12th South African Music Awards (2006)
The award ceremony took place on 6 May 2006 at the Sun City Super Bowl. SAMA 2006 winners in major categories:
- Best Female Artist - Judith Sephuma ("New Beginnings")
- Best Male Artist - Jimmy Dludlu ("Corners Of My Soul")
- Best Duo or Group - Bongo Maffin ("New Construction")
- Best Newcomer - Brickz ("Face-Brick")
- Record of the year - Ntando for "Dali Wam"
- Artist of the Year - Ntando
- Best Rap Album of the Year - Tuks Senganga for ("Mafoko A Me")
Lifetime Achievement Winners: Piet Botha, Joe Correira, Al Debbo, Thandi Klaasen, Rex Rabanye
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