Political parties pay tribute to veteran actor Joe Mafela
The ANC described the legendary actor, who died in a car crash on Saturday night, as a pioneer and veteran in the entertainment industry
Political parties have paid tribute to veteran actor Joe Mafela who died in a car crash on Saturday night. The ANC described the legendary actor as a pioneer and veteran in the entertainment industry‚ having received numerous awards including‚ but not limited to‚ the best actor in comedy at the South African Film and Television Awards. "Joe Mafela was an international acclaimed songwriter. His title track‚ Shebeleza‚ was used as a theme song for the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations‚ in which South Africa were crowned Champions‚" the ruling party noted. The DA said Mafela’s legacy would live in the hearts of South Africans forever. "A constant feature during our childhoods‚ through his work in television‚ theatre‚ film and music‚ Joe has made us cry‚ made us laugh and he made us think. "He was a celebrated entertainer‚ who was awarded the Theatre Management of South Africa Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naledi Theatre Awards and became the first black person to be awarded with a Grand P...
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