Late tenor's music will be used at World Cup ceremony

The music of the late opera singer Siphiwo Ntshebe will still be used at the opening ceremony of the World Cup, organisers have announced. The South African star, 34, who died of meningitis last month, was personally chosen by Nelson Mandela to perform.

Organisers said his music will be used as "a tribute both to his music and memory and to the indomitable spirit of South Africa". His song - Hope - will also be released as a single.

In a statement Mandela said: "Very rarely does life put across your path a meritorious person with such outstanding singing ability. Such was the person of Siphiwo Desmond Ntshebe.

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