After 30 years of celebrating the South African music culture, the annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) are set to dazzle once again.

This time with the magnetic presence of Scoop Makhathini, born Siyabonga Ngwekazi, the acclaimed writer, TV presenter and powerhouse multimedia entrepreneur and the South Africa’s brightest rising star, multimedia entrepreneur, broadcaster and digital storyteller Pamela Mtanga.

The SAMA 31 are set to bloom in glorious colour under the theme “Flowers For Those Who Keep Our Nation Singing” and also celebrate creativity, resilience and the ever-blossoming spirit of South African music and culture.

Makhathini and Mtanga will take center stage as hosts of the highly anticipated 31st edition of the SAMA, a dynamic hybrid celebration taking place on 14 December 2025.

The duo is celebrated for their electrifying chemistry and unmatched ability to entertain the audiences with their bold, captivating and effortlessly charismatic presenting styles.

SAMA Spokesperson, Unati Gwija, expressed confidence in the pairing.

“The SAMA has always been a platform that honours excellence, and our presenters must embody that spirit. Makhathini and Mtanga bring a rare combination of experience, authenticity, and cultural resonance. Together they will deliver a hybrid show that is fresh, compelling and worthy of the legacy of South African music.”

🌺Dear Music Lovers, Let’s Give Flowers 🌺

This year, on 14 December, we honour the artists who deserve their flowers – now.

Giving Flowers celebrates the musicians, storytellers, creators, and collaborators whose work continues to shape South Africa’s sound.

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— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) November 26, 2025