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Summer Walker Breaks Silence After Her Pretoria Show was Cut Short
American R&B singer Summer Walker has spoken up after her show in Pretoria ended much earlier than expected. She was one of the top performers at the In The City festival at SunBet Arena on October 5, 2025.
Reports say the event ran late because earlier artists took too much time. This caused a delay that disrupted the schedule. When it was finally time for her performance, time had run out. The venue had a rule which says all performances must end by 10:30 p.m. She said she was asked to stop by organizers, and failure could lead to a fine. Although Summer felt bad for her fans, she had no choice.
She also blamed the promoters, Steyn Entertainment. According to her, they didn’t handle some of the event’s safety and permission properly, which worsened the situation. On her Instagram page, she thanked her fans for their love and support. She promised to come back to South Africa and give them a splendid show.
The organisers told a different story. They said the reason for the short performance was the delay from earlier acts. They explained that all their papers and safety plans were in order and denied any poor planning. Also, they had to follow the venue’s rules and end the show to avoid problems.
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Fans showed their frustrations and disappointment online. Some blamed the organisers for poor time management, while others said they could see Summer really wanted to keep performing. Many fans asked her to return soon for her own concert so she could perform freely.
Summer handled the situation calmly. She told her fans she loved their energy and would make it up to them. Her honest response helped clear the air and showed that she cared about her audience.
The whole incident reminded people how important planning and time management are at big events. For Summer Walker, it was not the night she hoped for, but she stayed respectful and honest. Now, many are simply waiting for her return to South Africa.
