The much-anticipated ANN7 South African Of The Year Awards took place live at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on saturday 6th of September.
The star-studded event was attended by the who’s who from sports, entertainment, politics and business. They included Basetsana Khumalo, Advocate George Bizos, Rivonia trialist Andrew Mlangeni and Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss who were present at the event to celebrate the achievements and contributions of extra-ordinary South Africans.
Ella Henderson opened the grand with event with electric performances followed by splendid performances by South Africa’s top performers Lira, Zahara, Mafikizolo and Mi Casa.
The SATY2014 winners were:
South African Of The year – Advocate Thuli Madonsela
Trendsetting celebrity of the year – Mafikizolo
Business person of the Year – Patrice Motsepe
Young South African Of The year – Sandile Kubheka
Campaign of The Year – 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela
Sports Person Of The Year – Hashim Amla
Spirit Of Humanity – John Pearlman Dreamfields Project
Lifetime Achievement award recipients – Andrew Mlangeni, Richard Maponya, Advocate George Bizos, Mama Gertrude Shope & Sophia Williams-De Bruyn
