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Dailydispatch · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 575 words · By Daily Dispatch Daily Dispatch
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What to know about Gabi Motuba bringing fresh ensemble to National Arts Festival

Mbali Mbatha Story audio is generated using AI Having written music for a collaborative group assembled by Alan Webster for the jazz programme in 2025, Gabi Motuba is returning to the National Arts Festival this year with the premiere of her project titled…

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What happened

Mbali Mbatha Story audio is generated using AI Having written music for a collaborative group assembled by Alan Webster for the jazz programme in 2025, Gabi Motuba is returning to the National Arts Festival this year with the premiere of her project titled…

Why it matters

The University of the Western Cape academic fellow, educator at the Wits School of Arts and 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz will be unveiling her own band and compositions she has been working on since the beginning of the year.

Common ground

An established artist with vast international and local festival experience, Motuba views the National Arts Festival as a home for vanguard artists on a quest for an inclusive platform for their experimental music.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Her band includes Cape Town-based classical guitarist Reza Khota, who featured in her previous project, and cellist Carol Williams, who also hails from the Mother City.”
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Multiple Instagram and web results list Reza Khota (guitarist) and Carol Williams (cellist) as part of her ensemble/performances.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 29, 2025 ... ... classical music @sydneymavundla “Come for the jazz and stay ... Reza Khota (SA guitarist) on guitar. Carol Williams (SA cellist) on cello
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMBoYCjqS2/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 4, 2026 ... Photo by Gabi Motuba on July 07, 2026. May be an image of ... Reza Khota (SA guitarist) on guitar. Carol Williams (SA cellist) on cello
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX7EGJIMtTd/?hl=en
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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2026 ... Photo by Gabi Motuba on July 06, 2026. May be an image of one ... Reza Khota (SA guitarist) on guitar. Carol Williams (SA cellist) on cello
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY1Ju1fM4yL/
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Claim 2: “Gabi Motuba is returning to the National Arts Festival this year with the premiere of her project titled Sounds from a Black Girl.”
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Multiple sources confirm Gabi Motuba is premiering 'Sounds from a Black Girl' at the National Arts Festival in 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 17, 2026 ... ABOUT THE ARTISTS Born in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gabi Motuba fell in love with music at a very young age... Motuba has three albums to her credit: ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZrc8hcCPjl/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... I have a show, my first show since the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, where I will be premiering my new project, 'Sounds from a Black Girl.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY6sQIboWDj/
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web search NEUTRAL — 8 days ago ... There's music from Nomfundo Moh and Nontokozo Mkhize, 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz Gabi Motuba, the iconic Thandiswa Mazwai, and ...
https://www.facebook.com/algoafm/posts/get-ready-for-an-epic…
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Claim 3: “The University of the Western Cape academic fellow, educator at the Wits School of Arts and 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz”
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Multiple sources confirm she is the 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba, the 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, is a Mamelodi-born, Johannesburg-based vocalist, composer and educator at the Wits School of Arts.
https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/sbya/sbya-2026/
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web search NEUTRAL — (Standard Bank Arts). In 2026, South African art is moving differently. The lines between disciplines are loosening. The gap between experimental practice and popular culture is narrowing.
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2026-04-02…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Standard Bank Young Artists Awards introduced a "jazz" category only in 2006.Motuba has been Artist in Residence at Morris Isaacson High, where she taught high-schoolers composition employing Butc…
https://sisgwenjazz.wordpress.com/2026/04/05/gabi-motuba-a-s…
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Claim 4: “Having written music for a collaborative group assembled by Alan Webster for the jazz programme in 2025”
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While web results confirm Gabi Motuba is a jazz vocalist and educator, none of the provided evidence mentions Alan Webster or a specific collaborative group for a 2025 jazz programme.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba is a Johannesburg-based vocalist and composer whose music is in conversation with world politics, black studies, religion, and genre studies. She has worked to help provide young black art…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsfko-mz3tu3fQHFhJa6v-Q
