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Eugene Mthethwa, popularly known by his stage name Donald Duck, is a South African kwaito musician, songwriter, and politician. Born on 5 October 1967, he is best recognized as a founding member of the award-winning kwaito group Trompies and as a Member of Parliament representing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Raised in Meadowlands, Soweto, Mthethwa discovered his passion for music in his father’s church, where he learned to play piano and keyboards. He later attended Nhlakanipho High School in KwaMashu, where his interest in both music and politics began. Though he enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand to study law, he shifted fully into music, beginning his career as a session keyboardist for acts like Casino and later performing internationally with reggae legend Lucky Dube.
In 1995, Mthethwa co-founded Trompies alongside Mandla “Spikiri” Mofokeng, Jairus “Jakarumba” Nkwe, Zynne “Mahoota” Sibika, and the late Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane. The group became a cornerstone of the kwaito movement, producing numerous hits and earning multiple industry awards, including a South African Music Award nomination for their album Delicious in 2015.
As a solo artist, Mthethwa released work under his stage name Donald Duck, returning in 2021 with the album Let Dogs Lie Low, his first solo project in 17 years.
Beyond music, he is an outspoken advocate for artists’ rights, famously chaining himself to the SAMRO offices in protest over unpaid royalties. His activism led to his political career, and in 2023 he was sworn in as an EFF Member of Parliament, serving on committees for Sports, Arts and Culture and Trade and Industry.
Mthethwa is married to Lindelwa Mthethwa and values his family life deeply. Widely respected as a cultural pioneer, he continues to promote fair treatment and recognition for South African artists.