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20.04.2019 at 23:21
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APA News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a courtesy visit to the home of the founder of the Grap-winning acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Saturday. .
Shabalala, 77, retired from the group four years ago.
The singers continue to perform without their former leader and flew Saturday to Europe on tour.
"Being at the feet of a giant like Baba Shabalala, we feel privileged to be able to pay him our respects while he is now retired," Ramaphosa said.
Sibongiseni Shabalala, spokesperson for the family, said Ramaphosa's visit moved the family.
"The President has today kept his promise to visit my father. Although my father is still recovering from back surgery, he was optimistic and cheerful during the president's visit, "said Sibongiseni.
During his visit, Ramaphosa congratulated Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the longevity of the group as ambbadadors of the country's culture.
"They've been around for 59 years, it's the oldest group in the world. That, as South Africans, should give us pride, "added Ramaphosa.
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