Johnny Clegg tributes pour in: 'Long live the spirit of the Great Heart'

, tributes poured in from political parties celebrating the singer's life. is deeply saddened by the passing of Johnny Clegg. South Africa and the world mourn a cultural icon whose influence spans decades," DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi said in a statement to Channel24.

Solly added:"Indeed a giant has fallen - Johny Clegg was one of the few South African musicians whose music was able to unite people across cultural and racial backgrounds, as well as tie different generations together. His contribution to the the Struggle for a Democratic South Africa through song will always ring dearly in our hearts.

"We wish his family, friends and fans our deepest and heartfelt condolences during this time. Johnny Clegg may have played his last note, but his music will live forever.", Dennis Bloem said in a statement to the media:"It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our legendary musician, Johnny Clegg, this evening.

"The Congress of the People send their deepest condolences to his family, friends, music fraternity, and his fans at large in this time of bereavement."

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