Category: Immortal guardians mc

Immortal Guardians MC (IGMC or IG’s) is a national South African motorcycle club founded in 2016, with multiple chapters in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)

The club was started by National President Ivan Gray (“The Russian”) and co-founder/National First Lady Ursula Gray. It began with a small core group known as the “Magnificent Eight” and has grown to hundreds of members across chapters throughout South Africa. It operates as a strict, traditional-style MC focused on brotherhood/sisterhood, riding, respect, and family-friendly values rather than affiliation with South African biking councils. Chapters report to a National Chapter and National Executive Council.

Core values emphasize love, honour, loyalty, integrity, unity, and respect. The club motto/numbers 976697 / IGFFIG stand for “Immortal Guardians Forever / Forever Immortal Guardians” (numbers map to alphabet letters). The patch design draws from Chinese Guardian Lions (Foo Lions), symbolizing power, protection, balance (yin/yang male-female pair), and keeping out negative influences.

It welcomes both male and female riders (women often wear LF/RF patches for Live Free/Ride Free, while men wear the full MC patch, following international MC conventions). Any roadworthy motorcycle of at least 600cc is allowed—no restriction to specific styles (cruisers, sports bikes, etc.). The club stresses quality of members over quantity.

Membership follows classic MC stages: Friend of the Club / Hangaround → Prospect (minimum 6 months, with duties, no voting rights, own bike required) → Full Patch Member (awarded at chapter and national discretion). Prospects and full members must align with the club constitution and values. Open rides and events are the usual way for interested people to meet members and learn more.

The national clubhouse is in Germiston (next to Rand Airport), open to IG members, other bikers, and the public, with a bar, kitchen, and child-friendly areas. The club also maintains a business directory (“Black & White Pages”) of member-owned businesses and participates in community/charity activities, memorials for fallen riders, and events like Day Jols.

KZN Presence, Including Ushaka

Immortal Guardians has an active presence in KwaZulu-Natal with several chapters or groups that often ride and event together, particularly on the South Coast and elsewhere:

  • KZN Ushaka (frequently referenced alongside other South Coast chapters; “Ushaka” ties into the Durban area, near the well-known uShaka Marine World landmark).
  • KZN South
  • KZN Wild Coast
  • KZN Hardcore
  • KZN North (e.g., Richards Bay area activity)

These chapters collaborate on Day Jols, rides, pub crawls, support for other club events, and gatherings. Examples include joint South Coast activity at places like Anerley Gardens or Mac’s Familia Day Jol (where they have taken club trophies), KZN South’s first Day Jol, and events involving CMA Southcoast or other local biker groups. Content from KZN-related accounts (such as TikTok/YouTube under Immortal Guardians MC KZN or 976697kzn) shows group rides, brotherhood/sisterhood emphasis, music, stalls, lucky draws, and community support.

Activity appears centered on the KZN coast and inland areas, with members attending regional and national events. The club is not council-affiliated but supports the broader South African biking community.