On this day 11 years ago, reggae sensation Lucky Dube was shot dead.
Lucky Dube was killed during a botched hijacking on October 18, 2007.
According to several online reports the incident happened by two or three youths who apparently gave no warning or demands. Dube tried to drive away, but lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.
His son got out of the car and ran for help. His daughter, 16, also in the vehicle, was unharmed. Five men were arrested in connection with the murder; three were tried and found guilty on 31 March 2009. The men were sentenced to life in prison.
His fans mourned him, and to this date eulogize him as a hero.