Cyril re-invents Mbaqanga music
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
Cyril Mntungwa
South African musician, Cyril Mntungwa has just released an album that will take fans down memory lane; back to the days when the Soul Brothers were a big hit in southern Africa.
In fact, the Mpumalanga man’s sound is so reminiscent of the award winning group’s tune that at first glance one could be forgiven for assuming the yesteryear star was on a come trail.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...