BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has reacted with shock to the news about the passing on of Nkalakatha hitmaker, Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala who was affectionately known as Mandoza.

Mahumapelo conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Mandoza’s bereaved family, friends and the South African music fraternity.

It was reported that Mandoza passed on as he was taken to the hospital on Sunday.

“The demise of Mandoza represents a loss to the music industry. He will always be remembered for his ability to unite different race groups in song across the country,” Mahumapelo said.

He further called on South Africans to celebrate a talented life well lived.

“May Mandoza’s family, friends and fans draw strength on the knowledge that he continued to love his trade even during his sickness as demonstrated through his performance at the recently held Thank You SABC concert at Orlando stadium in Soweto,” Mahumapelo said.

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