The nominees of the 2019 Feather Awards were announced at Constitution Hill today and Rachel Kolisi Made the list.
Rachel has made headlines for calling out women who are ‘after’ her husband on social media and she has always found herself trending every time she did it.
In March, Rachel Kolisi made headlines on after sharing a video online in which she alleged that 23-year-old fitness model Marike Botha sent an explicit photo to her husband, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi on Instagram.
The issue set social media on fire which led to her being trolled and Ntukza’s wife came to her defense.
Over the 11 years of its existence, the Feather Awards has evolved from an event that focused solely on the Awards aspect, to including a regular programme of LGBTI advocacy programmes that take place over the year, many of them focused on vulnerable LGBTIQ youth.
Amongst them are the LGBTIQ+ Dialogues in communities across South Africa, which were initiated in partnership with the Thami Dish Foundation as a response to the prejudice, socio-economic and structural challenges faced by LGBTIQ youth in South Africa – this years dialogues focused on legal rights, health rights and diversities in sexuality education.
“I’m really proud of what the Feather Awards has become, and look forward to it growing to even greater heights” comments Thami Kotlolo, co-founder of the Feather Awards.
Here are all the Nominees:
The categories and finalists of the 2019 Feather Awards are:
Best Styled Individual – This category is for individuals who have consistently kept to their style throughout the year.
Manthe Ribane
Karabo Poppy
LootLove
Dr Sivu
Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and you just want a strong hug.
Cedric Fourie
Thabiso Makhubela
Rich Mnisi
Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.
Zola Nombona
Krayzie K
Thuso Mbedu
Sports Personality of the Year – People that have inspired in the world of sports
Janine Van Wyk
National Netball Team
Thembi Kgatlana
Best Rainbow Parenting – Powerful Examples of parents who have accepted their children’s sexual identity and championed for inclusion and acceptance of the LGBTIQ community
Nozuko Bala and Nomalinde Ndiki – Moshe Ndiki & Phelo Bala’s Moms
Mally Simelane (posthumous nomination) – mother to the late Banyana Banyana player and LGBTIQ+ activist Eudy Simelane.
Felicia Leqela – Lumko Johnson’s Mother
Best LGBTIQ Student Movement –
Wits Activate
UJ Liberati
VUT LGBTIAQ
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector –.
Gauteng Department of Community Safety
Dep of Health: Gender Realignment Program
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller: Pink Pitching Booster
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Private Sector –.
Shell SA – LGBT Network
Nike -Be True
Unilever – Unilever Inclusion Forum, PRIDE
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year – These individuals always carry themselves well and they have a strong presence.
Somizi Mhlongo
Bonang Matheba
Bonnie Mbuli
Media Award of the Year.
One Night with my Ex – Mzansi Magic
Inkanyiso.org – online publication
We’re Queer My Dear – online web series
Social Media Personality Of the Year –
Lasizwe
Dr Sindi Van Zyl
The Funny Chef
Cutest Couple – these are couples people adore and look up to.
Moshe Ndiki & Phelo Bala
Sylvester Chauke & Tumelo Mmusi
Dineo Moeketsi & Solo
Role model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society.
Landa Mabenge
Mandisa Mfeka
Glenton Matthyse
Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior or situation.
Rachel Kolisi
Bujy & Nandos
Metro FM & the Msunery drama
Socialite – Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign.
Mihlali Ndamase
Musa Mthombeni
Lerato Sengadi
Musician – musician we love to listen to on and off stage.
Busiswa
Sho Majozi
Langa Mavuso
Moonchild Sanelly
Fag hag of the Year – Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favorite accessories, a gay friend.
Penny Lebyane
Busiswa
Cedric Fourie
Feather Of The Year – Justice Edwin Cameron
African Feather Of Year – Linda RM Baumann (Namibia)
Phelo Bala and Moshe Ndiki giving us ‘love lives here’ vibes at the #Feathers11 #GearingUp@SundaySunSA pic.twitter.com/rgcyvQQFfo
— Snazo Notho (@Ntombezintle_) August 29, 2019
This year the #Feathers11 will be more than just awards, they are extending them to be a three day festival from 17-19 October. #GearingUp @SundaySunSA pic.twitter.com/2k5peB4wrL
— Snazo Notho (@Ntombezintle_) August 29, 2019
Jay Matlou from the Thami Dish Foundation talks about the new categories being introduced at the #Feathers11 #GearingUp, including
Best Rainbow Parenting. @SundaySunSA pic.twitter.com/Z6NyE1Rfu2— Snazo Notho (@Ntombezintle_) August 29, 2019
Bujy at the #Feathers11 #GearingUp@SundaySunSA pic.twitter.com/V91DebkkvR
— Snazo Notho (@Ntombezintle_) August 29, 2019
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