‘Die Stem’ sung at Flemish festival causes concern from South Africans

South Africans had strong reactions toDie Stem- the apartheid-era anthem - being played at an event in Belgium.

A video of the event was shared by AfriForum.

Die Stemhas a history in the Zangfeest and has been played at the festival since 1939.

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The event was private and the Flemish government had no control over the events proceedings.

They insisted the song was not sung for any political reasons, merely for its closeness to their language.

He added that they will refrain from intervening at this time, as they must be careful moving forward.

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