The DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Awards Make A Comeback

Mzansi, meet your nominees

By  | Apr 14, 2022, 10:52 AM 

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In 2017, DSTV introduced us to the first-ever DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards, and since their inception, they have become a big hit with fans and celebrities alike.

The first edition of the awards was hosted by Bonang Matheba at the Sandton Convention Centre and since then, the awards have gotten bigger. After Bonang hosted the first and second annual awards, the master of ceremonies duty was handed over to Minnie Dlamini who took on the reigns in 2020, however, the awards were placed on hold in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.


Fresh from his Big Brother Mzansi hosting duties, it was announced that Lawrence Maleka will be the third host of the popular awards that will be held at Sun Arena in Pretoria on the 25th of June. 

According to the presser, the awards will also be broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161). 'Voted for by the South African public, the DMVCA will honour top achievers over the past two years in television, radio, music, sports and comedy.' 

This year, the awards feature 13 categories which will include special awards for individuals who have made an impact in their respective industries. Here are the official nominees who will battle it out in their respective categories:


FAVOURITE TV PRESENTER

Motshidisi Mohono

Lawrence Maleka

Leanne Manas

Thembekile Mrototo

Thuso Motaung

FAVOURITE COMEDIAN

Skhumba Hlophe

Mpho Popps

Celeste Ntuli

Nina Hastie

Mashabela

FAVOURITE SONG

Zakes Bantwini & Kasango – Osama

Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft Ami Faku – Asibe Happy

Young Stunna ft Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Adiwele

Makhadzi ft Prince Benza – Ghanama

Big Zulu ft Intaba Yase Dubai & Riky Rick – Imali Eningi
 
FAVOURITE RISING STAR

Hope Mbhele

Young Stunna

Uncle Vinny

Daliwonga

Kwenzo Ngcobo

FAVOURITE RADIO PERSONALITY

Thomas Msengana & Skhumba

Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize

Lerato Kganyago

Thando Thabethe

Sphectacula & DJ Naves

FAVOURITE ACTOR

Abdul Khoza

Zolisa Xaluva

Thapelo Sebogodi

Bonko Khoza

Vusi Kunene

FAVOURITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP

Makhadzi

Hle

Zakes Bantwini

Big Zulu

Scorpion Kings

FAVOURITE PERSONALITY

Makhadzi

Shauwn Mkhize

Connie Ferguson

DBN Gogo

LaSizwe

FAVOURITE ACTRESS

Sannah Mchunu

Zikhona Sodlaka

Deli Malinga

Shoki Mmola

Thembi Seete

FAVOURITE DJ

Scorpion Kings

DBN Gogo

Major League DJz

De Mthuda

DJ Shimza

FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSONALITY

Rassie Erasmsus

Ntando Mahlangu

Pitso Mosimane

Temba Bavuma

Benni McCarthy


In 2017, Thembisa Mdoda won the big award of the night when she won the Ultimate Viewers' Choice award, before her big win, she had also won in the Favourite Presenter category. At the time, over 1 million votes were cast for 50 nominees in 10 categories and the former Our Perfect Wedding host managed to beat everyone.
 

In the following year, Thembise Matu who became a superstar when she landed a role in The Queen was the big winner of the night when she walked away with the Favourite Actress award and the most anticipated prize of the night,

In her acceptance speech, a shocked Themsbie thanked everyone who supported her throughout her journey, "thank you to everyone who voted and those who wanted to vote and could not. I thank you for your love," she said. 


Congratulations to all the nominees.

Main Image Credit: Instagram/@Sirlawrencemaleka


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