Johannesburg - The Young Communist League of SA (YCLSA) on Monday said anthem singer Ras Dumisani is a "howler of note" and should sing "only in his shower".

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"The Young Communist League of South Africa (uFasimba) condemns with the contempt it deserves the horrendous singing of our national anthem by Ras (Dumisani) at the South Africa vs France game in (Toulouse), France, this past Saturday.

"What concerns us more is that Ras (Dumisani) did not know the lyrics of the anthem, especially the English/Afrikaans version, and sang the entire anthem out of note creating a mockery of a song that is supposed to be the pride of our nation."

They demanded an apology from the French Rugby Federation and said the department of arts and culture and international relations should compile a list of people who could sing the anthem to avoid future embarrassment, especially ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

They also called on the education department to make sure children learn the anthem and for mandatory singing at morning assemblies.
"As for Ras (Dumisani), he must keep singing the anthem, but only in his shower."

Beeld reported Dumisani blamed the sound equipment. He had complained about it during the sound check but nothing was done.

"It was war, it was definitely war. If you can't hear yourself, then it is not possible to sing," he wrote in response to a question posted on Facebook.