PHOTOS: Friends and family gather outside Mandla Hlatshwayo's home

Cape Town - Friends and family have gathered outside the home of former Generations actor Mandla Hlatshwayo in Soweto.

The 40-year-old was shot dead at a pub in Pimville near his house on Sunday evening.

Police spokesperson Captain Hitler Mgwenya confirmed that two people were shot dead at Meli Lounge at 23:00 on Sunday night. Mgwenya added that the victims tried to help other people in the pub who were being robbed.

A statement released by Shirley Pebble Nkotsi on behalf of the staff and owner of Meli Lounge, Meli Morewane, expressed condolences to the family and friends of Mandla and "Chom Chom."

Close friend and Jozi FM station manager Mpho Mhlongo has opened up about his final moments with Mandla. Read the full story here. 

See photos taken outside Mandla's home here: 

(Photos: Channel24)

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