Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

The Human League's Philip Oakey chats to us about his upcoming SA tour

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This is exciting! We’re happy to tell you that BreakOut Events in association with Smile FM - legendary British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will be heading to South Africa this May. They will be joined by special guests Blancmange and be live in Cape Town on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at the Grand Arena in GrandWest. We caught up with Philip Oakey from The Human League
9 Feb 2AM English South Africa News

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