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ISSUE 23
I Live Music
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS. The Recording Industry of South Africa would like to thank the winners for inspiring us, the nominees for motivating us and the fans for celebrating with us.
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he 23rd South African Music Awards (SAMA 23) are invading the newly renovated Sun City in a big way, and are bringing back the SAMA Live Experiences an exciting lineup of entertainment over the weekend of the 25th to 27th of May 2017. We have been tasked once again to produce the SAMA 23 magazine and we have gone out of our way to prepare the best magazine for the SAMAs this year that will provide a riveting guide to the SAMA 23 weekend in Sun City. We would like to thank the SAMA team and RISA for giving us this opportunity once again to deliver this exciting project. We appreciate their trust in us and in the capability of our young creative team that is predominantly black and highly talented. “I Live Music� is one of the most exciting yet simplistic themes we have had to explore, as it gave us an opportunity to look at ways which represent the role of music in the lives of many. We explored the way music has created impact in people lives through live concerts that have attracted thousands of people annually. Music becomes a culture and creates loyalty if well represented. It opens a platform for brands who want to associate with those live music properties. In this issue, we look at various concerts that have attracted huge loyal audiences year after year, commanding revenues from brands and sponsors. We did this by also interviewing the best minds that have produced these live concerts, to get more into their thinking. We also looked into the power of social media
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in driving the popularity of live performances both nationwide and internationally. In this issue, we also profiled artists such as Pretty Yende, the singing soprano princess, who is receiving the International Recognition Award, which was last year received by DJ Black Coffee. We also profiled lifetime achievers, Dr. Rebecca Malope, the Queen of Gospel, Don Laka, who is celebrating 45 years in the music industry and Babsy Mlangeni, who has advocated for change in South Africa through his music. The return to Sun City for the SAMAs is historic, as that has always been their home for many years. RISA wants to once again reclaim their authority making sure that the SAMAs are still the leading music awards in the country and to set a benchmark for future music awards in South Africa. This issue gives a fully detailed guide of the various parties to catch during the SAMA 23 weekend in Sun City, to create a great SAMA experience. We have listed all the nominations for the SAMA 23, and this issue should be a useful guide for you in navigating the programme on the night of the awards. I hope you enjoy all that is in this issue and wish you a wonderful weekend in Sun City.
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32. Fashion at the South African Music
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Lebo Gunguluza PUBLISHER Izani Publishing PUBLISHING EDITOR Lebo Mokoena
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36. SAMA 23 Honours Lifetime Achiever
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gomotsegang Mogale
61 Commitee Members 62. Credits
EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR Salome Tsoka LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS 5th Republic Media Group
SAMA 23 Magazine is published by Izani Publishing on behalf of the annual South African Music Awards. Copyright: Izani Publishing 2017. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent from Izani Media or the authors. The publishers are not responsible for any unsolicited material. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Izani Media or the editor. S O U T H
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DISTRIBUTION InTouch Africa SAMA MAGAZINE CO-ORDINATOR Rets Dolamo
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Message From the CEO
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t has been an incredible journey for the SA Music Awards. Tonight, as we toast and celebrate the 23rd edition of the premier music award ceremony on the South African calendar, I’m filled with awe and gratitude. Our music industry is alive and vibrant. Year in and year out we churn music that inspires a nation, gets us grooving and entertain us. Tonight, for a moment, let’s forget about the challenges we face and focus on the good of our industry. It continues to make a solid contribution to the GDP, our talent is exported and celebrated all over the world, and there is excitement and freedom of spirit to fulfil its creative urges. It is a good time to be in music. I’m particularly impressed with the best newcomer category because this is a clear indication of where our music is going. It’s the very personification of the future. It is also fitting to never forget where we come from. This year’s lifetime achievement award recipients gave us the soundtracks of our youth and continue to play a meaningful role in the industry up to this day. We are proud of the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Rebecca Malope, who is a multiple SAMA winner in her own right; Babsy Mlangeni who gave a generation timeless music; and Don Laka, the experimental exponent of kwaai-jazz. It also gives me such joy to tip our hat to soprano par excellence Pretty Yende, whose achievements on the international opera stages continue to make her a force to be reckoned with. Her success is ours and we salute her. Enjoy the musical feast we have in store for you and take pride in this glorious local spectacle. Let me conclude by thanking my team at RiSA, the SAMA office, the production team, our generous sponsors from government to private entities, our hosts, presenters and performers whom I have no doubt will give us a night to remember. To our nominees in whose honour we are gathered tonight I say, a job well done. Best wishes to you and may the best man or woman win. We are richer because of you. Thank you for the music.
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AMA 23 is back at home North West Province, Bokone Bophirima. I am happy to be part of this biggest music industry event which rewards artist who have done well for the previous year. In Bokone Bophirima we are at home and very happy to be back home. Having worked with all the committees in making sure we get the best results for our judges to adjudicate. The judges have done their work and its now the time to celebrate who the best man and woman are. This year has come with its own challenges in the industry we have lost some great artist like Sfiso Ncwane, Thandi Klassen, Lundi Tyamara and Mandla Hlatshwayo just to mention but a few and for that we say may their souls rest in peace. The industry has had its great moments where our own artists have been nominated in International Awards like, Black Coffee, Nasty C, AKA, Babes Wodumo to mention but a few. We are really doing things as a country and we must carry on doing great work. This year’s SAMA 23 should set more high standards as we did last year, the production should be out of this world with great performances from our very own artist. We have had our own fair share of criticism as the committees leading to the main event, but in all fairness we have tried our outmost best to get it right and I must say, its normally not an easy process. I will also like to add by saying can the Industry players participate and not be in the gallery not making an effort to assist the industry. To my family for all the time I spent on the road going up and down North West you have been there my wife Dudu, my 2 kids Buyi and Lindo thank you for your support and love. We are here to stay at Bokone Bophirima and for that I give thanks to our Premier Hon OS Mohumapelo, CATA MEC Ontlametse Motshware and their entire team for a job well done.
