Woolworths takes double honours as Palesa Mokubung, GALXBOY and more win at the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards

JOHANNESBURG, 5 October 2026 — The winners of the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards (SAFA) were revealed on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at the Infinity Theatre, Hotel Sky Sandton. The ceremony was broadcast live on Channel ONE Africa.

Hosted by Tyron Gordon Williams and Taylo Edith Mannetti, the evening honoured designers, models, stylists, photographers, beauty brands and retailers across 21 publicly voted categories. Winners were chosen by public vote through the official SAFA website.

The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, the Honourable Peace Mabe, delivered the opening address and presented the Fashion Entrepreneurship Award.

The 2026 Winners

21 categories, decided by public vote

Special Honours

Two Special Honours recognised outstanding contributions to the industry:

A Celebration of South African Style

"Congratulations to every winner and nominee. South African fashion is creative, entrepreneurial and ready for the world stage, and the public came out in force to vote for the talent they believe in. Thank you to the Honourable Deputy Minister, our partners and everyone who made the night possible."

— Jordan Kensington, Global Director of the World Fashion Awards

The evening also featured an industry panel on the future of South African fashion with Lauren Burmeister (Mentos South Africa), Mbulelo Mashilo (L'OR Espresso South Africa), Renee New (TFG) and Jeannine van Straaten (Proudly South African).

Partners

SAFA 2026 was sponsored by L'OR Espresso South Africa, Mentos South Africa, Black Crown and Madepossible.ai. It was powered by the World Fashion Awards Group, Republic Africa and Republic Worldwide Group.

About the South Africa Fashion Awards

The South Africa Fashion Awards (SAFA) celebrate the designers, models, creatives and brands driving South Africa's fashion industry. Winners in the main categories are chosen by public vote. SAFA is part of the World Fashion Awards Group and is produced by Republic Africa, part of Republic Worldwide Group.

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