Official Artist Profile
Who Is
Jakkals Vibes™?
Jakkals Vibes™ is a South African Afrikaans songwriter, chart-topping music project and live performance brand built from Pretoria. Human-led songwriting. AI-assisted production. Emotion first.
The essentials
The project
South African Afrikaans songwriter and music brand from Pretoria. Launched 2024. Human-written lyrics, AI-assisted production.
Breakthrough
Heeltemal Stom — debuted #4 on the Maroela Media Afrikaanse Top-20 in October 2025, climbed to #1, then reached #1 on iTunes SA. First AI-assisted song to achieve both.
Live performers
Jakkals Vibes™ has featured multiple official live performers over time. Elster Pieterse was the first to take the stage. Raynhardt Helberg is the current active touring performer, representing Jakkals Vibes™ at all live events from April 2026 onwards.
Bookings
All bookings via Vocal Events — admin@vocalevents.co.za · 2026 nationwide dates open.
Platforms
Spotify · Apple Music · YouTube · TikTok · all major digital platforms. 7.7M+ Apple Music plays · 95K+ TikTok followers.
Legal entity
Jakkals Vibes (Pty) Ltd
Reg No. 2025/917415/07 · Republic of South Africa. SAMRO & CAPASSO registered.
Common questions
What is Jakkals Vibes™?
A South African Afrikaans songwriter, music project and entertainment IP built in Pretoria. Every lyric is written by a human songwriter. AI is used as a production tool only. Chart-topping, nationally recognised, and built for stage as much as streaming.
Does AI write the lyrics?
No. Every lyric is written personally. AI is used only for beats, melodies and arrangements. The lyrical intent, emotional direction and creative judgment are entirely human.
Who are the live performers?
Jakkals Vibes™ is represented live by official stage performers. Elster Pieterse was the first performer representing the project. Raynhardt Helberg is the current active stage representative, performing at all live events from April 2026 onwards. Every show includes a lead performer, live electric guitarist, professional dancers and a sound technician.
How do I book Jakkals Vibes™?
All bookings are handled by Vocal Events. Contact Bernice at admin@vocalevents.co.za or call/WhatsApp +27 64 970 8096. 2026 nationwide dates are open — festivals, private functions and corporate events welcome.
Where is the full biography?
The complete story — timeline, press coverage, milestone chart positions and the creative philosophy — is on the official Jakkals Vibes™ biography page.
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