See you in 2018. THOBELA DLAMINI SAMA Chairperson
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Message From the Minister of Art and Culture SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
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ver the past years the South Africa Music (SAMA) Awards have grown to be one of the outstanding events in our cultural calendar, as these awards recognise the talent in the music industry. I trust that SAMA23 will yield similar results. The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) is proud to be a partner of these awards. The local music industry has proven itself to be one of the consistent and growing contributors to the national economy and nation building. It is for this reason that the Department has instituted a support mechanism, the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) strategy, which is aimed at repositioning the sector across the value chain. The SAMA event contributes towards the realization of these objectives of increasing and enhancing the sector’s role in economic growth and job creation. As the Department, we are part of the journey that started 22 years ago with the intention of promoting our local content. The SAMA23 happens at the time when we also celebrate Africa Month and pay tribute to the founders of African unity. This year’s celebrations of Africa Month has as its theme: “The Year of OR Tambo: Building a Better Africa and a Better Life for All.” Certainly this is the right time to celebrate our African identity, play our music and sing our own songs as we also witness the achievement of our local talent. For music is an integral part of the telling of the African story. All this is made possible through the inexhaustible passion of our talented content creators who are nourished and shaped by our rich, vibrant and diverse continent and cultural heritage. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the nominees of the SAMA23 all the best and to call upon them to continue to find creative ways in which to thrive in the knowledge economy of the 21st century. This is part of building a sense of pride in our nation. Congratulations to all the winners, to everyone who is part of SAMA23.
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ndeed it will be SAMA time in Bokone Bophirima from the 26-27 May 2017 Arts, Culture and Tourism are the economic pillars of Bokone Bophirima. Through Music we Rebrand, Reposition and Renew our Province, music is our Life. We are delighted to have partnered with the Risa Company in our quest to promote, nurture and create platforms for our artists in order to impact positively in their socio-economic conditions. Our heart beat together with every musician and aspiring ones in the Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies. The 23 South African Music Awards will leave an ineffaceable mark in the hearts of the people of Bokone Bophirima. The music industry is like a mine with a lifetime lifespan deposits which will never go dry. Musicians are born every day and as government we should be ready to welcome them and make their future a prosperous one. Our resolve to support the artists should not only be measured by the money we put and the platforms we create but by the sustainability through the policies we make. We do things with our artists and not for our artists “Saamtrek Saamwerk�. All roads lead to Bokone Bophirima 2627 MAY 2017. ONTLAMETSE MOCHWARE
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DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH SAMA 22 Last year SAMA 22 invaded Durban ICC where it hosted a whole week program of entertainment and development workshops. The SAMA were supported by the KwaZuluNatal provincial goverment and the city of Durban. Fans came from all over the country to watch their stars compete for the most coveted awards in the music industry. With Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe as hosts for the night and the hottest artists in the country billed to entertain, the stage was electrified and the future had arrived in line with the theme “The Future is Here�.
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CAPASSO CONGRATULATES
THE SAMA 23 WINNERS
As the mechanical rights society in South Africa, CAPASSO connects composers and publishers with the users of music in the digital, physical and broadcast spaces across Africa, striving for distribution excellence, inclusivity and transparency.
CapassoHub
www.capasso.co.za
For membership and licensing queries contact us on info@capasso.co.za Phone: +27(11) 447 8870
THE SAMA23 SUN CITY INVASION SAMA 23 MASTERCLASS Date: Friday 26 May 2017 Venue: Rustenburg Recreational Centre Time:
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SAMA 23 GOLF DAY Date: Friday 26 May 2017 Venue: Lost City Golf Course Time: 10:00
ARTS EXHIBITION (CATA) Date:
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Venue: Sun City Convention Cente Time:
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GOODIE BAG EXPERIENCE Date:
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YOUNG STARS STEAL THE SHOW Nasty C, Amanda Black and Babes Wodumo score multiple nominations at the 23rd South African Music Awards as the young stars prove that age has nothing to do with their star power. Artists, celebrities and the media all gathered in numbers, dressed in smart and casual pieces at Destiny Exclusive Hotel in Ekurhuleni in April as the anxious wait for the official launch of the biggest music awards ceremony in the country came to an end. Hosted by Anele Mdoda, the nominees for all those artists who made us dance, sing and rap along to their music were announced. While Kwesta leads the pack as the most nominated artist this year, his success comes after a decade of hard work. He scored an impressive six nominations for Best Male artist, two for Best Collaboration, Best Album, Best Rap, and Record of the year. Nasty C and Amanda Black lead the pack of the most nominated young stars
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each with five nominations. Nasty C’s Bad Hair Extensions album earned him an impressive five nominations for Best Newcomer, Best Male artist, Best Album, Best Rap Album and Record of the year. Former Idols sensation, Amanda Black’s debut album Amazulu earned her five nominations for Best Newcomer, Best Female, Best Album, Best R&B Soul Reggae album and Record of the year. Durban’s favorite Gqom queen Babes Wodumo also walked away with three nominations. Speaking at the nominee announcement party, RiSA CEO, Nhlanhla Sibisi gave a celebatory toast to the young stars and all the nominees. “This is the year newcomers take most of the limelight undoubtedly. It is truly encouraging to see so many young and new artists dominate the list. It can only bode well for the industry. The future is bright and we couldn’t be happier for them,” he said in a statement. Themed I LIVE MUSIC, this year’s ceremony brought with it some new twists and pleasant surprises. After announcing that Sun City would be the SAMA’s new home, event organisers also gave fans the power to choose this year’s hosts. The glittering SAMA23 ceremony will be held at the Sun City Superbowl in North West on May 27 and would be broadcast live on SABC1 at 8pm.
