Socialite Mothei epitomised Soweto's majestic touch

Socialite Mothei epitomised Soweto's majestic touch
Sam Mathe"> By Sam Mathe - 10 January 2021 - 16:45
Irene Mothei in her later years after she had decided to bid farewell to the liquor-selling business that had brought her much fame and many friendships.
Image: Veli Nhlapo
Irene Mothei (27 April 1945-2 January 2021); star chorister and socialite
In the seventies and eighties Irene’s Place in Soweto was the ideal address for the well-dressed and fashion conscious who enjoyed partying up a storm. The vibe at the famous nightspot even inspired guitarist and singer Condry Ziqubu’s
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Orlando (1985), a dance floor hit that marked the coming of age of eighties township pop. But it was not only about song and dance at number 5078 Kunene Street in Orlando East.  

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