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One of the greatest voices of our generation, eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is coming back to South Africa later this year to thrill local fans with a three-city arena concert tour.
Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at GrandWest, Cape Town on Saturday, 12 November followed by DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 15 November and closing at Durban’s ICC on 19 November. Concerts begin at 20h00. Tickets on sale at 9am on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za
The Gregory Porter Love is King SA 2025 Tour is proudly partnered with regional radio stations KFM in Cape Town, 947 in Johannesburg and East Coast Radio in Durban.
“Gregory Porter’s presence—both his commanding voice and heartfelt music—resonates deeply with South African audiences,” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back and to share his extraordinary talent with fans once again.”
AI is everywhere, and whether you’re trying to get ahead of it or just make sense of it, the noise is real. What if there was one place to cut through the hype? One summit where you could explore how AI is transforming your business, your career, and your life?
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s already reshaping the way we work, hire, trade, treat illness, learn, and live. Whether you’re ready or not, AI is in your inbox, your sales pipeline, your investment strategy, your doctor’s office, your child’s classroom, and embedded in the data trails we leave behind every day.
Consider this: nearly 80% of hospitals now use AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations (Docus.ai – AI Healthcare Statistics, 2024). And according to McKinsey, generative AI could add up to US$4.4 trillion (R80 trillion) annually to the global economy. Yet as this powerful technology accelerates progress, it also raises urgent questions, about inequality, data privacy, misinformation, and the rapid disruption of entire industries.
Enter AI Empowered, a bold new summit inspired by EO Cape Town, designed to move beyond the buzzwords and into what’s actually happening now, and what’s coming by 2030.
Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC on 7–8 August 2025, this two-day event features global and local thought leaders from companies like Google, Salesforce, MIT Centre for Collective Intelligence, Woolworths, Discovery, Amazon Web Services, Pepkor and more.
Hey Neighbour Festival 2025, initially set to take place this August, has been moved to December 2025. While the festival was set to feature world-class performances, including the highly anticipated appearances by Doja Cat, Central Cee, Black Coffee, and Leon Thomas, to name a few, the organisers have made the strategic decision to reschedule the festival in order to ensure its continued success and sustainability.
Hey Neighbour’s Glen Netshipise stated, “As CEO of Hey Neighbour Festival, I want to acknowledge the disappointment caused by the postponement of the 2025 event. We understand the impact this has on our loyal festival-goers, sponsors, and artists. We also recognise that our communication around the challenges we’ve faced hasn’t been as clear as it should have been, and for that, we sincerely apologise. Moving forward, we are committed to improving our transparency and communication, ensuring that everyone is kept informed as we work towards delivering an even better festival in December 2025. We truly appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate these challenging yet exciting times.” He added “We are incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, artists, and attendees. Their faith in us is helping to ensure that we can deliver the best possible festival experience.”
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TICKET HOLDERS AND SPONSORS?
Tickets: All tickets purchased for the event will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced on 30 September 2025, along with the full lineup.
Refunds: All refunds due will be processed and paid by 10 October 2025.
Sponsors: Sponsors who have already made contributions will be contacted directly with further details.
Artists: We are in active discussions with the initially booked talent to confirm their availability for the new December dates.
NEXT STEPS
The organisers are actively working on securing the necessary funding, strategic partnerships, and more exciting headliners to bring the festival back bigger and better than ever. We will share further details regarding the exact rescheduled dates, as well as information on refunds for those who have already requested refunds and those unable to attend, by 30 September 2025.
For updates, please visit the official festival website: www.heyneighbour.co.za or follow us on social media for real-time updates.
CONTACT INFO
For ticket holders, sponsors, or other stakeholders with queries or concerns, please contact our customer support team at:
Fellow Neighbours, it’s going down! And just in case you missed it on our socials over the last few days, the next wave of the Hey Neighbour 2025 lineup is officially HERE — and it’s bringing fire, soul and seriously next-level vibes.
Headlining this drop? The legend himself, the one and only BLACK COFFEE, and yes he is bringing some of his friends to perform live alongside him. From Ibiza to Coachella to right here at home, the global icon has joined the Neighbourhood to remind us why no one does it like SA and why he is the leader of the pack.
Who are his chommies actually??? Well it’s a surprise and you will just have to wait to find out.
And that’s not all. We’re welcoming some of the most iconic, ever rising and rule-breaking local names in the game right now:
Elaine – R&B royalty with velvet vocals and heartbreak hits Akio – Culture curator and DJ-extraordinaire, bringing all the vibes DJ Nkosh – Afro-house beast with a set that’ll move your soul (and your feet) DJ Lochive – Fresh sound explorer pushing deep, danceable energy Muzi – The Zulu Skywalker, fusing tradition with futuristic bounce Holly Rey – House music’s golden girl bringing the heat and the heart Khuli Chana – Motswako’s finest, still running the game with pure fire Tortured Soul – Soulful, jazzy, deep house grooves that’ll keep you locked in Nia Pearl – Amapiano angel with vocals smoother than your weekend plans Sun-EL Musician – Afro-electronic magic. Every beat is a spiritual experience Lulo Cafe – A deep house OG serving nothing but timeless feels DJ Lag – Regarded as one of the pioneers of Gqom, he is a DJ and record producer Adillah – SA’s own “go-to girl for all things wavy DJ
And yes, this is just the day two local line-up for now.
Mfethu, if this isn’t the ultimate sign to snap into action, we don’t know what is. Don’t miss out on what’s set to be the music experience of the year. Grab your crew, cop your tickets, and let’s make memories with thousands of other neighbours from across Mzansi and beyond.
Bringing the ‘noise’ to the neighbourhood, powerhouses Jacaranda FM and MTV have been confirmed as the official media partners this year — helping us turn the volume ALL the way up, across airwaves and onto your screens.
More surprises are loading. Big stage energy? You already know.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DATE Saturday, 30th – Sunday, 31 August 2025 VENUE Legends Adventure Farm, Pretoria TIMES Gates open at 12h00 and close at 22h00
Day Passes, Weekend Passes, and Camping Bookings are officially live — but only on our website! Don’t get finessed by the scammers out there. Stay sharp, book smart, book right!
Don’t forget to stay tuned to our vibes, neighbours! Also catch the freshest info on our official website and our dope socials below:
The South African premiere of F1® THE MOVIE was more than just an opulent ‘green’ carpet meets racetrack moment. With Heineken® 0.0 at the heart of it all, the night brought together friends, fans, and familiar faces to show that you don’t need alcohol to enjoy the moment — just good company, great storytelling, and a drink that keeps you in the driver’s seat.
From track to theatre, Heineken® 0.0 took centre stage at the IMAX Mall of Africa, blending seamlessly into the thrill of Formula 1® and the sophistication of film — all while reinforcing a modern, inclusive message: there are zero reasons needed to choose moderation.
Hosted by celebrity F1 fan and radio host, Anele Mdoda, the theatre was packed with South African movers and shakers, including the likes of Girlie Lukhele, Khuli Chana, Bonko and Lesego khoza, Zakes Bantwini, Karabo Didi and so many more.
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