Skyworth TV South Africa silent on what data its smart TVs are collecting after the TV maker is caught spying on users in China.

by Thinus Ferreira

Skyworth TV South Africa is silent on whether Skyworth TV sets sold and used in the country are also spying on viewers and if that is the case what information these smart TVs are sharing.

The Chinese TV maker has apologised after reports revealing that Skyworth TVs have been spying on users with excessive data collection, with the company that abruptly ended its contract with the analytics firm Gozen Data that it used.

An online Chinese developer forum, V2EX who did a network traffic analysis, revealed how Skyworth smart TV sets gobbled up user data and sent it all to an analytics firm Gozen Data.

Skyworth smart TVs constantly scanned for other connected devices on the same local network every 10 minutes and scooped up all that information - including IP addresses, network latency and names of other Wi-Fi networks within range. 

"I felt that the TV was a bit slow before, and I looked at what background services were turned on. I found that there is something called GoZheng Data Service, and I don't know what it is," the user wrote.

"The TV is an Android system. I researched the packet and found that this thing scans my family's connected devices every 10 minutes, and sends back the hostname, mac, ip and even the network delay time. It also detects the surrounding wifi SSID names, The mac address is also packaged and sent to this domain name of gz-data.com."

Gozen Data calls itself a "home marketing company empowered by big data centred on family data".

Gozen Data in a statement apologised for "causing user concerns about privacy and security" and said that it will "improve our user privacy policy and ensure we are collecting information with users' consent and within the scope of legal compliance". 

Skyworth in a statement said that "We have immediately disabled the application concerned across all Skyworth TV products and conducted a thorough investigation into the incident".

Skyworth said that "The violations beyond this scope were not approved nor authorized by Skyworth TV. The violation is strongly against Skyworth TV's core value of putting users first. Skyworth has sent a written statement to Gozen Data and immediately terminated the partnership, as well as requested a full erasure of illegally obtained data of Skyworth TV users".

"Skyworth TV is grateful to the users who have brought this to our attention. Moving forward, we will implement more stringent reviews on the conduct of our partners and service providers to safeguard our users’ privacy, data, rights, and interests."

Skyworth also said that "Data security and user privacy are our highest priorities. We will continue to safeguard our users' privacy, data, rights and interests".

Skyworth South Africa sells several models of Skyworth TVs locally but it's not clear what consumer data Skyworth TVs collect from South African viewers and users. 

Prompted by the issue of discovering that Skyworth TVs were spying on users in China, Skyworth SA was asked this week what dat it is collecting from users and viewers in South Africa. Republic PR didn't respond to the media enquiry.

NFVF apologises for omissions to nominees list for 15th SAFTAs with film Griekwastad and The Animation School increasing their nomination tallies.

by Thinus Ferreira

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is apologising for leaving the names of some nominees off the list for the upcoming 15th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) with the Afrikaans film Griekwastad, The Animation School and Green Leaf Films all getting a further chance at possibly winning a Golden Horn statuette.

The 15th SAFTAs, with Anneke de Ridder as executive producer, will be broadcast on Saturday 22 May, with a virtual half-hour "red carpet" broadcast starting at 18:30 and the 2-hour live broadcast that will start at 19:00 on the night and that will be a simulcast show on the SABC's S3 and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).

In the category for Best short film, Address unknown from Green Leaf Films joins the existing three nominees of Heirloom (Butterfly Films), The Stranger (TH Films) and Uxolile (Zinc Pictures).

In the category for Best Student Film, Fowl Goblin from The Animation School joins Binding Adventures, Flower in the Subway and The Boy and the Robin that are all The Animation School nominees as well, taking its overall tally from 3 to 4 nominations.

In the category of Best achievement in directing for a feature film, Jozua Malherbe for Griekwastad (kykNET, DStv 144) is also a nominee and joins Jenna Bass for Flatland (DStv BoxOffice), Sunu Gonera for Riding with Sugar (Netflix) and Louw Venter for Stam (DStv BoxOffice). 

