SA celebs nominated for African Women Awards

Pearl Thusi has been nominated for Media Excellence Award, while Nomzamo Mbatha made it into the Promising Personality Award category.

Terry Pheto recognised for the Star Power Award, while actress Connie Ferguson and businesswoman Basetsana Kumalo are both nominated in the Living Legend Award category. 

South African women feature in four of the five entertainment and arts categories. 

Five local women have also been nominated in the business categories, while three have been recognised for their efforts in the community and politics.

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According to the award's website, it aims to "show appreciation to the women, who are successful in Africa, women who are promoting peace in conflict-inflicted areas and contributing to the increased resources and productivity in their nations."

The winners will be announced December 3, and a venue is still to be announced.

Good luck, ladies!