Lena ( Malenas) Mdakane

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Gospel Artist

• Member of the Tshepang Programme
• Member of Malenas Foundation
• Member of Eminent Video Music Awards
• Speaker of rape victims and survivors

Founder of Malenas Foundation, dealing with upliftment of women and youth who are under privileged and those who are rape victims

An award winner of INGOMA Gospel Music Award 2 times

Award winner of Eminent Video Music Awards

Owner of 2 x Armature winding companies

Owner of PPE /Stationery shop and Laundry

Nominee of She millionaire business woman

Nominee of Crown Gospel Music Awards

Lena Mdakane  aka Malenas ,grew up in Meadowlands Zone 4 Soweto.  Im the only child of my mother Margaret Sibiya who was married to Aaron Sibiya. I was raised by my mother, father,  grandmother, aunts and uncles. I stayed with my grandmother growing up, visiting my mother  and dad every now and then.  

I  was a rape victim from the age of  10 years to age 14 raped by my uncle, a husband to my aunt  who is a sister to my mother.  At the age of 15 years I had a boyfriend and  I fell pregnant  at the age of 16 years and had to leave school for that year 1991 to give birth to my beautiful baby girl. Went back to school 1992 and during that year at the age of 17 years I was gang raped by 5 guys which were unknown to me. Again at the age of 21 years I was gang raped by 6 guys also unknown to me.  I survived the rapes and continued with my schooling until I finished  my Matric.  

I worked as a waitress from 1996  and  worked my way up through hard work. Year 2000 I started a spaza shop and a small kitchen selling cooked food. 2002 I got married and in 2010 me and my husband we starterd an Electrial Engineering business dealing with AC and DC  Electrical Motor., rewinding, refurbishing and repairing rotating machines. 2019 opened a PPE and stationery shop and in 2022 added a laundry.  In 2020 recorded my first EP as a gospel artist.  An Award winner  of Eminent Video Music Awards in 2022 and  Ingoma Gospel music Awards 2 times 2023 and 2024.