One Night. One Year.
One Extraordinary Celebration.

From the red carpet to the midnight countdown, the Republic Africa Awards is an evening designed to honour the year and welcome what comes next.

01

Red Carpet & Reception

Arrivals step onto the red carpet for a champagne and drinks reception.

02

Black Tie Gala

A seated black tie dinner at the heart of the evening.

03

The Republic Africa Awards

Honouring the people, companies and brands that shaped the year.

04

Live Entertainment

Special performances and live entertainment through the night.

05

New Year's Eve Celebration

The midnight countdown welcoming the new year.

06

Official Afterparty

The celebration continues into the early hours.

The Evening

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18:00

Red Carpet & Reception

Arrivals, red carpet and champagne reception.

19:30

Guests Seated

Guests are seated for the evening.

20:00

Republic Africa Awards Part One

Opening awards presentation.

21:00

Dinner & Entertainment

Black tie dinner with live entertainment.

21:30

Republic Africa Awards Part Two

Second awards presentation.

22:30

Major Republic Africa Honours

Presentation of the Republic Africa Honours.

23:00

New Year's Eve Celebration

The New Year's Eve celebration begins.

23:50

Republic Africa: The Year That Was

A reflection on the year that shaped South Africa.

23:57

Countdown Begins

The countdown to midnight begins.

00:00

Welcome 2027

Midnight celebration welcoming 2027.

00:05

Official Afterparty

The official afterparty.

Dress Code

Black Tie / Evening Glamour

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