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Lizwi Choir gathered at 16 on Lerotholi gallery in Langa, in front of large charcoal works by artist Yamkela Mandlevu.
Our thanks to 16 on Lerotholi for hosting this rehearsal, and to artist Yamkela Mandlevu, whose exhibition Common Grounds surrounded us as we sang.

We came together as young people in Khayelitsha. Most of us are founding members; one or two joined us a little later. Headshots and bios are being added as we capture them — taken at our own rehearsals, shared in our own words.

Member 01
Zoleka Mazotsho
Chairperson · Founding member
Member 02
Lisakhanya “Prince” Maqhajana
Musical Director · Founding member
Member 03
Emihle Diniso
Treasurer · Founding member
Handles coming soon
Member 04
Asandisa Siswana
Admin · Founding member
Member 05
Luyamangalisa Mbakaza
Organiser · Founding member
Member 06
Mihlali Dwayi
Founding member
Member 07
Aluthando Gotya
Founding member
Member 08
Inam Khetshemiya
Founding member
Member 09
Iviwe
Founding member
Handles coming soon
Member 10
Thulisile Mgedezi
Founding member
Handles coming soon
Member 11
Siyasanga Mhlekwa
Founding member
Member 12
Lonase Ndongeni
Founding member
Member 13
Sive Ngqolowa
Founding member
Member 14
Iva Azola Sogiba
Founding member
Member 15
Siphamandla Tsephe
Founding member
Member 16
Thina Xeketwana
Founding member
Member 17
Lisakhanya Mdoda
Member
Handles coming soon

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If you have photographs, memories or messages you would like to share with the choir, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@lizwichoir.com.