{
  "id": 11460445,
  "title": "Babsy Mlangeni’s passing a profound loss: Maile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/babsy-mlangenis-passing-a-profound-loss-maile",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:02:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/babsy-mlangenis-passing-a-profound-loss-maile/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Lebogang Maile has mourned the loss of South African music legend, Babsy Mlangeni. The 83-year-old artist passed away on Thursday after a brief illness. Maile expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that Mlangeni was not only an exceptional musician but also an artist whose voice became an integral part of the lives of South Africans across generations. \"His music resonated with people of all ages, languages, and communities, and remains a vital part of our musical heritage,\" Maile stated. \"His legacy will endure through his music, the artists he inspired, and future generations who will continue to discover his work. May his soul find peace.\" Renowned South African musician Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness. The artist was a distinctive voice in the country's music scene for over five decades.",
  "summary": "Mlangeni died on Thursday at the age of eighty-three following a short illness",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}