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THE SAMA JUDGING PROCESS 1. Determine SAMA categories: END SEPTEMBER/BEGINNING OCTOBER The steering Committee** determines categories, rule and criteria annually. 2. Select SAMA Judges: ENDS SEPTEMBER/BEGINNING OCTOBER The Steering Committee** selects a panel of judges, based on their fields of expertise in each category 3. Call for Entries: 01 November 2016 – 31 January 2017 ; A call goes out to record companies to submit entries for the SAMA categories which are open for entry. 4. Vetting Entries: February A Vetting Committee, consisting of members of the Steering Committee, ensures that all albums and DVD’s have been submitted into the correct categories and comply with the SAMA rules. 5. Physical Copies are sent out to Judges: February Judges receive the vetted albums and DVD’s to review and adjudicate. 6. Judging the Entries: February to March Albums/DVD’s are scored against the criteria set by the Steering Committee. The judges score each entry online, recommending artists for the Top5. 7. Genre Category Scores are calculated: March The electronic judging system calculates the results, which are sent to an independent auditing firm who will conduct an extensive audit to ensure accuracy and credibility of scores. 8. Top 5 Category Judging: March Top 5 judges evaluate and adjudicate the recommended Top 5 nominees. 9. Record of the Year: March The Supervisory Committee* commissions and receives airplay reports from 2 principal sources. Both companies monitor South African commercial stations and most SABC PBS stations. They produce lists of the tracks by South African artists that have been broadcast on all these stations over a year and the aggregate number of plays that each track has enjoyed across the national radio spectrum. The data received is then applied to a process to eliminate songs
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that enjoyed airplay in the previous 12 month period, but that are in the bottom half of this year’s Top 10 table. This is done to ensure that the list of 10 songs from which the fans are invited to choose their favourite/s is reasonably current. 10. Life Time Achiever and International Achiever: March Record industry members submit recommendations for the Lifetime and International Achievement award. The Executive Committee of RiSA reviews all recommendations and nominates the winners. 11. Best Selling Album: April The award in this category will go to the format that has sold the most units in the territory during the sales period. Sales figures and records for the three entries in each of the categories with the highest net sales are audited by an independent firm of auditors, with the necessary access and assistance provided by the entrant. 12. Nominees are announced All SAMA confirmed entrants are invited to attend the SAMA nominees’ announcement. The 2017 nominations were announced at a gala dinner set up at the Destiny Hotel in Kempton Park on the 20 April 2017. The nominees for the SAMA 23 Record of the Year were announced on LiveAmp on SABC1 on the 21st April 2017 13. Winners are announced The 23rd Annual South African Music Awards winners in all categories are announced in an awards ceremony held at the Sun City Super bowl in Bokone Bophirima on the 26th and 27th May 2017. **SAMA 23 Steering Committee: The SAMA Steering Committee is comprised of record company personnel who work voluntarily, serving on five Super Genre categories namely: Global, Urban, Traditional, Jazz and Classical and/or Instrumental and Technical, as well as a General Rules Committee. *SAMA 23 Supervisory Committee: Two members from each of the five Super Genre categories are selected to serve on the supervisory committee overseeing all of the SAMA production process.
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proudly South African fashion den for a modern free spirited society while taking pride in offering clients a wealth of creativity and access to world class fashion. We asked if she had ever dressed the stars and she beamed with excitement remembering the experience. “From 2008 until 2010 I signed a contract with radio pulpit to dress Gospel gold presenters. I would love to get that opportunity with SAMAS one day,� she says. Until then, Dipuo will continue to create exquisite African and bridal designs that will someday be her ultimate brand.
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Digital trends taking over THE music scene tarting a trend is like throwing a pebble into still waters. As soon as the pebble touches the surface of the water, ripples expanding far and wide are created. Trends are contagious, always changing and spread fast. They often start in one part of the world before spreading like wildfire on the internet reaching even the smallest parts of the world. Music trends are the same. It is only a matter of time before the South African music industry is caught up in the ripple.
