The SATMA Awards received 190 613 SMS nominations and a total of 697 entries to different categories during 63 days in the SATMAs' nomination period.

Nominated SABC radio presenters and programmes

Best Traditional Music Radio Programme of the Year:
  • Dzumba na Mina (Munghana Lonene FM);
  • Lwesuka Lutfuli (Ligwalagwala FM); and
  • Lavuth'iBhayi (Umhlobo Wenene FM).
Best Traditional Radio Presenter of the Year nominees:
  • Monwabisi Bangi 'Gudla' (Umhlobo Wenene FM);
  • Ntsoaki Motloung (Lesedi FM);
  • Willem Viljoen (RSG);
  • Sthembele Thomas 'Mantofontofo' (TruFM);
  • Vusi shabangu (Ikwekwezi FM);
  • Russel Kwinika (Munghana Lonene FM);
  • Hunadi Mogohlwane (Thobela FM);
  • Modika Mothuzi (Motsweding FM); 
  • Vincers Mabele (XK FM);
  • Bheka Mchunu and Nkosinathi Mshengu (Ukhozi FM);
  • Magidzeludzakeni (Ligwalagwala FM); and
  • Godfrey Mavhasa (Phalaphala FM). 
Traditional Radio Programme Loyal Listener:
  • Siphenathi Keswa (I-Identist) (Umhlobo wenene FM);
  • William Mahlangu (IKwekwezi FM);
  • Salome Mmgomogale (X-K FM); and
  • Bellia Phutiyagae (Motsweding FM).
Best Cultural Electronic Media Journalist:
  • Benjamin Tsotetsi (Ikwekwezi FM);
  • Bongani Mavuso (Ukhozi FM);
  • Lesibana Matlala (Motsweding FM);
  • Caswel Taolane (XK FM);
  • Palisa Moeti (Lesedi FM);
  • Mweli Masilela (SABC News);
  • Unathi Binqose (Umhlobo Wenene FM); and
  • News Zimkhita Manqinana (SABC News). 
Best Traditional Music Air-Play Radio Station Of The Year:
  • Ligwalagwala FM;
  • Phalaphala FM;
  • Thobela FM;
  • Umhlobo Wenene FM;
  • Munghana Lonene FM;
  • Ikwekwezi FM;
  • TruFM;
  • Lesedi FM;
  • RSG;
  • Motsweding FM;
  • XK FM; and 
  • Ukhozi FM. 

The SATMA Awards rewards traditional musicians across racial and ethnic backgrounds. The SATMA Awards has made a contribution to the cultural landscape of South Africa through nation building and social cohesion.

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