South African Podcast Awards · 2026
The finalists
are here.
A celebration of the shows and people shaping South African podcasting. Explore all 36 categories and listen to the shortlist.
The shortlist is announced
The 2026 South African Podcast Awards
Meet this year’s finalists across 36 categories. Browse every shortlisted show, creator credit and listening link.
Awards night
11 November 2026
Updated Awards Night date
36 award categories
Browse the announced shortlist by category. No winners are identified before the ceremony.
- Best Host
- Best Co-Hosts or Ensemble
- Best Interview
- Best Scripted Podcast
- Best Sound Design
- Best Editing
- Best Production
- Best Writing
- Best Original Score or Music Use
- Best Design
- Best True Crime
- Best Business or Finance
- Best News or Current Affairs
- Best Comedy
- Best Sports
- Best Education
- Best Health and Wellness
- Best Kids or Family
- Best Society and Culture
- Best Fiction
- Best Technology
- Best History
- Best Arts and Entertainment
- Best Food, Leisure & Travel
- Best Politics & Opinion
- Best Faith and Spirituality Podcast
- Best Self-Help and Personal Development Podcast
- Independent Podcast
- Branded Podcast
- Best Podcast Network
- Community Builder Award
- Social Good Award
- Best Live Podcast Event
- Best B2B Podcast
- Best Corporate or Internal Podcast
- Best International Show
The shortlist is yours to explore
Listen to the selected shows and check the official awards portal for current ceremony information.
The First South African Podcast Awards — 2024
On 2 November 2024, we celebrated excellence in South African podcasting for the very first time
280
Entries received
21
Award categories
1st
Annual ceremony
Podcast of the Year 2024
Solid Gold Story Time
by Lynn Joffe