The additional nomination of Griekwastad for Jozua Malherbe means that the film increases its tally from 6 to 7 and that kykNET adds another nod, as well as Jozua Malherbe who is also nominated in the category for Best achievement in cinematography for a feature film.

The NFVF was asked why how the mistakes happened and who is responsible for checking the final SAFTAs nominees list issued to the media but the organisation didn't answer the question.

Neo Moretlwe, NFVF spokesperson, in response to a media enquiry says that "The NFVF on behalf of the SAFTAs would like to extend a sincere apology for SAFTAs nominees that were not captured on the initial list shared. This was an unintentional error that we have since rectified".

ALSO READ: FULL NOMINEES LIST for 2021's 15th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs): Tshedza Pictures leads with 12 nominations each for The River on 1Magic and Legacy on M-Net.

SABC2 cancels Pasella after 23 years, channel says final episodes of the longrunning Afrikaans lifestyle magazine show will be a ‘tribute season’.

by Thinus Ferreira

SABC2 has cancelled Pasella after 23 years and 28 seasons, confirming that the longrunning Afrikaans lifestyle magazine show won't be back after the latest season.

Pasella weathered multiple day and timeslot changes over numerous years on SABC2 and was a yearlong show with weekly episodes until the SABC2 changed it to shorter, broken-up seasons in 2013 after 15 years.

Pasella started in March 1998 on SABC2 when Pieter Cilliers Productions began the series as a studio-based show. Filmmedia took over production a year later in 1999 and then Tswelopele Productions got the contract in 2001. 

Amor Engelbrecht was the longrunning producer of Pasella until she left and started her Media Club production company producing series for Media24's VIA (DStv 147) channel.

The final current season of Pasella on Wednesdays at 19:30 will be a "tribute season", meeting up with some of the presenters from previous years and showing the history of the series, along with everyone who had a role in creating and producing the series, including veteran Pasella crew and staff behind-the-scenes.

Maritha Greenland, SABC2 commissioning editor, says Pasella will end with a final episode that will be a wrap party, called a "Pasella party" to "give the show a proper, heartfelt goodbye".

The current crop of Pasella presenters are Paul Rothmann, Vicky Davis, Amalia Uys, Hemelbesem, Rumacques Gelderbloem and Sasha-Lee Davids.

Pasella is produced by Tswelopele Productions with Patience Stevens and Basetsana Kumalo as executive producers, with the company that was a powerhouse producer for SABC content for decades.

SABC3 cancelled Top Billing, also produced by Tswelopele Productions in October 2019 after 27 years after the South African public broadcaster could no longer afford the luxury lifestyle show.

Gerhard Pretorius, SABC2 channel head, said Pasella over the years was very good at adapting with how television changed.

"The decision has been a hard one, but it is necessary with the new schedule introduced in April this year, aimed at diversifying SABC 2’s Afrikaans magazine offering," he said. 

"This will also enable the channel to showcase different stories which represent the diversity of our nation and offer more opportunities for independent producers to bring their creative works to the channel."

The axing of Pasella is part of the ongoing restructuring of SABC2's linear schedule to replace old programmes with fading ratings with new on-air properties that could hopefully lure more viewers back to the channel.

SABC2 recently cut down both 7de Laan and Muvhango to just 3 episodes per week because of sagging ratings to slowly try and introduce other programming in the timeslots to see if the replacement series can attract higher viewership.

The final Pasella episode will be broadcast in January 2022.

Why South Africa didn't yet get the Disney+ and HBO Max video streaming services - and likely won't soon: The content is tied up in MultiChoice and M-Net's multiyear output deals with Disney and WarnerMedia.

by Thinus Ferreira  

Why can you buy the "Lego Brickheadz Star Wars The Mandalorian & Child" set - a new Amazon best-seller - at ToysRUs in South Africa for R369.90, but you can't actually watch Disney and Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian TV show legitimately anywhere in South Africa that the merc is based on?

Existing, multiyear content contracts between MultiChoice and M-Net, with respectively The Walt Disney Company and WarnerMedia, are likely the main reason why Disney+ and HBO Max have not been launched or earmarked with rollout dates in Africa and why South African consumers can't access these video streaming services.

