Johannesburg – Wednesday, 04 June 2025 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Sun City are excited to announce the MC’s for the inaugural ZIYAKHALA MO SUN CITY FESTIVAL, taking place on Saturday, 28 June 2025. This partnership sees the world-class Sun City Resort, alongside the public broadcaster’s nine African Language stations celebrate traditional music, culture and fashion.
The anticipated festival will be hosted by larger-than-life SABC radio personalities. METRO FM’s Somizi Mhlongo, Ikwekwezi FM’s Thandy Mamakhe, Umhlobo Wenene FM’s Lusanda Mbane, Motsweding FM’s Amon Mokoena and Ukhozi FM’s Tshatha Ngobe, will lead the festivities with their energetic vibes and keep the crowd entertained for hours alongside the stellar line-up of artists.
Authentic South African music will be celebrated, as legendary artists such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane, Ringo and the new generation of artists such as Makhadzi, King Monada, Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, Mthandeni SK, Ntate Stunna, Qadasi & Maqhinga, Lwah Ndlunkulu and General Muzka, who bring diverse cultural music, take centre stage.
Thinasiphelele Sixaso, the SABC’s General Manager: PSB Radio states, “The SABC will be descending to Bokone Bophirima with all its stars and talent to bring a tantalizing event for the festival goers. They will celebrate being an African and we are working tirelessly to create moments within the festival that will be etched in our memories for a lifetime, so what better way to do this than to bring the extraordinary SABC talent.”
Nombuso Buthelezi, Sun City’s Head of Events added, “As Sun City Resort, we are thrilled to see Ziyakhala Mo Sun City come to life after months of meticulous planning. Our stellar line-up of MC’s is the final piece of puzzle. We are all set to warmly welcome guests from across the country in celebration of South African music.”
ZIYAKHALA MO SUN CITY FESTIVAL
Event Information
Date: Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: Sun City Superbowl
Time: Doors open at 2pm
Event Starts at 4pm until 2am
Tickets available at Ticketpro from R350 per person.
Ultimate VIP Experience
VIP tickets from R1500, including a traditional South African dinner.
Dedicated table seating in VIP area.
Leopard carpet from 2pm to 6pm including a welcome drink from Bridge 1.
Dinner served from 6pm to 8pm.
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