By Dylan Bettencourt
- Zakes Bantwini says the South African Music Awards no longer unite the country, with little public interest, weak attendance and minimal online discussion recently.
- He blames poor leadership by the Recording Industry of South Africa, saying judging lacks transparency and ignores young, diverse voices across regions.
Zakes Bantwini says South African music lovers are slowly turning their backs on the South African Music Awards, and artists are feeling the loss.
The Grammy-winning producer shared…




