Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Mr Zizi Kodwa invites all media to the recognition event to celebrate South African music legend Dr Madala Kunene today, Thursday 12 October 2023.
This celebration will be the sixth edition of the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series, a Department of Sport, Arts and Culture initiative which recognises and acclaims South Africa’s living legends in the creative and cultural sectors.
Previous honourees in the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series are Dr Pitika Ntuli, Dr James Matthews, Dr Peter Magubane, the late Dr Madosini Mpahleni, and Dr John Kani.
Dr Kunene performed publicly for the first time as a seven-year-old in the 1950s, after fashioning a guitar with a cooking oil canister, a plank, and a fishing line. In the following decades, Dr Kunene captivated audiences and received acclaim for his music.
Dr Kunene’s unique blend of blues and African folk music has enriched South African music, cementing his place as a South African music legend.
Details of this event are as follows:
Part 1: Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series Event
Date: 12 October 2023
Time: 12h00 – 14h00
Venue: Hillary Sports Ground, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Part 2: Dr Madala Kunene Honorary Concert
Date: 12 October 2023
Time: 18h30 – 20h30
Venue: The Playhouse Drama Theatre, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
To RSVP, members of the media can contact Mr Litha Mpondwana, Ministry Media Liaison Officer on LithaM@dsac.gov.za │064 802 3003.
Media enquiries:
Mr Litha Mpondwana: Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: LithaM@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 064 802 3003
Mr Mickey Modisane, Chief Director: Stakeholder Relations and Special Projects, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: MickeyM@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 082 992 0101
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 072 172 8925
