BREAK-IN AT DON LAKA’S SIBEBE HOME

MBABANE – A man who broke into well-known South African Jazz singer Don Makwetse Laka house’s was arrested and charged of theft.

Thabo Mavuso (39) of Dlangeni faced with two counts is alleged to have broken into the artist house situated at Sibebe and stole items worth E60 350 while in lawful possession of Siboniso Mtfupha.The accused appeared before Magistrate Sifiso Vilakati on Monday. He is said to have committed the offence on July 24, 2024 at Sibebe. The accused person chose to conduct self-defence when legal representation when explained to him by the Crown. In his last count, Mavuso is said to have unlawfully entered Clinton Nxumalo’s house and stole items valued at E29 100.

Stolen

The alleged stolen items include LG plasma television set, clothing, radio sound system, groceries, and IBR iron sheets and microwave, among other items.
The Crown then moved an application to have the accused be remanded in custody until August 23, 2024 pending setting of trial date with bail not being opposed. The court then granted him bail fixed at E10 000.

Shaken

The renowned musician, who was in the midst of crafting an album dedicated to a prominent figure in the kingdom, has been left emotionally and financially shaken by the distressing incident. Donald Mahwetša Laka, affectionately known as Don Laka, was born on December 15, 1958, in Mamelodi, Pretoria. He has carved a remarkable legacy as a Jazz musician, songwriter, and music producer, and is celebrated as the visionary founder of ‘kwaai-Jazz’. Laka’s connection to the kingdom of Eswatini was further solidified through his marriage to a Swati woman, intertwining his life and music with the rich cultural tapestry of the region. In an exclusive interview with this publication, Laka candidly expressed the profound impact of the burglary on both a personal and professional level.

Violation

The violation of his cherished home has inflicted not only emotional distress but also a significant financial setback, with the loss of valuable and musical items that held deep sentimental and artistic value. The timing of this unfortunate event has cast a shadow over Laka’s creative pursuits, particularly as he poured his heart and soul into the creation of an album dedicated to a revered figure in the kingdom. Adding a layer of complexity to an already deeply personal project. The items stolen during the burglary were not merely material possessions; they represented a part of Laka’s artistic journey and the cherished memories intertwined with his music. The impact of this violation reverberates beyond the tangible loss, resonating in the profound emotional connection between the musician, his craft, and the sanctity of his home.

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