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dominating the South African music scene. Gareth Cliff made history in 2014 and started the trend when he and his team left 5FM to start Cliffcentral.com, the ‘uncensored, unscripted and unradio’ station that is broadcast live from 6am to 6pm on CliffCentral.com, the CliffCentral App and on WeChat: CliffCentral Official Account. Following Gareth’s success, Tbo Touch real name Thabo Molefe planned to collaborate with Gareth to launch Touch Central but later relaunched the platform to just Touch HD. The new partnership between Tbo Touch and network provider MTN is estimated to have cost R28 million. The new online station promised listeners a live streaming app and fresh new talent to hit the mic. At the launch party in Steyn City in March, Tbo Touch arrived dressed in an Iron Man suit explained that he was building the Avengers of radio with Nina Hastie, Glen Lewis, Thembisa Mdoda, Rorisang Thandekiso and Arye Kellman by his side. DJ Sbu is the latest to join the bandwagon of online radio producers. Real name Sibusiso Leope launched MassivMetro in April and is proud to have recruited Bonginkosi “Zola 7” Dlamini, actress Thembi Seete and comedienne Celeste Ntuli to join his team. DJ Sbu is not only an unapologetic
postponed, Nasty C decided to make it up to his fans by releasing it for free and spreading the word on Twitter. He later released an extended version of the album, Bad Hair Extensions which won four awards at this year’s Metro FM Awards and is nominated five times at this year’s South African Music Awards. In 2015, rapper Kid X, released his mixtape 3 Quarter Pace was downloaded more than 500 000 times after he released it on the internet for free. It was only then that the rapper real name Bonginkosi Mahlangu’s mixtape was put on iTunes and also received a SAMA nomination. However, despite these trends growing worldwide, they are still a problem in South Africa. Digital sales, live streaming and online radio are only possible for a small fraction of the country’s population. Despite the growth in the use of smartphones, many consumers still struggle with data costs. Research ICT Africa’s 2016 report on the cost of communication indicated that most South Africans were spending up to 20% of their income on small amounts of data (1GB). While larger markets like Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria have better data prices compared to South Africa. Another study conducted by research company, Traffic found that South Africa had the second most expensive data
entrepreneur but a motivational speaker as well. It comes as no surprise that his station aspires to inspire and reach the country’s average working class which include taxi drivers, commuters, students, blue collar workers and community leaders. 2016, saw a rise in the unconventional album release trend. With stars like Beyonce, Rihanna and T.I releasing their albums instantly and skipping the whole big pre-release campaigns by their record labels. This trend is expected to grow to include even more unconventional and experimental methods especially with social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram being used to reach audiences. In September, local rapper Nasty C released his much anticipated debut album Bad Hair to download for free on Audiomack, the night before its official release on iTunes. The rapper, real name David Junior Ngcobo had been working
costs when compared to the seven other countries in a study with Brazil being number one. Tariffic compared the prices that South Africans pay for data only packages and compared it to the cost of the same package in Brazil, Russia, India, China, Kenya and Australia. The research company found that South African prices were up to 134% more expensive than the cheapest country in the study. “Tariffic’s analysis shows that, once prices were converted to rands and re-based for the Cost of Living, South Africa was consistently the second most expensive for 1GB, 2GB, and 3GB data contracts, with Brazil being the most expensive in all three cases,” Tarrific said in a statement. Although digital sales, live streaming and online radio are the future, for South African audiences and producers, data prices will continue to dictate the growth or decline of these trends in the country.
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SAMA 23 HONOURS LIFETIME ACHIEVER
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of Peace and Boom Shaka, the greatest kwaito groups the country had ever seen. Today, the unique sound of Kalawa Jazzmee still resonates with South African and even international audiences. Don is releasing a celebratory album in the next six weeks which will encompass a variety of differnet genres he has worked on and influenced over the years. “I’m completing my new CD which will reflect on my journey from 45 years ago to now and it features a lot of South African great musicians on it. One of the artist’s is someone a lot of people have seen me with Emtee and it will also feature Kelly Khumalo. Its an interesting project that marks a celebration of my 45 years in the industry,” he said.
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He is being awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his incredible role in the South African music industry and the disabled community. The singer and songwriter, has more than 40 albums to his name. He’s jazzy sound changed music and the lives of black people between the 70s and 80s Despite his disabilities, Babsy Mlangeni has shown that he is a star in his own right. The the Soweto-born musician has been an advocate for disabled artists since he atarted singing in the music industry. Over the years, he has had to overcome numerous obstacles which are still in his way. Issues like his blindness, economic hardship and the barriers of entry by the apartheid system and at times even the democratic government have made things difficult for him. His music is his weapon to fight against injustice and ill-treatment from the world. Babsy’s music rocked the 60s with hit classics like Sala Emma, Thekene and Toro Yaka making our parents sway to the music S O U T H
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Pretty Yende THE SINGING SOPRANO PRINCESS
er story reads like a Cinderella story, except she didn’t get the Prince she got the world`s standing ovation. Pretty Yende fell in love with opera music at the young age of sixteen and made it her goal to become an opera singing sensation one day. Today,
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“I am absolutely thrilled and very honored to receive this prestigious award. It brings great joy to me for this high recognition as an opera singer. I am thanking the SAMA Awards and my team #prettyarmy for being part of this extraordinary honor.” “Unfortunately I will not be there physically to receive the award due to my engagement here in London. I have my Royal Opera House Covent Garden debut opening night performance on that very same night as the leading Lady Adina in Donizetti’s romantic comedy Elisir d’amore,” she says. Since the release of her debut album, A Journey last year, Pretty has been in great demand with her diary fully booked all the way into 2018 with concerts booked in London, Berlin, Paris, Zurich, Rome and New York. S O U T H
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and watch them on and off our screens and yet some of these stars die poor. Speaking to music legend Zwai Bala and theatre legend Dr John Kani who have both been in the industry for more than 20 years, we found that the problem exists in the music industry as much as it does in the film industry. Zwai Bala is the oldest of the Bala Brothers who have serenaded South African and international audiences as a group and as solo artists for many years. Zwai showed his musical talents from the tender age of five and has been singing, composing and producing music since then. Now, he just finished writing a musical theatre production for the Oscar winning film Tsotsi, set to premier later this year. We asked him why South African artists die poor and he said that artists often lack the basic knowledge and understanding of what it means to be in the music industry. ”A lot of young creatives enter the showbiz for what they perceive it to be and don’t acknowledge that they’re in business like in any other field. Basic business knowledge is rare to find with many artists not even familiar with things like invoicing and quotes. Many don’t even know how to charge as they’re not even aware of their own value. In such a situation
