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GEORGE NEWS - It was all glamour at the third annual Southern Cape Gospel Awards which took place on Saturday 27 October at the George Community Church in Rosemoor.
The who's who of George, including Mayor Melvin Naik, were in attendance at this event. The event saw many gospel artists and community leaders being awarded in different categories.
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According to the award organiser, Andile Xelegu, the awards honour local artists, businessmen and women, church leaders, non-government organisations, teachers and other individuals who continue to make a difference in people's lives.
The winners of the awards are as follows:
- Song the Year - Luyanda Yonke
- Best Female Artist - Nomzukisi Somathambo
- Best Male Artist - Phakamile Petros
- Woman of the Year - Lucy Ngqoshani
- Man of the Year - Mr Scholtz of Conville Primary School
- Best Street Promoter - Phakamile Petros
- Best Community Radio Gospel Show - Nomahlubi Msesi Radio Tygerberg
- Best Newcomer - Thembakazi Henge
- Best Worship Artist - Debbie Willams
- Best AmaZion Church choir - CCAC ZION
- Best Clap and Tap group - Lejwe La Moteho
- Special Regional Award - Meita Leholo, Fikile Lubisi, Buto and Yolanda Vutela, Keith Ngesi.
- Chairman's Awards - CYM Thembalethu, Sfiso Ncwane Records, Betusile Mcinga, Faith Mission Church choir.
- Xelegu: Best gospel single - Luyanda Yonke
Andile Xelegu (left), founder of the Southern Cape Gospel Awards, with Miseka Koti.
Song of the Year winner, Luyanda Yonke.
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