- Pamela Mtanga and Scoop Makhathini will be the hosts for one of South Africa’s prominent music occasions.
- The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have revealed the theme for this year’s ceremony.
- This year’s event will adopt a hybrid approach, departing from traditional award presentation methods.
The South African Music Awards, often referred to as music’s significant night, has officially announced the hosts for the upcoming 2025 event.
Scoop Makhathini, a well-known broadcaster and music enthusiast, will take the stage alongside Pamela Mtanga this December.
As anticipation builds for this key music event, the SAMAs have provided insights into what attendees can look forward to.
Anticipations for SAMAs 2025
The hosts have established their reputation within the entertainment industry, positioning themselves as influential figures. Scoop Makhathini is known for his stylish approach and has also been at the helm of various notable television programs in Mzansi. This year, he co-hosted the Metro FM Music Awards.
Pamela Mtanga is quickly becoming a familiar name, gaining recognition with each hosting opportunity. Her most recent significant role was overseeing the Miss South Africa 2025 beauty pageant.
The SAMAs provided a statement to Briefly News highlighting why Scoop and Pamela are ideal for the role. They emphasized their ongoing commitment to celebrating excellence through their choice of presenters. Scoop and Mtanga are seen as fitting partners to create a memorable hybrid show.
This year’s SAMAs will embrace a new theme designed to honor artists while they are still active in their craft. The theme, Flowers For Those Who Keep Our Nation Singing, underscores the importance of recognizing those who keep Mzansi dancing and singing.
“We wanted to celebrate artists not just for their achievements, but for their courage to create.”
It is clear that the collaboration between Pamela and Scoop will bring an energetic atmosphere to the event, celebrating artists and their contributions to Mzansi after their hard work.
The ceremony is scheduled for 17 December 2025.
Wishing nominee Kharishma a swift recovery
In another report from Briefly News, singer Kharishma is nominated for two awards at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs).
She is in the running for the Music Video of the Year and the Record of the Year, alongside maskandi artist Mthandeni Sk, as well as Amapiano stars like Tyler ICU, Pabi Cooper, Supta, 2Pointl, among others.
This news comes as she recuperates following a serious car accident that occurred in Polokwane on 31 October 2025. The SAMAs sent their best wishes for her recovery, acknowledging her valuable contributions to the music industry. Her family provided an update, stating, “She has been recovering well under the care of doctors. The family would like privacy during this time and will provide further updates through the media.”