artists don’t take themselves seriously,” he said. Zwai explains that he too could have fallen into the same bandwagon but overtime he learnt how to manage the business. “Like many, at first, I was doing it for the love. Until I realized that if your product is successful in the markets, it will accumulate significant value and if you don’t claim your share, somebody else will take it,” he said. SAFTA Lifetime achiever Dr John Kani has been in the industry since 1965 and says he has survived for so long because he was taught financial management while he was in New York in the 80s. He further explains that the problem affects many artists and needs to urgently be dealt with. “You go to the music, to the visual artists, to dance, to the orchestra or even to poetry and you’ll find us struggling to get things to start and go. There is no legacy we are leaving in the industry. We need to teach artists financial management so that when they are on top of the ladder, they can be able to manage the money side of the business,” he said. Reports of South African artists such as Brenda Fassie, Senyaka Kekana and Zayn Adam allegedly dying poor have become common. Dr Kani says that the problem is not that
one will take anything they’re told as the truth and ultimately rely on others to make key decisions on their behalf. Many deals are done without the artist’s full knowledge of terms,” he said. Zwai also adds that artists often rely on management and agents to handle to business side of the industry and that could be one of the reasons why they lack the ability to manage their own finances. “The business is essentially that of the artist with management being the employees or agents. So the responsibility should fully lie with the artists. If you know your goals you should be able to know who to hire in order to achieve them.” “Everyone is very quick to call themselves “a brand” without fully understanding their own brand value. They’re also quick to claim to be in ‘the music industry’ where the ‘industry’ lacks professionals. Artists are often not taken
these stars were not celebrated enough but rather that the lack of financial education and other industry distractions such as alcohol and substance abuse may have resulted in the problem. “Either they were exploited by management in the industry or they mismanaged the money they are making themselves,” he said. He further adds that international stars like jay Z, Beyoncé, Madonna and Adele do not face the same problem that South African artists struggle with. “When they’ve made it, they have made their millions and never lose that money. We’ve only been trained to perform but not to manage the business. Education in the art is key.” “Therefore we need master classes and courses for artists on how they can manage the business and that business is themselves. If they can get that then they could leave a legacy behind,” he said.
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returns to the Northam bushveld but with a new twist. Oppikoppi’s event organisers, Hilltop Live took to their Facebook page to announce the event would be changing its dates from its usual August weekend slot to 5-8 October. It also announced it would be collaborating with Rocking the Daisies and sharing their headline acts for that weekend. We spoke to Rocking the Daisies’ Jason Birkwood and he shared a little on what this collaboration would mean. “This will be the first time the festival releases the full line up at one go, we have rounded up the most incredible minds in the industry, from the art department to suppliers, we are about to show international festivals how it is supposed to be done. Collaboration is King, together we can build a festival property that brings thousands of tourists into the country not only will this boost our industry, but it will have a direct impact on our economy,” he says. The collaboration of two music festival promoters is a first in SA music festivals and judging by OppiKoppi 23’s theme: Me now the mango Picker inspired base jazz maestro Carlo Mombelli’s tune with the same name, it’s clear that fans of both festivals are in for an interesting experience. Rocking the Daisies brings together more than 15 000 Western Cape rock fans and lets them party for four days straight on a beautiful wine farm which is transformed to add to the ambience of the festival to bring fans a mini market, food stands, a comedy and movie tent, a beach and an electro dome amongst many other things. Jason adds that it is these little things which add to the whole music festival
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experience. “The mere fact that you get to experience it with other senses other than just hearing is already exciting, I guess it’s because you get the opportunity to connect with the artist and allow the artist to showcase their creation to you personally, you are surrounded by people, the beautiful scenery around you, you cannot recreate that energy,” he says. While Oppikoppi and Rocking the Daisies may be known as the biggest rock festivals in the country, Back to the City is known as the biggest hip hop music festival in the country and perhaps even the continent. It began in 2007 and has grown to become a notable music festival in the country’s music calendar attracting more than 20 000 hip hop fans across the country. It is a remarkable celebration of commercial and underground hip hop held in one event. Set annually around or on Freedom day, it celebrates artist’s freedom of expression through hip hop. Spread out over three stages, the festivals brings the city of Johannesburg to life. Hosted by Ritual Stores in Newtown the festival celebrated its 11th anniversary with 40 of the country’s best local MCs, 12 national DJs, beatboxers, graffiti artists, a beer garden and a hip hop summit. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival brings with it an element of class and sophistication not found in the other festivals. Dubbed as the largest gathering in Africa with over 30 000 attendees from South Africa and the rest of the globe, it is set over two days bringing together more than 40 different acts set across five stages at the Cape Town Convention Centre. It has grown to
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become an internationally recognised event that brings the sounds of jazz music to life. Since its first show in 2000, the festival has always ensured a 50/50 showcase of both local and international artists. Since its first show, the festival has played host to some interesting international and local artists such as Lauryn Hill, Dan Brubeck, Earth, Wind & Fire, Hugh Masekela and Jimmy Dludlu. This year the festival celebrated its 18th anniversary and as always featured local and international artists such as Jokko (Senegal), Tom Misch (United Kingdom), En Vogue(United States of America) and
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local artists Ernie Smith, Mango Groove, Thandiswa Mazwai and the Rudimentals. The Major League Gardens is the latest and freshest music festival to rock the country and it comes from the minds of Major League DJs, Bandile Mbere and Banele Mbere. “Major League Gardens was something me and my brother have always thought about. We looked at all structures of international Dj’s and they all had a property “festival” in their structure. It’s something you as an artist offer to your fans on an annual basis. So we came up with a festival called the major league gardens that we can put in
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our structure,” Banele says. The dynamic duo launched the first festival four years ago and the social festival has only gotten bigger. “What has kept major league gardens going for a long time is the authenticity around it. Our fans feel like it’s a festival for them. A festival they can come and celebrate urban music,” Banele says. This year the event music lineup included acts such as Riky Rick, Cassper Nyovest, Aka, OkMalumKoolKat and Nasty C. Major League Garden is the ultimate social and music festival that has quickly grown to become a prominent event on the South African social calendar. Banele Mbere is glad about the success of the event and hopes to continue making it bigger.
