Twitter tributes

@Nathi Mthethwa

A towering giant has fallen with the passing of legendary Singer-songwriter & Anthropologist Johnny Clegg. Our hearts are sore & as he famously sang in Asimbonanga "oh the sea is cold & the sky is grey" as we contend with the loss of a torchbearer of our struggle for freedom.

@JohnKani2

Farewell my friend. We will always remember you. Johnny Clegg Rest In Peace.

@ThuliMadonsela3

Profoundly heartbreaking to receive the news of the untimely passing of music icon and anti-apartheid activist Johnny Clegg #RIPJohnnyClegg

@MmusiMaimane

I'm deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Johnny Clegg. A true legend and one of our greatest ambassadors. He wrote our SA story when our country was at its worst and at its best. I'd like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, may his soul rest in peace.

@PatriciaDeLille

Johnny Clegg was an anthropologist and cultural legend who transcended race to shine a bright ray of light and hope from apartheid South Africa. Condolences to family. Thank you for sharing Johnny with us.

@BantuHolomisa

SA musician Johnny clegg has died. Johnny u played your innings with distinction mfowethu. You were the mirror of how we should live together in SA. Ambassodor par excellency. Bon voyage . My condolences. RIPJohnny.

@HermanMashaba

Oh my Goodness.., just learned of the death of Legendary Musician, Johnny Clegg. Another loss to South African arts industry. May his Soul Rest [in] Peace

@Zwelinzima1

Oh No just seen that #JohnnyClegg also passed away! That’s quite a devastating punch to anyone that knows him well in terms of what he represented and how he used his music to inspire generations of freedom fighters and peace loving citizens of the world! Oh No! Shocked!

@BarneySimon

RIP Johnny. A spirit with a great heart. Respect! #JohnnyClegg

@chestermissing

Johnny Clegg was woke when it counted. RIP sir.