When Bolepu Mathabatha met with Pops Mohamed to repair his damaged kora, the moment felt like renewal rather than loss ... “Pops Mohamed was not merely a musician but a guardian of our cultural heritage, a teacher, a visionary.
The MEC for GautengSport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has noted with profound sadness the passing of the globally renowned South African musician, Pops Mohamed, who died on 4 December 2025 just days before his 76th birthday.
Tributes continue to pour in for “The Minister of Music” Pops Mohamed, who died at the age of 75 on Thursday after dedicating his life to creating music and becoming a significant figure in South Africa’s musical landscape.
Legendary music icon, Pops Mohamed, born Ismail Mohamed-Jan, has died at the age of 76, leaving behind a powerful legacy that forever shaped the country’s music landscape ... “Pops Mohamed was not merely ...