Ruthu! : Legendary radio presenter Maxwell ‘The Mixer-boy’ launches his foundation

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By: Simon Majadibodu

Former Thobela FM preseter, Maxwell Thamagana Mojapelo launched his foundationg. Photo: Facebook / Thobela FM


Former Thobela FM presenter, Thamagana Maxwell Mojapelo who is well-known as ‘Max the mixer-boy’ has launched his first ever foundation.

The launch of the Maxwell Mojapelo Foundation (MMF) was held at SABC Polokwane Auditorium, on September 29.

Max the mixer-boy, a renowned afro-centric broadcaster, dominated the airwaves in a career spanning over four decades.

 His illustrious career as a multi-award-winning radio legend includes serving as station manager for SABC's Thobela FM. 

“He endeared himself to his legion of listeners through popular shows such as 'Di Sale Malekelekeng', 'Mmino o a Bolela', 'Di Sa Fisha' and most recently, 'Afrika Ya Dinaledi',” reads the statement issued by the foundation on September 29.


The statement issued on September 29 by the Maxwell Mojapelo Foundation on X (formerly known as Twitter) about the launch of his foundation. Photo: X / @MaxMojapeloFdn

"Rutang bana ditaola, le se ye natso badimong’” - A profound African saying, and in this context, the driving force behind the formation of the Max Mojapelo Foundation (MMF),” said Malope Tleane, the spokesperson of the foundation.

The foundation was set up with the mission to preserve music history and cultural heritage and serve as a reference library and education resource for members of the community and academic institutions.

Click on the link to watch the live stream of the event: https://www.youtube.com/live/Cnc3seekWSk


Legendary radio broadcaster launched his foundation with the aim of preserving music history and cultural heritage. Photo: Internet 

In a separate statement released by the foundation, on October 03, states that the keynote address was given by Dr Sello Galane, a widely respected musician whose editorial fingerprints are all over Mojapelo's popular book, Beyond Memory.

Click here to read the statement: https://x.com/maxmojapelofdn/status/1709252055552885052?s=46

For generations to draw into his captivating wisdom, Max the mixer boy's books, recordings, and radio relics that personify this legend were on display.


His fans, supporters and former colleagues were also present during the launch of his foundation.



Maxwell Thanagana Mojapelo (dressed in a brown shirt ) with his former colleagues in the launch of his foundation. Photo: X / @IsaacMashila



Dr Moloko Mashamaite, who host Tabakgolo, a talk show on Thobela FM, Isaac Masilo Mashila, a senior mandate producer for the station, and Mokgadi Matlebjane, a producer for the station, and sports commentator Connie Matjipa were among those who graced the event.



Thobela FM’s sports commentator Connie Matjipa (dressed in a floral shirt) alongside with Maxwell Thamagana Mojapelo and Thobela FM’s producer Mokgadi Matlebjane ( in an orange dress). Photo: X / @IsaacMashila




































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