Before hosts of the night Thando Thabethe and Somizi Mhlongo won our hearts with their electric chemistry and much-needed LOLs, the real action was on the red carpet with some breathtaking fashion moments.
Head below to see our 11 best picks of the night:

1. Nomuzi Mabena

Rapper Nomuzi Mabena was ladylike pretty in a teal floral embroidered gown, with a peplum effect and sheer detail.

2. Minnie Dlamini

Minne Dlamini was a modern minimalism beauty in a creamy Gert-Johan Coetzee creation, with a dramatic cape effect.

3. Bonang Matheba

Bonang Matheba went futuristicand edgy n a longsleeve silver Lethicia Bronstein metallic gown, with exaggerated shoulders and daring high-slit.

4. Nandi Mngoma

Singer/actress Nandi Mngoma stunned in a silver embellished Key Fashion number.

5. Nadia Nakai

Rapper Nadia Nakai oozed total bombshell in a cleavage-baring Sauvemaxia dress, with some high-voltage sexy slits.

6. Pearl Modiadie

Pearl Modiadie was red hot in a longsleeve Cinnel crimson column gown.

7. Lerato Kganyago

Live AMP presenter Lerato Kganyago was a regal beauty in a longsleeve gold embellished Quiteria & George number.

8. Nomzamo Mbatha

Isibaya actress Nomzamo Mbatha kept it simple and elegant in a creamy Orapeleng Modutle dress.

9. Thando Thabethe

Generations: The Legacy screen siren Thando Thabethe donned a blush-toned Quiteria & George floral appliqué gown.

10. Boity

Rocking shoulder-length ‘do, starlet Boity flaunted some daring skin in a sheer Quiteria & George dress.

11. Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi flaunted some may-jah cleavage in a bridal Rubicon gown.

11 Most beautiful ladies in South Africa at 2016 SAMA

Bonang Matheba
Boity
Lerato Kganyago
Nadia Nakai
Nandi Mngoma
Nomuzi Mabena
Minnie Dlamini
Pearl Modiadie
Nomzamo Mbatha
Thando Thabethe
Pearl Thusi
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