BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MALKERNS – The Makoti Festival has officially announced casual job vacancies available for the upcoming event.
This announcement was made by Festival Director Thembinkosi Mthethwa during the launch event in Mbombela last Thursday.
The second activation will occur in Mozambique, specifically in Maputo, on Thursday ( March 20, 2025), followed by the final stop in Lesotho on March 28, 2025.
Interested applicants can apply exclusively through the festival’s official website at Makoti Festival Vacancies • https://www.makotifestival.com/vacancies.html.
The casual jobs up for grabs include:
– General Sanitation
– Hospitality (Waiters and Waitresses)
– Hospitality for Artists
– Bar Services
– Ticketing and Accreditation
– Security Marshall
– Parking Marshall
– Runner (General)
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025. Mthethwa emphasized that all applications must be submitted through the website, as they do not accept applications via direct messages or email. He also cautioned against imposters claiming to offer assistance with applications.
The Makoti Festival is set to take place on April 26, 2025, at the Malkerns Country Club. Ticket prices are as follows:
General Tickets: E300, VIP Tickets: E500.
Tickets can be purchased through various platforms, including Howler, Computicket, Mojaticket, MTN MoMo, and the official website.
This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Eswatini culture, featuring performances from renowned artists such as:
– Dr. Rebecca Malope (South African gospel legend)
– Phumla Music
– Lizha James (Mozambique’s queen of Afro-beat)
– Khuzani “uGatsheni” Ndlovu (South African Maskandi powerhouse)
– Ntate Stunna,
– Gogo Mpila,
– King Kanga,
– Young Zesh,
– Mshikishi
– Siyinqaba
– Shongwe Ne Khuphuka.
Additionally, 11 local DJs will contribute to the diverse musical experience at the festival.
– Young Love
– DJ MBO
– Master P
– The Bishop
– Culolam
– Sbu The Drum DJ
– Nelson X
– Lady Zee
– UrcousinPhayo
– DJ Tseko
– DJ MEnyoko
