Jazz Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela
Join us every Sunday between 12pm and 3pm for Jazz Sundays
Jazz Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela
Experience the Magic of Jazz, History, and Gourmet Dining
Join us every Sunday at Sanctuary Mandela for a soulful, relaxing afternoon of live jazz music, good company, and the rich heritage of the legendary home of Nelson Mandela.
When: Every Sunday | 12pm – 3pm
Where: Sanctuary Mandela, Johannesburg
SHOW + 3-COURSE MEAL
R800Per Person
- Delicious 3-Course Meal
- Live Jazz Performance
- Glass of Bubbly
- Guided Heritage Tour
SHOW ONLY TICKET
R350Per Person
- Live Jazz Performance
- Glass of Bubbly
- Guided Heritage Tour
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Jazz 3-Course Menu Inspired by Madiba’s Favourite Dishes
Delight in a specially crafted 3-course meal.
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Limited Availability
Tickets are limited and sell out fast. Don’t miss out on an afternoon of live jazz, gourmet dining, and an exclusive heritage experience at Sanctuary Mandela.
BOOK NOW to secure your spot!
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Great Food
Insights restaurant offers guests a place to enjoy and share delicious meals with friends and family, just like Madiba loved to. In memory of his love for food, our restaurant serves as a tribute to his favourite dishes.
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Great Music
Our jazz musicians change weekly but one thing we are certain of is that each week our guests will be exposed to great music. Keep an eye on our schedule below for upcoming show details.
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Great Company
Sundays are traditionally a day to spent with loved ones. Whether you bring your best friends or close family, you are sure to have a great time enjoying great music and great food together.
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Delicious Cuisine
The menu, carefully crafted by Xoliswa Ndoyiya, offers a choice of delicious contemporary cuisine inspired by Madiba's favourite dishes.
Upcoming
22 DEC 2024
Groove Godessa & Angolan Roots - Afro Latin Band
Groove Goddessa - DJ
Carlos Kalandula - Music Director & Pianist
Abel Gonsalves - Bassist
Exousse Marcus - Drummer
Grace Solo - Guitarist
Thalia Shama - Vocalist
Groove Goddessa is a leading figure in Johannesburg's Afro-Latin music scene, known for her DJing and event promotion. Since 2013, she has performed at major Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba festivals in South Africa and internationally in cities like Berlin, Paris, and New York. As the founder of Goddess Bootcamps, she empowers women through dance. Her SBK DJ sets are known for their sensuality and technical skill, bringing energy to the dance floor.
Angolan Roots, formed in 2017 by Angolan students in Johannesburg, blends Kizomba, Zouk, and global influences like Afrobeat, Semba, and Amapiano. Their diverse sound celebrates Angolan culture while appealing to various musical tastes. The band gained recognition by performing at the Angola Embassy and becoming the official band for the Ambitoto Kizomba events in South Africa.
29 DEC 2024
Sakhile Nkosi
Sakhile Nkosi - Bass & Vocals
Bongani Ncube - Bass
Solethu Madasa - Piano
Lungile Kunene - Drums
Sakhile Nkosi is a South African musician who began playing piano at age 8 and quickly developed his skills, leading A Capella groups and composing in his teens. After studying music, he worked internationally with artists like Dommel Graaff (Holland) and Jann Klose (New York), earning a 2019 Grammy consideration. Locally, he has collaborated with stars like Gloria Bosman, AKA, and Sibongile Khumalo. Sakhile has appeared on TV shows like Stripped Down and Clash of the Choirs SA. He is currently working on his debut album, Earth & Gravity, while touring and collaborating globally.
5 JAN 2025
Chantal Willie-Petersen Trio
Chantal Willie-Petersen - Voice & Double Bass
Mathapelo Matabane - Voice & Viola
Lindi Ngonelo - Piano
12 JAN 2025
Phosho Lebese
Phosho Lebese - Drums & Percussion
Lucas Senyatso - Double Bass
Luyanda Madope - Piano
Phosho Lebese is a professional South African drummer and percussionist who studied music at the University of Cape Town. He has toured globally, performing with renowned South African musicians and in major productions like Disney's The Lion King (across South Africa, Asia, and Korea), the Gumboots World Tour, and Taproots. He has also played at notable events such as the North Sea Jazz Festival and St. Louis Jazz in Senegal.
Recently, Phosho performed at the Ubuntu Festival in Pretoria with his band, which specializes in Afro-jazz and South African sounds, promoting unity and diversity.
19 JAN 2025
Lwanda Gogwana
Lwanda Gogwana - Trumpet & Voice
Emmanuel Paul - Bass
Sony Rodrigue - Piano
South African jazz trumpeter and composer Lwanda Gogwana is a three-time 2012 SAMA award nominee for his debut album, "Songbook Chapter 1." In 2016, he released his second album, "Uhadi Synth." As a composer and bandleader, he contributed to a compilation album by Brownswood Records, set for release in January 2021, and featured in AfroSynth Records' October 2020 compilation. Gogwana facilitated workshops at the 2020 Arts Alive Virtual Festival and participated in International Jazz Day 2020. He performed and arranged for the Khaya Mahlangu Big Band and was part of the South African Jazz and Health Alliance youth jazz camp. Gogwana has collaborated with numerous artists, including Ray Phiri, LIRA, Jimmy Dludlu, Mafikizolo, and Jonas Gwangwa.
26 JAN 2025
Phuti Sepuru
Phuti Sepuru - Piano
Viwe Mkizwana - Double Bass
Lebohang Mpota - Drums
Ntsikelelo Mcwabe - Trumpet
Phuti Sepuru completed her Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Music degrees at the University of Pretoria. She is a Lecturer in Musicology at the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Department of Art and Music. Sepuru is the Vice-President (Southern region) of the Pan African Society for Musical Arts Education (PASMAE) and a Board Member of the South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE). Professionally, Sepuru is very active as a versatile session musician who has worked with many artists and projects that include: Winnie Mandela Tribute Concerts (Tshepo Tshola, Judith Sephuma, Siphokazi, Zahara, Simphiwe Dana, Dr Tumi, Ringo Madlingozi and the Bala Brothers); Women in Song Legacy Tour (Abigail Kubeka, Dorothy Masuka, Mabongi and Deborah Fraser); Concord Nkabinde, and Simphiwe Dana. More recently, she joined the “Nelson Mandela: The Song Lives On” project as pianist and backing vocalist.