Lucky Dube, R.I.P.

Shocking to tune into WORLD HAVE YOUR SAY today and hear about the senseless shooting, in front of his own kids, of South African reggae star Lucky Dube in a bungled carjacking attempt. Hard to say if this will further confirm the world's attitude about how crime-ridden South Africa is, especially with preparations for the 2010 World Cup proceeding as planned. The sad truth, also, is that it once again took a "name" victim to highlight social conditions that have gone on for too long and claimed countless other people who deserved more than the moment's notice we tend to give them when skimming over world reports in the media. That being said, this is still a huge loss for the music world and South Africa.







AFRICAN REPORT