 Famous gospel singers Faso Dladla has passed away. The office of KZN Mech Lenjawe Mavimbola issued a statement on Facebook following the passing of the singer. Mech said this came as a shock as there was a hope that he will make it. She said, Dladla was in ICU. Losing Dladla came as a shock. When we heard he was admitted to the ICU, we were hopeful he would make it. The passing of Dladla will leave a dent in gospel music especially in KwaZulu Natal. Faso was involved in a shooting about two weeks ago. A close friend told Breaking News that he was shot multiple times in the V-section in Ume Lazadurban. A friend told the publication, We'd been complaining about the high crime levels in our area but nothing was happening. On Sunday March 14, we decided to catch the criminals, we knew who they were. They don't live far from us. We gathered a community and went to a house to confront the criminals. Faso succumbed to the injuries yesterday, March 24. Mech Lenjawe Mavimbola also passed her condolences to the friends and family of the singer. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of Ithambaga gospel group for their loss. The passing of Dladla will leave a void, especially to his fellow group members. I hope you find strength during this difficult time and continue creating memorable music to honor him for the amazing contribution he made in the music industry, she said. Fans and followers of Ithambaga music group are shattered by the news, they have taken to social media to share their heartfelt condolences. Urlflau Mabasso wrote, The community of Umlai Zakaji has truly lost a good man. I remember when I encountered a problem he was there to help me find my own fault to rectify it, I learned a lot through this good man, it saddens me to hear of his passing Mayfuelas Faso, the two AM cooking I enjoyed during my visit in Durban. I am torn. I had hoped you will pull through. Ithambaga musical group also bid a farewell to their member on their Facebook page with a message that read, Good night Game Puefu, we will always love you. Last month the group was laying to rest a mother of one of their member Linden E. Como.