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14 Facts About Kabelo Mabalane

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Kabelo Mabalane is a member of the kwaito trio TKZee.

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Kabelo Mabalane has opened shows for world famous musicians such as Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Ja Rule and Rihanna.

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Kabelo Mabalane co-owned Faith Records, a South African independent music company.

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Kabelo Mabalane had been a judge on SA's Got Talent for the past two seasons in 2014.

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In 2000 Kabelo released his debut studio album Everybody Watching, including the hit singles "Pantsula For Life" and "Amasheleni".

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Kabelo Mabalane soon made a followed up release with his second studio album titled Rebel With A Cause including the hit singles "It's My House" and "Ayeye".

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Kabelo Mabalane won the 2004 Kora Award for Best Southern Africa Male Artist.

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In 2005, Kabelo Mabalane signed a deal with Reebok to produce a sneaker called Bouga Luv.

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Kabelo Mabalane has run the Comrades Marathon on three occasions from 2006 to 2008.

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Kabelo Mabalane featured on the August 2008 cover of Runner's World magazine.

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At the 30th SAB Sports Journalist of the Year Awards, on 6 September 2010, Kabelo Mabalane was rewarded with two awards, in Best Newcomer Overall and Best Newcomer Television Presenter.

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Kabelo Mabalane attended prestigous boys' school, St Stithian's College in Randburg, Johannesburg, along with future TKZee bandmates, Zwai Bala and Tokollo Tshabalala He married South African actress, Gail Nkoane, in a private ceremony on 9 February 2013.

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The couple have two children together; a daughter, Zoe Leano Kabelo Mabalane, was born on 28 March 2015 and a son named Khumo born on 31 Jan 2018.

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Kabelo Mabalane is widely considered one of the best selling kwaito artists of all time.