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The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, on behalf of the City has expressed shock and sadness on the passing of iconic jazz and opera singer Sibongile Khumalo.
Mme Khumalo was bestowed with the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for her excellent contribution to the development of South African art and culture in the musical fields of jazz and opera.
“From the streets of Orlando in Soweto, Mme Khumalo placed South Africa on the international stage through her melodic sounds,” said Mayor Makhubo
“As a daughter of Johannesburg, she now joins other iconic artists who made this City great. Her passing comes five days after the passing of legendary jazz musician Ntate Jonas Gwangwa. The arts fraternity has truly lost an icon. Our country is surely poorer without her.”
“On behalf of the City of Johannesburg and indeed on my own behalf, we extend heartfelt condolences to her Family, friends and colleagues of this iconic singer and music teacher,” said Mayor Makhubo
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