THE VOICES BEHIND 10 SOUTH AFRICAN SOPRANOS REVEALED Johannesburg, South Africa – The highly anticipated stage production 10 SOUTH AFRICAN SOPRANOS has officially revealed the remarkable women who will take to the stage at Joburg Theatre on 28–29 March 2026. This powerful production celebrates the depth, diversity and excellence of South Africa’s classical vocal talent, bringing together ten exceptional female performers in a unique theatrical experience that showcases the beauty and emotional power of the soprano voice. Audiences can expect a compelling production featuring soaring vocal performances, dramatic storytelling and a celebration of women who continue to shape South Africa’s classical music landscape. The 10 SOUTH AFRICAN SOPRANOS featured in the production are: Bongiwe Nakani-Mcetywa Born in Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape and raised in Khayelitsha, Bongiwe Nakani-Mcetywa is an award-winning soprano and UCT alumna. She won prizes at the Shock Foundation Singing Competitio...

  Gisbson Kente Lecture Review By Thami akaMbongo Manzana Soweto Theatre – 28 February 2025 Let us begin with the truth. The venue was not sold out , despite what was claimed on Soweto Theatre’s social media platforms. Optics matter. Integrity matters more. The event was scheduled for 3pm. It started an hour later. Some might argue that it was because of the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium. But if that was the case, then it exposes a deeper problem — a miscalculation in programming . Unless we were meant to miss the irony of hosting a lecture about the Father of Township Theatre at the same time as one of the biggest township sporting spectacles in the country. Programming is political. Timing is intentional. The Questions That Went Unanswered In the build-up to the lecture, there was visible discomfort within the artistic community regarding the selection of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as Guest Speaker. When a photograph of Dr Ndlozi alongside James Ngco...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 South African Sopranos to Grace The Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre 25 February 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa –  Imibungazo Personality  Management Production, in partnership with the Joburg Theatre , proudly presents the  third instalment of 10 South African Sopranos , taking place on 28 and 29 March 2026 at  The Mandela theatre.                   Image  Source: Joburg Theatre Produced by acclaimed opera singer and arts entrepreneur Sibongile Mngoma , the  production continues to celebrate the richness and diversity of South African soprano  voices within a powerful sacred production format. The journey of 10 South African Sopranos began in 2013 at Carnival City, followed by a  successful second instalment at The Playhouse Company in 2023, which played to a  sold-out audience.  The 2026 staging at Joburg Theatre marks a significant continuation  of a producti...