The first phase of entries for the 2026 Content Creator Awards is officially open, inviting digital creators from across South Africa to submit their work and be recognised among the country’s best. Founded in 2022, the awards were created to champion the people shaping culture in real time; the storytellers, entertainers, educators, trendsetters and innovators building communities and influencing conversations online every day. More than just an awards platform, the Content Creator Awards is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to growing and professionalising South Africa’s creator economy. With the exception of one agency category, entries are completely free, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate. “Today’s content creators are entrepreneurs, storytellers and cultural drivers building brands and influencing industries,” says Manuela Dias de Deus, founder of the Awards and One-eyed Jack, the agency that produces them. “The Content Creator Awards are designed not ...