Beats Beyond the Battle: Against MS

Help DJ Scoob SA Keep Spinning Through the Struggle

Cape Town’s dance floors have pulsed with life thanks to the talent and energy of DJ Scoob SA—aka Nathan, a beloved figure in the city’s music scene. With years of experience behind the decks and a passion that moves crowds, Scoob has lit up venues across the Mother City and brought joy to thousands through music.

But behind the turntables lies a battle that’s far from the spotlight.

In 2013, Nathan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological condition that slowly strips away physical function. Despite the pain, fatigue, and physical limitations MS has brought, Nathan has never given up. DJing remains his outlet, his passion—and his lifeline. It’s how he stays connected to the world, expresses himself, and earns an income in the face of overwhelming odds.

Currently, Nathan is being treated with Ocrevus, one of the few medications that can slow MS’s progression. But this treatment comes at a steep cost—one tha...