THE Old Mutual Music at the Lake series will close the 2026 season at the Durban Botanic Gardens on September 24 with a Heritage Day celebration headlined by Sjava. He will be performing live with a full six-piece band, alongside Simmy and Q Twins.
The concert will bring together three standout acts whose music is deeply connected to KZN.
Their stories, sounds and journeys reflect the richness of the province, and the role KZN-born talent continues to play in shaping South Africa’s contemporary music scene.
From Sjava’s poetic storytelling, rooted in isiZulu tradition and carried by contemporary sounds, to Simmy’s Afro-house melodies shaped by her Tugela Ferry roots, and the distinctive harmonies of the Q Twins from KwaMashu, fans are in for a treat. Event organisers said Heritage Day would be a fitting moment to celebrate the languages, traditions, stories and shared identity that connect South Africans across generations and communities.
“Through music, the concert will give audiences a space to honour where they come from, while enjoying the evolving sounds of the province and the country,” said Molise Moloi, the Mass and Foundation Cluster marketing executive at Old Mutual. He said the event will provide a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the local people, places, stories and traditions. He added that the Old Mutual Music at the Lake series has become a much-loved platform for showcasing South African talent and creating accessible, memorable experiences for families, friends and music lovers in one of the country’s most scenic outdoor concert settings.
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