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Mahika Mahikeng returns without local acts

The organisers of the Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music Festival held a press briefing last week in Sandton, South Africa
The organisers of the Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music Festival held a press briefing last week in Sandton, South Africa

SANDTON: After a two-year absence, the Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music Festival will return, but no local performers have been selected to take the stage this time around.

The three-day festival will take place from the weekend of March 17-19, 2023 at the Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng.

The show will start with a gospel night featuring MTN Joyous Celebration on the 17th, followed by a jazz festival and Amapiano Night billed for the 18th and 19th respectively.

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