Rustenburg - The SA Music Awards, the biggest annual trophy hunt on the showbiz calendar, kicked off on Monday with the presentation of the Industry Awards at the Extravaganza Theatre at Sun City.
Mafikizolo have taken an early lead at this year’s shindig, bagging no fewer than three awards at a ceremony hosted by TV starlet Pearl Modiadie.
The Afropop duo’s single, Khona, won Best Selling Ring-back Tone, Best Selling Full-track Download and Best Selling Mobile Music Download of the Year.
DJ Kent and newcomer Nakhane Touré began their campaigns with an award each - Most Played Song on South African Radio in 2013 and Best Alternative Album respectively.
Presenters included actors S’dumo Mtshali and Nomzamo Mbatha.
The main ceremony will be held at the Sun City Superbowl on Monday night will be broadcast live on SABC1 from 20:30.