Promising voices: Rising opera stars are honing their 'raw talent' at UCT

04 Dec 2023

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University of Cape Town School of Opera lecturer Paulina Malefane teaches music to children of the Masiphumelele Primary school in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

Gianluigi Guercia / AFP

Yonwaba Mbo had a future in farming laid ahead of him when the opera "bug" hit.

A few years ago, the tall, broad-shouldered South African decided to ditch agricultural studies to have a go at lyrical opera.

At 31, he is now rehearsing to play Figaro in the Marriage of Figaro, preparing to take the first steps as an opera soloist.

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