Arthur Mafokate leads tributes paid to his late brother Makhendlas on 18th death anniversary

Arthur Mafokate and fans of the late Oupa Makhendlas Mafokate paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary kwaito star on the 18th anniversary of his death.

Makhendlas was undoubtedly one of the most sought -after kwaito artists when he committed suicide in 1998. Particularly devastating for the kwaito community‚ his death was a blow for the entire South African music industry.

Today marks exactly 18 years since he died‚ and his older brother‚ Arthur‚ took to Instagram to remember him.

“On this day 31st October a few years ago‚ we lost a humble brother who had just released a national anthem titled#IminwePhezulu. #LongLiveMakhendlas#Iminwe #Emenwe‚” he wrote.

TV personality Penny Lebyane said that Makhendlas “left us too soon” in the comments section‚ while actor Tony Kgoroge simply added: “respect“.

Here is a video of Makhendlas at the peak of his career: