Thembisa Awards

Thembisa Awards Founded by As I Rise - Respect My Craft

Thembisa Awards celebrates and recognises emerging creatives in various crafts within Tembisa and surrounding areas — honouring talent, grit, innovation, and community spirit that fuels Thembisa’s vibrant future.

23/05/2026

THEMBISA AWARDS STORIES OF HOPE - MENZI MAKHANYA (ANTI-COOL) 🤩

Thembisa Awards is not an event but a hub for opportunities and growth. The founder of Anti-Cool, Menzi Makhanya took us through his journey from being the winner for the Best Clothing Brand Of The Year 2023 to being a proud sponsor of TA2025 and working with other creatives through Thembisa Awards.

Thembisa Awards celebrates your history, honours your progress, and gives kasi creators and businesses a real platform to grow. This year is your chance to shine too, by participating in TA2026 🚀

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much - Helen Keller

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21/05/2026

THEMBISA AWARDS STORIES OF HOPE - LUNGIE SIBEKO 🤩

Thembisa Awards is more than recognition — we are a celebration of talent, resilience, and community excellence. Participating inspires others, empowers future generations, and reminds us that every dream and contribution matters. 🌟

Let us take you down memory lane to TA2025 when our Best Influencer Of The Year 2023, Lungie Sibeko shared a speech and expressed her gratitude about how Thembisa Awards impacted her career from the moment she won the award, to the moment brands such as Shein started working with her and trusting her vision as a content creator. ✨

Dreams delayed are not dreams denied. Lungie progress and story is a true testament of hard work and dedication. If Lungie can do it, so can YOU.

Don’t let a lifetime opportunity pass you by. Be part of an initiative that uplifts and inspires future generations. Nominations close on 30 June 2026. TA2026 is coming 🚀

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We’re only playing our part. The journey continues…

8K FOLLOWERS & COUNTING ON FACEBOOK 🤩Thembisa Awards just hit 8K on Facebook, and it’s all because of this community sho...
18/05/2026

8K FOLLOWERS & COUNTING ON FACEBOOK 🤩

Thembisa Awards just hit 8K on Facebook, and it’s all because of this community showing love. From the first post to now, you’ve made this page a space to celebrate talent and culture right here at home.

None of this would have been possible without you, we appreciate the love and continued support you’ve given us since day one. We appreciate you for being part of our story and growth as Thembisa Awards 🙏🏾

The journey continues, please follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube. The bigger we grow, the louder Thembisa gets.

ROAD TO 10K FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK 🚀

Notice: Nomination Eligibility - TA2026 📢The Tembisa Awards is dedicated to celebrating talent from Tembisa and its surr...
12/05/2026

Notice: Nomination Eligibility - TA2026 📢

The Tembisa Awards is dedicated to celebrating talent from Tembisa and its surrounding areas.

To keep it fair and focused, only nominations that meet the criteria and are based in Tembisa or nearby communities will be considered.

Please review the nomination criteria before submitting. Let’s keep it local, legit, and aligned with our mission.

We encourage the public to review the full nomination criteria before nominating your favourite potential candidates. This ensures your time and effort are directed to categories where they are eligible, and allows our process to remain fair and focused on the communities we serve.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the growth of local talent.

Please check the nomination criteria below ⬇️

05/05/2026

THE 4TH ANNUAL TEMBISA AWARDS BEGINS NOW 🎬

This isn’t just another event. It’s 4 years of celebrating OUR STORIES, OUR TALENTS, OUR TOWNSHIP.

TA2026 is bigger than the stage, the lights, or us. It’s about YOU – the artists, hustlers, pioneers, and everyday legends who make Tembisa move. Your voice decides who gets their flowers. We believe in lifting others as we rise! ✨

Thembisa Awards is not about who wins and who doesn’t it’s about recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements in Mambisa. We may not get you where you wanna be but we’ll definitely get you a step closer to your dreams. Be part of our story! 🚀

Don’t watch from the sidelines. If we don’t celebrate us, who will? If you don’t participate, who will?

Nominations are officially open, 05 May 2025 - 30 June 2026. Your time to shine has come! Nominate your favourite creatives under their respective categories.

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The journey to TA2026 4th Annual starts today. 🚀

TA2026 NOMINATION CRITERIA 🚀Your views and opinions are valid. We’ve decided to keep things clean, fair and open. Please...
05/05/2026

TA2026 NOMINATION CRITERIA 🚀

Your views and opinions are valid. We’ve decided to keep things clean, fair and open.

Please read through the nomination criteria. Failure to adhere to the requirements, your nomination will be null and void also won’t be taken into consideration. Self nomination or cheating will result in immediate disqualification.

We don’t do favours. We do work 🚀

Thank you for your continued support and love ❤️

PUBLIC CHOICE HONORARY AWARD 2026 👑This one’s different. This award isn’t about popularity or current buzz. It’s for Tem...
05/05/2026

PUBLIC CHOICE HONORARY AWARD 2026 👑

This one’s different. This award isn’t about popularity or current buzz. It’s for Tembisa’s pioneers – the legends who laid foundations. The ones who’ve been in the game for years, serving selflessly, opening doors, and shaping the community and its youth with no spotlight needed. Their work speaks through generations. This is our chance to say thank you while they can still feel it.

Tag a pioneer you believe deserves this honour under this category post.

This is honorary, but we still need 10+ DIFFERENT people to mention them so the community voice is clear. Mambisa you know them better than we do.

Please note that there won’t be votes for this category. The most mentioned and deserving candidate will be honoured after careful vetting.

BEST ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆This award celebrates the hustlers building Tembisa’s economy from the ground up. It...
05/05/2026

BEST ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆

This award celebrates the hustlers building Tembisa’s economy from the ground up. It’s for business owners and founders running legit operations – startups, shops, services, or brands that solve problems and create jobs.

If they show vision, consistency, and growth while uplifting the kasi, they belong here. 🚀

Nominate Your Favourite Entrepreneur ⬇️

BEST GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆This category honours the visual creators shaping Tembisa’s brand identity. It’s...
05/05/2026

BEST GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆

This category honours the visual creators shaping Tembisa’s brand identity. It’s for graphic designers who craft fire logos, posters, flyers, merch, and digital art with originality and polish.

If their designs make brands pop, communicate clearly, and set the standard for kasi creativity, they belong here. 🚀

Nominate Your Favourite Graphic Designer ⬇️

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆This category celebrates the creatives capturing Tembisa’s story through a lens. It’...
05/05/2026

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆

This category celebrates the creatives capturing Tembisa’s story through a lens. It’s for photographers who deliver sharp, memorable visuals – portraits, events, lifestyle, fashion, street, or documentary.

If their shots make you stop scrolling, preserve kasi moments, and show real technical skill, they belong here. 🚀

Nominate Your Favourite Photographer ⬇️

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