DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice

Makhadzi walked away with two awards at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards on 25 June. Image via Twitter @noxoloh_m

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at the full list of winners

Makhadzi walked away with two wins at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards on 25 June. See who else walked away with an award…

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice

Makhadzi walked away with two awards at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards on 25 June. Image via Twitter @noxoloh_m

The 4th annual DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards took place on Saturday 25 June at the Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria. The likes of Boity, Thando Thabethe, Lasizwe Dambuza and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi were all in attendance. Limpopo-born musician Makhadzi and The River actor Lawrence Maleka, who also hosted the awards, both walked away with two awards. 

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MAKHADZI WINS BIG 

Makhadzi was nominated for three awards at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards but walked away with the Favourite Artist/Group Award and Favourite Song Award for her mega-hit featuring Prince Benza, Ghanama

Accepting her award for Favourite Music Artist/Group, Makhadzi thanked DStv, adding that she had performed at the awards show in March 2020, one week before the COVID-19 lockdown. 

“I asked and begged to perform on this stage because I knew [that] one day is one day,” said the 25-year-old muso.

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HOST WITH THE MOST LAWRENCE MALEKA DOMINATES 

Not only did he entertain South Africa with his stellar hosting skills, but Lawrence Maleka also won himself two awards!

The SAFTA-winning actor walked away with the Favourite TV Presenter Award and the Ultimate Viewers Choice Award, for the entertainer with the most votes across all categories. 

FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS 

  • Favourite Comedian: Skhumba Hlope
  • Favourite DJ: DJ Shimza
  • Favourite Sports Personality: Rassie Erasmus
  • Favourite Rising Star: Kwenzo Ngcobo
  • Favourite TV Presenter: Lawrence Maleka
  • Favourite Artist or Group: Makhadzi
  • Favourite Song: Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza – Ghanama
  • Favourite Radio Personality: Selbeyonce Mkhize
  • Favourite Actor Abdul Khoza
  • Favourite Actress: Sannah Mchunu
  • Favourite Personality: Connie Ferguson
  • Legend Award: Dr John Kani
  • Ultimate Viewers Choice Award: Lawrence Maleka

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