The 27th Annual South African Music Awards were the 27th edition of the South African Music Awards.

The award show was broadcast live on SABC1 on 31 July 2021, and was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns.

[5] On 17 July 2021, it was announced that television personalities Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka were to be the hosts of the ceremony.

CAPASSO Most Streamed Song of The Year You're the One - Elaine Best Adult Contemporary Album: Winner: Ndlovu Youth Choir - Rise Artist Of The Year Top 3

Blaq Diamond Best Jazz Album: Winner: Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds - Nduduzo Makhathini Best Produced Album: Winner: Sjava - Umsebenzi (Delaydem, Ruff Nkosi, Webmoms, Zadok & Vuyo Manyike) Music Video of the Year: Winner: Record of the Year: Winner: Artist of the Year: Winner: International Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award Sir trill Best Selling Artist