Mamello Makha

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Mamello Makha is a South African socialite, celebrity stylist,[1] fashionista, television[2] and cosmetics entrepreneur.[3] She is also one of South Africa's well known sports enthusiast popular for supporting Bloemfontein Celtic F.C..[4] She was awarded Sports Fan of the Year in 2018 and 2019[5][6][7]

Background[edit]

Mamello Makha was born in Bloemfontein, Free State where she grew up. She attained a Sports Management & Project Management degree from the University of Johannesburg.

In 2006, Mamello had a stint football career at Bloemfontein Celtics FC where she played for the team's ladies. in 2007 she was then promoted to kit manager, and eventually became a physiotherapist for the club. Bloemfontein Celtics FC then awarded her a bursary to study sport management. She was seen on the small screen at almost every game Celtic played for which she became named and known as the female BOTA of the Celtic Club.[8][9]

Mamello established Mamello Makha Exotic Beauty Salon in 2015 and Mamello Makha Boutique in 2017[10] through which she has established her prominence as a celebrity stylist in South Africa having styled public figures that include Carol Tshabalala, Nomsa Buthelezi, Malihlohonolo, Winnie Khumalo, Makhadzi, Rethabile Khumalo and Zonke Mcunu.[11]

In 2020, Mamello starred in the reality tv show called A Cut Above The Rest on SABC 3.[12] The show was the first hair reality series competition and it showcased the best hairstylists in South Africa. In 2021 Mamello was awarded as the South Africa Darling Hair Ambassador.[1]

Mamello Makha was nominated for the Gauteng Sport Awards in the category of Sport Fan of the Year in 2015- 2019[13] and she won the award in 2018 and 2019.[14][15][16] She was also nominated for the Style Star of the Year award at the 2022 Momentum Gsport Awards.[17][18][19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Mamello Makha wins Darling Hair competition".
  2. ^ "Introducing the 10 scissorhands on S3's A Cut Above the Rest | SABC3 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za.
  3. ^ Heever, Megan van den (21 July 2023). "'Thirsty': Female fan sets sights on Floyd Mayweather [watch]". The South African.
  4. ^ Lambley, Garrin (16 August 2021). "Bloemfontein Celtic sale shocks club's biggest fan - and past players". The South African.
  5. ^ Magazine, Blazon (7 August 2020). "Meet Mamello Mahka - Socialite, Fashionista & Business Owner".
  6. ^ "Talking women in sport with Mamello Makha" – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  8. ^ Kirkinis, Nikolaos. "Celtic Supporters: 'Things Were Different Under Jimmy'". Soccer Laduma.
  9. ^ "How Saddam Maake and Co have made soccer supporting a career path". TimesLIVE.
  10. ^ "Interview with Mamello Makha, CEO of MM Exotic Salons" – via www.youtube.com.
  11. ^ Kgobotlo, Boitumelo (21 August 2023). "Celebrity stylist Mamello Makha reaps fruits of her passion". Sunday World.
  12. ^ Mueni, Priscillah (14 October 2021). "S3's A Cut Above the Rest: cast (with images), prize, start date". Briefly.
  13. ^ "2016 Gauteng Sport Awards finalists are 'worthy of the recognition' – Gauteng Sports Confederation". www.gautengsport.co.za.
  14. ^ Honiball, Anmi. "Makha a top soccer fan". News24.
  15. ^ "Gauteng Sports Awards - 2018" – via www.youtube.com.
  16. ^ "News Details - Gauteng Provincial Government | Visit Us Online". www.gauteng.gov.za.
  17. ^ "Amanda Dlamini, Mamello Makha and Tumi Mahloko Vie for the Style Star of the Year Award". 5 September 2022.
  18. ^ Import, Pongrass (3 October 2019). "Alex's Map Games not lucky enough in the Gauteng Sports Awards".
  19. ^ "Mamello Makha during the Momentum Gsport Awards at Wanderers Club on..." Getty Images.