Mitchells Plain bus busker Vezz, 26, had to hang up his mic when Level 4 restrictions kicked in but says his voice has not been silenced.
The dad of one shot to fame in April when the Daily Voice first introduced him to the world as the busker entertaining commuters with his portable speaker to try and earn a living.
Due to the increase of Covid cases during the third wave, Vezz has decided it’s safer for him to stay off public transport for now.
The Tafelsig singer has since invested his time into community projects where he entertains youth.
Vezz visited Khayelitsha on Monday where he staged an informal show.
“I did this because I know the kids around there don’t have any resources or entertainment and because I visit the area sometimes, I saw that they could do with some cheering up,” he says.
“It’s been heavy for me and my family not having an income but I would rather invest my time and talent into bringing smiles to the faces of these kids.
“I took some chips and bompies with and allowed them to sing on the mic after they watched me perform. The kids were extremely happy.”
He adds: “I want to build a shack there to create a small community dance and recording studio. I’m on the lookout for material.”
Vezz performed his own songs, reggae and some Brenda Fassie and Mafikizolo tunes.
“As I was singing, I looked over to the hills and saw all the people standing in front of their shacks watching my performance, even the electricians who were busy working there stopped every time in amazement to watch me and cheer for me.”
Khayelitsha resident Janice Jaftha says: “Vezz is a really special performer and it was even more special for him to come to our community and entertain our children.
“For this deed, he will go far and prosper in his music career.”