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Thapelo Joseph Mofokeng, a distinguished figure in South African culture, was born on March 9 1950, at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. He was a respectable South African Legend from his early beginnings on the theatre stage, where he absorbed the craft of acting, the arts of dance, song and production; he went on to tour the world for 26 years, introducing hits such as Meropa and Iphi Ntombi to millions at the height of apartheid.

After years of honing his talents on the international stage, Thapelo returned to South Africa, and his confidence and repertoire expanded. He was ready to captivate any audience and perform any material, a testament to his dedication and love for his craft.

This enormous versatility, the first thing that struck anyone who met Thapelo, allowed him to start a singing and entertaining career in a challenging and closed South Africa without ever asking for assistance from record companies, promoters or other makers of fame.

Doing it his way, Thapelo took to the road and won the hearts of every South African audience with his charm, ability to make complicated things look easy, and determination to deliver the best at all costs. Soon, demand grew for this unique entertainer who crossed every style boundary. He worked cruise liners and resorts, bars and weddings, concert halls and stadiums, townships and town halls with the same generous enthusiasm that was his trademark.

Thapelo's guts and determination made him one of the most sought-after names in the crowded world of South African entertainment. He proved that hard work could make a highly successful music career - in sharp contrast to many musicians and actors who inhabited a culture of complaint.

In December 2000, Thapelo had Ghanaian high society on its feet with his electrifying rendition of South African favourites. Then, typical of the man, he went straight the next day to standing ovations at no less than three massive church congregations in Accra.

A highly disciplined person, Thapelo mastered the martial arts, and anyone who saw his home would know that he also possessed a first-rate architectural imagination.

Thapelo, a man of humble beginnings, always remembered his roots. He chose to reside in his hometown, Soweto, where he was celebrated as an approachable figure. He dedicated his time and resources to assisting disadvantaged children and individuals in need, always preferring to let his actions speak for him.

Thapelo Joseph Mofokeng died on Monday, January 22, at 74.

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