New Delhi: South African rapper Kiernan Forbes (35) was shot dead outside a popular restaurant in Durban on Friday evening.

Popularly known as Rapper AKA, he was shot six times, South African media has stated.

Condoling the death of the singer, Forbes’ parents posted a statement on his Twitter handle, reports NDTV.

"It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son," his parents have said in the statement.

They have also said that further details are awaited from the Durban police officers.

AKA’s new ‘Mass County’ was to be released on February 27.

 

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Bengaluru, May 1 (PTI): A 45-year-old auto driver died after a tree fell on his vehicle amid rains on Thursday, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Mahesh, a resident of Ittamadu area here.

According to police, the incident took place at a bus stand on Kathriguppe main road at 7:30 pm when suddenly a tree fell on the auto.

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