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Homegrown: FNB Stadium might be massive but the energy Scorpion Kings are bringing comes from the intimate spaces where Amapiano was born. Photos: Supplied
AMAPIANO

Amapiano Royalty: Scorpion Kings return for their largest show yet at FNB Stadium

Amapiano pioneers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa reflect on scaling their sound, cultural ownership, and their massive 70,000-capacity Scorpion Kings Live show at FNB Stadium.

  • Busi Lethole
8 min read
Location: When you say FNB Stadium is in Soweto, you create a false image that Soweto has world-class infrastructure. Photo: Joburg City
SOUTH AFRICA

Dressing FNB Stadium in Soweto robes

FNB Stadium is located in Nasrec, not Soweto. Sandile Memela explores how marketing the Calabash as a Soweto landmark creates a false narrative of development while real township…

  • Sandile Memela
8 min read
AVIATION

South Africa’s stadium flyovers: A proud tradition of precision that should be defended

Despite recent global criticism over low-altitude stadium passes, South Africa's proud tradition of precision flyovers reflects decades of rigorous planning, airmanship, and an…

  • Lelo Mzaca
4 min read
Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso Gaxa.
KAIZER CHIEFS

Kaizer Chiefs Vs Mamelodi Sundowns - A classic rivalry of old peers

The highly anticipated Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture is set for Saturday, 15 August 2026, at FNB Stadium. While both clubs boast rich histories and massive support,…

  • Lelo Mzaca
4 min read