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“I think it’s something we can’t put on the table until everything is confirmed. But we are always raising the bar and that’s what keeps our fans on their tippy toes,” he says. Nothing screams festival like the ULTRA music festival. This international electro and dance music festival began as a one day event in Miami in 1999 and has become one of the largest and most anticipated music festivals in the world. The festival has grown to not only include bigger international acts and more stages but has expanded its fan base by spreading it over 20 countries across the world. Including South Africa. Every February, for the past four years, ULTRA has kept fans partying to the dance and electric sounds of Tiesto, Afrojack, Alesso, Martin Garrix, David
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Guetta, Black Coffee and many more local and international artists in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The festival has only gotten bigger with this year’s festival at Cape Town Stadium and the Nasrec’s Expo Centre in Johannesburg welcoming more than 40 000 fans. ULTRA SA’s PR Amplicon’s managing director Kate Thompson-Duwe gave us an insight into what keeps fans coming back for more. “We try each year to change things up a bit; whether through the line-up, introducing new stages, new venues or constantly upping the level of production. It ensures the fans don’t get tired and keep coming back year after year,” Kate says. Kate explains that there are many elements which give music festivals like
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ULTRA the power to make music come alive. “It’s the people you are there with, the bodies dancing up against you, the live performer on stage and watching their enjoyment while performing. The list could go on forever. At the end of the day music is about the memories it evokes when you hear it. What better memories are there than those made watching a live performance with your best mates,” she says. The festival has shown some steady growth since its inaugural launch in 2014, with more and more fans lining up for the ULTRA music experience. Kate foresees a bright future for music festivals, one that seems to be only getting brighter. “The festival culture in SA is huge and growing. Also, with the rise of collaborations and amalgamation of music like house and hip hop artists crossing over means the markets are crossing over more meaning, a larger fan base for festivals like ULTRA. Some great examples of this include the recent Black Coffee and Drake collaboration, and how DJ Snake is doing work with Migos and Future,” she says. Other music festivals include AfrikaBurn which is SA’s interpretation of the US’s Burning Man, held every year between April and May in the small town of Tankwa Town, in the Western Cape and Splashy Fen which occurs every Easter in Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Drakensberg Mountains. It is one of the oldest music festivals that brings together rock, reggae, acoustic and electro music from local artists while families enjoy a series of outdoor activities such as river diving, horse riding sessions, paintball shooting and zip lining.
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Spies Barrett
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Hlophe Duduzile Sarah
1943/11/19
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Faku Thembinkosi Ronald
1973/04/29
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Mathebula Amos
1972/01/01
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Mphahlele Ngoanamoroka Sydney
1963/12/01
2016/06/22
Motho Nthodintle Refiloe
1982/07/07
2016/10/23
Nxele Bongani Hezekial
1948/03/15
2016/06/26
Mabaso Jabulani Samson
1961/10/29
2016/10/30
Vermaak Eugene Robert
1981/12/09
2016/06/28
Carstens Nicolaas Cornelius
1926/02/10
2016/11/01
Sabani Monwabisi Gladstone
1960/06/29
2016/07/03
Magubane Mqapheleni Khulekani 1967/02/18
2016/11/11
Brettell Ronald Patrick
1953/02/08
2016/07/07
Sithole Makolotwana Samuel
1952/02/07
2016/11/13
Schlosberg Allan
1949/07/22
2016/07/12
Marokoane Tabuli Phillip
1949/11/06
2016/11/16
Botha Johannes Jacobus
1956/03/19
2016/07/24
Maribatsi Taeni Klaas
1971/11/06
2016/11/28
Kgasi Levy
1959/04/13
2016/08/07
Mthembu Gladys Lindiwe
1950/09/16
2016/11/29
Eiselen Liesel Annemarie
1951/02/18
2016/08/12
Sathekge Rooi Andrew
1939/10/25
2016/11/20
Mahlakoane Macambaetwa Herry
1946/11/11
2016/08/22
Ntuli Mzikayifani Thembinkosi
1954/10/10
2016/11/30
Antill Daniel Terrance
1959/09/08
2016/08/25
Memela Muziwenkosi Elphas
1948/11/16
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Ferns Carolus Paulus
1947/10/10
2016/09/08
Bogale Agnes Sibongile
1961/04/12
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Pinana Llewellyn
1978/05/16
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Shange Bheki Barry
1959/04/12
2017/02/11
Magaqa Annanius Sizabantu
1965/10/04
2016/09/14
Chauke Gezane Samuel
1941/06/19
2017/03/13
Tshabalala Mduduzi Edmond
1978/01/17
