PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing away of the legendary jazz icon Jonas Gwangwa at the age of 83.
Ramaphosa said Gwanga mobilised the international community against the apartheid system.
“A giant of our revolutionary cultural movement and our democratic creative industries has been called to rest; the trombone that boomed with boldness and bravery, and equally warmed our hearts with mellow melody has lost its life force,” said Ramaphosa.
“Jonas Gwanga ascends to our great orchestra of musical ancestors whose creative genius and dedication to the freedom of all South Africans inspired millions in our country and mobilised the international community against the apartheid system.”
The renowned trombone player is known for hit songs such as Batsumi among others.
He was awarded the order of Inkamanga for his exceptional contribution to music and the struggle for freedom.
“The citation for his National Order, which
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