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

The Business of Entertainment speaks to over five hundred thousand listeners per month

As we close 2023  the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has had a stellar year since the shows launch in May 2023. All the podcasts are loaded on the Cape Talk website on the podcast page  https://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/679/the-business-of-entertainment?ref=pid:92 or go the MEX podcast page on Spotify and Listen  https://open.spotify.com/show/7CCcqSqVPZplVsZA81XoY0?si=nLJnG1jrTkSBqO2yR6ZJSA The guests have been outstanding starting... Continue Reading →

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. 

Siphokazi Jonas from Africa to the World

PICTURED IS  SIPHOKAZI JONAS AND STEVE BLOOM, CEO OF JAPAN INSTITUTE OF PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN Tuesday, 12 December 2023 – In a significant coup for poetry on the African continent, Siphokazi Jonas accepted a commission from The Poetry Society and Portland Japanese Garden to write a poem for the event – Peace Symposium, Johannesburg 2023 – Peace-making at the Intersection... Continue Reading →

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 →

Sipho Mabuse is one of the The South African Style Awards judges

The South African Style Awards 2024 powered by PLASCON South Africa has Sipho Hotstix Mabuse as one of the judges. Over the 26 years that it has been in existence, the South African Style Awards has redefined the meaning of style, achievement and philanthropy in every sphere, including in business. “Style is knowing who you... Continue Reading →

Reflections of a beautiful show in pictures from Saturday 9 September – Sipho Mabuse

Thank you Tebogo Mantambo (Cafe 69 Entertainment) for the lovely photos and inviting me and my band to your stunning event.

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 →

Sipho Mabuse for Jam and Jazz 16 & 17 September Bronkhorstspruit

Sipho Mabuse for Jam and  Jazz along with Tabia and many more on the 16th and 17th Sept Bronkhorstspruit.

Reflections in pictures of my part in the Mayibuye iAfrika Concert on the 9 September 2023 | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Reflections in pictures of my part in the Mayibuye iAfrika Concert  A celebration of exiled South African musicians and composers Renowned South African guitarist Billy Monama brought  us closer to our past to help us reimagine our future last night  (9th September)  at the Market Theatre I  joined a number of South African artists including  Judith... Continue Reading →

Thank you RMB Starlight Classics | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

RMB Starlight Classics experience, 2023Thank you for having me. Some photos from the three shows. #RMBStarlightClassics Images courtesy of Country Club Johannesburg

Sipho Mabuse was interviewed By Annika Larsen on 2 August

Some snaps pre and post the interview with Annika Larsen on 2 August.

Annika Larsen on ETV on Wednesday 2 August at 10pm hosts Sipho Hotstix Mabuse for her show “My guest tonight”

Annika Larsen on ETV on Wednesday 2 August at 10pm hosts Sipho Hotstix Mabuse for her show “My guest tonight"

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