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DSTV Content Creator Awards 2023 – Winners Announcement

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Hundreds of guests. Almost 40,000 public votes. More than 90 nominees. 19 winners. One unforgettable night. 

The Galleria in Sandton was alight with colours of purple and pink this past Saturday, 9 September, as the DStv Content Creator Awards, in Association with Samsung Galaxy, took centre stage. It wasn’t just another awards night but the biggest night in South African content creation.

You felt the buzz on social media leading up to the awards, and it came alive as nominees, guests, and fans thronged the Purple Carpet, with the awards’ TikTok Live giving viewers online access to the glitz and glam. Some of the personalities spotted on the carpet included Lasizwe, K Naomi, Julia Anastasopoulos, Pona Halo, Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena, Kim Jayde, Candice Modiselle, Matt Flax, Farieda Metsileng, Carol Ofori, Karabo Poppy, Kefilwe Mabote and Lemii LoCo.

Donovan Goliath, the award-winning comedian and content creator, hosted the awards and navigated the night with energy and humour. Live music was curated and performed by SA legends Black Motion.

One of the country’s most powerful storytellers, authors, playwrights and performers, Gcina Mhlophe, officially opened the awards by reading a beautiful poem and blessing the awards and all the attendees, nominees and winners.

The show then kicked off with Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio lighting up the stage, accompanied by the Dance Award category nominees, 250Machine, Adriaan Hughes, Justin De Nobrega, Kelly KiKx and Mr NT.

A special moment was when the awards’ founder, Manuela Dias de Deus, expressed her vision for the awards. “Our idea has always been to put creators on the radar and open doors for emerging and established talent. The youth’s potential to monetise their content and create job opportunities is immense,” said Manuela. “More so, our vision is to make the awards the biggest event of its kind on the continent. We want to continue to grow and be on everyone’s feeds.”

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Pearl Modiadie To Host “Joburg Polo In The Park”

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Renowned luxury events and marketing company African Deluxe Company have announced that award winning media personality, Pearl Modiadie, will be the official host for the annual Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park taking place at  the Inanda Country Base in Kyalami on Saturday, 16 September 2023.

Attended by SA’s elite, including top business execs, celebrities, media and Polo enthusiasts and back for the third edition, the lifestyle extravaganza offers unforgettable curated experiences, great food, over-the-top fashion, as well as live music on the side lines.

The AFROGLAM COUTURE dress code aims to celebrate our South Africa heritage while showcasing the Spirit of Africa in all things chic, colourful and creative as the 2023 theme.

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Sandton City Celebrates 50 Years With Retail Festival

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Sandton City, Africa’s premium shopping destination, is thrilled to announce its upcoming 50th-anniversary that will be celebrated with an exquisite retail festival. The unique one-day event, taking place on Tuesday 12 September 2023, promises a day filled with an extraordinary shopping experience, outstanding exclusive offers, and a jubilant atmosphere, as the iconic mall marks five decades of exceptional service and superior retail.

Since its inception in 1973, Sandton City has commanded a unique position of high-end retail, drawing shoppers from across the world to experience its diverse array of over 300 premium retailers, that reflect the most beloved brands from both within South Africa and internationally. As the mall reaches this remarkable milestone, the 50th-anniversary retail festival is a tribute to its commitment to offering unparalleled shopping experiences.

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Anthony Hamilton To Perform in South Africa – Extra Show Added

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Anthony Hamilton

Grammy Award winning R&B and soul royalty, Anthony Hamilton, will be landing on South African soil this month. In anticipation, the Up Close & Personal show at SunBet Arena in Menlyn sold out quickly, but fans have another opportunity to book tickets to the second night that was recently added – Sunday, 24 September 2023.

Aligned to Heritage Day, fans are encouraged to wear traditional outfits to both shows, while being serenaded by the soothing sounds of the legendary singer Anthony Hamilton.

Climb aboard the soul train with earlier and latest sounds tracks – Charlene, Comin’ From Where I’m From, Best of Me, The Point of It All, Struggle No More, Do You Feel Me, Woo, Can’t Let Go, Pray for Me, and A Change is Gonna Come.

Tickets are live and available from Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers and range from: R450 – R2550.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE:Extra show, Sunday, 24 September 2023
TIME:16h00
COST:Range between R450 – R2550 (VVIP – includes welcome drinks and food)
VENUE:SunBet Arena, Time Square, Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa

Also, your show armband could win you cash, the ultimate Mercedes GLA 200 dream car or a five-year timeshare deal at the new luxury Lefika Villas at Sun City, in the Time Square EXPLORE promotion.

Each armband is equivalent to one entry into the competition draw if it is exchanged at the Explore Hub within 14 days of the show.

For more information and terms and conditions, visit https://www.suninternational.com/time-square/explore/ the Explore Hub or the Most Value Guest (MVG) desk.

Conveniently, you could also enter if you decide to grab a pre-show bite to eat with the Show Night Buffet available at Tatso. The Buffet at The Maslow Time Square Hotel for a discounted R185 per person – click here. *This cost excludes beverages. ** Spend more than R500 to qualify for an EXPLORE entry.

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Twitter: @timesquareza

Instagram: @timesquareza

Donovan Goliath To Host The 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards

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Donovan Goliath

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 creation to the second DStv Content Creator Awards, in association with Samsung Galaxy on Saturday 9 September in Sandton.

The night promises to be electric; not only will all the winners be announced, applauded and celebrated, but the awards itself is going to be an energetic and extraordinary two-hour show packed with live dance performances, music from South African legends Black Motion, laughter, poetry and the awarding of the first content creator OG.

Award-winning comedian and content creator, Donovan Goliath, has been confirmed as the host for the night. Donovan made it onto stage last year to receive his DStv Content Creator Award trophy; this year he will own the stage as the host and is again a nominee in two categories, namely the Sol Content Creator and Thumb-Stopping Awards.

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