After an extensive vetting and verification process, the 2026 Soweto Tourism Awards nominees have been unveiled, spotlighting the businesses, brands, and individuals redefining township tourism and elevating Soweto onto the global stage.
Among this year’s crème de la crème is Soweto Design, a brand that has consistently translated township identity into world-class creative expression.
For us, this nomination carries deeper significance. Soweto Design is not just a brand we’ve covered, it’s family. From being featured on Control Magazine to styling up platforms like Groove Cartel, the journey has been collaborative, organic, and rooted in shared vision. We’ve grown together, built together, and celebrated milestones side by side. This nomination, therefore, feels less like an external accolade and more like a collective affirmation of the work we’ve all poured into the culture.
The Soweto Tourism Awards exist to recognise those who are actively shaping a progressive, innovative, and globally resonant township tourism economy. Soweto Design’s inclusion signals more than brand excellence, it represents creative entrepreneurship that honours heritage while pushing contemporary boundaries.
Now, the power shifts to the people.
🗳️ Voting is officially open, and supporters are encouraged to back the brands that continue to put Soweto on the map.
Cast your vote here:
https://www.sowetotourism.org.za/events/sta-2026-voting-now-open
Voting closes on 20 February 2026 at 23:59.
This is a celebration of impact, collaboration, and community. And for those who understand the journey, this nomination is ours as much as it is theirs.
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