Africa is the only continent conspicuously left out in the rollout plans, pronounced dates and access to Disney+ and HBO Max. 

It's likely ironically due to the issue that the access that Disney and WarnerMedia's have to their own content is currently tied up and curtailed in long-term distribution deals with traditional direct-to-home (DTH) pay-TV operators like MultiChoice and M-Net.

Known as so-called "output deals", both Disney and WarnerMedia are likely waiting for these multiyear international content distribution contracts for its shows, ranging from ABC to HBO seen across the M-Net (DStv 101) channel and others, to first lapse before launching Disney+ and HBO Max in South Africa.

Launching Disney+ and HBO Max as truncated streaming apps without a lot of the content on it that viewers might expect them to have but that might then not be available, could damage the initial brand perception under consumers of these video streamers if there were to be complaints about a lack of content.

Netflix - that previously sold some of its shows like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black to M-Net before it had its own service locally - as well as Amazon Prime Video, have both since launched in South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa.

Neither of them has any big output deals with other platforms like MultiChoice that would make a dent in their own catalogue offerings in the way that Disney+ and HBO Max would struggle.

WarnerMedia has the same problem in the United Kingdom, where Disney+ has launched, with HBO Max that won't be rolled out in Britain until at least 2025 after its existing output deal with the pay-TV service Sky has lapsed.

While WarnerMedia has announced a detailed timeline for the ongoing rollout of HBO Max, South Africa has been snubbed with no indication of when the streamer might launch.

In response to a media enquiry asking whether its reluctance is due to its exclusive, long-term output deal with MultiChoice, similar to Sky, and if there's any indication as to when HBO Max might become available, WarnerMedia tells TVwithThinus that "Regarding HBO Max, we are focusing on our mid-year launch in Latin America, followed by launches in Europe where we already operate HBO services".

"We have not communicated plans beyond that and as you know, in many places, including in Africa, we have important content partners who distribute our programming."

About Disney+'s delayed launch in Africa, and if the company is worried about consumers pirate viewing its streamer's content, Walt Disney Africa says that "at this stage we have no news to share regarding Disney+, including its release in South Africa and the continent".

TVwithThinus asked MultiChoice in a media enquiry why Disney+ has not yet been added as an app to the DStv Explora Ultra, whether it has to do with MultiChoice's long-term output deal for content and if MultiChoice is specifically in any talks with Disney about adding Disney+.

MultiChoice was also asked why HBO Max isn't being added to the DStv Explora Ultra as a SVOD service and whether this absence is also related to another multiyear output deal with HBO for content that must first lapse in the way that is the case with Sky in the UK.

MultiChoice said that it has no comment at the moment.

ALSO READ: Disney remains silent over why Africa remains ostracised from its Disney+ streaming service, touts its 'regional commitment' to the UK and Europe whilst ignoring the A in its EMEA region.

New SABC2 game show The Coolest OG’s will pit golden oldies against each other from June.

by Thinus Ferreira

Old ain't cold and from June a new South African TV game show on SABC2 is going to pit elderly contestants against each other who will have to be able to work a cellphone and film challenges from inside their homes.

Produced by the Rebel in Town production company in conjunction with the G2 Connection marketing integration brand, The Coolest OG's will start on SABC2 on Sunday 6 June at 19:30 in which senior citizens will compete against each other to win the ultimate R100 000.

In The Coolest OG's, 12 old people from different cultural backgrounds across South Africa will compete in various tasks after they're sent a package containing a cellphone through which they will get various tasks and instructions each week to complete.

These tasks that the contestants will complete from their homes with family members or influencers who will be allowed to help them, will range from cooking, modeling, music videos, gaming, art, and songwriting.

A contestant will be eliminated every episode after the 4 judges who have watched the end result of tasks discussed how they've fared.

"Just because you're older doesn’t mean that you’re not lit," says Gail Hoffman Parrish, G2 co-founder.

