rest following a battle with pneumonia.
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The young boy was on life support for two months before his passing. Despite the devastating loss, DJ Sox remains proud of his son’s courage throughout his illness.
DJ SOX MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIS SON BUSA SOKHELA
DJ Sox penned a lengthy and deeply personal caption on Instagram in which he opened up about the pain of losing his beloved son.
He also placed his faith in God and prayed that his son would rest peacefully among the angels.
“No parent can ever be ready for the pain of losing a child so young. I miss you more than words can explain, and it hurts knowing I won’t get to hold you again,” he wrote.
“Even through this heartbreak, I trust God and His will, though I may not understand it. I believe you are resting safely in His loving arms and that you will be one of His beautiful angels,” he added.
The Uyozisholo Wena hitmaker also thanked their friends for the outpouring of love and support, including the doctors and nurses who cared for Busa and pulled out all the stops to save his life.
“To all our friends who supported my wife and me through this difficult time, thank you. Your love, prayers and kindness have helped carry us through, and we are deeply grateful,” he wrote.
“To all the doctors who did their best to save Busa’s life, and the nurses who cared for him throughout these two months, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We deeply appreciate your dedication, compassion, and every effort you made to save our boy,” he added.
BUSA SOKHELA’S AUNT PENS TOUCHING TRIBUTE
Siphelele Sokhela, Busa’s aunt found the strength to share moments from his funeral.
In a lengthy Instagram post, she also shared how she is leaning on her faith in God as the family navigates life without Busa.
“Busa, you were only here for a little while, but you gave us a lifetime of love. Our family will never be the same without you,” she wrote.
“I pray that God carries us through the days when the grief feels unbearable and that, somehow, we learn to live with this emptiness,” she added.
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CELEBRITIES ATTEND BUSA SOKHELA’S FUNERAL
DJ Cndo, Zakes Bantwini, Lindelani Mkhize, and Tbo Touch were among the notable industry peers who attended Busa’s funeral service on 15 October 2026.
After the service, DJ Cndo shared the following message on Instagram:
“We laid to rest our precious little nephew, Busa. To @djsoxsa and @mrsgee_sokhela, may God give you strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly difficult time.”