UPDATE: Pamela Mtanga replaces Hope Mbhele as NACA 2026 presenter
Mtanga will co-host the awards with comedian Vafa Naraghi.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced a change to the presenting line-up for the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA). Pamela Mtanga will replace Hope Mbhele as a presenter for the event, which will be co-hosted with Vafa Naraghi at the Sun City Resort on Friday, 21 August. The department made the announcement on Monday night, following an initial announcement that featured Mbhele and Naraghi as hosts.
The Citizen has contacted the department for clarification on the change, and this article will be updated with their response. The NACA ceremony will celebrate South Africa's arts, culture, and heritage, featuring performances by Zee Nxumalo, Holly Rey, Yanga Chief, Tu Nokwe, Brenden Praise, and Jimmy Nevis. The event will take place at Sun City Resort on Friday, 21 August and will be broadcast on SABC 1 on Saturday, 22 August at 8pm.
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