Sorry, BeyHive, but it’s time to put those “Formation” outfits back in the wardrobe – Beyoncé is not heading to South Africa in April 2025.
The whispers started in December, with claims that Beyoncé would be performing at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 10 April 2025.
Excited fans rushed to social media, some even claiming to have secured tickets for the so-called concert.
But McKenzie is here to burst that bubble - and he’s making sure no one falls for a scam.
Speaking at the Dome launch at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on Monday evening, the minister issued a clear warning, as stated by “The Citizen” he said: “Some of you are buying tickets. It’s a scam. Beyoncé is coming, but not now. Don’t buy tickets for Beyoncé.”
For those who were ready to sell their souls for front-row seats, this is undoubtedly a disappointment. But it's also a serious issue – fake concert scams are nothing new.
Over the years, South African music lovers have fallen victim to fraudulent ticket sales for non-existent shows, with scam artists using superstars to lure in unsuspecting fans.
McKenzie added that an official announcement would be made when the global superstar does eventually set her sights on Mzansi. But for now? It’s not happening.
“As the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, I’m telling you that Beyoncé is not coming to South Africa this year,” he stated bluntly.
Before the BeyHive completely spirals into despair, McKenzie did tease some exciting news – a major international artist is set to perform in South Africa soon.
“There’s one big one that’s coming, and tickets are going to sell out in two days. We are announcing it next week,” he said, keeping things mysterious.
While we don’t know who this mystery artist is yet, McKenzie hinted that international stars are lining up to bring their talent to SA.
“Others from around the world are standing in line. They want to come to South Africa. Things are moving again.”
It’s not the first time South African fans have been duped. Just last July, fans of Adele were heartbroken after falling for an elaborate scam.
Last July, fans of internationally-renowned superstar Adele were devastated to learn that her African concert was a scam.
But the red flags were flagging.
The tickets were suspiciously low priced at R89 on the Computicket website. Tickets for the “All I Ask” hitmaker's shows average around $2 350 (R42 673).