Salute to The University of Mandoza
I once wrote; “ Bonginkosi “Zola” Dlamini is an important institution in my world...” No kidding, this is how significant an impact the guys (and Mshoza girl) from eZola, Soweto have made on me through their music. One of the most respected musical legends from eZola is of course Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala. Many of us know him by his stage name - Mandoza. The 38 year old Kwaito giant died a week ago. He features in this column today not only because he is an institution to many including myself but an IMPORTANT institution that even future generations need to learn about. So dear parents… Let me remind you of the simple definition of institution, according to Google; 1) An organization founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose 2) An established law or practice. If we were in Literature class and I was a Literature teacher we would be unpacking each of these words but we’re not in class and I’m not a literature teacher like the...