Kopano Monaheng
ALBANY and Parmalat are the main sponsors of Kota Festival.
They had their first Gauteng Kota Festival Business Workshop at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre, recently.
The workshop targeted existing small and medium Kota establishments in the townships who want to make more money in the upcoming Kota festival, or those who plan to start a Kota business.
Advising them how to structure their businesses. The workshop looks at the advantages and disadvantages of each business structure, how to make more money, and other non-financial considerations.
Sponsors support businesses by delivering insights that can increase profitability.
Kota Festival Chief Operating Officer, Luvo Limba said whenever there’s a Kota festival in the country, people attend in big numbers.
“Let us join hands and efforts as we take Kota to the world, come hungry. Leave inspired.”
Luvo said the festival has a big role to play to improve small and medium businesses.
The wait is finally over.
The Kota Festival Tour is back, and it all begins right here in the East Rand with the Eastrand Kota Festival, taking place on 28 March at Willmore Stadium in Benoni.
Tickets are accessible, starting from R80 for kids and R150 for adults, with student tickets available from just R100.
They are available online via Computicket and at all Computicket outlets, including Checkers, Usave, Shoprite, and OK Stores.
Families can expect a full day of fun, with activities for kids, live entertainment, and some of the best Kota vendors South Africa has to offer.
Lwah Ndlunkulu, has officially joined the Kota Festival as a brand ambassador and strategic partner.
She joins longtime ambassador Somizi Mhlongo, further strengthening the festival’s connection to South African music, culture, and storytelling.
Here are the upcoming 2026 Kota festival dates:
• 28 March – Eastrand Kota Festival
• 25 April – Jozi Kota Festival •
2 May – Mpumalanga Kota Festival
• 6 June – eThekwini Kota Festival
• 1 August – Limpopo Kota Festival
• 29 August – Vaal Kota Festival
• 5 September – Cape Town Kota Festival
• 3 October – Jozi Kota Festival
• 24 October – Eswatini Kota Festival
• 31 October – Pitori Kota Festival
• 7 November – Tembisa Kota Festival
• 28 November – Free State Kota Festival
• 5 December – Lesotho Kota festival
