Read: 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.