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The Acting MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Ms Nandi Mayathula-Khoza has expressed shock and sorrow at the news of the passing of yet another public icon in Senyaka Kekana.

In just over a week, three well-known personalities in sport and the arts have died. First it was Flabba Habedi, then Steve Kalamazoo Mokone and now Senyaka.

“We are indeed saddened by the passing of this versatile individual, a rapper, singer, actor, film producer among others. One would not be far from accurate to regard him as the pioneer of rap music in the country. When rap music was regarded as an international genre of music Senyaka brought into our living rooms with his hit Saturday-Sunday. He also took the local film industry to another level with his films including Moruti wa Tsotsi which saw the influx of many such films in the country”.

“Condolences to the family, the children, loved ones and the entire creative industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Senyaka will indeed always be remembered by all,” says MEC Mayathula-Khoza.

Issued by Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation