The township kid who inspired a generation

25 September 2016 - 02:00
By Bongani Madondo

Mduduzi Tshabalala's story all depends on who tells it and why. My version is partly told through a man who practically co-raised Mandoza, one of his two uncles, Melusi Tshabalala. Melusi is a gap-toothed, soft-spoken township ou with terribly good manners.The day after I heard the news - like everyone else does these days, through social media - I chose not to grieve.

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