2024 Elections | Political messages hidden in songs

JOHANNESBURG - Election campaigns are in full swing and political parties are putting a musical spin on their campaigning.

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Some have gone so far as releasing songs and albums. Music has played a key role in politics throughout South African history. From struggle songs to today's tunes about current issues.

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What is the role of the sounds we're hearing in these political campaigns? Historian Professor Pitika Ntuli, spoke to eNCA.