{{\u2018Burn out\u2019 is an oldies hit by south african musician Mabuse Sipho “Hotstix”.
\nThis might not sound new to your ears but the musician has just completed college at the age of 60.}}<\/p>\n
Mabuse who dropped out of school in the 1960\u2019s has proved that he didn\u2019t \u2018burn out\u2019 but fired up to obtain his college diploma.<\/p>\n
He enrolled in adult classes near his home in Soweto<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s President Jacob Zuma praised Mabuse for reaching an “amazing milestone”.<\/p>\n
“You are indeed an inspiration to all of us by showing us that one is never too old for education,” he said.<\/p>\n
According to the United Nations statistics, 12% of South Africa’s adults are illiterate.<\/p>\n
This is mostly due to the past apethide regime which segregated against the black majority who were denied access to education and many more social services.<\/p>\n
Mabuse Tweeted,”I needed my #matric to feel complete even with all my musical success. Forty-five years out of class is no childs play.”<\/p>\n
Some of Mabuse\u2019s popular hits; Shikisha, The creator has a masterplan, Thiba Kamoo.<\/p>\n
Mabuse and Om Alec Khaoli, Selby Ntuli Founded Harari–a legendary Afro-Rock group founded in the late 60’s. It is one of the most successful band in Southern Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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