"The older generation can also be cool and have a lot to teach us. We can say the same for the younger generation when it comes to teaching the older folk a thing or two."

The show is a social experiment but it's also terrific insight into the older and younger generations which will of course lead to spectacular and unforgettable TV moments."

MultiChoice culls the M-Net +1 TV channel on DStv after 5 years, says DStv Premium subscribers prefer to watch time-shifted content on the DStv app.

by Thinus Ferreira

MultiChoice is axing another linear TV channel of DStv Premium subscribers with M-Net's time-shifted channel M-Net +1 (DStv 901) that is getting culled from the DStv channel line-up from 16 May after 5 years.

The M-Net +1 channel was launched in May 2016 specifically for DStv Premium subscribers and was an exact replica of the existing M-Net (DStv 101) channel on DStv, but with programming running one hour later on channel 901 on DStv.

When it launched M-Net +1, M-Net said that the channel caters "for a diverse audience with different lifestyles and viewing time preferences and we believe that the addition of M-Net Plus 1 will be welcomed by many of our viewers."

"While our prime-time scheduling is at convenient times for the majority of our series lovers, there are also many people - especially parents with young families, who can only start watching television a little later. With M-Net +1, viewers who don't have PVRs can now continue to enjoy linear television and stay on top of M-Net's excellent series." 

The axing of M-Net +1 is the 3rd TV channel that MultiChoice is removing from DStv in South Africa in 2021, and the 4th TV channel for the rest of sub-Saharan Africa as part of the pay-TV operator's ongoing content rationalisation drive of linear TV channels.

In response to a media enquiry from TVwithThinus, M-Net confirmed that M-Net +1 is being shuttered on 16 May. 

Asked why the channel is being taken off DStv, M-Net says that "We are constantly reviewing our content offering in line with our customers' evolving viewing needs. The termination of M-Net +1 is informed by our customers' increasing preference to view content on the DStv app and Catch Up."  

ALSO READ: M-Net adds a plus one as MultiChoice adds a time-shifted channel for M-Net to DStv on channel 901. 

Survivor South Africa: Immunity Island: Meet the 20 young castaways in the upcoming 8th season on M-Net that range from an aftercare and a math teacher to a lawyer and a live escape game owner.

by Thinus Ferreira

The young 20 castaways taking part in Survivor South Africa: Immunity Island on M-Net that starts on 3 June for 16 episodes include an aftercare teacher, a lawyer, multiple entrepreneurs, a math teacher and a live escape game owner.

Survivor SA: Immunity Island will premiere on M-Net (DStv 101) on 3 June with a special hour-and-a-half episode at 19:30, followed by 1-hour episodes weekly, and conclude with a 2-hour season finale on 16 September after 16 episodes.

There are 20 castaways from across South Africa taking part over 39 days in the new 8th season of Survivor South Africa with host Nico Panagio, that was filmed alongside South Africa's Wild Coast as a so-called "bubble production" because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Besides 39 days, 40 is also a significant number this season: Perhaps because of Covid-19 it's also the "youngest" season of Survivor South Africa yet, with the top-age of the oldest castaway that is 40 - almost as if Survivor SA is playing a version of Logan's Run this season (the youngest castaway is 26).

The 20 South Africans were transported into true isolation on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, where they will attempt to outwit, outplay and outlast each other over 39 days in the new season to clinch the title of Sole Survivor and win R1 million.

"The series is shaping up to be the best-ever in Survivor South Africa history," says Jan du Plessis, channel director for M-Net channels, in a statement.

"The castaways this season proved that they will stop at nothing to emerge victorious – it's the most cut-throat, ambitious and engrossing season of the game we've seen, contested by a group of true super fans."

Leroux Botha, creative producer and series director, says that the first-ever local setting for Survivor South Africa has taken this season up another notch.

"When the castaways discovered they were going to be playing the game in a location closer to home than usual, some of them thought they could take a degree of familiarity for granted – but they soon find out that whether they're on the beautiful Wild Coast or on an island on the other side of the planet, Survivor always throws up tests, twists and challenges they couldn't possible foresee."

