TrompiesSouth Africa

"Music, including kwaito helps us to bridge barriers and is one of the most unifying elements of our arts and culture."

"Kwaito may have started as a township art form, but today attracts a steady flow of young people from across the racial divide."

"We reiterate also that the artists must organise themselves without any delay, so that government can interact with them as an organised formation. The Department of Arts and Culture is planning to meet with the artists soon to take these matters forward." Zuma concluded.

Jacob Zuma's statement comes as a welcomed life line to the Kwaito music scene, which has seen its rapid decline in sales and popularity to the new house music market.

House music has claimed many victims since it's emergence in South Africa, mainly influenced by Kwaito legends turned house legends like Oskido Oscar Mdlongwa, DJ Cleo and the legendary DJ Christos.

Jacob Zuma danceJacob Zuma's love for music and dance displayed throughout his campaign on he's way to Presidency may come as the approval stamp to the commitment to his statement.

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