Collins Matsepe

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Collins Matsepe is a Journalist for Music In Africa, where he reports on the continent’s vibrant music scenes, cultural trends, and industry developments.

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20 Mar 2026
ZA
Human Rights Day: 10 post-democracy songs holding SA accountable
On 21 March 1960, apartheid police opened fire on peaceful protesters in Sharpeville, killing 69 people and wounding more than 180. The demonstrators had gathered against the pass laws that...
By Collins Matsepe
20 Mar 2026
ZA
Is culture a human right? Folklore Festival and the meaning of freedom
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, the Folklore Festival Fringe in Johannesburg raises a question that is often missing from public debate: is access to culture and heritage a right in itself?
By Collins Matsepe
18 Mar 2026
ZA
Viwo Kulati announces Gauteng tour following release of Thanda Wena
South African singer and songwriter Viwo Kulati has announced a seven-date tour across Gauteng following the release of her latest single, ‘Thanda Wena’.
By Collins Matsepe
12 Mar 2026
ZA
Lekompo goes mainstream as Metro FM Music Awards debut new category  
The Metro FM Music Awards will mark a milestone in 2026 with the introduction of a Best Lekompo category, signalling growing recognition for one of South Africa’s fastest-rising genres.
By Collins Matsepe
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