Shimza Announces Kunye Johannesburg Show as Company Dispute Heads to Court

Shimza is already looking ahead to next year’s dance calendar. The DJ and producer announced on X that Kunye will return to Johannesburg on 6 March 2027, directing fans to Howler for tickets. “Kunye JHB 6 March 2027,” he wrote, adding rocket emojis and an enthusiastic call to join the event. The announcement follows his appearance at Kunye Jozi XI at Huddle Park on 7 November. It also arrives as a dispute over Kunye Records continues, according to reports cited by The Citizen. Those reports say fellow shareholder Hannes Hoffmeister had Shimza, whose real name is Ashley Kholofelo Raphala, and co-director Jarrad Evan Treger removed from the company’s board. Africa Daily reported that Hoffmeister’s application accused the pair of financial misconduct, unauthorised payments and conflicts of interest. The Companies Tribunal reportedly ordered their removal on 20 August 2026. Shimza and Treger have since challenged that decision in the Western Cape High Court, arguing they were not given a proper chance to answer the allegations. Court papers cited in the reports allege that Shimza did not disclose an interest in Just Exists (Pty) Ltd, which received R752,000 from Kunye Records between 2022 and 2024. The filing also raises questions about transactions involving his company, Shimuzic, and claims that two brands he established competed with Kunye for audiences and events. These remain allegations and have not been tested in court; the challenge is pending. The report distinguishes Kunye Records, the company involved in the boardroom dispute, from Kunye Jozi XI, which it says is part of the Kunye Together events series owned by Shimza. The November show went ahead with Shimza on the bill alongside international DJ Francis Mercier and South African DJ Kent. The Citizen said it sought comment from Shimza through the Just Exists PR agency but had received no response when it published its report.