Lynn Forbes, the mother of the late South African musician AKA, is struggling with grief following his untimely death. Despite the festive season, Lynn shared a photo of her last family Christmas with AKA on social media, which received an outpouring of support from fans. Lynn’s recent disclosure about her emotional attachment to AKA’s shoes highlights the complexity of the grieving process, and his loss has had a significant impact on the public sphere, particularly in the South African music scene.
In a mass political rally, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa’s thirdlargest party, accused its closest rival, the Democratic Alliance (DA), of inciting ethnic violence. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, stirred up emotions by chanting a controversial antiapartheid struggle song, “Kill the Boer, the farmer.” This song targets the Boers, who are the descendants of Dutch settlers and have a significant presence in South Africa.
South Africa’s entertainment industry is no stranger to controversy, with numerous renowned artists facing accusations of abuse. However, despite the serious nature of these allegations, the South African mainstream media and society continue to condone and support the accused individuals, while disregarding and ostracizing the alleged victims.
The South African music scene has recently been filled with nostalgia and longing as fans mourn the untimely passing of AKA. Nadia Nakai, a talented rapper, has been candid about her heartache and has taken to Twitter to implore fellow rapper K.O. to release a yettobeunveiled track featuring AKA.
The Cape Town community is mourning the loss of a dedicated police officer, Constable Unathi Makananda, who was stationed at Kleinvlei. Makananda was tragically shot and injured during a house robbery in Mfuleni on June 26th, a senseless act that ultimately led to his untimely demise.