Don't miss Cotton Fest 2025, Dr Riaad Moosa's comedy show and 'Soke' in Jozi this weekend
A-Reece is set to deliver an electryfing performance at Cotton Fest 2025.
Cotton Fest 2025
Some of Mzansi's biggest stars are set to deliver electrifying performances at this year's Cotton Fest, which showcases the latest in music, fashion, gaming, food and art.
They include A-Reece, Cassper Nyovest, DBN Gogo, Focalistic, Kabza De Small, Kamo Mphela, Sjava and many others.
The annual event, which is the brainchild of late rapper Rikhado 'Riky Rick' Makhado, celebrates hip hop, house, amapiano and other leading South African music genres.
Where: Newtown Station.
When: Saturday, April 26, from noon.
Dr Riaad Moosa's "What's the Point?"
Award-winning comedian, presenter, writer, and actor, Dr Riaad Moosa will be staging his brand-new comedy show in Joburg this weekend.
This show is set to blend medicine with humour as the 'Doctor of Comedy' is set to take audiences on as he grapples with the absurdity of life.
Where: Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre
When: Friday, April 25, until Sunday, April 27. Show times differ, depending on the day.
Soke
The sounds of the African continent will be celebrated at 'Soke', an event curated that is held multiple times a year, alternating between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Harare, Zimbabwe.
It is an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats, the rich flavours, good company, as well as fashion which is inspired by the diverse heritage of Africa.
Where: Maracana in Sandton.
When: Sunday, April 27, from 1pm to 10pm.
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