3 Tons of Fun

Location: Based in Cape Town

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Biography

Since their formation in 2007, 3 TONS OF FUN has been redefining what it means to be glamorous, proving that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Their powerful message of body positivity inspires men and women everywhere to embrace their authentic selves. They radiate confidence.

As one of South Africa’s most beloved all female vocal groups, 3 TONS OF FUN has performed at the country’s most prestigious events including sharing the stage with Mariah Carey at the launch of Cape Town’s One & Only Hotel. They have dazzled at elite weddings, high profile corporate functions and events galore.

Over the years 3 TONS OF FUN has captivated audiences worldwide, performing across Vietnam, Italy, France, Dubai, London, Zambia, Switzerland, and beyond…the most recent trip was to Puerto Rico.

These fabulous, fearless women keep audiences smiling, laughing, and dancing like no one’s watching!

Their performances are a celebration of South African music, blending English hits with Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans with songs from legends, Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie , Kurt Darren and Mafikizolo. The result? A show that touches the hearts of people from all walks of life.

Their latest original music singles, Mmmmh and Ingaphakathi (Within) are available on all streaming platforms, with their full album on Bandcamp to purchase.

International Noteworthy Performances

 Puerto Rico (2024)

Noteworthy Performances

  • Festive Lights Switch On (2024)
  • Women at Heart headliners (2024)
  • Pick n Pay Wine festival (2024)
  • HSBC Svns Rugby (2023)
  • Netball World Cup (2023)
  • Pride Proms (2022)
  • National Anthem - Castle Lager Lions Series (2021)

Media

3 Tons of Fun have enjoyed significant media coverage in the form of regular reviews and articles in local newspapers, magazines and on the internet.  They also featured in the hillarious 2011 Marmite ad called "Broadside Maxwell"

What the press have had to say:

“More tons of voluptuous fun … when they are looking the three divas can have any crowd eating out of their hands.”
Peter Tromp, Cape Times

“WOMEN WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD VOICES...”
The Herald, Port Elizabeth

“THREE TONS OF TALENT AND PLENTY OF FUN … For some time Three Tons of Fun has existed in a universe of it’s own.  There simply hasn’t been as durable and ubiquitous a stage / cabaret act as these three larger-than-life divas.  A cultural phenomenon, the women have taken Cape Town by storm, and at the end of this show, when the audience showed their appreciation with roaring approval, it was as satisfying to this reviewer as it must have been for the perfromers.  They have enough razzle-dazzle to fill at least two full-scale musicals.  One senses a synergy between the performers and if it continues, the whole world beckons.”
Peter Tromp, Cape Times

Members

BULELWA SAKAYI (mezzo soprano) comes from a classical music and theatre background having performed in numerous television, film and stage productions including the local film ‘E Carmen’ which received critical acclaim internationally.

MICHELLE THOMAS (alto) hails from Cape Town and has been involved in numerous musical productions including ‘Music Active’ at the Baxter Theatre.

STHE MFUPHI (alto and mezzo) has a diploma in light jazz, plays keyboards and drums, does musical arrangements and compositions, and is well known on the Cape Town jazz circuit, having performed at numerous jazz venues including ‘Mannenberg Jazz Café’.

Regular stand-in performer:

If any of the ladies are unavailable, their shoes are filled by the flamboyant diva SOI-SOI GQEZA.  Soi-Soi's career has seen her performing backing vocals for artists like Peto, Ringo Madlingozi, the late Brenda Fassie, Lucky Dube, Winston Mankunku  Ngozi and many others.  She regularly performs  at restaurants, hotels, corporate  and private functions and has also performed internationally in Spain, Vietnam, Bahrain and Thailand.

Client Feedback

Thank you, we had the most wonderful time and your crew were simply great - I am recommending them all over town!!
Thank you so very much for all your help! 
Jennifer Beatty


I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you for being as patient and cooperative as you were. The ladies were fantastic and it was an absolute pleasure to work with them, they contributed hugely to the success of both the events.  I understand that it is a very busy time for 3 Tons of Fun, so I wish them all the best, knowing that they will rock every show they perform at!
Samantha Blakeley, Tourvest


They were absolutely fantastic!  Thank you for the great service!
Ginny Daly, Draftfcb


The entertainers were AWESOME!!!  3 Tons were as amazing as last year (in fact I think they were better)  Brilliant ladies!  Thank you again for the assistance and look forward to working alongside you next year!
Wylie Egan, Woolworths


Alles het baie goed gegaan en die gaste het dit baie geniet!
Anél Knoetze, Khaya Ibhubesi


I would like to say thank you to you and 3 Tons of Fun.  They were phenomenal!  They were the cherry on the cake for a perfect evening.  Thank you once again and please convey my thanks to the girls as well.
Roshini Naidoo, Honey Jewellery


Thank you so much, the ladies were absolutely fabulous, our staff and audience really loved them.  Thank you and thanks to them for a great show.
Michele Smit - Exact! clothing


I want them to move in with me...it went that well!
Heidi DeWet, Cliffe Dekker


From my side everything was superb! 3 Tons of Fun added a great atmosphere to the event and were a pleasure to work with! Thank you for the help and looking forward to working with you again!
Carryn Ortlepp, Green Route


3 Tons of Fun were fantastic! Please thank them for their patience - they where very accommodating and a pleasure to work with.
Fern Quantrill, Hands-On Promotions


Just wanted to say thank you so much for the involvement of 3 Tons of Fun in our Woolworths Charity Ball!  They were amazing!  3 Tons really got the crowd going which is EXACTLY what we wanted.  Everyone loved them!
Nicole Ricketts, Woolworths


All the acts were excellent and client was very happy.
Ginny Daly, Draftfcb


The event was indeed a great success, and the girls were great!  Thanks for all your assistance.
Eleanor Williams, Liquidlingo Communications


Could you please convey my sincere thanks to 3 Tons of Fun for making our year-end function such a huge success!! The ladies were awesome and really got the party started.
Yvette Botes - Clicks Group


They were excellent! Could'nt stop watching them. They are true performers!
Karen Phipson - ATKV Hartenbos


This is just a short message to once again say THANK YOU to you and your team/s, helping make last night a BIG success! The people at the office, and Kevin are raving about last night … they loved the restaurant, food, drink, entertainment and awards – and all this would not have been possible without you guys – well done! You all have amazing people working for you / with you – please forward my thanks to them as well.
Sunet de Koker - Famous Brands


As always, The Ladies performed superbly and showcased SA Talent to the Miss World Contestants, that had them up & dancing at the 3rd song!
Stuart Lee - Famous Faces Management


Please could you extend our HUGE thank you to the very lovely ladies. They were an absolute pleasure to work with.  They went beyond their duty and contractual call and put up an absolutely World class show. We will work with them any day.
Olga Grigorova, True Colour Events

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BUDGET INDICATOR

Budget Range for 3 Tons of Fun is

R50000 - R60000 excl VAT

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