Mandla Maseko
Leading candidate to be the first black African in space
About Mandla Maseko
Lived 1988 – 2019 (aged 30). Mandla Maseko was an aircraft pilot, DJ and private pilot, known for Axe Apollo Space Academy.
Mandla Maseko (27 August 1988 – 6 July 2019) was a South African aviator, who aimed to be the first black South African in space.
Biography He was born in Soshanguve, north Pretoria,
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Who was Mandla Maseko?
leading candidate to be the first black African in space
When was Mandla Maseko born?
Mandla Maseko was born on 27 August 1988 in Soshanguve.
When did Mandla Maseko die?
Mandla Maseko died on 6 July 2019.
What was Mandla Maseko's occupation?
Mandla Maseko was an aircraft pilot, DJ and private pilot.
What was Mandla Maseko known for?
Mandla Maseko was known for Axe Apollo Space Academy.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mandla Maseko. https://biography.guide/mandla-maseko/
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