Meet Tyronne Mattner

Tyronne Mattner is a Security Specialist from Johannesburg who has traveled internationally providing security for various celebrities including Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, U2, Linkin Park. Tyronne recently stopped a stage crasher at the J Cole concert in Lagos, NIgeria - the video had over a million views.

"Don't let anyone bring you down the sky is the limit. Have faith." ~ Tyronne Mattner

Read more about why Tyronne is proud to be Chinese and a South African.

Name: Tyronne Mattner

Occupation: Security Specialist

1. Where were you born?

Kensington, Johannesburg.

2. What school/college/university did you attend?

Bedfordview Primary and Edenvale High School.

3. What is your fondest childhood memory, growing up as a Chinese child?

4. What is your favourite Chinese food?

Chau Siu Bao.

5. Where do you live?

Fourways, Johannesburg

6. What work do you do?

I do event security and bodyguarding. I provide security guards for buildings too.

7. What do you love about your job?

Events – I love music, it has got me through good and bad times, I love how there is excitement building up to show day. From when the artist arrives to interviews to feeling the energy of 100,000 people enjoying the performance. It's not a easy job, but it beats a desk job. There is something special about a large group of people gathering together to sing, dance and having a good time, moments like that are priceless.

8. What is your proudest achievement?

So many, here's a few of my favourites:

The Opening Concert for FIFA World Cup 2010,
Working with U2 360” tour and Linkin Park,
Johnny Clegg last show,
Cyril Ramaphosa “Back to School” charity event,

Head of security for Toni Braxton Africa tour, Chris Brown tour 2016, Castle Lite Unlocks Travis Scott and Bryson Tiller, Future Mozambique and Tanzania tour, Clover Guinness book of record largest sandwich ever made event, Castle Lite Unlocks J Cole Nigeria,

I got a million views in one week for stopping a stage crasher at J Cole's concert in Nigeria,

Working with the secret service, and
Working on Nelson Mandela day with guest speaker Barack Obama.

9. Why are you proud to be South African?

I am proud to be South African as I feel we have a great history where people have united for it to be one of the best countries in the world. I feel I have witnessed huge historical moments that have changed our country for the better.

10. Why are you proud to be Chinese?

I love the martial arts and the homeopathic side of the Asian culture. The Chinese have a history of being ahead of their time when it comes to inventions. I like the art and the mythology side of the Asian culture like dragons and warriors.

11. Name one Chinese tradition that you’d like future generations to continue with?

Lai – see.. everyone loves those gifts!

12. What advice would you give to the Chinese youth today in South Africa?

Stay humble and keep it real.
Don’t cry victim, take responsibility, work hard and be successful and happy.
Keep healthy.
Singing, dancing and laughing is good for the soul.

13. Is there anything else that you would like to share?