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AFROTAINMENT boss DJ Tira is at the centre of controversy as it is alleged one of the Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort, jewellery robbers is his dancer.
News of the controversy went viral on social media on Tuesday with a video clip of the alleged robber dancing in the presence of DJ Tira in a club’s VIP area. In the clip, DJ Tira can be seen among his entourage cheering the dancer.
On Tuesday afternoon, a swift response by police and private security companies led to the arrest of seven suspects who allegedly robbed the jewellery shop.
Four suspects were cornered and arrested at Christiaan de Wet Road, opposite the mall, and two firearms were recovered. Police chased the other suspects to Dobsonville, where three more were arrested and two firearms recovered. Some of the jewellery was recovered.
Social media users also suggested one of the seven robbers is alleged to be the one who robbed an Afrotainment studio in June.
The award-winning DJ and producer said at the time thieves stole expensive equipment, including studio monitors, keyboards, microphones, digital mixers and hard drives with music files that have not been released.
“This is so heart-breaking,” he said.
A reward of R20 000 has been offered to anyone who comes forward with information “that leads to the successful recovery of the studio equipment”. – TimesLIVE
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