South African Traditional Music Awards

The South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA Awards) are an annual award ceremony, in 2014 they will be held at University of Fort Hare, SATMA Awards are about celebrating music made in the style of the people and various language groups of South Africa. Founded by Dumisani Goba, The awards aim to "eliminate tribalism and other divisive measures"; the official slogan is "My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation".

The National Heritage Council were fundraisers and overseers for the SATMAs from 2008-2010; this role was then taken over by the SATMA Awards Foundation.

Best Isicathamiya - Best Video -Best Poet - Best New Comer - Best Traditional Dance Group - Best African Jazz - Best Praise Singer - Best Vernacular Hip Hop - Best Mbaqanga - Best Afro Soul - Best Reggae - Best Female - Best Male - Best Traditional News Journalist (Print) - Best Traditional News Journalist (Electronic) - Best Provincial Art and Culture Department - Best Vernacular Local Movie- Best Community Radio DJ - Best Indigenous Comedian

Best Xitsonga Album - Best Tshivenda Album - Best Indian Album - Best SiSwati Album - Best IsiNdebele Album - Best SePedi Album - Best Cultural Talk Show - Best SeSotho Album - Best Boeremusiek Album - Best IsiXhosa Album - Best San Album - Best SeTswana Album - Best Maskandi Album - Most Downloaded Song - Best Music Radio Program - Song of the Year - Best Traditional DJ - Best Radio Station - Founders Awards