The ANN7 SATY 2014 nominees announced at thee most upmarket hotel in Jozi


The ANN7 SATY nominations party took place on the 31st of July 2014 at thee best hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa! 
ANN7 announced the final nominees for all the categories of ANN7 South African of the Year (SATY) awards at a star studded cocktail event at the Johannesburg Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst. The SATY awards seek to celebrate extraordinary South Africans, who are making a difference in the lives of ordinary people.
Pity I didn't have a camera man with me, so sad! The exclusive event was attended by the A-List of South Africa such as DJ Sbu, top international designer David Tlale, media personality Nonhle Thema, Blogger Mika Stefano, designer Paledi of Palse, TV presenter Sinazo Yolwa, top publicist Melanie Ramjee amongst others. 
Highlights of the evening included live performances by award winning songstress Zahara and acclaimed South African DJ Roxxi.
Here are the categories, so exciting... 
Trendsetting Celebrity of the Year Nominations
1. Bonang Matheba
2. DJ Clock
3. J’ Something
4. Kid X
5. KO from Teargas
6. Mafikizolo
7. Minenhle Dlamini
Campaign of the Year Nominations
1. 67 Blankets Nelson Mandela
2. KFC- Add Hope
3. Kelloggs #breakfastforbetterdays
4. Knorr- Masters of Time
5. Mxit Music
6. Share a Coke Campaign
7. Tiles 4 Change (Anti-Drug Campaign)
Sportsperson of the Year Nominations
1. Chad le Clos (Swimming)
2. Hashim Amla (Cricket)
3. Itumeleng Khune (Soccer)
4. Johan Cronje (Track and Field Athlete)
5. Lucas Sithole (Tennis)
6. Marsha Cox (Hockey)
7. Simon Maghakwe (100m Sprinter)
Businessperson of the Year Nominations
1. Basetsana Kumalo (Media Mogul)
2. Daphne Mashile Nkosi (Exec. Chairman of Kalagadi Resources)
3. Nicky Newton King (CEO of JSE)
4. Patrice Motsepe (Mining Magnate)
5. Reuel Khoza (Non-Executive Chairman of Nedbank)
6. Santie Botha (Independent Non Exec. Director of Tiger Brands)
7. Stephen Saad (Group CEO of Aspen Pharmacare)
Spirit of Humanity Nominations
1. Beka Ntsanwisi (Limpopo’s “Mother Teresa”)
2. Dr Imtiaz Sooliman (Gift of the Givers)
3. John Perlman (Dreamfields)
4. Justin Foxton (The Peace Agency)
5. Lesley Osler (Hantam Community Project)
6. Rev. Eunice Marubelela (Community Builder)
7. Sbu Buthelezi (Community Builder)
Young South African of the Year Nominations
1. Afeefah Patel (Rhino Conservation)
2. Ethel Phiri (Scientist and Researcher)
3. Kyle Shepherd (Jazz Musician)
4. Nkululeko Mboniswa (Film Producer)
5. Samantha Baynon (Social Activist)
6. Sandile Kubeka (Youngest Doctor)
7. Simphiwe Mashexa (Founder of BEAT Magazine SA)
South African of the Year
1. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
2. DJ Sbu
3. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
4. Johnny Clegg
5. Jonathan Jansen
6. Leslie Sedibe
7. Thuli Madonsela
How do you vote?
Voting is open to the public from 1st August till 22nd August 2014. Here’s how to vote:
To vote for Trendsetting Celebrity
SMS CELEB + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email CELEB + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for Campaign of the Year
SMS CAMP + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email CAMP + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for Sportsperson of the Year
SMS SPORTS + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email SPORTS + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for Businessperson of the Year
SMS BIZS + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email BIZS + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for Spirit of Humanity
SMS HUMAN+ [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email HUMAN + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for Young South African of the Year
SMS YOUNG + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email YOUNG + [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
To vote for South African of the Year
SMS SATY + [Nominee Number] to 43043 or Email SATY+ [Nominee Number] to
satyvoting@ann7.com
Alternatively, visit www.saty.co.za to vote for your favourite nominee online.
Send more SMSs to make your favourite nominee a WINNER. No limitations on SMS votings.
Each SMS costs only R1.50. T&C apply. All entries must be submitted via SMS, EMAIL or online only


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