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News & Updates
The latest announcements, creator spotlights, and behind-the-scenes updates from the Content Creator Awards.
22 September 2026
BYD and South Africa's Creators: Two Stories Built on the Same Dream
And one lucky creator could be heading to China with BYD The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, is where creativity, culture, brands and entertainmen…
21 August 2026
Content Creator Awards Launch Free Creator Labs to Equip South Africa’s Next Generation of Creators
The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, are taking their commitment to growing South Africa’s creator economy beyond the annual celebration of excelle…
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20 August 2026
Mpho Popps to Host The 2026 Content Creator Awards, Sponsored by Samsung
The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, has announced one of South Africa’s most recognisable entertainment personalities, Mpho “Popps” Modikoane, wil…
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11 August 2026
2026 Content Creator Awards Nominees Announced As Samsung Galaxy Joins As Headline Sponsor
Johannesburg, 11 August 2026 | South Africa's creator economy reached another major milestone today as the 2026 Content Creator Awards officially unveiled this…
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6 August 2026
Content Creator Awards Announces Major New Partners for 2026 Edition as Nadia Jaftha Backs Emerging Talent
As South Africa's creator economy continues its rapid rise, some of the country's biggest brands are increasingly recognising the influence, reach and commercia…
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22 July 2026
Getting Judgey AF: The judges are announced for the fourth annual Content Creator Awards and it’s the public’s turn to nominate
A high-profile panel of 55 judges from across South Africa's content, media and entertainment industries will determine this year's nominees. Now in its fourth…
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29 June 2026
People at the Mic: Content Creator Awards Spotlights South Africa's Rising Voices in Music and Podcasting
Some of South Africa's most compelling new voices aren't found behind a microphone in a studio alone, they're built in front of a camera, through a feed, one po…
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8 June 2026
Content Creator Awards responds to creators influence on culture and commerce with Cars.co.za partnership and three new categories.
The creator economy is no longer a niche corner of the internet. It has become one of the most influential forces shaping how South Africans discover products,…
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8 June 2026
Entries are open for the Excellence in Branded Content Award at this year's Content Creator Awards.
Recognising the campaigns setting benchmarks for creator marketing in South Africa. Some time ago, the smartest brands and agencies in South Africa realised som…
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14 May 2026
Entries Open for the 4th Annual Content Creator Awards
Celebrating the creators who shape culture. The first phase of entries for the 2026 Content Creator Awards is officially open, inviting digital creators from ac…
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14 October 2024
Celebs Heat Up The Purple Carpet At The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards
The Third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards took place at Nelson Mandela Square on Saturday, 12 October, celebrating the best in digital content creation. The…
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12 October 2024
DStv Content Creator Awards Announce 2024 Winners
The Third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards lit up Nelson Mandela Square in a hugely memorable night celebrating the best in digital content. With a purpose-bu…
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8 October 2024
Anele Mdoda Dishes On Her DStv Content Creator Awards Hosting Gig
The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards are just around the corner, and as the ultimate celebration of African creators, they shine a light on those who have kept…
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29 August 2024
DStv Content Creator Awards and Amarula Premium African Gin — Call on South African Creators to show off their 'Spirit Of Africa'
The DStv Content Creator Awards is thrilled to announce a new and exciting category for the 2024 edition — the Spirit of Africa Award, proudly presented by Amar…
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15 August 2024
DStv Content Creator Awards Announces Nominees Across 17 Categories, Along An Additional New Award Category
In proud partnership with DStv, 947, Amarula Premium African Gin, LIFT and One-eyed Jack The excitement was palpable at the Radisson RED Rooftop in Rosebank,…
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6 August 2024
The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards' Content Creator Workshop Ignites Enthusiasm And Engagement
