The DStv Content Creator Awards is a South African leading platform celebrating the talented individuals, influencers, brands and agencies that captivate us.

The awards say that they are honoured to announce the esteemed panel of judges for the 2023 event.

"Building upon the success of year one, the awards are set to recognise and honour exceptional content creators who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation," adds the DStv Content Creator Awards.

The DStv Content Creator Awards says that it has attracted an overwhelming response, with a multitude of captivating entries pouring in from creators across the country.

As the entries closed on Monday, 19 June, the spotlight now turns to the next milestone in the road to the main awards: the selection of nominees in each category by our selected panel of judges, adds the awards.

"Our judges are a group of experts, each recognised for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. Their collective expertise will lend invaluable insights, ensuring a comprehensive and fair evaluation of the extraordinary content submitted," the awards say.

The judges, in alphabetical order, include the following:

  • African Ginger: artist
  • Agisanang Masekela: MultiChoice Group senior manager of content discovery, product and marketing
  • Alfreda Webb: MultiChoice Group specialist of sponsorships customer group of marketing
  • Amber Cupido: BAT multicategory deployment executive
  • Austin Malema: photographer
  • Ayanda Sotshisa: communications and influencer specialist
  • Barbara Friedman: Primedia Broadcasting digital content editor, text and planning
  • Bongani Ntshingila: MTN senior manager, sponsorship and events
  • Bradley Kees: H&M South Africa influencer specialist, press and communications
  • Busisiwe Mabuza: Standard Bank senior manager of digital and social media marketing consumer and high net worth of South Africa
  • Catherine Grenfell: Audio Militia, executive producer
  • Charis Coleman: DStv head of content, group digital
  • Ciro De Sienna: Cars.co.za presenter and head of video department
  • Craig Wells: INJOZI design lead
  • Daniel Rheed: creative director, designer
  • El Broide: The Platinum Club managing director
  • Gillian Attwood: Gillstrawberry influencer marketing strategist and coach
  • Greg Walsh: G&G Productions CEO
  • Jack Parow: Afrikaans rapper
  • Jon Savage: InBroadcasting CEO
  • Jonathan Moldan: source food managing director
  • Kalliebree Keynerd: Nando's digital marketing manager
  • Kim Jayde: KJ Productions media personality and founder
  • Kirsty Niehaus: Nando's marketing manager: internal brand experience and creativity portfolio
  • Lee-Roy Wright: The Platinum Club managing director
  • Lindi-Anne Hilliar: Volkswagen customer experience manager
  • Matthew van der Valk: VMLY&R South Africa executive creative director
  • Michelle Govender: Spotify social media manager - sub-Saharan Africa
  • Mpumelelo Macu: commercial photographer
  • Nabeel Osman: Goodyear marketing manager
  • Nathan Molefe: digital creator
  • Ncebakazi Manzi: Spotify podcast manager, sub-Saharan Africa
  • Nene Mahlangu: visual creative
  • Nic Burger: Universal Music South Africa, digital director South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa
  • Nondwe Maqubela: 947 digital content producer
  • Ongeziwe Jonas: YouthFluence social media coordinator
  • Phi McCann: People Have Influence CEO and founder
  • Renaldo Schwarp: MultiChoice Group principal multiplatform video specialist
  • Shanaaz Prince: Media 24 news editor at YOU magazine
  • Simo Nalane: SuperSport commercial manager
  • Sir Vincent: Blank Kanvas culture activist
  • Tecla Ciolfi: Texx and the City founder
  • Tshepiso Sethekge: MultiChoice Group senior manager for sponsorships
  • Vivian Chuene: TikTok content partnerships manager of entertainment (South Africa)
  • Warrick Wyngaard: Sol brand manager, and
  • Zaheera Mohamed: 947 commercial manager.

"We have carefully selected our judges for their wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge and distinct perspectives. They are undertaking the crucial task of adjudicating the submissions. Their discerning judgment will determine the nominees, setting the stage for an exhilarating event," says Manuela Dias de Deus, CEO of the DStv Content Creator Awards.

The judging process is currently underway, with the announcement of the nominees slated for Thursday, 20 July at Hallmark House in Johannesburg. 

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