Mandoza’s son Tokollo Tshabalala put on a brave face only hours after his father’s death, doing a live TV interview on SABC.
In the interview a clearly emotional Tshabalala said that his father was a proud man and he was happy that he died proud.
“I think I’m just happy that my dad died a proud man because he had everything he wanted in life.
Every time he’d tell me that he never got a chance to spend time with his dad‚ so all he ever wanted was to raise his children‚” he said.
Battling to maintain his composure during the interview, his son spoke about his father fondly.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Mandoza had a brain tumour and family said his condition was serious but hopeful. It has been reported that he died on his way to hospital on Sunday.
In a related news, Prez Zuma has paid a glowing tribute to the legend,
In a statement issued on Sunday evening President Zuma extended his deep felt condolences to the kwaito legend’s family.
“South Africa has lost one of its pioneers whose music appealed to a cross section of our people‚ young and old and was known to have achieved the unique crossover culturally to be enjoyed by both black and white South Africans.
It is a great loss to the nation and we wish to extend our deepest condolences to his wife Mpho‚ his family and hordes of fans.
“Mandoza will be sorely missed.
May his soul rest in peace‚” said President Zuma.
It has emerged that Mandoza had fallen ill on Saturday night‚ and according to reports had been rushed to hospital on Sunday where he died.
Source : thebigtriceonline.com