Former The Queen actor, Joe Kazadi, who played the role of Thabiso on Mzansi Magic telenovela is mourning his brother Chris who passed on after he was reportedly shot by Congolese police officers.

It is not yet clear how the incident occurred.

Announcing his death, entertainment commentator Phil Mphela took to his Twitter page and wrote:

“RIP: Chris Kazadi

Model & actor has passed away.

#RIPChrisKazadi”

Joe took to his Instagram page and wrote a letter to his late brother.

Chris was the founder and CEO of a media company, Clicks Media, and he was one of those who attended the Forbes 30 under 30 conference in Botswana last week.

Taking to Instagram, Joe wrote:

“My blood, first of all as your Big bro, I’m so proud of you Kazadi wa mawu. You did the impossible in a country that’s not our own. From the south where we saw some of the hardest struggles as foreign kids, you rose up like it was home… Now I am at the back of a car crying on my way to go comfort mom. I am so sorry, my G. I am sorry that our own killed you at home where you are supposed to be safe. I am sorry that we weren’t there to protect you. I love you so much my G,” he continued,

Clicks Media also confirmed his death on social media.

“The Kazadi Family is saddened by the tragic and brutal loss of Christian Kazadi. We ask for patience and prayer from everyone at this moment in time,” they wrote.

Messages of condolence have since been pouring in. Below are some of the comments on social media.

@VanDerMohammed wrote:

I believe he’s from Congo, it’s tragic being killed in your own home country when you travel there because you long for your roots and your people

@SiyaTheKonnect wrote:

“The Chris Kazadi story is so upsetting. The DRC police are hooligans. Same people who should protect you end up doing such #JusticeForChrisKazadi,” he continued.