She is also widely popular as an anti-apartheid activist.
So what else is there to know about Thandeka?
After her studies, she started her all-female band back in 1979 called Pantha.
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Pantha broke up in 1980, and from its ashes another band formed by Thandeka rose.
It was called Hotline.
It was her eventual platform to the success that she has experienced for at least four decades now.
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The young and energetic musicians provided vibrant stuff that was popular among the youth.
That is actually where her name, Thandeka (meaning someone who is loved) originated.
With time, Hotline grew international to other countries like Botswana, Namibia, and Mozambique..
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Into the 1990’s, Penelope grew in popularity especially after she dived into the Afropop genre.
Together with Mdu Masilela and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, PJ did a global United Nations music video.
The only husband she has ever had was Soweto.
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The first time it was sung in 1995, SA won the Rugby World Cup.
Now, it is an anthem following the triumph of the Springboks in the 2019 world cup.
In 2019, PJ Powers is now immortalized with her song becoming a South Africa’s Rugby team anthem.
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Talk about a successful career and you might point straight at PJ.
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She has a BSc.
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She loves traveling and checking out new restaurants.
Her email address is jedidahtabalia@gmail.com
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