Feather Awards 2024 in SA: All the nominees

Produced in partnership with the Thami Dish Foundation, the scheme seeks to honour individuals in different fields including music, media and fashion, as well as LGBTQ initiatives.

“This year, we focus on inclusivity, reminding ourselves that our community thrives when all voices are heard and celebrated,” Feather Awards co-founder Thami Kotlolo, said. “We are committed to pushing boundaries and creating spaces where everyone can thrive. In honouring our nominees, we honour the strength of every individual—regardless of ability, background or identity — who has contributed to the rich, diverse landscape of our society.  The diverse talents and stories that our nominees bring forward inspire us all to envision a world where inclusivity reigns supreme.”

Below are the nominees:

Musician of the Year

• Young Stunna!
• Zoe Modiga
• TitoM, Yuppe and Eeque!

Best Styled Individual

• Maglera Dope Boi
• Lunathi Mampofu
• Nomalanga Shozi

Hunk of the Year

• Makazole Mapimpi
• Akani Simbine
• Rulani Mokoena

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year

• Nthati Moshesh
• Naledi Pandor
• Gayton McKenzie

Sports Personality of the Year

• Kgothatso Monjane
• The Springboks
• Alyssa Conley

Role Model of the Year

• SA Legal Team @ ICJ
• Kgothatso Montjane
• John Meletse

Cutest Couple

• Justice and Fhatuwani Mukheli
• Celeste and Fezile Ntuli
• Blue and Brown Mbombo

Hot Chick of the Year

• Lunathi Mampofu
• Ntokozo Mhlongo
• Tyla

Media Award of the Year

• Ha Molefi! (Mzansi Magic)
• Youngins! (Showmax)
• Netflix

Fag Hag of the Year

• Lindiwe Zulu
• Brenda Mtambo
• Nontokozo Madonsela

Designer of the Year

• Orapeleng Modutle
• Thebe Magugu
• Justice & Fhatuwani Mokheli

Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)

• Icebolethu Funerals
• Kgomotso Seboko
• Gayton McKenzie

Drama Queen

• Penuell Mlotshwa
• Nara Smith
• Tshedi Mholo & Bongani Nchang

Social Media Personality of the Year 

• Hope Ramafalo
• Eva Mofokeng
• Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Private Sector

• #JustDetention initiative
• Momentum Group
• #ShePoppedInn

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Public Sector

• Department of Justice & Const Dev
• Higher Health
• SADTU

Best LGBTIQ+ Youth Movement

• Olivenhoutbosch Secondary School
• Sacred Heart College
• Crawford College

Best Rainbow Parenting

• Sape Maodi & Valvi Swartz
• Orapeleng Modutle
• Phiko’s Mom (Royal Bafokeng)