R&B singer Maxwell cancels two scheduled South African concerts, in Pretoria and Cape Town, that were set to take place this month. Both outlets report that the cancellations are attributed to “unforeseen circumstances” and that the reasons are not further specified. The promoter, Vertex Events, says the shows are called off due to circumstances beyond the singer’s control. Vertex Events also confirms that full refunds are available to ticket holders. While the immediate dates are removed from the calendar, the promoter says it remains hopeful Maxwell will return in 2027. No additional details about the cause of the cancellations are provided in the reports, and there is no mention of rescheduled performance dates for later in 2026. The announcement leaves fans awaiting further information on what led to the change and when Maxwell may perform again in South Africa.