Music lovers can look forward to an evening celebrating South African musical talent when Judith Sephuma, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Unisa Choir and the Unisa Music Foundation Wind Band take to the stage at the ZK Matthews Great Hall on 21 November.
Some of South Africa’s most celebrated musical performers will come together in Pretoria next week for the Unisa Vice-Chancellor's Concert, promising audiences an evening of exceptional music and live entertainment.
The concert, scheduled for Saturday, 21 November 2026, will feature award-winning singer Judith Sephuma and internationally acclaimed vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, alongside two of the university's own ensembles, the Unisa Choir and the Unisa Music Foundation Wind Band.
The event will take place at the ZK Matthews Great Hall on Unisa's Muckleneuk Campus, bringing together established South African artists and musicians from the university for a celebration of the country's rich musical talent.
Sephuma, renowned for her distinctive voice and contribution to South African jazz and contemporary music, will share the stage with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, whose internationally recognised isicathamiya sound has taken South African music to audiences around the world.
Their performances will be complemented by the Unisa Choir and the Unisa Music Foundation Wind Band, showcasing the musical talent nurtured within the university.
The concert forms part of Unisa's efforts to celebrate music and the arts while creating opportunities for audiences to experience performances by leading artists alongside its own musical ensembles.
With a line-up that brings together different musical traditions and generations of performers, the evening is expected to appeal to a broad audience, including music enthusiasts, students, staff and members of the public.
Tickets are available through Quicket, starting at R100. Members of the public are encouraged to book in advance to secure their seats.
The concert will begin at 18:00 on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at the ZK Matthews Great Hall, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria.
Click here to book your tickets through Quicket.
* By Karabo Ngoepe, Editor, Department of Institutional Advancement
Publish date: 2026-11-11 00:00:00.0
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