| South African Music Award | |
|---|---|
| Current: 30th South African Music Awards | |
 Annual South African Music Awards Generic Logo | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the music industry of South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Presented by | Recording Industry of South Africa |
| First awarded | 1995 |
| Website | samusicawards |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | SABC |
The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa's music industry awards, established in 1995. The ceremony is held annually, usually in late April or May, with the judging process starting in November of the previous year. The nominations are typically announced at the end of March. The winners receive a gold-plated statuette called a SAMA.[1]
The show has mostly been held at the Super Bowl in Sun City, with the exception of three years, and broadcast live on national broadcaster, SABC. The ceremony features live performances as once-off collaborations by a selection of nominees.
- ^ "SAMA History". South African Music Awards. South African Music Awards. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.