Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder dies at 78

By Mogomotsi Magome
Updated February 11 2020 - 9:53pm, first published 9:50pm
Joseph Shabalala's death was announced as South Africa marked Nelson Mandela's 1990 release.
Joseph Shabalala's death was announced as South Africa marked Nelson Mandela's 1990 release.

The founder of the South African multi-Grammy-Award-winning music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala, has died aged 78.

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