Amy Eliason (33)

corporate lawyer (Johannesburg)

Amy says her favourite drink – red wine - also led to her submitting an entry for this season of the show.

"I was at a braai and the advertisement for Survivor SA came on TV and with my red wine-stained lips and teeth I proclaimed, 'I can do that!'," she says. "I then proceeded to film my messy audition video, which somehow got me selected!"

Anela Majozi (25)

math educator & rugby coach (Johannesburg)

Originally from Durban but now calls Johannesburg home. Describes himself as "a typical Gemini".

"I'm simple yet also elaborate, deliberate and measured in my approach - and somehow also very careless at times," he says.

Anesu Mbizvo (29)

medical doctor, yoga teacher & small business owner (Johannesburg)

Describes herself as "a natural leader, healer, earth lover and avid dreamer".

The yoga teacher says of entering: "I am constantly searching for ways to grow and evolve and I wanted to enter Survivor SA so that I could find out who I would be when everything was stripped away and I was pushed to my limits."

Carla Gubb (29)

corporate sales executive & entrepreneur (Cape Town)

She says that having watched every season of Survivor that has aired over the past 20 years, she still believes you can never be prepared. "The game is so different every season and every player is unique, which makes it impossible to predict what is going to happen, or how to play," she says.

Francois Chapman (32)

entrepreneur (Centurion)

Better known as "Chappies" to his friends and fellow castaways.

He describes himself as an optimist by nature, who loves life and strives to make a positive impact in others' lives by living his life to the fullest.

"Swim upstream or don't swim at all," is his motto. Chappies says there's nothing he wouldn't do to win the game. "No hard feelings, just a hard game," he says.

Dino Paulo (30)

live escape game owner (Johannesburg)

He says his greatest strength is being able to laugh at himself, or throughout a tough situation, which has helped him demonstrate resilience. "Being easy-going and highly adaptable should have its advantages too," he says.

Jason Brookstein (27)

structural engineering draughtsman (Johannesburg)

He packed his hair elastics as the first item into his bag for the game – odd, then, that he says one of his greatest weaknesses is "barber shops".

Citing Joe Anglim, Ozzy Lusth and Sarah Lacina as his favourite-ever Survivor players, he says his strategy going into the game is to spot vulnerability and use it to his advantage, while networking and having options to move in the game.

Kiran Naidoo (29)

strategy consultant (Johannesburg)
Durban-born and absolutely adores competition. 

"Playing 'for fun' is quite literally the most annoying concept in the world," he says. "I am exceptionally curious about the world around me and the motivations behind why people do what they do. Lastly, I'm super sarcastic and quick-witted, if you don't pick it up, you may think I'm mean ... shame."

Marisha du Plessis (35)

Farmer wife and guest house owner (Tulbagh)

Describes herself as "outgoing, strong and very driven" – and hates being told she cannot or may not do something. 

While her greatest weakness is not being able to hide her true self, she says her strengths are how good she is with people, relationships, and the way she never gives up.

Mike Laws (32)

lawyer (Cape Town)

Calls himself "a classic city slicker". "I'm a corporate law geek with anxiety issues, strong opinions and a big heart". He entered this season "to see if a neurotic, city-slicker, white-collar geek could crack it in the wild" and prepared by learning to tie knots – although he declares himself "useless" at it.

Nicole Wilmans (26)

digital marketing manager (Somerset West)

"I think I was born to be on Survivor - I love the thrill of the game and how it challenges you in every possible way imaginable," she says.

"I am a passionate and enthusiastic woman. A go-getter and always up for a challenge," she says. Having packed her bikini first – adamant she was going to get that "Survivor glow" - Nicole says she feels like she'd been preparing her whole life for the game.

Noleen Nkanjeni (30)

freelancer (Cape Town)
Better known as Pinty, loves learning how to do new things and to go beyond her limits.

"That's why I like to think of myself as a 'Janet of all trades' who knows a little more than just a little about many different things," says Pinty. "Meeting new people and having meaningful, honest interactions is one of my favourite things."

