PJ Powers

PJ Powers (born Penelope Jane Dunlop, 16 July 1960), also known as Thandeka, is a South African singer, songwriter and performer. She began her professional singing career as the lead singer of the all-girl group Pantha before becoming the lead singer of Hotline. She pursued a solo career after Hotline disbanded in 1987 and became known for her music, social activism and work promoting peace and reconciliation. She was given the name Thandeka, meaning "loved one", by audiences in Soweto. Quotes And if it ever happens again, I will do it again. If there is one thing that I hate more than anything, is injustice. The EastAfrican The system that we were living in was unjust. The EastAfrican If people are still buying my music and I still feel fit enough to perform and I am still writing songs, why would I want to retire? The EastAfrican It was that day when I was embraced by the people of South Africa – and nothing caps that. The Citizen It’s important to realise that it’s okay to make mistakes. Knysna-Plett Herald This book is not only about me, but about our country as well. Knysna-Plett Herald External links Category:1960 births Category:living people Category:Women singers from South Africa Category:Songwriters from South Africa Category:Women activists from South Africa Category:Philanthropists from South Africa Category:Women born in the 1960s