Local brands honour Johnny Clegg on social media

17 Jul 2019

#NEWSWATCH: Local brands paid tribute to music legend, Johnny Clegg all over social media, following the announcement of his passing.

The country was shaken yesterday when it was confirmed that veteran musician, Johnny Clegg, passed away after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 66, at his family home in Johannesburg.

Johnny Clegg dies at 66

16 Jul 2019

Local brands paid their respects on Twitter and Facebook pages, today, celebrating his music and legacy.

Here's a look at some of the tributes:

We’ll always have Impi. Rest in Peace Johnny Clegg. pic.twitter.com/ulzVI9I3eC
— Wimpy South Africa (@wimpy_sa) July 17, 2019

#RIPJohnnyClegg Yashimbawula! @JohnnyCleggReal pic.twitter.com/XInfefBCsb
— NandosSA (@NandosSA) July 17, 2019

Johnny Clegg 1953 – 2019
May your soul rise in peace.
Thank you for the soundtrack to all South African lives. For your humility and heart. Asimbonanga ofana nawe, Johnny. pic.twitter.com/1Ph7Fe5TPr
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) July 17, 2019

As we say “Hamba Kahle” to national icon #JohnnyClegg, let’s honour him through his inspirational music: https://t.co/4PY0GhQd4z pic.twitter.com/9vrCYGAfZO
— Vodacom (@Vodacom) July 17, 2019

We salute Johnny Clegg. You will live on in our hearts always.https://t.co/dAQaIRQzgv pic.twitter.com/9qS37SVtfn
— Old Mutual SA (@OldMutualSA) July 17, 2019

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