MZANSI people, including politicians and celebrities, are sending their condolences to the family OF Jazz legend Mme Dorothy Masuka.
Masuka died on Saturday.
Celebrities and politicians have taken to twitter to share their condolences.
The African National Congress has also joined the nation in mourning the passing of the jazz legend.
"She was a revolutionary who used her music to advance the message of liberation.
"We dip our banners in remembrance of this giant whose music transcended generations and inspired many during the height of apartheid. Born in Zimbabwe and launched her professional music career in South Africa, her travels to Malawi, Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Zambia made her a true citizen of the world deeply committed to the struggles to liberate the peoples of Africa," said ANC in a statement.
The EFF have also sent it's heartfelt condolences to Mme Dorothy.
The party said in a statement that "Mama Dorothy was an extraordinary talented and internationally acclaimed artist who was hailed among the late veteran musician and activist Miriam Makeba for using music as a way to highlight the struggle of her people during the apartheid era."
REST IN POWER QUEEN #RIPDorothyMasuka pic.twitter.com/52d2M4QW8x
— Bonang Matheba (@BonangMfanClub) February 23, 2019
Watch: The Doyen of African music, Mama Dorothy Masuka bids farewell to another fallen giant, uBra Willie & utters the words, 'Pretty soon I will follow you' & indeed she has joined him & so many of our fallen giants who have left us with indelible memories #ripdorothymasuka pic.twitter.com/Iu6SdLn7eG
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) February 23, 2019
Our hearts are broken ??. A great Doyen of African Jazz, a pioneer, a voice so strong and piercing. Mama Dorothy Masuka, I've been in your presence many times, you were nothing but Love. You've taken the final bow, the show is over. Your music will continue... #RipDorothyMasuka pic.twitter.com/FOcLA3u2X5
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) February 23, 2019
Last year you payed tribute to the Mother of the Nation Winner Mandela and you said "hamba kahle my mother " today we are saying Hamba kahle Mother of Music you have run your race #RipDorothyMasukapic.twitter.com/5E3DQRXY2a
— Mayana the Prevesh (@Mayana_Twala) February 23, 2019
On this day we were at SAMRO. As we were talking she said, ``My child u have a good heart and this industry needs people like you, I wish you all the best''. ????I was really touched.... I wish her family well during this difficult time!! ????#RIPDorothyMasuka pic.twitter.com/2XpZJS90UX
— Naledi Brown ???? (@NalediBrownSA) February 23, 2019
2019 is turning out to be the year the music died. First Tuku and now Mama Dorothy. Heaven has just gained another songbird. #RIPDorothyMasuka
— Tatenda Hakunavanhu (@tatendataona) February 23, 2019
Indeed A baobab tree has fallen,Rest In Peace Ma'am Dorothy Masuka.??
— Kag'sow_???? (@NjabuloMtsenga) February 23, 2019
#RIPDorothyMasuka #SouthAfricanJazzSinger ???? pic.twitter.com/rO967fMiVx
EFF Sends Its Heartfelt Condolences On The Passing Of Mama Dorothy Masuka #RIPDorothyMasuka pic.twitter.com/xDZV8OAWUh
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) February 23, 2019