This edition highlights new music from DiTeboho, Joliza, Mbali Ngidi, and Blaqbonez; major creative collaborations like the RICH MNISI x Foschini auction and PnP’s Design Collective; plus, news on ULTRA South Africa 2026 and Mi Casa’s cruise return.
DITEBOHO RELEASES SOLO PIANO SERIES
Pianist Composer Explores Identity And Divine Will
Pianist and scholar DiTeboho will release his personal project, Inner Gaze, the first volume in his Solo Piano Series, on 7 November 2025. The work weaves South African jazz and global influences into a spiritual deep dive, centered on the four-movement suite Pitso (“a calling”), which interrogates faith and free will.
JOLIZA HONOURS HIS BHACA ROOTS
Singer Songwriter Cultural Ambassador Blends Tradition With Modern Sounds
Singer-songwriter Joliza (Thandikhaya Magayiyana), a former bus driver, won the 2024 SABC 1 show Ushuni Womhlabaand signed with Gallo. He champions his isiBhaca heritage, with his debut EP Bhacasoul Experience earning SAMA nods. His latest album Ushuni WeBhaca includes the single Tumelo and features artists like Nathi Mankayi, blending tradition with positive messages. Joliza is a “cultural ambassador” for the Bhaca community.
MBALI NGIDI DROPS NEW SINGLES
Afro Soul Gqom Sensation Releases Emadwaleni Track
Afro-soul and Gqom sensation Mbali Ngidi is back with the powerful new single ‘Emadwaleni’ (meaning ‘Among the Rocks’), which symbolizes “love and resilience blossoming even in the harshest conditions.” The song features Mawhoo and Obiie, blending Gqom with 3-step and showcasing Mbali’s Zulu lyricism and contemporary production. The single drops alongside ‘Shela’.
XHOSA RAPPERS RELEASE PAKISHA SINGLE
B8SE And Lizzy Lane Drop New Anthem
Fast-rising Xhosa rappers B8SE and Lizzy Lane team up for their new single “PAKISHA,” produced by Antii. The track, which translates loosely to “pack up,” is a motivational anthem about “leveling up” and moving to a higher plane. The single dropped on Friday, 31 October 2025, on all platforms, accompanied by a street cinematic music video.
MORE MUSIC ON OUR RADAR
The Vault (Deluxe)
MDU aka TRP
Thath’wakho
Soul Brothers
FOSCHINI MNISI AUCTION FOR CHANGE
Landmark Fashion Collaboration Funds Period Poverty Charity
Foschini’s centenary and RICH MNISI’s 10th anniversary culminated in a two-part collaboration. Their joint retail capsule was complemented by a RICH MNISI x Foschini charity auction on 30 October 2025 featuring one-of-one pieces. One hundred percent of all proceeds will support Move Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to “tackling period poverty across South Africa.”
PNP CLOTHING LAUNCHES DESIGN COLLECTIVE
Emerging Talent Creates Limited Edition Fashion Range
PnP Clothing’s Futurewear programme launched its first limited-edition Futurewear Collective, uniting seven young designers to reinterpret a signature print by mentor Julia Buchanan. Guided by Gavin Rajah, the initiative supports local manufacturing, with the range “proudly designed and made in South Africa.” The collection is now available.
STYLING DREDZ CROWNS NEW TALENT
Creative Conquerors Campaign Amplifies Emerging South African Artists
Since 2018, Stylin’ Dredz Creative Conquerors has celebrated non-conformist creators, previously collaborating with artists like Big Zulu. The campaign’s Mobile Studio supports emerging talent. In 2025, singer Nicole LUV was named the Creative Conqueror, winning R50 000 and a debut performance at the Back To The City Festival, embodying the brand’s empowerment mission.
CAPE TOWN GALLERY HOSTS GROUP SHOW
New Exhibition Explores Transformation And African Identity
Under the Aegis, a Cape Town-based gallery founded by Anelisa Mangcu, presents its latest group exhibition, As Tides Change, from 4 October – 4 December 2025. The show features seven artists and explores “movement, materiality, and the quiet persistence of transformation.” Mangcu notes the works use fabric and found matter as “vessels of remembrance and re-imagination.”
AFRICAN FASHION INCUBATOR LAUNCHES COHORT
Foundation Supports Fifteen Designers To Scale Enterprises
The African Fashion Foundation (AFF) launched its second Fashion Futures Incubator (AFFI-II’25) to accelerate Africa’s creative economy. The programme, supporting 15 designers across the continent, provides financial and advisory resources. Designers will showcase at global events, including London Fashion Week 2026, “shaping resilient enterprises” that drive long-term value.
PHILA MADLINGOZI JOINS ASANDA EMPIRES
Multi Talented Artist Signs With African Label
Musician, actor, and reality TV star Phila Madlingozi has signed with Asanda Empires, a label that “celebrates authenticity, creativity, and cultural excellence.” Known for his Afro-Pop Soul, the former Idols SA contestant chose the label because it “believes in art with purpose.” This partnership signals a “new wave of soulful storytelling” in African music.
BLAQBONEZ TALKS NEW MUSIC ON APPLE
Rapper Discusses Single And Album On Africa Now
Nigerian rapper and singer Blaqbonez joins Nandi Madida on Apple Music 1’s Africa Now to discuss his new single “ACL,” his album title No Excuses, and his discography. The episode, which also features This Week’s Hottest New Tracks from artists like Damie & Dolapo Martins, aired this Friday, October 31st.
MOOZLIE REVEALS GO GETTER VIDEO
Award Winning Rapper Releases New Visual Statement
Award-winning rapper and style icon Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena premiered the music video for her hit single Go Getter on 31 October 2025. Written and directed by Meghan Daniels, the playful visual celebrates ambition and individuality by showing Moozlie portraying four unforgettable characters auditioning to be the lead.
ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE 2026 DATES
Premier Electronic Music Festival Launches 2026 Tickets
ULTRA South Africa has launched tickets for its 2026 edition, making a historic change: Johannesburg will host on Saturday, followed by Cape Town on Sunday. Now in its 11th year, the festival promises “elevated production” and is cementing its status as Africa’s largest electronic music event, following record crowds in the 2025 edition.
MI CASA FRIENDSHIP CRUISE RETURNS
Sold Out Voyage Sails Again In April 2026
The Friendship Cruise by Mi Casa, presented by Heart FM, is back following a sold-out 2025 voyage. The three-night music, food, and friendship experience sails from Cape Town to the Atlantic from 14–17 April 2026 aboard the MSC Musica. Curated by Mi Casa, the cruise features top South African artists and promises “a celebration of togetherness.”
BONGEZIWE MABANDLA SOLO TOUR SUCCESS
Award Winning Singer Concludes Intimate And Sold Out Concerts
Award-winning singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla’s Solo Tour, presented with Black Major, has seen immense support, with multiple shows nationwide selling out. The “intimate journey” closes in London on 19 November with a fundraiser. Fans who missed out can see him co-headline the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in Cape Town on 14 December.
TOUCHLINE ANNOUNCES LIVE EXPERIENCE
Rapper Returns With New One Man Show
Rapper Touchline (Thabo Mahlwele) returns with a new intimate live show, The Mambisa Golden Boy Experience, on Friday, 5 December 2025, at Playground, Braamfontein. Following a sold-out 2024 show, the experience celebrates his hip-hop journey with a live band and special collaborators, honoring the belief that “Everything Matters.”
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