South African Podcast Awards 2026

The 2026 Finalists

Thirty-one categories. Hundreds of entries. The shortlist that celebrates the very best in South African podcasting.

24 October 2026

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Finalists by Category

All 31 categories across four groups — finalists will appear here on 24 October 2026

Entries close 10 September 2026. Judging runs 11 Sep – 17 Oct. Finalists will be notified by email before the public announcement on this page. Winners are revealed live on Awards Night, 5 November 2026.

Craft Awards

Recognising excellence in the art and production of podcasting

Best Audio Production

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Best Editing

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Best Music & Sound Design

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Best Writing & Scripting

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Best Storytelling

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Best Interview

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Best Solo Host

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Best Co-hosted Show

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Best Podcast Artwork

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Genre Awards

Celebrating the best shows in each content genre

Best True Crime Podcast

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Best News & Current Affairs Podcast

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Best Business & Finance Podcast

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Best Comedy Podcast

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Best Society & Culture Podcast

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Best Education Podcast

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Best History Podcast

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Best Sports Podcast

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Best Health & Wellness Podcast

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Best Technology Podcast

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Best Arts & Entertainment Podcast

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Best Kids & Family Podcast

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Impact Awards

Honouring podcasts that make a difference in South African society

Best New Podcast

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Best Independent Podcast

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Best Podcast in an African Language

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Community Impact Award

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Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Best Investigative Journalism Podcast

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🎖️ Podcast of the Year

Grand Prix

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International

South African voices reaching a global audience

Best Internationally Distributed South African Podcast

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Best Podcast by a South African in the Diaspora

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Best Collaboration with an International Podcast

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