Ard Matthews, founder and lead singer of Just Jinjer has been preparing for weeks for what he calls, “one of the greatest honours of my life”. Disco!”. Ard Matthews is showing South Africa that he can sing the national anthem. Ard was requested to sing the National Anthem at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement.He botched it up. ".Supersport also received an apology, as well as the Boks themselves.Matthews writes to the team: "I hope my 'scene' has taken some immediate pressure off you and given you some time to chill away from the negative limelight that has unfortunately consumed me. Danger! Dream of travelling all the time. Watch as more than a thousand South Africans perform the "largest-ever" virtual rendition of the national anthem while in lockdown. Ard Matthews' new solo album, "First Offerings", will be released in the winter of 2012, but the first single from the album, Bolder, has just been submitted to national radio. Singer Ard Matthews, who stumbled through the national anthem at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement at the Supersport studios in Randburg. Singer Ard Matthews has apologised once again for fumbling through the South African national anthem.Following the media and social media backlash on Wednesday, Matthews says that it was "the darkest and longest day of [his] life".He says: "What I did with this given task and honor is, I failed, very badly. Ard Matthews is showing South Africa that he can sing the national anthem.Singer-songwriter Ard Matthews has posted a video of himself singing the national anthem from start to finish with no glitches.The video is in response to the criticism he received for fumbling through it at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement at the Supersport studios in Randburg on Tuesday.The Just Jinjer front man has repeatedly apologised for the incident, saying "words will never express my shame".Matthews said on his YouTube account: "I'll continue to sing our anthem - sometimes with little stumbles along the way, sometimes without. Ard Matthews, founder and lead singer of Just Jinjer has been preparing for weeks for what he calls, “one of the greatest honours of my life”. "I will endeavour to correct this mistake. Paralegal by day..Opinion: Plans to remove Springbok emblem are ridiculous,Blood Brothers 2018: An interview with Ard Matthews,3 Reasons Why Twitter is a not Useless Social Network,3 Ways to Spy on Someone’s WhatsApp (Without them…,30 of the Best Jeff Foxworthy “You Might Be A…,South Africa: 101 Interesting Facts you might not know,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu6IG0Wx19w,Jono Smithers is turning heads with newfound fame in the US,11 Ways to Ensure Your Data Security While at Varsity,13 Emmy Award Winners You Can Binge on Showmax,Headfury unveil video for hard-hitting debut single: “Monterrey”,The Medicine Dolls release video: “Danger! It was a genuine, nightmare of a mistake. Love Rugby, Sharks Gal. Singer Ard Matthews has apologised once again for fumbling through the South African national anthem. Ard was requested to sing the National Anthem at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement. ",He also has some words for his detractors, saying: "you're angry and rightfully so. Ard is a true performer who loves his music and his country.John Smit, SA Springbok Captain and friend of Ard was interviewed by SuperSport and what he says is so true;“People who know Ard know how passionate he is about.Ard; you made a mistake; I do not know one person who, in whatever work they do, has not made an error at some point or another.So let the critics crit you and let the media trash you but never forget that those people make up a minority and all you have to do is check Twitter or your Facebook page to see just how much support you have.I am passionate about SA, writing and music.

Now, you know that this not anywhere near the disaster version sung by Ras Dumisani in Paris (If you haven’t seen it and want to watch it you can view it at.I have been watching Just Jinjer perform since 1997 when they played their first concert in my hometown in KZN and I have been a devote fan since. I was completely overwhelmed by the enormity of the occasion and I not only flubbed most my lines but I also completely desecrated a moment that was meant to send the Boks off on their next mission with pride and confidence. He froze and he forgot the words and let’s be honest here, how many of us, including some of the rugby squad, mumble the parts where we can’t pronounce certain words or they are beyond our grasp of the language. by Erene Roux. "Theres nothing I wouldn't do take last night back but its done and I pledge that I will do all I can to restore your faith in me as a patriot," writes Matthews. Human and with heart is all I can promise. 2020-04-27 14:25. in Lifestyle. I will sing the anthem again, many times and for the rest of my life. ".He thanked his fans for their "combined love and understanding", before ending off with an apology for the "diverse, beautiful people of SA". ",Ard Matthews apologises for national anthem debacle.Singer Ard Matthews, who stumbled through the national anthem at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement at the Supersport studios in Randburg.© 2020 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved.Acceptance, love and teaching: Khanyi Mbau and Lasizwe on their dad,Mzansi pokes holes in Somizi's response to 'show theft' claims.A groom named Mandela & a 9-year engagement left #YPTMM fans shook!Cassper wants AKA boxing match to take place at The Dome, so his rival can ...Here we go again! If I flub the lines ever again, know that my heart is singing with the confidence, accent, diction and conviction of every language represented in this most beautifully diverse song. ",Matthews apologised to SARU for causing them any "embarrassment", saying "words will never express my shame. Unless you have been hiding under a rock you would have seen or heard about the National Anthem mishap last night.