The Content Creator Workshop, hosted by the DStv Content Creator Awards, experienced a remarkable turnout with a full capacity room on Monday, August 5. Now in…
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14 June 2024
DStv Content Creator Awards Introduces Exciting New Category: Gaming Creator of the Year
As the gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, the DStv Content Creator Awards will for the first time honour The Gaming Creator of the Year. This exciting…
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6 June 2024
Content Creators From Around Africa Can Now Enter The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards
The DStv Content Creator Awards is excited to announce its call for entries, and, for the first time, it is inviting African content creators from across the co…
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3 May 2024
DStv Content Creator Awards 2024 Entries Now Open — Celebrating Storytellers Across Africa
The stage is set, and the spotlight is bright for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024. With the official launch today, the Awards are thrilled to announce that…
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16 November 2023
The Second Annual DStvCCA Is Now Live On DStv Catchup
Media Release 16 NOVEMBER 2023 If you weren’t lucky enough to get one of the limited tickets for this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards, you can now catch all…
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9 September 2023
Celebrating Exceptional Local Content And Creativity With Announcement Of This Year's Winners
Media Release 9 SEPTEMBER 2023 Hundreds of guests. Almost 40,000 public votes. More than 90 nominees. 19 winners. One unforgettable night. The Galleria in Sandt…
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8 September 2023
Donovan Goliath's Host Announcement Content Lands Him A Billboard In Sandton
Media Release 8 SEPTEMBER 2023 When the DStv Content Creator Awards, in Association with Samsung Galaxy, announced that Donovan Goliath was going to host and MC…
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30 August 2023
DCCA Announces Show Host And Some Incredible Talent Set To Hit The Stage
Media Release 30 AUGUST 2023 Anticipation is in the air with just a few more sleeps until the “Purple Carpet” is rolled out to welcome the who’s who of content…
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20 July 2023
Nominees Announced For Content Creator Awards 2023
Media Release 20 JULY 2023 It was all smiles and selfies as the nominees were announced for this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards at Hallmark House in downtow…
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12 June 2023
Emerging Content Creator Workshop A Huge Success
Media Release 12 JUNE 2023 The Emerging Content Creator Workshop, hosted by the DStv Content Creator Awards, saw a remarkable turnout of a full capacity room on…
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29 May 2023
Another Informative Emerging Content Creator Workshop
Media Release 29 MAY 2023 The highly anticipated DStv Content Creator Awards are back for a second year, and this time they are hosting an informative Emerging…
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10 September 2022
SA's Most Talented Content Creators Honoured
Media Release 10 September 2022 Johannesburg, 10 September 2022 It was lights, camera, filter, transition, and action this past Saturday, as the inaugural DStv…
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21 July 2022
The Nominees For The Inaugural Content Creator Awards
Media Release 21 JULY 2022 Over 1,500 entries. Across 23 categories. More than 900 registered creators, brands, agencies, and influencers. Some 36 esteemed judg…
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14 July 2022
Judges Announced For The First-Ever DStv Content Creator Awards
Media Release 14 JULY 2022 The DStv Content Creator Awards is South Africa’s first-ever platform created to shine a light on the people, influencers, brands and…
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13 June 2022
The DStv Content Creator Awards Extends Entry Deadline
Newsflash 13 June 2022 It’s only year one and entries for the DStv Content Creator are rolling in thick and fast. Due to the huge interest from creators, influe…
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24 May 2022
Industry Leaders Inspire Content Creation In The Kasi
Media Release 24 May 2022 The DStv Content Creator Awards hosted the first of its Kasi Marketing Lab Series in Khayelitsha yesterday, Monday 23 May. Hosted by e…
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13 May 2022
Let's Talk About Content Creation In The Kasi
Media Release 13 May 2022 The DStv Content Creator Awards is in full swing, with registrations and entries flying in from across the country. In addition to shi…
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19 April 2022
The DStv Content Creator Awards Are Here
Media Release 19 APRIL 2022 It’s time to shine a light on people who make us feel good. Over the last couple of years, we’ve all consumed more content than ever…
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