Paul Cupido (29)

aftercare teacher (Johannesburg)

Describes himself as "single, very single", and thinks of himself as a kind and loving person, with a spontaneously positive outlook on life.

"I'm someone who's always up for a challenge – spiritually, mentally and physically and someone who often puts others before himself," he says. 

He entered Survivor SA because he wanted to be part of a social experiment, but also because he was craving a new adventure and a bit of excitement in his life.

Qieän (pronounced ‘Key-hahn’) Wang (35)

'Fun-employed' (Cape Town)

She is Taiwan-born and currently Hong Kong-based. 

She loves having the freedom to explore nature and be immersed in it. 

She describes herself as "highly empathetic, kind and fiercely loyal" – something for which she says she is often taken for granted, for.

"Expect some tears. I'm definitely not one who is afraid to show her vulnerability! Hopefully, the viewers will recognise me for my kind, nurturing nature and not mistake it for someone who is not aggressive," she says.

Renier Louwrens (30)

chemical engineer (Secunda)

"I've been playing the hypothetical game in my head for the past 5 years, discussing it and breaking it down with my wife and having loads of fun doing so," he says of his preparations to play the game.

"My wife and I have watched every season of Survivor out there. It's my dream to be able to play the game I’ve grown so fond of over the past 20 years."

Santoni Engelbrecht (39)

online business owner (Strand)

It's a case of "4th time's the charm" as she finally got her wish of becoming a Survivor SA castaway after three previous attempts.

"I love the dynamics of the show and always wanted to enter. I'm such a  'non-Survivor-looking person' and I wanted to show people that anything is possible if you put your mind to it," she says.

Shaun Wilson (40)

IT entrepreneur (Cape Town)

Is Norwich-born, Johannesburg-bred and now Capetonian.

Is a "geek who has an affinity for adventure and the biggest soft spot for dogs". His preparation for Survivor SA was non-existent. "Lockdown hit and I perfected my baking skills, spending time with my dogs and improving my KD rate on Apex Legends," he says.

Thoriso M-Afrika (36)

marketing officer (Uitenhage)

Is Port Elizabeth-born and describes herself as "The eternal optimist, fiercely loyal and a colourful character who lives in my own world".

"I'll stand out as an anomaly on the show because I wouldn't be caught dead camping, am a creature of comfort and would probably die if I ever did something like this alone," she says.

Tyson Zulu (24)

creative director and entrepreneur (Johannesburg)

"I'm a super creative, a jack of all trades and a perfectionist to a fault. I love animals more than people," says the Durban-born entrepreneur.

"Ten out of 10 times I'll always speak my mind and do what I feel." He entered Survivor SA as a learning experience. "I want to be a big player in the film and TV industry and learning, first-hand, from the biggest show in the country is a massive opportunity," he says.

Wardah Hartley (39)

yoga instructor and fitness professional

"I officially celebrate four decades on the planet this year, and I have learnt plenty about myself and about how human beings behave," she says.

After having been a journalist for 20 years, she developed the ability to quickly connect and build trust with virtually anyone she meets. "I wanted to put myself in an environment where I could put all of these valuable life lessons to the test – Survivor SA is my masterclass," she says.

ALSO READ: Survivor SA: Immunity Island: From fish eagles soaring overhead to river challenges – here’s how the Wild Coast will reshape the 8th season of the reality competition show on M-Net.

MultiChoice adds YouTube as a video streaming app to its DStv Explora Ultra decoder.

by Thinus Ferreira

MultiChoice has added YouTube as another video streaming app to its DStv Explora Ultra decoder alongside Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Showmax and DStv BoxOffice.

Some of the world's biggest new subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services like Disney+ and HBO Max remain unavailable, very likely due to existing multi-year content output deals that MultiChoice and M-Net have with The Walt Disney Company and WarnerMedia that will first have to expire.

The YouTube app can be accessed by selecting the Apps button on the DStv remote control.

