Just when you thought the excitement of the local awards season was over!
M-Net’s Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) has partnered with DStv to launch a brand new awards show, one in which South African television audiences will determine the winners in 10 categories.
The DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) will be screened live on Mzansi Magic on 26 August this year and will be hosted by the lovely Bonang Matheba.
The show will also include a special recognition award to pay tribute to those individuals whose outstanding contributions have directly influenced the local entertainment scene.
But the awards are not just about the nominees, but the viewers too! Those who vote stand the chance to win a brand-new Kia Picanto 1.0 Street, valued at R 150 000.
In addition, prizes on the night will include the socially influential 1Life Life Changer Award, which recognises the efforts of a dedicated community leader making a positive impact in their environment. That leader will receive R 50 000, while the person who nominated them will also be the recipient of a second R 50 000 cash bonus.
Here are the categories and nominees for each category
• Song of the Year
Musa ft Robbie Malinga – Mthande
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Black Motion – Imali
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Bhizer ft Busiswa, SC Gorna, Bhepepe – Gobisiqolo
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OkMalumKoolKat – Gqi
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Prince Kaybee – Charlotte
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• TV Presenter
Robert Marawa
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Pearl Modiadie
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Phat Joe
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Bonang Matheba
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Thembisa Mdoda
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• Comedian
Skhumba
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Summary
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Celeste Ntuli
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Tumi Morake
Mashabela
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• Rising Star
Amanda Black
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Zamani Mbatha
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Michelle Mosalakae
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Sjava
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Andile Phehlukwayo
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• Radio Personality
T-Bose
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Tbo Touch
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Anele Mdoda
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Sgqemeza
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Ba2cada
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• Actor
Ntokozo Dlamini
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Warren Masemola
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Siyabonga Thwala
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Sello Maake Ka - Ncube
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Themba Ndaba
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• Actress
Vatiswa Ndara
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Thuso Mbedu
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Masasa Mbangeni
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Lorcia Cooper
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Dawn Thandeka King
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• Music Artist or Group
Lebo Sekgobela
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Black Motion
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AKA
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Cassper Nyovest
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Kwesta
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• DJ
Black Coffee
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DJ Zinhle
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Prince Kaybee
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DJ Shimza
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Tira
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• Sports Personality
Caster Semenya
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Wayde van Niekerk
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Kagiso Rabada
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Keagan Dolly
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Akani Simbine
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