Amapiano duo Mawhoo missed their scheduled New Year’s Eve performance at Sun City after their tour bus was allegedly attacked in a racially motivated incident.
The group was travelling when the incident occurred. According to reports, the tour bus was targeted, and members of the crew were subjected to racial abuse. No serious injuries were reported, but the event forced the artists to cancel their appearance at one of South Africa’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Fans and fellow artists expressed disappointment and concern online after hearing the news.
Media Statement from MaWhoo regarding a severe racial incident and attack her and her team encountered last night on their way to RustyRocks Metro FM Tap Into 2026 New Year’s Eve Event. pic.twitter.com/BwsVJ4XAtM
— Piano Connect (@PianoConnectSA) January 1, 2026
Many called for answers and accountability, saying that artists should be able to travel and perform without fear of harassment.
Authorities are reportedly looking into the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible for the alleged attack.
