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  ACCES 2026: Johannesburg Welcomes African Music Stars and Industry Leaders Johannesburg, South Africa, is bringing together musicians, music executives and creative professionals from across Africa and beyond as the Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) 2026 gets underway. Running from October 28 to 31, the event combines music-industry discussions, networking opportunities and live performances. The main conference sessions are scheduled for October 29 and 30 at The Forum, The Campus, in Bryanston, Johannesburg. According to the event's official programme, more than 700 delegates from over 45 countries are expected to participate. Sun-El Musician and Other African Artists Feature in the Programme South African producer and DJ Sun-El Musician is among the prominent names scheduled to take part in this year's programme. Other announced performers include South African vocal group The Joy, Zimbabwean guitarist Sylent Nqo and Ghana...

  South African Drama Black Gold Finds New Life on Netflix South African television drama Black Gold is attracting renewed attention after appearing on Netflix, giving the series another opportunity to connect with audiences following the closure of its former television home, BET Africa. According to the South African publication Mail & Guardian , the drama has climbed to the number-one position on Netflix in South Africa. Five episodes were available at the time of the report, with more episodes expected to follow. The development offers a new opportunity for a production that originally aired between August and December 2025. What Is Black Gold About? Set against the sugarcane fields and illegal mining environment of KwaZulu-Natal, Black Gold explores family conflict, betrayal, inheritance and the struggle for power. The story centres on Amandla Zungu, played by Nomalanga Shozi. Her character is falsely accused of murdering her father and becomes caught in a dangerou...