Inaugural Awards — 2026
Thursday, 5 November 2026 Johannesburg
About SASX
What Are the South African Sex Awards?
The South African Sex Awards are an independent awards platform recognising excellence, innovation, education, creativity and positive impact across South Africa's sexual wellness and wider sex-positive industries.
The inaugural awards will bring together the people, brands, professionals and creators helping to shape a more informed, inclusive and inspiring industry.
Awards categories
Recognising excellence across the industry.
The official 2026 nominees will be announced soon.
Industry and Innovation
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Literature and Media
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Creators
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Kink and Lifestyle
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Experiences
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Erotic Photography
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Education and Professionals
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
Special Awards
Individual awards and 2026 nominees to be announced.
The inaugural event
SASX 2026
Thursday
5 November 2026
LocationJohannesburg
VenueTo be confirmed
ProgrammeDetails to be announced
Dress informationDetails to be announced
Tickets and attendance
Attendance at SASX 2026
Tickets for the 2026 South African Sex Awards will be available to nominees and approved industry guests. Once ticket requests open, applicants will be able to submit a request and approved guests will receive a secure payment link directly from SASX.
Submitting a future ticket request will not confirm a booking. Requests will be subject to approval and availability.
Sponsors and partners
Built with the industry.
Headline Sponsor
Partner to be announced
Supporting Sponsors
Partners to be announced
Community Partners
Official community partners to be announced
Event and Industry Partners
Partners to be announced
Partner with SASX
Be part of the inaugural awards.
Align your brand with an event celebrating innovation, education, creativity and positive impact across South Africa's sexual wellness and sex-positive industries. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for the inaugural South African Sex Awards, taking place in Johannesburg on 5 November 2026.
SASX contact details will be confirmed shortly.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions.
What are the South African Sex Awards?
An independent awards platform recognising excellence, innovation, education, creativity and positive impact.
How are nominees selected?
Nominees are pre-selected. Further details will be announced.
Is there public voting in 2026?
No. Winners will be chosen by an independent judging panel.
Who can attend?
Nominees and approved industry guests, subject to capacity, approval and availability.
Can members of the public buy tickets?
No. The event is not open to the general public.
How will guests request tickets?
Ticket request details will be announced when requests open.
When and where are the awards?
Thursday, 5 November 2026 in Johannesburg. Venue details will be announced.
How can a brand become a sponsor?
Use the sponsor enquiry link above.
How can I contact SASX?
Confirmed contact details will be announced soon.
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