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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL
South African Social Media Awards

The social media awards caters for brands, influencers and agencies using digital tools for content creation.

ABOUT
SAMSAs

The South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) celebrate excellence among brands, influencers, and digital tools within the social media landscape. As the premier accolade for social media personalities, these awards uniquely recognise the impactful contributions of individuals in this space.

Social media content serves various objectives, attracting significant followings for the creatives behind it, and in this spirit, we empower followers to judge the content themselves.

The awards acknowledge the best campaigns, individuals, and digital tools, and are open to everyone involved in content creation across social media platforms.

Founded in 2021, the South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) were established to spotlight and reward the outstanding achievements of brands, influencers, agencies, and digital creators across South Africa, spanning entertainment, marketing, fashion, beauty, sports, and beyond.

From its inception, SASMA has stood as a premier platform where creativity, influence, and storytelling converge. Structured for inclusivity and impact, the awards encompass a wide range of categories, ensuring that achievements across the digital spectrum are acknowledged, celebrated, and elevated.

2025 Statistics

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Official Judging Panel

We have the best team for you.

Sinemivuyo Mpulu

Voice Artist & TV Host

ALCIDEZ BANDA

Actor | Presenter | MC

KAREN MTHETHWA

TV & Radio Presenter

POLOKO MMAKGOLANE

Speaker | Author

Liyema Pantsi

Singer | TV Star

Awards Timeline

  • 02 March – 31 March 2026 (3 Weeks ) Awards Nomination Campaign Launch

  • 01 May – 03 July 2026 (8 weeks) Entries Open

  • 03 July – 10 July 2026 (1 week) Entries Vetting

  • 13 July – 6 August 2026 (3 weeks) Judging of entries

  • 7 August – 21 August 2026 (14 days) Auditing of judged scores

  • 22 August 2026 (1 day) Nominee Announcement. Saturday at 18:00 till 22:00

  • 23 August – 07 November 2026 at 00:00 [Online/Virtual Announcement] (6 weeks) Nominees Public Votes

  • 09 November – 13 November 2026 (3 Days) Auditing

  • 6th Annual SASMA Awards Ceremony : 21 November 2026 from 15:00 at [ Mosaiek Theatre, Fairlands, Johannesburg]