Maxwell cancels South African shows over ‘unforeseen circumstances’

R&B star Maxwell’s much-anticipated return to South African stages has been called off, with both scheduled shows now cancelled just days before they were set to take place. The statement was firm that neither party is at fault. “Neither party is in breach of the contract between Maxwell and Vertex Events,” it read, adding that both sides had handled the situation professionally and that the decision had not been taken lightly.

In a statement shared through Vertex Events, Maxwell addressed fans directly. “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control, I’m unfortunately no longer able to perform in South Africa as planned,” he said. “This decision wasn’t made lightly.

I sincerely apologise to everyone who was looking forward to the shows. I appreciate your understanding and continued support. I hope to be back with you all soon.” All ticket holders will receive full refunds, with Webtickets set to contact buyers directly regarding the refund process in the coming days.