CAPASSO (Composers Authors and Publishers Association) is the mechanical rights hub in Southern Africa. Licensing all forms of musical reproductions.

Johannesburg
Joined March 2014
Proud sponsor of the 5th Annual Replenishment Concert 2026! Join us for a day of worship, praise & gospel music! 📅 31 Oct | ⏰ 11AM 📍 Sandown High, Sandton #ReplenishmentConcert2026 #ProudSponsor
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At CAPASSO, we mourn the passing of legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni. A true icon whose artistry, voice and contribution to South African music will live on for generations. We honour his remarkable legacy & celebrate a life dedicated to music. Lala ngoxolo, Babsy Mlangeni.
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Knowledge Sharing & Empowering Future Talent On 23 September, our GMO, @leratomatsoso, attended the Gcwalisa Music Development Workshop in Durban, engaging in conversations focused on growth, innovation, and the future of the creative industry. #CAPASSO #GcwalisaMusic
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Capasso extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Owen Ndlovu. May his legacy live on. #RIPOwenNdlovu #SouthAfricanMusic #MusicIndustry #Capasso
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MYTH: “CAPASSO uploads my music to Spotify.” FACT: Nope. We’re not your distributor, and we’re definitely not uploading your tracks to Spotify. That’s what music distributors/aggregators are for. #CAPASSO #MusicRoyalties #MusicIndustry
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No lectures today — just music. What South African song defined your week? Drop the title + artist. Let’s build a community playlist in the comments.
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🔔 Reminder: Notification Cut-Off Date Dear CAPASSO Member, Just a friendly reminder that the notification cut-off date is Monday, 21 September 2026.
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What’s the biggest misconception people have about music royalties? That’s exactly what we asked our GMO , and here’s what she had to say! 👀 #MusicRoyalties #MusicBusiness #FAQ
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As Women’s Month comes to an end, we’re reminded that women deserve to be celebrated 365 days a year. At the #SAMA32 red carpet, we chatted with Meladi Mampane, CAPASSO’s first-ever female Independent Chairperson of the Board. #CAPASSO #WomensMonth #WomenInLeadership
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📺 SABC 2 -Music Night Awards: Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 21:00–23:00 -Vanguard Awards: Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 21:00–22:30 Set your reminders and make sure you catch the celebration! #Capasso #BasadiInMusicAwards2026 #BIMATurns5 #RewindTheRise
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The Music Imbizo | 26–29 Aug | Durban CAPASSO will be there! Visit our stand to chat with us about membership, works, royalties & all things CAPASSO. Our team will be available throughout. #TheMusicImbizo #TMI2026 #CAPASSO
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We asked @capassohub GMO, @leratomatsoso what’s on her playlist. We caught up with her on the @thesamas_ red carpet to find out what she’s listening to when she’s off the clock. #capasso #thefuturenownow #sama32
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CSI Recipient Spotlight: Khuli Chana Studios 20 YEARS OF CULTURE. 20 YEARS OF CREATIVITY. NOW, THE NEXT GENERATION. This weekend, Khuli Chana brings his 20-year industry journey to Culture Architecture by XY Hub, in partnership with CAPASSO. #XYHub #KhuliChana #CAPASSO
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@capassohub mourns the passing of Scebi Dlamini, aka iNkosi Yamagcokam. Through his voice, storytelling, and music rooted in Zulu culture, he touched many hearts and left an unforgettable mark on Maskandi. Our deepest condolences. Lala ngokuthula, Dlamini. 🕊️
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The stage is set for an unforgettable Basadi in Music Awards Vanguard Night this Friday! Who are you most excited to see perform? #BIMA2026 #BasadiInMusicAwards #CAPASSO #WomenInMusic
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Spotlight on Impact Meet Shama Zamisa, one of our @capassohub CSI Programme recipients, after delivering The Creative Pulse workshop. Through the CAPASSO CSI Programme, initiatives like these are helping to equip and inspire South Africa's creative community. #CAPASSO
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CSI Recipient Spotlight | KO 21 Music Workshops 🎵 Meet our next CAPASSO CSI recipient, the KO 21 Music Workshops, founded by musician, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Thuso "Jovislash" Mamorare. #CAPASSOCSI #MusicDevelopment #MusicBusiness #MusicEducation #SouthAfricanMusic
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We're proud to partner with @TheMusicImbizo 2026 as the Official Industry Partner. Join us as we champion conversations on music rights, publishing, AI, metadata, copyright, and IP—helping build a stronger, more sustainable African music industry. See you there! #TheMusicImbizo
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CSI Recipient Spotlight | YeahWeLit Development Project Meet our next CAPASSO CSI recipient, YeahWeLit Development Project. Founded by Mlue Jay, the initiative empowers independent artists through learning, collaboration, and industry development. #CAPASSOCSI #CSIRecipient
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🚨 Our #CAPASSO CSI 2026 Applications are now open! CAPASSO members can apply for funding of up to R200,000 for projects that educate, empower and grow the creative industry. 📅 Apply by 24 July 2026 📧 [email protected] 🌐 capasso.co.za #CSIInitiative
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