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(Source: CNN International) "Reggae legend LUCKY DUBE, one of South Africa's most famous musicians, was killed in an attempted car-jacking as he dropped his children off at a relative's house...
South Africa is one of the most dangerous societies in the world. Figures from the South African Police Service show that from April 2006 to March 2007, more than 19,000 South Africans were murdered, more than 52,600 people were raped, and nearly 13,600 people were carjacked.
"It's very sad," said Mark Sutherland, London bureau chief for Billboard Magazine. "He's a big loss to the South African music business. (He was) one of their most successful artists and certainly one of their leading reggae artists."
Sutherland said Dube was an extremely respected musician who toured extensively around the world. Dube had just returned from a tour of the United States that stretched from California to New York.
His record company said Dube leaves "a great void" in the music industry after a 25-year career. Dube recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans."
MORE: BBC--Your Reaction @ news.bbc.co.uk | Official website & record label's memorial @ /www.luckydubemusic.com
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