Full list of 2019 Feather Awards nominees

The nominees of the 2019 Feather Awards were announced on Thursday at Constitution Hill.

The list comprises a representation of the creative, business and entertainments sector’s most inspiring, amusing, controversial and coveted personalities.

SEE FULL LIST BELOW:

Best Styled Individual – This category is for individuals who have consistently kept to their style throughout the year.
Manthe Ribane
Karabo Poppy
LootLove
Dr Sivu

Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and you just want a strong hug.
Cedric Fourie
Thabiso Makhubela
Rich Mnisi

Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.
Zola Nombona
Krayzie K
Thuso Mbedu

Sports Personality of the Year – People that have inspired in the world of sports
Janine Van Wyk
National Netball Team
Thembi Kgatlana

Best Rainbow Parenting – Powerful Examples of parents who have accepted their children’s sexual identity and championed for inclusion and acceptance of the LGBTQI+ community
Nozuko Bala and Nomalinde Ndiki – Moshe Ndiki & Phelo Bala’s Moms
Mally Simelane (posthumous nomination) – mother to the late Banyana Banyana player and LGBTQI+ activist Eudy Simelane.
Felicia Leqela – Lumko Johnson’s Mother

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year – These individuals always carry themselves well and they have a strong presence.
Somizi Mhlongo
Bonang Matheba
Bonnie Mbuli

Social Media Personality Of the Year
Lasizwe
Dr Sindi Van Zyl
The Funny Chef

Cutest Couple – these are couples people adore and look up to.
Moshe Ndiki & Phelo Bala
Sylvester Chauke & Tumelo Mmusi
Dineo Moeketsi & Solo

Role model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society.
Landa Mabenge
Mandisa Mfeka
Glenton Matthyse

Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior or situation.
Rachel Kolisi
Bujy & Nandos

Metro FM & the Msunery drama
Socialite – Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign.
Mihlali Ndamase
Musa Mthombeni
Lerato Sengadi

Musician – musician we love to listen to on and off stage
Busiswa
Sho Majozi
Langa Mavuso
Moonchild Sanelly

Fag hag of the Year – Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favorite accessories, a gay friend.
Penny Lebyane
Busiswa
Cedric Fourie

Feather Of The Year – Justice Edwin Cameron
African Feather Of Year – Linda RM Baumann (Namibia)

Category finalists and winners are selected and adjudicated by a panel consisting of members of the media and entertainment industry who’re firmly in touch with what’s hot on the South African social circuit.