Sisterblaze reaches out in the streets of Alberton
Reaching out to those in need and imparting hope makes Dr Maureen Tsotetsi’s heart smile.
Alberton North’s legendary musician Dr Maureen Tsotetsi, affectionately known as Sisterblaze, is a woman with a strong passion for those in need.
In her own words, “the attitude of serving others was entrenched in me by my mother”, and that love has since filled her heart.
It has led to those in need having their dignity restored.
Maureen, who is prominently known for her 90s hits in her golden days, wears many hats. She is a gospel artist, a TV and radio presenter, a community worker, and a preacher and has just added an author to that list.
From being a pop singer and later fully converting to the gospel, she has rubbed shoulders with several giants in the music fraternity and has been honoured deservingly for her years in the industry.
Pours her heart out
Growing up, she witnessed how her generous mother would feed and accommodate ‘total strangers’ at their home. She then desired to walk in her footprints.
“I told myself that when I grow up I want to exactly become like her. I started a feeding scheme in the late 90s and called it Love Revolution Foundation. This is a street ministry where the poor, the needy and the jobless are ministered to accordingly,” she explained.
Her ministry has since grown from strength to strength over the years as she continues to reach out to those in need weekly.
“I meet these precious souls in the mornings on the street corners of Mayberry Park, Meyersig and Eden Park. We sing, pray and share hope. The sick are prayed for, we also bless them with warm meals and clothes from caring friends. In a few days, I’ll be taking them in for training,” she said.
Maureen, who is locally known for her motivational talks, says she is a firm believer that loving God is purely taking care of others.
In an exclusive interview, she said the country needs love and the less fortunate need attention.
“Let’s lend a helping hand because we do have what it takes to make a difference. It’s in all of us and we are born with it. The beauty of our Lord should shine through all of us, no matter how small your acts of kindness are. The Lord sees and is a rewarder,” she said.
