Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse performs LIVE at the Umuzi Theatre on 25 January 2026

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse will perform at Umuzi Teater, celebrating his influential career in South African music. Known for his Afri-Soul sound, he inspires with classics and mentorship across generations. At 70, he enriches the cultural landscape, emphasizing music's vital role in social consciousness and cohesion. Tickets are available online.

The BMW Art Generation with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse 30th August NIROX Sculpture Park

The BMW Art Generation returns to the NIROX Sculpture Park on 30.08.25, bringing together contemporary African culture leaders for intergenerational discussions and exhibitions. This festival promotes a framework that asserts African art's future must thrive on the continent, celebrating the imagination of artists while engaging audiences with live music, food, and fashion.

Hotstix at Theatre on Square in December

SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE will be performing at Theatre on the Square for the start of the festive season!  Book the hottest tickets in town for December on QUICKET now! Limited season.  Call 0833774969 for enquiries.

Sipho Mabuse to perform at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024

Sipho Mabuse is one of the selected artists to appear on the 30 Years of Creative Freedom Show taking place on the main stage at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 on Sunday 22 September 2024.Sipho will be paying tribute to his dear friend and comrade Hugh Masekela during the show. Booking via Ticketmaster  https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/artist/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival-tickets/1240354

Sipho Mabuse features in RMB Starlight Classics 2023, the show will broadcast on M-Net this Sunday (18th August) at 5pm

Sipho Mabuse performs 3 songs, including Burnout, at RMB Starlight Classics Johannesburg 2023. The broadcast on M-Net airs this Sunday at 5 pm.

Sipho Mabuse upcoming shows during September 2024

Experience music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse live this September.

Music icon Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse wants Gayton McKenzie to ditch the ‘skop en donder’ attitude and help artists

The past 30 years have been a ‘disaster’ for South African artists, says legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who has some advice – and criticism – and a wish list for new Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Read more at The Daily Maverick

MusicEx 3 days – 26-28 July 2024 Martin Myers speaking & Hotstix playing

Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle. MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for 3 days from  26- 28 July 2024.  The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham... Continue Reading →

MusicEx at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024, Martin Myers speaking & Hotstix playing

#MusicMoves Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle. MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024.  The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham records, a stage makeup masterclass... Continue Reading →

Hotstix to play The National Arts Festival in Makhanda on 28 & 29 June 2024

The National Arts Festival will take place in Makhanda from 20-30 June 2024. The booking link is below: https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/224/sipho-hotstix-mabuse

Hotstix Mabuse on the #MusicEx stage at the Music Lounge on July 26th

MusicEx is an experiential event designed to engage, excite & captivate music lovers.  See the lineup for all three days below. This is a huge investment. Try come and support: Booking link is below:https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1544301137Legendary Hotstix Mabuse, will be gracing the #MusicEx stage at the Music Lounge on July 26th! Grab your tickets and witness the soulful... Continue Reading →

MAYIBUYE iAFRIKA CONCERT returns this year on 24 and 25 May, Hotstix on the Bill

Mayibuye iAfrika Concert Returns with Legendary Musical Line-Up. Following rave reviews and sold-out inaugural show last year, Billy Monama’s Mayibuye iAfrika Concert returns this year on 24 and 25 May for an extended show featuring a legendary musical line-up including:  Ringo Madlingozi  Sipho Hotstix Mabuse  Mahotella Queens  Hope Masike (Zimbabwe) Simphiwe Dana and Siphokazi. The... Continue Reading →

Sipho Mabuse at University of Fort Hare on 21st March

Delighted to be a guest speaker on 21st March at the Miriam Makeba lecture at the University of Fort Hare. This was the album I worked on with Miriam https://open.spotify.com/album/77b73CkVByeIMB3mlVC7A4?si=rlNavJjeSMWpU6G8PzFYOA

Hotstix drops truth bombs

Thank you to the Daily Sun - p.8 - 3 Jan 2024 - and Kgalalelo Tlhoaele for the read. If you keen to listen to the podcast management referred to: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48OtTSmGidBxau7qPGHi9W?si=PpHj1U5JR3iS_ad6xZoLiw

Hotstix Mabuse playing the Durban Jazz Festival on 26th December

Playing the Durban Jazz Festival on 26th Dec at HazelMere Dam

Two years ago Sipho Mabuse on the cover of GQ Magazine Dec 2021 to Jan 2022 issue

Proud Moment - Hard work always pays off. Management is a marathon not a sprint. Grateful to Molife Kumona Editor-in-Chief of GQ for seeing the work and putting Sipho on the cover as well as a huge spread in the magazine.Onward and upward to 2024 …. Amazing how time moves so quickly, I have been working with Sipho since 1985. 

Thank you Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse

Thank you Nathan Adams and  Bona Magazine for  covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse in the December issue 

ON THE COVER OF BUSINESS DAY WANTED MAGAZINE NOV 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Delighted to be on the cover of the magazine and for the cover the man who put it together Sahil Harilal who is the fashion editor Sunday Times Group SA asked some questions: (Follow all the creatives on instagram please @sahilharilal @aartverrips @wantedonlinesa) What was your style identity in the 70's during your "Harari" days and how has that evolved... Continue Reading →

Pulse of a Nation on Supersport features Sipho Mabuse

South African soccer is awash with stories; stories of redemption, hope, sorrow, disappointment,fervour, fans and heroes. One of the most enthralling of these is how the modern professional game first took root in the1930s and wound its way through the decades, often in the face of apartheid and its associatedhorrors, to offer a glorious counterpoint.... Continue Reading →

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