SAMAs Return “Home” to North West for Historic SAMA32
South Africa’s biggest night in music is heading back to where it all feels most at home. The 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are officially set to take place in the North West Province on 15 August 2026, marking what organisers are calling a historic homecoming for the iconic awards show.
A Return to the “Platinum Province”
Widely known as the traditional home of the SAMAs, the North West has hosted some of the ceremony’s most memorable moments over the years. Its return signals more than just a venue change. It is a celebration of legacy, culture and the province’s long-standing relationship with South African music. The announcement was made by the province’s MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Galerekwe Tsotso Tlhapi, who reflected on the significance of bri...