4th Content Creator Awards

4th Content Creator Awards
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in the social media community
Sponsored bySamsung Galaxy
Date17 October 2026 (2026-10-17)
VenueThe Galleria, Sandton
CountrySouth Africa
Hosted byMpho Popps
Most awardsGrace Mondlana (2), Vafa Naraghi (2)
Most nominationsGrace Mondlana (3), Vafa Naraghi (3)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkTBA
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The 4th Content Creator Awards are an annual presentation of the Content Creator Awards represented by Samsung Galaxy honouring outstanding achievements in the social media community. The show will be hosted by South African comedian and television personality Mpho Popps.

Winners and nominees

The eligibility period for the 2026 DStv Content Creator Awards ran from 14 May 2026 to 5 July 2026. Nominees were announced on 23 September 2026. Winners are listed first in bold.

Content Creator of the Year Automative Content
  • Tebogo Moropa
    • Chris Rogers
    • Mpoomy Ledwaba
    • Rory Petzer
    • Sam from TheCarScene
    • Shane Assad
Public Choice Emerging Creator
  • Sine RSA
    • Anica Kiana
    • Isaac Mehlape
    • Sibo Mchunu
    • Socially Jordie
YouTube Creator of the Year Wildcard
  • Lasizwe
    • Centtwinz
    • Noko Mashaba
    • Shev and Dev
    • SMWX
    • Zayaan
  • Lindosasmr
    • Nathan Molefe
    • Yombusoo Cthandiweii
    • Zinhle Africa
Dance Creator Style
  • Chad Jones
    • Benny Jnr
    • Ludopie
    • Rudi Smit
    • TDO Thando
Best Comedy Content Creator Sound of Tomorrow
  • Ikho
    • Céline Tshika
    • Sipho2skiits
    • Tanaka Dube
    • Titus Mokou
  • Mikhalé Jones
    • Chesrae Megan
    • Carter Najar
    • Lordkez
    • Lukiemusic
    • Teagan’s Things
Trendsetter Podcast of the Year
  • SMWX
    • GenC Podcast
    • Mindset Profits
    • The Makhs
    • The Sias du Plessis Show
    • Wisdom & Wellness
Best Online Social Series Impact Creator
  • Vafa Naraghi
    • Dalin Oliver
    • Nuri Gallow
    • Simo Ziqubu
    • Stefan van der Merwe
    • Zayaan
  • Joshwideawake
    • Conrad Koch & Chester Missing
    • Shandor Larenty
    • Nick Hamman
    • Theshaya
Expert Voices Thumbstopping
  • Miss Angler
    • Bella Monsoon
    • Kriya Gangiah
    • Stefan van der Merwe
    • The Conscious Psychologist
  • Vafa Naraghi
    • Céline Tshika
    • Chris Rogers
    • Kaytee Shots
    • Planettobii
Best Creator x Brand Collaboration Best Online Series
  • Nabilah Kariem– Le Creuset
    • Baxbara – Delicious Festival
    • Lukiemusic – #IAmOriginal88
    • Nabilah Kariem – Samsung
    • Sni Mhlongo – Vaseline
  • The Adventures of Noko Mashaba
    • Awkward Dates
    • Hungry & Shameless
    • Kickin it with Kim Jayde
    • SABS Network

Special awards

Excellence in Branded Content

  • Olivier Agency

#CapturedWithGalaxy

  • Kaytee Shots

Creators with multiple wins and nominations

Creators who received multiple awards
Wins Creator
2 Grace Mondlana
Vafa Naraghi
Creators who received multiple awards
Wins Creator
3 Grace Mondlana
Vafa Naraghi
2 Anika Dambuza
Kim Jayde
Lasizwe Dambuza
Nabilah Kariem
Noko Mashaba
SMWX
Stefan van der Merwe

References

  1. ↑ Ramalepe, Phumi (2026-08-12). "Mpho Popps 'super excited' to host 2026 Content Creator Awards". News24. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  2. ↑ Rall, Se-Anne (2026-08-21). "Mpho Popps to host 2026 Content Creator Awards in Sandton". IOL. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  3. ↑ "Content Creator Awards 2026". Media Update. 2026-07-29. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  4. ↑ Ndlovu, Venus (2026-08-13). "2026 Content Creator Awards Announce Nominees as Samsung Galaxy Joins as Headline Sponsor". SA Creatives. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  5. ↑ "2026 Content Creator Awards nominees announced as new category unveiled". Bona Magazine. 2026-08-19. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  6. 1 2 3 Selisho, Kaunda (2026-10-19). "WAV Festival's Content Creator Awards afterparty turns heads, Grace Mondlana wins big". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-10-19.