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Industry News“They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece & MashBeatz Reunion
The post “They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece & MashBeatz Reunion appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece & MashBeatz Reunion.
Industry NewsNota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary”
The post Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary.” In a candid breakdown that has sparked…
Industry NewsSamro announces 120 recipients of the 2026 Music Creation Support Fund
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), a foundational stakeholder in the country’s creative economy, has committed a further R3m to the 2026 edition of its flagship Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF), awarding grants to…
Industry NewsPangolin: Kulu's Journey musical score hits the high notes
Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, has been nominated for both an Emmy Award and a Bafta for its musical score.
Industry NewsDrakensberg Boys Choir returns to Joburg with “Music in the City 2026”
This June, Johannesburg’s cultural calendar will again resonate with the unmistakable sound of one of South Africa’s most iconic musical institutions as the Drakensberg Boys Choir returns to the stage for the highly anticipated Drakensberg…
Industry NewsSA bids farewell to opera legend Mimi Coertse
South Africa is mourning the loss of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse, who passed away on Monday at the age of 93.
Industry NewsLive set for South Africa comeback with December 2026 shows
After nearly 10 years, Live are heading back to South Africa, with two December 2026 shows set for Cape Town and Pretoria.
Industry NewsR&B singer Maxwell returns to SA in August
Multi award-winning American R&B & Neo-Soul icon, singer-songwriter and record producer, Maxwell, makes an exciting return to South Africa for anticipated shows set in Pretoria and Cape Town.
Industry NewsBroadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49
South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49.
Industry NewsThe 2026 Music Business Masterclass
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the 2026 intake of the Music Business Masterclass (MBM).