Arthur Mafokate remembers Makhendlas

Long live the spirit of Makhendlas

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Arthur Mafokate | Top of The Last Updated On 01.02.2026

Arthur Mafokate remembers Makhendlas

Arthur Mafokate

Today, October 31st in 1998 South Africa lost a talented young man, Makhendlas, through a drama of gun shots. His brother, Arthur Mafokate remembers this passionate soul.

Makhendlas, meaning fun lover in township slang died at age 28 in 1998, his music will live on for generations to come.

Kwaito legend, Arthur Mafokate took to Instagram to remember his late brother by posting a photo collage of Makhendlas.

READ: Arthur Mafokate’s one wish for his mom

His hit single Iminwe will always be a favorite amongst lovers of original kwaito music. 

Still on the same page, on October 26 marked two years since Senzo Meyiwa passed on, his wife, Mandisa Mkhize took to social media while remembering Senzo, read here.

Image Credit: Instagram

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Published on 22.06.2020
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