Siyabakhumbula Awards to honour Killer Kau and Mpura
The Siyabakhumbula Awards will recognise the late Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe, Sakhile “Killer Kau” Hlatshwayo, Mongezi “Mpura” Stuurman, and DJ Thando Tot in 2024. These artists tragically died in a car accident while travelling to a gig in Rustenburg in 2021.
The awards ceremony will take place on November 16 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. In addition to the late artists, others being honoured include Abdul Bhamjee, a well-known football administrator; Richard Mitchell, a legendary sound engineer; Dawn Lindberg, founder of the Naledi Theatre Awards; Petros “Whitehead” Molemela, a business tycoon; Lucky Nxumalo, a photojournalist; Mzukisi Sikali, a former boxing champion; Major-General Tirani Maswanganyi; Evans Sonny Boy; and Mohumi Rakgokong.
Over 1,200 VIP guests are expected to attend the event, which is organised by The People’s Poet, Mzwakhe Mbuli.
“The purpose of these awards is to honour our heroes and heroines, to make sure they are never forgotten. These are our stars, and our objective is to make sure that they shine forever,” said Mbuli.
This year’s awards are especially significant as they mark 30 years of democracy in South Africa. Mbuli explained that in the past, such events could not take place due to apartheid.
“But we fought the apartheid system; that’s why we are rejoicing and remembering our fallen heroes and heroines,” he said.
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, are expected to attend the event.
Lesufi shared his thoughts on the importance of awards: “Awards are significant to society because they serve to honour achievements, artistic expression, or societal contribution. They influence our shared ideas and goals and motivate us to pursue greatness in our own lives. Honouring the departed heroes and heroines preserves their legacy.”
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