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba is a South African award-winning jazz vocalist, composer and music educator.In 2022, Gabi was selected to be part of the 2022 music cohort for the Mutual Mentorship for Musicians program f…
https://www.musicinafrica.net/node/184332
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi-born Gabi Motuba is a jazz vocalist, composer and educator at Wits University. Recognised for her emotionally powerful, concept-driven storytelling, Motuba’s music blends the avant-garde a…
https://musicist.co.za/event/naf-gabi-motuba-to-know-the-oth…
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Claim 5: “The University of the Western Cape academic fellow, educator at the Wits School of Arts and 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz”
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Multiple sources identify Gabi Motuba as an educator at Wits University/Wits School of Arts.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi-born Gabi Motuba is a jazz vocalist, composer and educator at Wits University.Venue: DSG Hall. Location: Diocesan School for Girls. Ticket price: ZAR 160.00. Programme type: National Youth Ja…
https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/1039/ga…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba is a South African award-winning jazz vocalist, composer and music educator.Gabi Motuba has danced between being a performer and being a sound artist which has given her plenty of opportun…
https://www.chrflagship.uwc.ac.za/announcement-oscillations-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba is a South African award-winning jazz vocalist, composer and Wits Music School educator.Motuba was selected for an 2023 Artist Fellow at the University of Western Cape as part of the Oscil…
http://theinstituteforendoticresearch.org/
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Claim 6: “The University of the Western Cape academic fellow, educator at the Wits School of Arts and 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz”
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The Institute for Endotic Research source explicitly states she was selected as a 2023 Artist Fellow at the University of Western Cape as part of the Oscillations program.
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web search NEUTRAL — Niki and Gabi (born May 5, 1995) [1] is an American duo composed of twin sisters Niki DeMar and Gabi DeMartino. They rose to prominence following the creation of their YouTube channel, where they post…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niki_and_Gabi
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web search NEUTRAL — If you don't know, We’re twin sisters who are different with opposite fashion and styles, but we come together to make Niki and Gabi reality shows, videos like challenges, amazon videos, amazon...
https://www.youtube.com/@NikiandGabi
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web search NEUTRAL — 4M Followers, 5,443 Following, 1,296 Posts - gabriella demartino (@gabi) on Instagram: "founder @hometownvintageshop milky toners @volitionbeauty 🍨 my homes @thecottagepalace gabriellandemartino@gmail…
https://www.instagram.com/gabi/
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Claim 7: “Joshua Nemaire, who featured in her 2023 Cape Town tour”
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The 'Whats on in Cape Town' source confirms Joshua Nemaire (double bass) performed with Gabi Motuba as part of the '2sand4s' series in November 2023 in Cape Town.
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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua was a major figure in the events of the Exodus. He was charged by Moses with selecting and commanding a militia group for their first battle after exiting Egypt, against the Amalekites in Rephi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua
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web search NEUTRAL — As an amateur, Joshua represented England at the 2011 World Championships, winning the super-heavyweight silver medal. He also represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, winning gold. In 2014, a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Joshua
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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua Installed as Leader 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+1&versio…
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Claim 8: “Zimbabwean bassist Joshua Nemaire, who featured in her 2023 Cape Town tour, and an emerging flute player from Pretoria will also be in the band”
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One source (Whats on in Cape Town) confirms Joshua Nemaire is a bassist performing with her. However, there is no evidence in the provided results regarding a flute player from Pretoria.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba is a Johannesburg-based vocalist and composer whose music is in conversation with world politics, black studies, religion, and genre studies. She has worked to help provide young black art…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsfko-mz3tu3fQHFhJa6v-Q
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web search NEUTRAL — Bertha House is thrilled to announce that Gabi Motuba, the acclaimed South African jazz vocalist, composer, and music educator, will be performing live at the '2sand4s' music video series on November …
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/240007-bertha-house-present…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gabi Motuba, the acclaimed South African jazz vocalist, composer, and music educator, performs live as part of the '2sand4s' music video series. The event also features two other acclaimed artists: Re…
https://whatsonincapetown.com/event/2sand4s-with-gabi-motuba…
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