Johannesburg – The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of iconic kwaito group, Trompies’s, Emmanuel Mojalefa “Mjokes” Matsane.
Matsane, who was a co-director of Kalawa Jazzme Records passed away in a car accident, after a performance in Soweto on Sunday.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa said Mjokes was part of a collective that created a unique musical genre for South Africa.
“His contribution to the development of Kwaito and the music industry are notable life achievements,” Mthethwa said in a statement.
Also read: Mjokes from Trompies dies in car crash
– SAnews.gov.za
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