Before hosts of the night Thando Thabethe and Somizi Mhlongo won our hearts with their electric chemistry and much-needed LOLs, the real action was on the red carpet with some breathtaking fashion moments.
Head below to see our 11 best picks of the night:
1. Nomuzi Mabena
Rapper Nomuzi Mabena was ladylike pretty in a teal floral embroidered gown, with a peplum effect and sheer detail.
2. Minnie Dlamini
Minne Dlamini was a modern minimalism beauty in a creamy Gert-Johan Coetzee creation, with a dramatic cape effect.
3. Bonang Matheba
Bonang Matheba went futuristicand edgy n a longsleeve silver Lethicia Bronstein metallic gown, with exaggerated shoulders and daring high-slit.
4. Nandi Mngoma
Singer/actress Nandi Mngoma stunned in a silver embellished Key Fashion number.
5. Nadia Nakai
Rapper Nadia Nakai oozed total bombshell in a cleavage-baring Sauvemaxia dress, with some high-voltage sexy slits.
6. Pearl Modiadie
Pearl Modiadie was red hot in a longsleeve Cinnel crimson column gown.
7. Lerato Kganyago
Live AMP presenter Lerato Kganyago was a regal beauty in a longsleeve gold embellished Quiteria & George number.
8. Nomzamo Mbatha
Isibaya actress Nomzamo Mbatha kept it simple and elegant in a creamy Orapeleng Modutle dress.
9. Thando Thabethe
Generations: The Legacy screen siren Thando Thabethe donned a blush-toned Quiteria & George floral appliqué gown.
10. Boity
Rocking shoulder-length ‘do, starlet Boity flaunted some daring skin in a sheer Quiteria & George dress.
11. Pearl Thusi
Pearl Thusi flaunted some may-jah cleavage in a bridal Rubicon gown.
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