Among the categories, five will be open for public voting, allowing fans to choose who takes home the coveted awards, says the DStv Content Creator Awards.

According to the awards, in addition to the excitement surrounding the nominees, two of the awards' partners have launched competitions specifically targeting creators, giving them another chance to shine. 

New Award Presented by Amarula Premium African Gin

A new addition to the 2024 awards is the Spirit of Africa Award, presented by Amarula Premium African Gin. This award celebrates content that embodies the essence of Africa. Creators are encouraged to submit video content, up to teo minutes long, that showcases what it means to be unmistakably African, says the awards. 

According to the awards, the winner will receive R20 000 in cash and the honour of being the first to hold this prestigious new award. 

Entries for the Spirit of Africa Award are open to South African residents only and must include the hashtags: 

  • #AmarulaAfricanGin 
  • #SpiritOfAfrica, and 
  • #DStvCCA.

The awards adds that entries for the Spirit of Africa Award close on Tuesday, 24 September.

Get ready for #footbALLonDStv

DStv launched a competition inviting creators to share how they get ready or watch ALL the football action on DStv, says the awards. 

DStv says that the competition winner will receive R20 000 in cash and enjoy a VIP experience at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards, including:

  • double tickets 
  • an official backstage photo opportunity, and
  • a bar tab worth R1 000. 

According to the DStv Content Creator Awards, to participate, creators must use the hashtags #footbALLonDStv and #DStvCCA and tag DStv and the Content Creator Awards on their social media posts.

The awards adds that entries for the competition close on Tuesday, 24 September.

2024 DStv Content Creator Awards nominees

According to the awards, the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards categories and nominees are:

Cause Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

  • Bella Monsoon, for The Fight Against GBV (Unique Code: CAUSE1)
  • Mimo for Lymphedema Awareness (Unique Code: CAUSE2)
  • Nomzamo Mbatha for Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation Empowering HER campaign (Unique Code: CAUSE3)
  • Shandor Larenty for United Nations International Arabian Leopard Day (Unique Code: CAUSE4), and
  • Siv Fighting Period Poverty for Socks for Sanitary Pads (Unique Code: CAUSE5).

Storyteller Award

  • Birth Of Stars, for Birth Of Stars
  • Brandon Olifant, for From Vaal To Jacanda
  • Joshwideawake, for Inside South Africa's Most Dangerous Neighbourhood
  • Overthinking Football, for This Is What Makes Mamelodi Sundowns Successful, and
  • The Ndlovu's Uncut, for LoveLocked. 

Emerging Creator Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

  • Chesrae Megan (Unique code: EMERGING1)
  • Collen BhutiKaSimi (Unique Code: EMERGING2)
  • Grace Mondlana (Unique Code: EMERGING3)
  • Jane Mpholo (Unique Code: EMERGING4), and
  • Yerik Jomei (Unique Code: EMERGING5).

Song of the Year Award, Powered by 947 (Vote for your favourite and win)

  • Dlala Thukzin — iPLAN (Unique Code: SONG1)
  • Kamo Mphela — Dalie (Unique Code: SONG2)
  • TitoM & Yuppe — Tshwala Bam (Unique Code: SONG3)
  • Tyla — Water (Unique Code: SONG4), and
  • Tyler ICU — Mnike (Unique Code: SONG5). 

Social Commentary Award

  • Darren Campher
  • Politically Aweh
  • Shanray Van Wyk
  • Silas Must Fall, and
  • Zethu Gqola. 

Travel & Lifestyle Award

  • Centtwinz Travel
  • Chris Rogers
  • J. Martin
  • Mzwandile and Siza Ndlovu, and
  • Simóne and Vernon.  

The winner in this category will be gifted a R10 000 LIFT Wallet from LIFT, according to the awards. 

Foodie Award

  • Cooking With Zanele
  • Karabo Didi
  • Kenneth Tebogo Middleton
  • Mush Kitchen, and
  • Sifo The Cooking Husband.  

Beauty Award

  • Colourme Sim
  • Zoliswa Mahlobo
  • ZeeXOnline
  • Zesipho.M, and
  • Foyin OG. 

Fashion & Style Award

  • Kamo Mphela
  • Kat Sinivasan
  • Kefilwe Mabote
  • Nabilah Kariem, and
  • Phupho Gumede K.

Trendsetter Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

  • Coachella Randy (Unique Code: TREND1)
  • Khanyisa Unfiltered (Unique Code: TREND2)
  • Linda Mtoba (Unique Code: TREND3)
  • Mandz Not Hot (Unique Code: TREND4)
  • Moghelingz (Unique Code: TREND5), and
  • Nabilah Kariem (Unique Code: TREND6). 

Best Event After Movie Award

  • Rage Festival, produced by G&G Productions
  • Retreat Yourself, produced by Audio Visual Alchemy
  • Rocking the Daisies, produced by Palm Productions
  • Soundset Sunday, produced by French For New, and
  • Ultra South Africa, produced by Anything Goes.  

Gaming Creator of the Year Award

  • Beamerboy TV
  • Canton Parker
  • Furious Kitty
  • NaturalCauzes, and
  • Sam 'Tech Girl' Wright.  

Podcast of the Year Award

  • African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe
  • History of South Africa
  • Popcorn & Cheese
  • True Crime South Africa, and
  • Wide Awake Podcast. 

Thumb-stopping Award

  • Chris Rogers
  • Ricollin
  • Shandor Larenty
  • Stefan
  • Theblackwendy, and
  • Wiseman Zither. 

Best Creator Campaign Content Award

  • Belinda Gwala for Bernini: 'Made from Wine'
  • Chris Rogers for Bonaqua: 'Chug Life'
  • Gingerwithagopro for Samsung: 'S23 Ultra'
  • Janey en Waney for Kyknet: 'Op my Eish Seisoen 3', and
  • Sipho Muchindu for Carling Black Label — AbinBev: 'Most Awarded Beer'. 

Pan-African Creator Award

  • Charity Ekezie
  • Kuda Rice
  • Mark Angel Comedy
  • Tilda Harris, and
  • Uncle Mo.  

DStv Creator of the Year Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

  • Darren Campher (Unique Code: DSTV1)
  • Khanyisa Unfiltered (Unique Code: DSTV2)
  • Mandz Not Hot (Unique Code: DSTV3)
  • Nabilah Kariem (Unique Code: DSTV4)
  • Shandor Larenty (Unique Code: DSTV5)
  • Sifo The Cooking Husband (Unique Code: DSTV6), and
  • Siv Ngesi (Unique code: DSTV7).  

All winners receive a gorgeous trophy designed by artist and designer Shaun Oakley, AKA That Damn Vandal and a prize hamper valued at approximately R5 000, say the awards.

Individuals are encouraged by the awards to cast their vote for their favourite creator at www.contentcreatorawards.co.za or SMS their favourite nominee's unique code to 33103.

Individuals could win a VIP experience at the awards on Saturday, 12 October. Ts & Cs Apply. SMSs are charged at R1.50

"The DStv Content Creator Awards have quickly become a highlight on the digital and social calendar, providing a platform to showcase the creativity and innovation that drives our content creation industry," says Charis Coleman, head of digital content — MultiChoice Group. "This year's nominee list is a testament to the diverse and vibrant talent that continues to shape the digital landscape."

The DStv Content Creator Awards concludes that the awards event takes place on Saturday, 12 October in Johannesburg and tickets go on sale soon. To pre-register for tickets, click here. 

For more information, visit www.contentcreatorawards.co.za. You can also follow the DStv Content Creator Awards on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, or on TikTok.

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