Meadowlands Pirates FC supporters branches celebrate 45 years

Pirates supporters gathered at Bapedi Hall in Meadowlands to celebrate the day.

July 7, 2018

Lesego Mphelane Less than a minute

Greater Meadowlands Branch Doren Mulaudzi, Clive Mokoena and Terresa Ndokwana.

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Pirates FC fans and supporters branches in Soweto.

Greater Meadowlands Branch chairman Ronny Mbatha.

They gathered at Bapedi Hall in Meadowlands to celebrate the day.
Branches from Soweto and other communities gathered together to share their history, songs and enjoy a few performances.

Hoekie Kgabo, Koos Van Jander and Philip Jwara.

Soccer legend Killer Mkwanazi from Meadowlands Zone Eight graced the occasion with his presence.

Mkwanazi used to play for Orlando Pirates.

From the Metsimaholo branch Pule Tau and Jemina Motaung.

The Meadowlands branch was established in 1973 by Mzambiya who carried the baton until he passed on in 1996. Ronny Mbatha took over and even though it was tough he made sure that the branch kept growing and thriving.
“Being a chairman is not an easy task,” said Mbatha.