{"id":19133,"date":"2026-01-02T13:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=19133"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:42:56","slug":"mawhoo-bows-out-of-sun-city-new-years-eve-show-following-alleged-racial-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/mawhoo-bows-out-of-sun-city-new-years-eve-show-following-alleged-racial-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"Mawhoo Bows Out of Sun City New Year’s Eve Show Following Alleged Racial Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mawhoo<\/a> attacked on her way to a show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ntobeko Ngema, known as Mawhoo<\/a>, announced that she was forced to cancel her performance at the RustyRocks Metro FM Tap Into 2026 New Year\u2019s Eve event at the Sun City Resort after her team was reportedly assaulted during their travel to the venue.<\/p>\n

The acclaimed singer posted a video on her Instagram Stories, displaying the wreckage of her tour van.<\/p>\n

In the video, Mawhoo<\/a> claimed that her team was targeted by a group she referred to as \u201camabhunu\/boer\u201d while on their way to their final show of the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cGot attacked by amabhunu\/boer izolo on our way to our last gig. These people attacked our team, bashaya no driver wami,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

In light of this alarming incident, Mawhoo’s team issued an official statement confirming that the event would not take place as planned.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe regret to confirm that Ntobeko Ngema p.k.a. Mawhoo was unable to perform at the RustyRocks Metro FM Tap Into 2026 New Year\u2019s Eve event at the Sun City Resort due to circumstances beyond her control,\u201d the statement noted.<\/p>\n

The statement elaborated that the artist and her crew were in transit from a previous commitment when they faced a serious racial incident, damaging their touring vehicle and causing considerable delays.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite all reasonable efforts by Mawhoo Entertainment and the RustyRocks team, it was not possible for the artist to arrive in time for her scheduled performance,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

The team expressed their regrets to fans, attendees, and other stakeholders who were looking forward to Mawhoo’s appearance, recognizing the disappointment her absence brought to the New Year\u2019s Eve festivities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe sincerely apologise to patrons and stakeholders for the disappointment caused,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n

Mawhoo’s team also confirmed that they have identified those responsible for the incident and intend to pursue legal action.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have ascertained the perpetrators\u2019 details and we will be seeking further legal recourse.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n