2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

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2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
Date14 March 2020
Location Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg
Hosted by Minnie Dlamini [1]
Website http://www.mzansimagic.tv/dstvmvca
Television/radio coverage
NetworkMzansi Magic
  2018  ·DStv Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards·  2022  

The 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards were the 3rd annual DStv Magic Viewers Choice Awards that took place on March 14, 2020, at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. [2] The event recognized the biggest achievements in television, radio, music, sports, and comedy in South Africa. [3]

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Winners and Nominees

The nominations were announced on 28 November 2019, at the Multichoice Magic City in Randburg, Johannesburg. [4]

Favourite Personality of the Year

Bonang Matheba

Favourite Song of the Year

Prince Kaybee (featuring Indlovukazi, Supta and Afro Brotherz) – "Gugulethu"

Favourite TV Presenter

Moshe Ndiki

Favourite comedian

Siyanda Maphumulo

Favourite Rising Star

Kabza De Small

Favourite Radio Personality

Khathide ‘Tshatha’ Ngobe

Favourite Actor

Warren Masemola

Favourite Actress

Sindi Dlathu

Favourite Music Artist/Group

Favourite DJ

Kabza De Small

Favourite Sports Personality

Siya Kolisi

Ultimate Viewers' Choice Award

Khathide "Tshatha" Ngobe

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