Koos Kombuis
When I heard that Max du Preez is advocating the removal of the lyrics of the old “Stem van Suid-Afrika” from our national anthem, my first thought was: has this man lost his mind?
After all, the blending of “Nkosi Sikilel’ iAfrika” with “Die Stem” signifies reconciliation and unity. Wouldn’t throwing out the end bit symbolically destroy the idea of racial equality?