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An opera singer's performance of the South African national anthem at a Springboks match against Italy sparked outrage. Critics accused the singer of mispronouncing lyrics and singing out of sync. This incident joins a list of controversial anthem performances, including Ras Dumisani's infamous 2009 rendition. Social media users heavily criticized the singer, comparing her to previous performers who faced similar backlash.

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