Top SATMA delegates hand over a flag to the chiefs from Bophirirma where the award ceremony will be held next year
CELEBRITY personalities, actors, musicians and even politicians flocked into the uMhlathuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay for the South African Traditional Achievements (SATMA) awards over the weekend.
Festivities kick-started with a comedy and a ladies night session on Friday, followed by the main event on Saturday evening where the country’s top musicians were honoured for their contribution to traditional music.
Dressed in traditional gear, locals and celebs walked on the red carpet as they celebrate the return of the prestigious awards.
Top SATMA delegates hand over a flag to the chiefs from Bophirirma where the award ceremony will be held next year
Traditional groups executed some cool moves
uMhlathuze Mayor Mduduzi Mhlongo and King Cetshwayo District Municipality Mayor Nonhle Mkhulisi were some of the high-profile guests
PHOTOS: Sphelele Meyiwa
KZN MEC for Health Sbongiseni Dhlomo with Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
National Heritage Council CEO Sonwabile Mancotywa with television giant Joe Mafela
Taking the Song of the Year award is musician Jessica Mbangeni (holding trophy)
Music legend Abigail Kubheka in action
Dudu Myeni with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi
