{"id":18050,"date":"2025-06-04T09:59:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=18050"},"modified":"2025-06-04T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:59:17","slug":"media-statement-mcs-announced-for-inaugural-ziyakhala-mo-sun-city-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-mcs-announced-for-inaugural-ziyakhala-mo-sun-city-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | MC\u2019S ANNOUNCED FOR INAUGURAL ZIYAKHALA MO SUN CITY FESTIVAL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Wednesday, 04 June 2025 –<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Sun City are excited to announce the MC\u2019s for the inaugural ZIYAKHALA MO SUN CITY FESTIVAL<\/strong>, taking place on Saturday, 28 June 2025. This partnership sees the world-class Sun City Resort, alongside the public broadcaster\u2019s nine African Language stations celebrate traditional music, culture and fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The anticipated festival will be hosted by larger-than-life SABC radio personalities. METRO FM\u2019s Somizi Mhlongo, Ikwekwezi FM\u2019s Thandy Mamakhe, Umhlobo Wenene FM\u2019s Lusanda Mbane, Motsweding FM\u2019s Amon Mokoena and Ukhozi FM\u2019s Tshatha Ngobe, will lead the festivities with their energetic vibes and keep the crowd entertained for hours alongside the stellar line-up of artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thinasiphelele Sixaso, the SABC\u2019s General Manager: PSB Radio states, \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nombuso Buthelezi, Sun City\u2019s Head of Events added, \u201cAs 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\u2019s is the final piece of puzzle. We are all set to warmly welcome guests from across the country in celebration of South African music.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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ZIYAKHALA MO SUN CITY FESTIVAL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Event Information<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Saturday 28 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: Sun City Superbowl<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: Doors open at 2pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Event Starts at 4pm until 2am<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets available at Ticketpro from R350 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ultimate VIP Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

VIP tickets from R1500, including a traditional South African dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dedicated table seating in VIP area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leopard carpet from 2pm to 6pm including a welcome drink from Bridge 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dinner served from 6pm to 8pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ENDS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Media Enquiries:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications SABC)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NgubaneMV@sabc.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

073 688 1590<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sun City Contact:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ontlotlile Kalebe (Events & Entertainment manager-Sun City Resort)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ontlotlile.kalebe@suninternational.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

014\u00a0557 1758<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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