Nominees for the 4th DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards (MVCAs) were announced on Wednesday night, the 13th of April 2022. The awards did not take place physically within the past few years due to the pandemic, but the organizers are excited for the return of the annual event. "We're excited to be back on stage and on-screen for the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards," said Nyiko Shiburi, MultiChoice South Africa CEO. Lawrence Maleka is the host of the awards ceremony which is to hold on the 25th of June at the Sun Arena and broadcast live on the channel. There are 11 categories for the awards; Makhadzi and a few others were nominated in more than two categories. Check out the full list of nominees below: Favourite song Zakes Bantwini and Kasango – Osama Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa ft Ami Faku – Asibe Happy Young Stunna ft Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa – Adiwele Makhadzi ft Prince Benza – Ghanama Big Zulu ft Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick – Imali Eningi Favourite TV presenter Motshidisi Mohono Lawrence Maleka Leanne Manas Thembekile Mrototo Thuso Motaung Favourite comedian Skhumba Hlophe Mpho Popps Celeste Ntuli Nina Hastie Mashabela Favourite rising star Hope Mbhele Young Stunna Uncle Vinny Daliwonga Kwenzo Ngcobo Favourite radio personality Thomas Msengana and Skhumba Selby "Selbeyonce" Mkhize Lerato Kganyago Thando Thabethe Sphectacula & DJ Naves Favourite actor Abdul Khoza Zolisa Xaluva Thapelo Sebogodi Bonko Khoza Vusi Kunene Favourite actress Sannah Mchunu Zikhona Sodlaka Deli Malinga Shoki Mmola Thembi Seete Favourite music artist/group Makhadzi Hle Zakes Bantwini Big Zulu Scorpion Kings Favourite DJ Scorpion Kings DBN Gogo Major League DJz De Mthuda DJ Shimza Favourite sports personality Rassie Erasmus Ntando Mahlangu Pitso Mosimane Temba Bavuma Benni McCarthy Favourite personality Makhadzi Shauwn Mkhize Connie Ferguson DBN Gogo LaSizwe