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 commercial power of digital creators. 

 

The latest sign of that momentum comes from the Content Creator Awards, which has announced an impressive line-up of partners for its 2026 edition, showcasing the growing role creators play in modern marketing, entertainment and culture. 

 

This year’s partners include YouTube, which will present a brand-new award; Telkom, sponsor of the Best Online Series Award; 947, sponsor of the Sound of Tomorrow Award; and Cars.co.za, sponsor of the Automotive Award.

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Dove Creator Collective

 

This is your chance to help shine a light on creators who deserve to be seen. Dove is calling on South Africans to nominate the boldest, most inspiring, and real voices of social media to become the inaugural group of the Dove Creator Collective, a first of its kind creator academy designed to celebrate authenticity, confidence, and self-expression.

More than just an academy, the Dove Creator Collective is built around real life, the everyday moments, passion and personal stories that shape confidence. It’s about creators who are constantly on the move, chasing their passions, expressing themselves freely, and showing up as their true selves all while embracing Skin That Doves.

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The 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

South Africa’s biggest night in comedy took over Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, on Saturday, 2nd May, as the country’s finest comedic talent gathered for the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.


This year’s show embraced the theme A Family Affair. Celebrating comedy for what it truly is: a wonderfully chaotic, brilliantly dysfunctional family where everyone has a role to play, and no one holds back on the punchlines.

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Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 Set To Ignite Pretoria This Weekend

On Saturday, 7th March 2026, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena, promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where music, art and fashion collide. 

Following a groundbreaking debut, Fusion Fest 2026 is back by overwhelming demand and set to an even bigger, louder and more ambitious fusion of music, art and fashion.

Designed as a cultural movement rather than a single-night event, Mahindra South Africa will once again curate boundary-breaking performances, unexpected collaborations and a powerful platform for emerging creators.

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Verushka Singh shines as Mrs South Africa 2026

 

Friday night’s Mrs South Africa Grand Finale lit up the Theare of Marcellus at Emperors Palace as Verushka Singh claimed the crown, bringing a fitting end to a journey defined by bravery and the belief that every woman deserves her moment to rise. Singh is the first Indian South African woman to wear the Mrs South Africa crown.

 

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