
Uncle Waffles takes amapiano to Megan Thee Stallion's Hottieween in Las Vegas
Megan Thee Stallion has named Uncle Waffles her special guest at Hottieween, her circus-themed Halloween party at Zouk in Las Vegas on 30 October.
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Megan Thee Stallion has named Uncle Waffles her special guest at Hottieween, her circus-themed Halloween party at Zouk in Las Vegas on 30 October.

The trial of KT Molefe and three others over DJ Sumbody's 2022 killing won't start until 19 July 2027, as two co-accused must first finish another trial.

A detective told the AKA murder trial he identified accused Muziwethemba Gwabeni on airport CCTV and Lindokuhle Ndimande inside Wish before the shooting.

Tbo Touch says the fifth Replenishment Concert, at Sandown in Sandton on 31 October, will be the gospel event's last. Joyous Celebration are on the bill.

The AKA and Tibz murder trial heard airport CCTV and a ballistics link to a 2022 Durban killing on Monday. The defence challenged both pieces of evidence.

Jill Scott's Pretoria and Cape Town concerts on 7 and 11 November are cancelled. Showtime Management says ticket holders get automatic refunds.

Tyla opened her 34-date A*POP World Tour at Zénith Paris on 12 October, with Royal MusiQ opening and her fringed outfit sparking a xibelani debate.

Vusi Nova independent Here to Stay National Tour opens in Emalahleni on 17 October across eight cities.

Okmalumkoolkat has confirmed 15 October 2026 for iTheku eThekwini, using a Durban-centred visual to end years of uncertainty around the album.

The 16th Music Exchange is 31 October in Cape Town during FAME Week, with SAMRO’s Annabell Lebethe keynoting a rights-and-revenue programme.

Mjolisi’s latest album Kuphelele keeps maskandi storytelling at the centre while bringing MaWhoo into the title track and building on the momentum of Inganono.

Don Laka returns to the Invitations concept with a 24-track album linking kwaai-jazz, South African music history and a new generation of collaborators.