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Nkosi James
1953/07/15
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Khemese Reuben Malusi
1954/08/02
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Sibeko Tata Edward
1956/09/03
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MANDLA HLATSHWAYO BORN: 24 NOVEMBER 1976 DIED: 14 MAY 2017
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JOSEPH “JOE” MAFELA
MATLAKALA RAMATHOKA
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MDUDUZI EDMUND
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TSHABALALA , MANDOZA
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BORN: 17 JUNE 1978 DIED: 18 SEPTEMBER 2016
LUNDI TYAMARA BORN: 16 DECEMBER 1979 DIED: 27 JANUARY 2017
SFISO NCWANE BORN: 21 APRIL 1979 DIED: 5 DECEMBER 2016
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SOHO Nail|Beauty|Waxing Salon – named the country’s best nail bar for three consecutive years – has come to Cape Town with a stylish branch opening at the V&A Waterfront. The flagship store which opened in 2011, is located at Sandton City Mall in Johannesburg. SOHO, the brainchild of Ethiopian born entrepreneur and businesswoman Getty Gizaw, was an instant hit when it was launched in Gauteng thanks to its unique beauty services as well as beauty care and retail items. This unisex salon – a one-stop shop for beauty and grooming – includes six manicure and 10 pedicure stations; two modern, state-of-the-art treatment rooms which provide unparalleled luxury and pampering; two threading stations and iPads at each station for guests’ use and covenience
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Converse began in 1908 as a rubber shoe company specialising in galoshes. Soon after, we started using our rubber to make sneakers. In 1920, we renamed our canvas basketball sneaker the “All Star.” The name stuck. What didn’t stick was their intention. We made them to sink jump shots on the court. You, however, saw them as something more… and started wearing our sneakers to do whatever you wanted. You played music, made art, skated the streets and kicked back. You wore them as fashion. You wore them to work. You customised them with your personal style. You did everything to them, and in them. You saw our sneakers’ unlimited potential. To this day, this spirit continues with all of our sneakers and apparel for All Star, Cons and Jack Purcell. As soon as you put them on and start doing your thing, their true life begins. A F R I C A N
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Since 1992, Nicci has become synonymous with up-tothe-minute contemporary fashion from clothes, bags, shoes and accessories hand selected from the fashion capitals of the world. We cater for a wide range of fashionfirst women in both size and age. We have helped women feel confident, stylish and effortlessly cool. When you step into a Nicci store, you are assured of a unique boutique experience. Proficient in fashion know-how and customer relations, the Nicci consultants are well trained to offer candid advice. Nicci has been voted “Best Boutique” for 11 years running in an independent survey and is recognized as a dynamic brand. NICCI has a positive, ambitious and focused culture. Nicci creates a directional brand experience that is exciting, inspiring and personal to each and every customer.
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RED BULL STUDIOS CAPE TOWN The Red Bull Studios is the perfect space to explore South Africa’s musical potential and is a platform for the vibrant local music scene. From already established artists to up and coming talent Red Bull Studios stokes the flames of creativity by providing resources for those making the most forward thinking urban, electronic and alternative music.
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SH`ZEN >
The company was founded in 1989 when research showed there was a growing demand among South African women for more natural beauty products. Since then, Sh’Zen has been a pioneer in developing award-winning, high-treatment products that ensure a more beautiful body from head to toe. Combining an expertise in aromatherapy and cosmetic science, Sh’Zen has given birth to the most exquisite ranges - for the face, hands, feet, hair and body - and is committed to producing pure and effective beauty products. With this commitment and vision, we have grown from just seven products in 1989 to more than 100 today - and we are continuing to grow and blossom. Besides incredible support from loyal customers throughout South Africa, Sh’Zen also enjoys support from beauty therapists, chiropodists, podiatrists and even medical doctors around the country - proof indeed of the efficacy of our products!
BLACK OPAL >
Created in 1994 to celebrate the nuances of black skin, the beauty revelation that was Black opal became a beauty revolutionin color, identity and empowerment. Today, Black Opal represents beauty in every color. No matter how unique your shade, your tone or your heritage, we see you and we celebrate the fire in you.
