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The Citizen
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Video: Woza Afrikaans Fest set to light up Middelburg on Women's Day
Excerpt: Middelburg is gearing up for a day of world-class entertainment, family fun and community spirit as the Woza Afrikaans Fest takes centre stage at Kees Taljaard Stadium on National Women's Day, Saturday, August 9. Top artists The festival boasts a stellar line-up of South Africa's top artists, headlined by the internationally acclaimed Prime Circle, who will take the stage at 18:30. They will be joined by a host of favourites, including O'Thandiwe (10:10), Snotkop (11:00), RW & Band (12:10), DJ Tshegu (13:10), Dirk van der Westhuizen (14:15), Hotstix Mabuse (15:25), Die Piesangskille (16:35), Lucasraps (17:45) and the Drommedaris Drum Duo (19:40). Gates open at 09:00, and performances will continue throughout the day until 19:40, with gates closing at 22:00. World-class stage All the performances will take place on a 27m x 8m international-standard stage, complete with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and two large LED screens. Festival-goers can enjoy a variety of attractions, including: • A free kiddies' zone with action inflatables, rides, the Starship Explorer, mechanical bull, zorb track, and shooting tunnel. • A cashless festival garden for over 18s, offering drinks on ice and a vibrant atmosphere. • Dozens of food, beverage, toy, craft and festival stalls to browse and enjoy. What you need to know Visitors are encouraged to bring sunscreen, hats, camping chairs, and blankets for the evening entertainment. However, the following items will not be allowed: cooler boxes, alcohol, beverages, hookah pipes, gazebos, beach umbrellas, drugs, weapons, animals, or biker patches. Special ticket deals Don't miss out on these incredible ticket specials: • Buy three adult tickets and get one free • Buy two adult tickets and one child ticket for R400 • Buy two adult tickets and two child tickets for R480. Tickets are R100 for children aged 7–13 and R200 for festival-goers 14 years and older. Entry is free for children aged 1–6. Remember that tickets will also be available at the gates! Free, safe parking will be available, and strong security measures will be in place. Making a difference All proceeds from the Woza Afrikaans Fest will go towards children's charities. 'This festival is about celebrating women, families and the community, while making a meaningful contribution to those in need,' said organisers. Book your tickets Tickets are available online at (search Woza Afrikaans Fest). For enquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]. @middelburgobserver Happyland Amusement Park is bringing its iconic Merry-Go-Round to the Woza Afrikaans Fest on August 9 (Women's Day) at Kees Taljaard Stadium in Middelburg. Don't miss the rides, food stalls, and world-class live music. ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver – MiddelburgObserver
The Citizen
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Shake your caboose at Woza 2025
There's no excuse to celebrate the women in your life by having them sit at home! Tickets are already on sale for the August 9 Woza Afrikaans Fest, celebrating National Women's Day with a slew of the country's favourite singers and DJs. Headlining the fest is locally rooted Prime Circle, flanked by a sterling lineup of performers. The gates will open at 09:00 with O'Thandiwe taking to the stage at 10:10, followed by Snotkop at 11:00, RW & Band at 12:10 and DJ Tshegu ushering in the lunch hour at 13:10. Dirk van der Westhuizen showcases the afternoon lineup at 14:15, followed by Hotstix Mabuse at 15:25, Piesangskille at 16:35 and Lucasraps at 17:45. Prime Circle will hit the stage at 18:30 with Drommedaris Duo closing the show at 19:40. All the stage action will take place on a world-class stage with international standards measuring 27m x 8m, including sound, lighting and two LED screens on both sides. Gates will close following the stage performances at 22:00. There will be a free kiddies zone with action inflatables, crazy rides, the starship explorer, mechanical bull, zorb track, and shooting tunnel. The festival garden will offer a milieu for over-18s only, where thirsts can be quenched. The festival garden will be cashless, so remember to bring your debit and credit cards. A variety of stalls will be available serving food, beverages, toys, crafts, and other festival staples. Festival goers should bring sunscreen and hats, camping chairs, and blankets for the evening entertainment. Cooler boxes, alcohol and beverages will not be allowed, and hookah pipes (hubbly-bubblies), gazebos, and beach umbrellas, drugs, weapons, and animals will not be allowed. Biker patches will also not be allowed onto festival grounds. Entrance for minors aged 1–6 years is free, while children aged 7–13 pay R100 per person, and those aged 14 years and older pay R200 per person. There's also free, safe parking, with lots of security on the festival grounds. All proceeds will go towards children's charities. Book your tickets at: and search for Woza Afrikaans Fest, or contact the organisers on [email protected] or [email protected] for any enquiries At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
