Mamelodi is a township that has over the decades produced heroes and heroines from all walks of life. One can speak of the Mamelodi of Solomon Mahlangu (Freedom Fighter) Ting-Ting Masango (Freedom Fighter), Stanza Bopape (Freedom Fighter), Obed Mbhalati (Community Leader), Ntate Makgalemele (English and Music Teacher), Vusi Mahlasela, Julian Bahula, Phillip Tabane (Song writers and artists), Jan Lechaba (Footballer), Nakedi Ribane [Actress and Lawyer), Joan Madibeng (Former Miss South Africa and businesswoman), Mamsy Mabunda (Entrepreneur), Lettie Mhuntana (Enterprener), Fish Kekana [businessman), Dr Itsweng, Dr Fabian Ribeiro and Florence Ribeiro, Ntate Ntlatleng (taxi operator and entrepreneur), freedom fighters and community leaders like Moss Chikane, Jan Kotlolo, Pasty Malefo, Sandy Lebese, Mike Seloane, Bheki Nkosi, Mpendulo Khumalo, Peter Maluleka and many other unsung heroes and heroines of our township.
It is in view of this that Bongi & Collin, in association with StepLeMist, staged a special event to celebrate the various Heroes and Heroines of Mamelodi. The event, which was supported by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, took place at the State Theatre in November 2023. Over 700 patrons attended the event to witness a day of live music, dance, live podcast and paying homage and tribute to various Mamelodi Heroes and Heroines.
