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Best Host
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South African Podcast Awards 2026
The finalists
The shortlist is here. Meet the podcasts and creators selected across this year’s awards, and follow the links to listen.
36Categories
182Finalist placements
Showing all 36 categories and 182 finalists
Finalists by category
Every listed show is a finalist. The numbers indicate placement in the source list, not a ranking or winner designation.
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Best Co-Hosts or Ensemble
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Best Interview
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Best Scripted Podcast
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The Lion of Lindanda - The Story of Harry Wolhuter, told by Harry Wolhuter
Solid Gold Podcasts
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Best Sound Design
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The Lion of Lindanda - The Story of Harry Wolhuter, told by Harry Wolhuter
Solid Gold Podcasts
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Best Editing
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Best Production
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The Lion of Lindanda - The Story of Harry Wolhuter, told by Harry Wolhuter
Solid Gold Podcasts
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Best Writing
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The Lion of Lindanda - The Story of Harry Wolhuter, told by Harry Wolhuter
Solid Gold Podcasts
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Best Original Score or Music Use
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Best Design
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Best True Crime
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True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe
Jacaranda FM / Gerda de Sousa (based on the English version by Nicole Engelbrecht)
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Best Business or Finance
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Best News or Current Affairs
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Best Comedy
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Best Sports
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Best Education
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Best Health and Wellness
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Best Kids or Family
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Best Society and Culture
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Best Fiction
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Best Technology
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Best History
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The Lion of Lindanda - The Story of Harry Wolhuter, told by Harry Wolhuter
Solid Gold Podcasts
Listen ↗
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Best Arts and Entertainment
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Best Food, Leisure & Travel
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Best Politics & Opinion
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Best Faith and Spirituality Podcast
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Best Self-Help and Personal Development Podcast
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Independent Podcast
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Branded Podcast
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Best Podcast Network
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Community Builder Award
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True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe
Jacaranda FM / Gerda de Sousa (based on the English version by Nicole Engelbrecht)
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Social Good Award
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Best Live Podcast Event
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Best B2B Podcast
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Best Corporate or Internal Podcast
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Best International Show
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Finalist names, creator credits, categories and listening links are reproduced from the official SAPA 2026 awards portal ↗.
South African Podcast Awards
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