2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

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2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
DateAugust 26, 2017
LocationSandton Convention Centre
Hosted by Bonang Matheba
Website http://www.mzansimagic.tv/dstvmvca
Television/radio coverage
NetworkMzansi Magic
  • DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
  • 2018  

The 2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards ceremony was held on August 26, 2017 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. [1] The awards honoured the year's achievements in television, music, sports, and comedy voted by viewers in South Africa. [2] [3]

Contents

Performances

Performers are not in particular order of performance
Artist(s)Song(s)
AKA and Anatii Holy Mountain
Lady Zamar
Prince Kaybee
Zodwa Wabantu
Charlotte
Thandiswa Mazwai
Tshedi Mholo
Cassper Nyovest
Destiny (Malaika song)
Destiny (Cassper's song)
Lebo SekgobelaLion Of Judah
Hugh Masekela
DJ Cleo
Winnie Khumalo
Bhizer
Busiswa
S.C Gorna
Trigger Bhepepe
Yile Gqom (DJ Cleo and Winnie Khumalo)
Gobisiqolo (Bhizer, Busiswa, S.C Gorna and Bhepepe)

Winners and nominees

Favourite Song of the Year

Prince Kaybee (featuring Lady Zamar) - "Charlotte"

Favourite TV Presenter

Thembisa Mdoda

•Iminam Tatiya

Favourite Comedian

Summary

Favourite Rising Star

Sjava

Favourite Radio Personality

BA2CADA

Favourite Actor

Themba Ndaba

Favourite Actress

Vatiswa Ndara

Favourite Music Artist/Group

Kwesta

Favourite DJ

Black Coffee

Favourite Sports Personality

Caster Semenya

Ultimate Viewers' Choice Award

Thembisa Mdoda

1Life Life Changer Award

Mama' Anna

Lifetime Achievement Award

Hugh Masekela

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