@lifesure2: Steve "Disco" Makua was a South African football (soccer) legend, primarily known as a midfielder for Witbank Black Aces in the 1970s–1980s, with later spells at clubs including Giant Blackpool and Orlando Pirates. He earned the nickname “Disco” for his energetic, rhythmic playing style. He hailed from Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) in Mpumalanga and was regarded as a key figure and stern competitor in local and national football circles. After his playing days he remained involved in football development in the province. Makua died in a road accident in mid-February 2008 while travelling between Witbank and Middelburg. Tributes came from across South African football, including from Kaizer Chiefs (who noted their connection through Frank Makua), Witbank Spurs, and former teammates and coaches such as Augusto Palacios. Palacios recalled Makua warmly welcoming him to South Africa at Aces in 1985, leading the team to the inaugural Iwisa Soccer Spectacular win in 1989 (beating Orlando Pirates), and later assisting him abroad while recommending talents like John “Shoes” Moshoeu and Fani Madida.⁠Kaizerchiefs He mentored a young Frank Makua (a later Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana midfielder also nicknamed “Disco”). The two shared a hometown and surname and trained together, which led many people to wrongly assume Steve was Frank’s father—a misconception Frank has repeatedly clarified (his actual father was Paulos Makua). Steve spotted Frank’s talent after a KFC Schools Cup curtain-raiser and encouraged his professional career. In short, Steve “Disco” Makua is remembered as a Witbank Black Aces icon, a hard-working midfielder, a mentor, and a contributor to Mpumalanga football whose legacy lives on partly through the nickname carried by Frank Makua.

Pinky Makua :

rest in peace my brother

Danara :

please revive football in witbank

Morgan Makoko :

During this era you could experience the flair while listening for a match commentary on the radio

belina mavuso :

wow name of song please please

Freda Ramokolo :

i remember my friend Aaron jiyane her soul rest in peace

john1john :

soccer legend. reminder of players Junior Ngobe mahala maimane

sjakajakamadonna :

Frank Makua's father

Bauba :

Segašwane

Bonanza :

Izayoni 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Manong James :

I remember his teammates like: Cyprain Maimane Heelxtention Mkhari Msibi

Tsoo :

My late Uncle wad clld Disco🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏the Legend

janjasto3 :

the father of frank disco makua

HipHopMama🇿🇦🙌🏾💫 :

Kwa ku sadlalwa ibhola la 🙌🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

kleinboyledimo :

how is he related to Frank Makua 😳

Samkethe :

Disco 🥰🥰

c0smic_rainb00w :

sjakajakamadonna :

Mmmm

john1john :

make my dream comes true that's the name of song 🎵

Jeff :

yaaaaaaa the gold and the oldies,yesterday was better than today for sure

Aaron Maseko :

what a player

Jeffrey Kgaphola :

Steve Disco Makua was one of the most intelligent and talented players South Africa ever produced. His ball control and cross the field running with the ball made him so feared by many opponents. This was one of the greats that just missed to represent the country due apartheid. During his days, Witbank BLACK Aces were among the top clubs in the country. He played with the stars like Thomas Junior Ngobe, Ephraim Mahala Maimane, Murphy Radingwana, Fuduwa Mokwatedi, Roll away Mkhabela, Nick Bazuka Seshweni, Shuffle Heel Extension Mkhari and other great players who had joined the top clubs after the club's defunct. For example, Steve and Junior Ngobe together with Palacios came to Orlando Pirates, Fuduwa Mokwatedi joined Kaizer Chiefs. Later Nick Seshweni and Shuffle Mkhari joined Orlando Pirates as well. What a great player Steve was, though we seem to forget these great players who were even far better than some who are always mentioned in the media. Thank you for reviving our memories. Please bring some of them again and again, if you can. l still remember many.

DUPSY MOGOPODI :

YEERRRR WA NTLHANTSHA KA PINA ENA YOOOOO🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️

SMA MASILELA :

MARGINO DREAM CAME TRUE

innocent blackman :

yes those were the days

Your_Honor :

Ya ne!