4 things I learned from the SAMAs

2013-05-13 11:51

This past weekend, Lebo Matshego had the privilege of attending the 19th annual SAMA awards, and has these learnings to share from her experience...

Toya Delazy, Khuli Chana win big at SAMAs

2013-05-12 11:31

Young music stars Toya Delazy and Khuli Chana have walked away with three awards each at the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards.

SAMA Record Of The Year finalists revealed

2013-05-10 12:31

The organisers of the 19th South African Music Awards have announced the five shortlisted nominees for MTN Record of the Year.

SAMAs announce live acts

2013-04-29 14:01

The organisers of the 19th South African Music Awards have announced part of the official performance line-up for the awards show, and teased some surprise appearances.

SAMA 2013 nominees announced

2013-03-20 11:13

The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards nominations have been announced during a live recording at The Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg.

SABC, Idols judge slammed for swearing

2012-06-12 12:16

The SABC has been reprimanded after presenter and Idols judge Unathi Msengana used foul language during a live airing of the SA Music Awards.

Absent SAMA winners 'weren't invited'

2012-05-03 12:17

Guitar duo CH2, SAMA winners for best classical and instrumental album, were reportedly not invited to this year's awards ceremony.

Zahara cleans up at 18th SAMAs

2012-05-01 08:04

Singer-songwriter Zahara has won big at the main event of the 18th annual South African Music Awards, scooping six statuettes.

SAMA 18 - The 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards Nominees

2012-04-17 13:37

A quality offering bar the fact that it is a concoction that will leave you bemused.

SAMA 2012 nominees announced

2012-03-08 11:13

The annual MTN South African Music Awards nominees have been announced.

An open letter to the SAMAs

2011-05-30 09:43

A SAMA attendee laments the poor organisation of the South African Music Awards from the inside.

SAMA audience boos Steve Hofmeyr

2011-05-23 10:19

The audience at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) has loudly booed Steve Hofmeyr as his name was announced.

SAMAs rock Montecasino

2011-05-21 20:38

Liquideep, Professor, Die Antwoord and Locnville were big winners at the 17th South African Music Awards.

Best Video 2011 Sama noms

2011-05-19 14:17

Grab a look at all the nominees for Best Video at this year's South African Music Awards.

SAMAs announce hosts and performers

2011-05-19 09:14

The South African Music Awards will host three performance stages at the 2011 edition of the ceremony.

Samas take a break from Sun City

2011-04-04 08:41

The yearly exodus of the music industry to Sun City in Rustenburg, North West, for the South African Music Awards (Sama) has ground to a sudden halt.

 
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2013 SAMAs rock Sun City

2013-05-12 12:36

It was all glitz and glamour at the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards held at the Sun City Superbowl over the weekend. Check out pics of Friday and Saturday night's show here.

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Big winners on first night of SAMA19

2013-05-11 13:20

SA Idols winner Khaya, Mi Casa, Jax Panix and Lira are some of the big names to walk away with awards on the first night of the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards.

Top 10 tips to survive the SAMAs

2013-05-06 13:03

All roads lead to Sun City this weekend for the 19th annual SA Music Awards. Babalwa Shota and celebrity guest Penny Lebyane draw up a list of what not to do during this great occasion of song.

SAMAs reveal posh R18k goodie bags

2013-04-22 16:04

The organisers of the 19th South African Music Awards have gone all out to make their guests at this year's event feel special with a goodie bag worth R18 000.

SAMA nominations to be streamed live

2013-03-15 15:30

The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards has received a digital facelift, and for the first time ever the nominations announcement will be streamed live via Facebook and MTN's mobile site.

Ten interesting facts about Zahara

2012-05-04 08:21

Local singing sensation Zahara has been in the charts and the news over the past year. We bring you some interesting facts about the Eastern Cape lass.

DJ Sbu: Zahara's bank account is fit

2012-05-02 14:51

TS Records co-owner DJ Sbu has said musician Zahara, who is signed to the label, has a very fit investment account even though she does not own a house or a car.

First SAMA winners announced

2012-04-30 11:37

The first awards have been handed out at the 18th annual South African Music Awards, focusing on technical excellence and sales.

SAMA tickets go on sale

2012-04-04 14:00

Organisers of the 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards have announced that tickets for this years event are now on sale.

Samas welcomes Idols judge

2011-10-18 07:45

The SA Music Awards has welcomed the appointment of Idols judge Randall Abrahams as new chief executive and Keith Lister as supervisory board chairman.

Celebs robbed at SAMAs

2011-05-23 13:01

Several people were allegedly robbed at the SAMAs ceremony held at Montecasino at the weekend.

Nightmare on SAMA street

2011-05-23 08:10

What was supposed to be a weekend to celebrate the local music industry has left a sour taste in the mouths of some of the country's musicians and glitterati.

SAMA final five announced

2011-05-20 16:19

The SAMA nominees for Record of the Year have been reduced to the final five.

Billionaire funds Ray Phiri's Aus visit

2011-05-19 10:14

Music legend Ray "Chikapa" Phiri has been given an all-expenses-paid voucher to visit Australia for two weeks.

SAMA 2011 nominees announced

2011-04-14 09:45

The nominees for the 17th Annual SA Music Awards have been announced.

2010 SAMA Nominees

2010-03-05 06:00
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All the contenders for South Africa's premier music awards.

 
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