Member 01
Lisakhanya “Prince” Maqhajana
Musical Director · Founding member
The 21 Founding Members
These are the voices you fell in love with.
Named, together, for the first time under The Real Thanda Choir.
We are twenty-one young people, most of us from Khayelitsha, and every one of us has been part of this choir since its earliest days. Our headshots and bios are being added as we capture them — taken at our own rehearsals, shared in our own words.
Member 02
Emihle Diniso
Treasurer · Founding member
Member 03
Mihlali Dwayi
Founding member
Member 04
Aluthando Gotya
Founding member
Member 05
Inam Khetshemiya
Founding member
Member 06
Luyamangalisa Mbakaza
Founding member
Member 07
Zoleka Mazotsho
Founding member
Member 08
Thuli Mgedezi
Founding member
Member 09
Siyasanga Mhlekwa
Founding member
Member 10
Lonase Ndongeni
Founding member
Member 11
Sive Ngqolowa
Founding member
Member 12
Asandisa Siswana
Founding member
Member 13
Iva Azola Sogiba
Founding member
Member 14
Sphamandla Tsephe
Founding member
Member 15
Thina Xeketwana
Founding member
Member 16
Name to come
Founding member
Member 17
Name to come
Founding member
Member 18
Name to come
Founding member
Member 19
Name to come
Founding member
Member 20
Name to come
Founding member
Member 21
Name to come
Founding member
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If you have photographs, memories or messages you'd like to share with the choir, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@therealthandachoir.com.