Tributes pour in for veteran DJ, Grant Shakoane Alyssia Birjalal Tributes from the music fraternity are pouring in for the late Grant Shakoane. The veteran DJ passed away on Thursday, April 22. The cause of death is still unknown, however his close friend and fellow veteran journalist, Tim Modise, said last week that Shakoane was in a Joburg hospital battling an illness. The Metro FM presenter, well known by his famous phrase “for the time of your life and the life of your time", held a Sunday spot on the radio station with his show ”The GS Connection“ and was among the very few radio stalwarts left in broadcasting.