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‘Farewell to Soweto’ – KONKA in search of new home

3y By Staff Bona

The legendary day club KONKA has announced that it will be parting ways for good with the township of Soweto and is in search of a new city to call its home.

In June last year, KONKA – which has hosted numerous celebrity birthday bashes and had many of SA’s celebs perform – announced its temporary closure as it had undergone renovations.

“We will officially be closing our doors on Monday, 26 June 2023 and re-opening at the beginning of Spring in September 2023,” they previously shared.

Now, the Soweto-based day club has announced a permanent closure.

Addressing its patrons, KONKA shared on social media: “As we stand on the verge of a new chapter, reflecting on a great era and the journey that followed, KONKA Soweto, our haven of memories and shared experiences, has grown beyond our wildest dreams and it’s all thanks to you. With bittersweet sentiments, we announce our farewell to Soweto. Join us for ‘the season finale’ at KONKA Soweto from 18 February until May 2024.”

KONKA Soweto added that the departure is not a goodbye; rather, it marks the beginning of “something special.”

“In the summer of 2024, KONKA will open its new home, until then, we invite you to join us for a season of unforgettable experiences in Soweto.”

The club’s social media account concluded with locations of the next few events to come: “We will continue to focus on crafting experiential lifestyle and outdoor events. Our journey starts with Thaba Echo in March, Durban for the July, the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend, Cape Town in January and the biggest lifestyle festival in Africa.”

Many social media accounts reacted to the club’s announcement:

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