Talented South African musician Pholoso “Toss” is set to headline this year’s Spring Fest.
The festival is scheduled for August 29, 2026, at Embo Views in Siphocosini, and is expected to draw hundreds of music lovers from across the region for a full day of high-energy performances.
Organisers have confirmed a strong supporting line-up featuring Young Zesh, Ayacity, Bandora, Sweet Shandis, Lady Zee, Zulu D, Cool Drop, Thaifo Son, The Dee, Queen N, Corrosive DJ, Gifted, Kosie, Skyloe, Mahoota, Butubutu, with MC Flame Masco hosting proceedings. 
General tickets have been set at E100 for presale and E150 at the gate, while VIP tickets will be available exclusively at the gate for E300.
Toss, widely described as a new-age pantsula, has rapidly become one of South Africa’s most recognisable young performers.
The Double Platinum and SAMA28 award-winning artist, born in Tsakane and rooted in the Vaal, is known for blending kwaito heritage with modern amapiano soundscapes.
His performances are marked by polished Zulu lyrics, infectious dance moves, and a commanding stage presence that has made him a standout in a crowded genre landscape.
Beyond music, his energetic persona and storytelling ability have helped him build a loyal following across Southern Africa.
Influenced by legendary South African artists such as Brown Dash, Mandoza, Msawawa, and Zola, Toss has often credited kwaito storytelling traditions as the foundation of his musical identity.
He has also built a reputation for versatility through amapiano freestyles and high-profile collaborations with some of the genre’s biggest names, including Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Felo Le Tee, 9umba, Mdoovar, Mr JazziQ, Tyler ICU, Young Stunna, and Blxckie.
Toss’s breakthrough came with the hit single uMlando, a collaborative amapiano anthem that helped define the sound of 2022.
The track, produced alongside 9umba and Mdoovar, featured contributions from Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, Sir Trill and Slade, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon across Southern Africa’s dance floors and social media platforms.
