DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards explained

DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
Current Awards:	2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
Country:	South Africa
Website:	http://www.mzansimagic.tv/dstvmvca
Network:	Mzansi Magic

The DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards is a South African award show presented by DStv.^[1] The awards honour the year's biggest achievements in television, radio, music, sports, and comedy, voted by viewers living in South Africa.^[2]

Award ceremonies (by year)

In both 2017 and 2018, the venue for the event was at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg^[3]

Year	Date	Host(s)	Performers
2017	26 August 2017	Bonang Matheba	Lady Zamar, Prince Kaybee and Zodwa Wabantu^[4] AKA and Anatii^[5] Thandiswa Mazwai Lebo Sekgobela^[6] Tshedi Mholo and Cassper Nyovest^[7] Hugh Masekela^[8] DJ Cleo, Winnie Khumalo and Busiswa
2018	24 November 2018		Team Mosha, Sandy, Sun-El Musician and Simmy Bucie, Nokwazi and Sho Madjozi Mlindo The Vocalist, Sjava and Saudi Khaya Mthethwa, Ntokozo Mbambo and Dumi Mkokstad Rebecca Malope Kwesta Mafikizolo DJ Maphorisa, Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Raybe and Zulu Mkhatini
2020	14 March 2020
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2022	25 June 2022	Lawrence Maleka

Award Categories

Current Categories

• Favourite Personality Of The Year
• Favourite Song Of The Year
• Favourite TV Presenter
• Favourite Comedian
• Favourite Rising Star
• Favourite Radio Personality
• Favourite Actor
• Favourite Actress
• Favourite Music Artist/Group
• Favourite DJ
• Favourite Sports Personality
• Ultimate Viewers' Choice

Special Categories

• 1Life Life Changer Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Africa: Welcome The DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. June 21, 2017. OSSIFY MEDIA. September 16, 2018.
2. Web site: Amazing news! Anele bags two Mzansi Viewers' Choice Nominations. 947. September 16, 2018.
3. Web site: DSTV Mzansi Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Winners 2017: See The Complete List #DSTVMVCA. August 26, 2017. My TV News. September 16, 2018.
4. Web site: Zodwa Wabantu steals the show at Viewers' Choice Awards. August 26, 2017. September 16, 2018.
5. Web site: Who won what at the DSTV Viewer's Choice Awards. August 28, 2017. September 16, 2018.
6. Web site: DSTV presents its very first Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards. June 21, 2017. News24. September 16, 2018.
7. Web site: The first ever #DSTVMVCA set an excellent love. August 18, 2017. Zalebs. September 16, 2018.
8. Web site: Front rows at his last show. January 24, 2018. Press Reader. September 16, 2017.