The South African Music Awards have been highlighting the homegrown talents of musicians for 14 years and introducing us to some wonderful artists. The categories, winners, and nominees are listed below:

Female Solo Artist:
Karen Zoid, KB, Louise Carver, Tasha Baxter, Zonke

Album of the Year:
DJ Cleo, Freshlyground, Hip Hop Pantsula, JimmyDludlu, Zonke

Duo/Group:
Freshlyground, Ladysmith Black Bambazo, Malaika, Seether, Soul Brothers

Newcomer:
Camagwini, Molemi, Mpumi Dhlamini, Tasha Baxter, Tumi

Solo Male Artist:
Jimmy DluDlu, Black Coffee, Chris Chameleone, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP), McCoy Mrubata

The South African Music Awards were started in 1995 by the South African music industry to highlight the best that there was in South African music. It has grown in strength and helped put the spotlight on some incredibly talented musicians. Some of the categories are determined by public vote, or number of album sales. To view previous winners, visit their website.