Band celebrates 13th anniversary, awards players

After 13 years of entertaining people at various celebrations, members of the Ralema based Matsaka Brass Band were recently recognised for their determination and hard work during the band’s anniversary jubilation at Ralema Primary School, Moletjie. The band, known far and wide in the province as well as Mpumalanga, was invited to the Union Buildings …

March 28, 2019

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After 13 years of entertaining people at various celebrations, members of the Ralema based Matsaka Brass Band were recently recognised for their determination and hard work during the band’s anniversary jubilation at Ralema Primary School, Moletjie.
The band, known far and wide in the province as well as Mpumalanga, was invited to the Union Buildings by former President Jacob Zuma on 27 April 2014 to entertain the audience at the National Freedom Day celebrations.
Band owner Matsaka Mohlaloga indicated that the 13th anniversary ceremony was to award players for a job well done and again recognise community humanitarians. Mohlaloga views the band as a mechanism to unearth talent and keep youth occupied for them to stay away from criminal activities. He stated that the band also serves as exercise and helps learners to refresh their minds after a hectic day at school.
The band has produced Coco Mabotja, the regional marketing manager of a financial institution in Mamelodi and has helped Phuti Lekokotla to obtain five distinctions, a level 6 and 5 in the previous academic year, Mohlaloga informed. At the ceremony Lekokotla was presented with a laptop by Kgoshi Kgabo Moloto III for his achievements and for being a top learner at J.H Moloto Secondary School.
“We have been together for years and I saw it fit to reward the players. I think this would also boost their morale. Our band is well-known for its good performances. Then Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile once visited us to hand over instruments. I am proud of the boys and I would like to thank and applaud them for a job well done,” Mohlaloga said.
The celebration attracted parents, radio presenters and television actors, Police officials and magistrates, among others.
Members received certificates for their sterling work and the awards are as follows:
Community Humanitarians
• Esrom Moloto – Founder of Dikgoari traditional dance group.
• Matuma Moloto – Moletjie public relations officer.
• Jonas Manaka – For being hands on in community matters.
• Elias Mabotja – Football development coach.
Players
• Coco Mabotja – Long service, Most committed and Best choreographer.
• Mapitsi Mabotja – Player of the Season.
• Sibongile Mabotja – Punctuality and Shiniest shoes.
• Khutso Mabotja – Most disciplined player.
• Kgabo Mohlaloga – Best marketer.
• Jackie Mohlaloga – Best step-leader.
• Namedi Sephoka – Best trumpet player.
• Makuba Mabotja – Best multi-instrumental player.
• Tumi Mabotja – Best in Tuba.
• Mashishi Ramabu – Best in trombone.
• Sello Makwela – Best in bass.
• Chango Mochaki – Best in Snare drum.