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THE JUDGES Henk van Der Schuyf
Lesley Mofokeng
Solomon Ashoms
Nomvula Mehlomakhulu
Garreth Wilson
Khetha Mkhize
Romeo Mabasa
Professor Marc Duby
Catherine Grenfell
Sibongile Mtyali
Rofhiwa Nethengwe
Oupa Salemane
Stephan Potgieter
Siyanda Fikelepi
Mohloua Mile
Mandla Buthelezi
Craig Bright
Rhandzu Nkhwashu
Victor Kunda
Mervyn Sigamoney
Kabelo Mekoa
Helen Herimbe
Sammy Rankoana
Lesiba Marokana
Thando Makhunga
Fred Kayembe
Mpho Mashishi
Darryl Heilbrunn
Tshwanelo Maredi
Tsholofelo Molaiwa
Matthews Moloi
John Lindemann
Jennifer Sanasie
Mesia Gumede
Bongani Pikinini
David Lephoto
Stephanie Barnadt
Ramathudi Mputle
Sfiso Twala
Brendan Breezy
Charlea Sieberhagen
Vernon Nel
Mandla Ncinitwa
Mxolisi Gulubele
Liebie Opperman
Sweet Mike
Thokozani Nkosi
Jannine Purkiss
Mynette Potgieter
Gabi Mbele
Nomsa Mayisela
Jan Van Zyl
Derrich Garner
Sentle Lehoko
James Shikwambana
Kholofelo “Rasta�
Wynand van Heerden
Sibusiso Hlatshawayo
Lucky Kaule
Simone Harris
Victor Kaoho
Naledi Mashego
Nocky Mphahlele
Gabriella Abrahamse
Charl Leslie
Mario Kunene
Duma Ndlovu
Garth Holmes
Hennie Myburgh
Precious Nkadimeng
Dudu Khoza
Sjula Dlamini
Miles
Melanie Trichaardt
Mbali Gumede
Leo Manne
Justine Kemlo
Lerato Matsoso
Oupa Molane
Lowena Waries
Haidee Muller
Jay Matli
Nelson Legodi
Glen Netshipise
Jacques Arendt
Mzokhona Gumede
Thulasizwe Nkabinde
Ntuthuko Mtshali
Karen Meiring
Wandi Nzimande
Mphiliseni Mpanza
Sophie Doherty
Tinus Estheruizen
Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi
Busisiwe Zondi
Mervin Cohen
Ben Dikobe
Tlale Kwatlhai
Phumzile Mlangeni
Damian Armstrong
Puleng Thulo
Keabetswe Moumakwe
Knowledge Simelane
Kurt Meyer
David Molotlhanyi
Lynne Adonis
Gudla (Abashakaze) Bangi
Loyiso Mbimba
Katiso Matabola
Mandla Motau
Nothemba Madumo
Zanda Mthembu
Mehlale Ngele
Helen Seabi
Aymeric Peguillan
Papa Moalusi
Misha Loots
Johnny Davids
Solly Mputle
Lucky Mangela
Bruce Denill
Hlekane Shikwambana
Linda Zulu
Maxwell Baloyi
Diane Coetzer
Sebolelo Makoanyana
Sam Mathe
Siboniso Hadebe
Jason Curtis
Khanyi Magubane
Mike Ford
Timothy Mogogole Agnes Mashao
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STEERING COMMITEE MEMBERS George Mathe
Pheko Kgongoe
Mandla Nkuna
Kentridge Tlale
Deco Kepedi
Bino Boshoff
Moeketsi Maesela
Lucas Tshwane
Jabulani Phambana
Carl Van den Berg
Glen Mathol
Raymond Mahole
Siyanda Ntshanga
Kevin Grenfell
Ayanda Dawani
Sifiso Shabalala
Monde Pellem
Roshika Doolabh
Motja Mohape
Thami Mdluli
Brian Mokoena
Roxanne Maritz
Jabulani Phambana
Matwetwe Ntombini
Themba Mgcina
Maria Hadjidimitriads
Tumelo Sikosana
Mthokozisi Shange
Louise Pillay
Celimpilo Manyathi
Sandile Magwaza
Thulane B Mncube
Kgotso Mokgatle
Bongani Ngcamu
Flabba Rimoslo
Motja Mohapi
Thuto Tema
Enoch Sithole
Zandile Wardle
Kray Kwakwa
Marc Latilla
Gerald Mabasa
Rob Rodell
Major Kobese
Matthew Nkabinde
George Lusenga
R. Mabula
Lebogang Morule
Themba Mahlangu
Adrian King
Mack Mashabane
Bheki Langa
Ashley Mzolo
Josias Matsebatlela
Duncan Shelwell
Zandile Wandile
SUPERVISORY COMMITEE MEMBERS Kevin Grenfell
Kentridge Tlale
Raymond Mahole
Themba Mahlangu
Enoch Sithole
Mthokozisi Shange
Spiro Damaskinos
Thulani Mncube
Josias Masebetlela
Brian Mokoena
Thami Mduli
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED SELFLESSLY TO OUR JOURNEY S O U T H
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CREDITS PRODUCTION:
REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT
SAMA23 SPONSORS
VWV PRODUCTION
Mafuza Registrations
North West Department of Culture, Arts
General Manager
Nono Suntele
and Traditional Affairs
Jameson Hlongwane
SABC 1
Project Manager
GOODIE BAG ROOM: STYLING CONCEPTS
SABC Radio
Ayanda Sosibo
Project Director
SAMRO
Head Of Production
Lorraine Maisel
SAMPRA
Sam September
Project Manager
Creative Director
Thabiet Amardien
SAMA 23 PARTNERS
Dom Gumede
CAPASSO
Creative Consultant
SPECIAL THANKS:
Metro FM
Leroy Moeketsi
RiSA & SAMA23 TEAM
Ukhozi FM
MOBILE STREAMING: DIGMU
Umhlobo Wenene RiSA EXCO Chairman RSG Sean Watson 5 FM
Executive Producer Project Manager
RiSA / SAMA Chief Executive Officer Motsweding FM Adv Nhlanhla Paul Sibisi Barloworld Bruma
Daniela Dell’ Acqua von Plato
SAMA23 Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Julian Von Plato
Cruz Vodka
Thobela Dlamini SOCIAL MEDIA DIGITAL: BCALEB
SAMA23 Event and Logistic Manager
SUPPORTED BY
Director
Kologano Sechele
Department of Arts and Culture
Kabelo Mapoka
SAMA23 PR and Communication Cordinator
North West Province
Director
Rets Dolamo
Sanele Mapoka
SAMA23 Administrator Assistant
SAMA23 MAGAZINE PUBLISHER
Project Manager
Bongani Manye
Izani Publishing and Design
Zama Madlala
RiSA Financial Manager
Directors
Nishal Lalla
Lebo Gunguluza
PR & MEDIA
PA to RiSA CEO
Gomotsegang Mogale
HM ENTERTAINMENTS
Sunny Motsepe
Hloni Modise
RiSA Receptionist
Comfort Nkosi
Felicia Siko
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