The DStv Content Creator Awards, South Africa's leading platform celebrating the talented individuals, influencers, brands, and agencies that captivate us, is honoured to announce the esteemed panel of judges for this year's event. Building upon the success of year one, the awards are set to recognise and honour exceptional content creators who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

The DStv Content Creator Awards have attracted an overwhelming response, with a multitude of captivating entries pouring in from creators across the country. As the entries closed on 19 June 2023, the spotlight now turns to the next milestone in road to the main awards: the selection of nominees in each category by our selected panel of judges.

Our judges are a group of experts, each recognised for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. Their collective expertise will lend invaluable insights, ensuring a comprehensive and fair evaluation of the extraordinary content submitted. 

 

Here they are (in alphabetical order):

• African Ginger: Artist
• Agisanang Masekela: MultiChoice Group Senior Manager of Content Discovery, Product & Marketing
• Alfreda Webb: MultiChoice Group Specialist: Sponsorships Customer Group: Marketing
• Amber Cupido: BAT Multicategory Deployment Executive
• Austin Malema: Photographer
• Ayanda Sotshisa: Communications and Influncer Specialist
• Barbara Friedman: Primedia Broadcasting Digital Content Editor, Text and Planning
• Bongani Ntshingila: MTN Senior Manager, Sponsorship and Events
• Bradley Kees: H&M South Africa Influencer Specialist, Press & Communications
• Busisiwe Mabuza: Standard Bank Senior Manager: Digital & Social Media Marketing Consumer & High Net Worth South Africa
• Catherine Grenfell: Audio Militia, Executive Producer
• Charis Coleman: DStv Head of Content, Group Digital
• Ciro De Sienna: Cars.co.za Presenter & Head of Video Department
• Craig Wells: INJOZI Design Lead
• Daniel Rheed: Creative Director, Designer
• El Broide: The Platinum Club Managing Director
• Gillian Attwood: Gillstrawberry Influencer Marketing Strategist & Coach
• Greg Walsh: G&G Productions CEO
• Jack Parow: Afrikaans Rapper, Great Guy, Legend
• Jon Savage: InBroadcasting CEO
• Jonathan Moldan: Source Food Managing Director
• Kalliebree Keynerd: Nando's  Digital Marketing Manager
• Kim Jayde: KJ Productions Media Personality & Founder
• Kirsty Niehaus: Nando's Marketing Manager: Internal Brand Experience & Creativity Portfolio
• Lee-Roy Wright: The Platinum Club Managing Director
• Lindi-Anne Hilliar: Volkswagen Customer Experience Manager
• Matthew van der Valk: VMLY&R South Africa Executive Creative Director
• Michelle Govender: Spotify Social Media Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa
• Mpumelelo Macu: Commercial Photographer
• Nabeel Osman: Goodyear Marketing Manager
• Nathan Molefe : Digital Creator
• Ncebakazi Manzi: Spotify Podcast Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa
• Nene Mahlangu: Visual Creative
• Nic Burger: Universal Music South Africa, Digital Director South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa
• Nondwe Maqubela: 947 Digital Content Producer
• Ongeziwe Jonas: YouthFluence Social Media Coordinator
• Phi McCann: People Have Influence CEO & Founder
• Renaldo Schwarp: MultiChoice Group Principal Multiplatform Video Specialist
• Shanaaz Prince: Media 24 News Editor at YOU Magazine
• Simo Nalane: SuperSport Commercial Manager
• Sir Vincent: Blank Kanvas Culture Activist
• Tecla Ciolfi: Texx and the City Founder
• Tshepiso Sethekge: MultiChoice Group Senior Manager for Sponsorships
• Vivian Chuene: TikTok Content Partnerships Manager: Entertainment (South Africa)
• Warrick Wyngaard: Sol Brand Manager Sol
• Zaheera Mohamed: 947 Commercial Manager

 

“We have carefully selected our judges for their wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge, and distinct perspectives. They are undertaking the crucial task of adjudicating the submissions. Their discerning judgment will determine the nominees, setting the stage for an exhilarating event,” says Manuela Dias de Deus, CEO of the DStv Content Creator Awards.

The judging process is currently underway, with the announcement of the nominees slated for Thursday 20 July 2023 at Hallmark House in Johannesburg. 

The DStv Content Creator Awards is the brainchild of award-winning marketing and events agency One-eyed Jack, in grateful collaboration with partners DStv, 947, TikTok, Spotify, Sol, Steyn Entertainment, LIFT.

 The awards are impartial and reputable.