The excitement of festival season in South Africa was dampened this weekend when Summer Walker's performance at In The City was cut short unexpectedly. Following her appearance at Cape Town's Rocking the Daisies festival, the R&B star's Johannesburg show ended prematurely due to alleged issues with venue compliance and JOCK (Joint Operations Committee) regulations. Walker, widely considered one of the best R&B artists of her generation, expressed her frustration in a heartfelt social media apology to fans who had spent significant money to see her perform her full set.

## Timestamps & Key Takeaways:

**00:45** - Overview of South Africa's festival season with Rocking the Daisies in Cape Town featuring Summer Walker, Jesse Reyes, and Earl Sweatshirt
**02:10** - Summer Walker described as "probably the best R&B artist of her generation" with consistent hits despite her performance anxiety
**03:15** - Walker's explanation of what happened at her Pretoria show - time changes and being forced to cut her set short
**04:30** - Explanation of JOCK (Joint Operations Committee) and their role in event compliance and safety
**05:40** - Rihanna's historic NFL halftime show in London and hints about her upcoming worldwide tour and new music
**06:20** - Olivia Dean's remarkable achievement of simultaneously topping UK single and album charts - the first British female solo artist to do so since Adele in 2010
**07:00** - Rihanna reveals she attended the same music school as Olivia Dean and praises her artistry

Don't miss our continued coverage of Summer Walker's tour complications and what this means for international artists performing in South Africa. Plus, stay tuned for more updates on Rihanna's new music and tour announcements. Your afternoon soundtrack continues on 94.7!

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