Scoop Makhathini and Pamela Mtanga Set To Dazzle At SAMA31
26 November 2025
The South African Music Awards 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. Scoop will take centre stage as host of the highly anticipated 31st edition of the SAMA, a dynamic hybrid celebration taking place on 14 December 2025.
He will be joined by a formidable co-presenter, Pamela Mtanga forming a duo celebrated for their electrifying chemistry and unmatched ability to enthral audiences with their bold, captivating, and effortlessly charismatic presenting style.
SAMA Spokesperson Unati Gwija expressed confidence in the pairing, saying “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.
PAMELA MTANGA – THE NEW BLOOM WITH AN ELECTRIC AURA
Image Source Facebook: Pamela Mtanga
Pamela Mtanga is one of South Africa’s brightest rising stars — a multimedia entrepreneur, broadcaster, and digital storyteller whose ascent has been nothing short of magnetic. Born with a natural command of the room and an intuitive grasp of youth culture, Pamela represents a new generation of creators shaping the national narrative.
Her journey began in the digital space, where her distinct voice and impeccable sense of style caught the attention of major brands and audiences across the continent. Armed with a Media & Communications degree from Nelson Mandela University, she transitioned seamlessly into television, becoming a standout presenter on Channel O’s Massive Music, a platform that sharpened her ability to translate sound into story and performance into connection.
Beyond the screen, Pamela is admired for her entrepreneurial drive, her influence in fashion and beauty, and her commitment to telling authentic African stories. She brings to the SAMA stage a radiant blend of freshness, confidence, and cultural fluency, a bloom symbolic of the creativity, ambition, and vibrancy celebrated this year.
SIYABONGA “SCOOP” NGWEKAZI – THE CULTURE BEARER, ROOTED & RESONANT
Image Source Instagram: Siyabonga Ngwekazi
Few cultural commentators have shaped South Africa’s entertainment landscape the way Ngwekazi has. With a career spanning decades, he has become a trusted interpreter of urban culture, a voice that moves effortlessly between music, fashion, art, and the pulse of the streets.
Scoop first captured national attention on platforms like Street Journal (SABC1), where his sharp wit, magnetic presence, and instinctive understanding of cultural movements cemented him as a defining personality of his era. A writer, presenter, producer, and cofounder of Parental Advisory Productions, Scoop has consistently championed the stories behind the sound, the philosophies, struggles, and triumphs that colour South Africa’s artistic identity.
Together, Pamela and Scoop embody the duality of this year’s celebration: freshness and wisdom, vibrancy and depth, new petals and steady roots. They will lead the evening not as presenters alone, but as cultural guides, honouring our artists while bringing the spirit of “giving them their flowers now” to life in every moment.