"DStv subscribers can now watch YouTube, where every day people watch over a billion hours of video, including music videos, short and documentary films, live streams and video blogs," says Nyiko Shiburi, MultiChoice South Africa CEO.

"The addition of YouTube to the DStv Explora Ultra builds on DStv’s ambition to be a one-stop video entertainment hub, giving our customers more convenience and choice to access local and international content on a single device," says Nyiko Shiburi.

With the DStv Explora Ultra's Discovery And Launch protocol, viewers can play YouTube videos from a second device, for instance a smartphone, directly on a TV screen connected to the decoder, without any pairing process that is required.

MultiChoice says that "This makes it easier to watch shared or archived content from a secondary device of choice".

Alex Okosi, managing director for YouTube for emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), says that "Joining DStv Explora Ultra will enable subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa, one of our fastest growing markets, to watch the millions of hours of amazing content from Africa and around the world on YouTube".

FULL NOMINEES LIST for 2021's 15th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs): Tshedza Pictures leads with 12 nominations each for The River on 1Magic and Legacy on M-Net.

by Thinus Ferreira

The nominees for the 15th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) were announced on Thursday morning with production company Tshedza Pictures dominating the nominees list with 12 nominations for The River on 1Magic (DStv 103) and raking in another 12 nominations for its new telenovela Legacy on M-Net (DStv 101).

Mfundi Vundla's Morula Pictures producing Generations the Legacy on SABC1, as well as Duma Ndlovu's Word of Mouth Pictures producing Muvhango on SABC2, continue to boycott the NFVF's SAFTAs with the broadcast of the TV awards ceremony that is switching from SABC2 to SABC3 this year.

The 15th SAFTAs, with Anneke de Ridder as executive producer, will be broadcast on Saturday 22 May, with a virtual half-hour “red carpet” broadcast starting at 18:30 and the 2-hour live broadcast that will start at 19:00 on the night.

Here is the complete and comprehensive list of nominees for the 15th SAFTAs:

Best short film

Address unknown (Green Leaf Films)

Heirloom (Butterfly Films)

The Stranger (TH Films)

Uxolile (Zinc Pictures) 

Best student film

Binding Adventures (The Animation School)

Flower in the Subway (The Animation School)

Fowl Goblin (The Animation School) 

The Boy and the Robin (The Animation School)

TELEVISION

TV soap / telenovela

Best achievement in directing – telenovela

Thabang Moleya, Nthabiseng Mokoena, Nozipho Nkelemba, Lefuno Nekhabambe (Gomora season 1), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Zuko Nodada, Zimkitha Maseko, John Barker, Gert van Niekerk (Isono), BET (DStv 129)

Johnny Barbuzano, Catharine Cooke, Krijay Govender, Andre Odendaal (Legacy), M-Net (DStv 101)

Best achievement in directing – TV soap

Danie Joubert (Binnelanders), kykNET (DStv 144)

Eric Mogale (Rhythm City), e.tv

Chris Beasley, Sanele Zulu, Tsakani Mongwe, Philasande Malunga, Sphamandla Nqcobo (Scandal!), e.tv

Best achievement in scriptwriting - telenovela

Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela (Gomora, season 1), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela (The River), 1Magic (DStv 103)

Benjamin Johnson, Matthew Jankes, Sacha-Ann Stokes, Daryn Katz, Mbulungeni Keltonard Sinyosi, Pamela Power, Martin Le Maitre, Bongekile Ndaba, Marina Bekker, Caroline Doherty, Rorisang Motuba, Lynn Kekana (Imbewu), e.tv

Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV soap

Deon Opperman, Frederick Botha, Ansu Visser, Igna Botha, Burger Meyer, Johann Van Staden, Stiaan Smith, Marius de Bruyn, Percy Pretorius, Monique Nortje (Getroud met Rugby), kykNET (DStv 144)

Zelipa Zulu (Rhythm City), e.tv

Ameera Patel, Grace Mahlaba, Daryn Katz, Kelly Robinson, Mark Wilson, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler, Stephen Simm, Tereska Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Myolisi Sikupela, Thomas Hall (Scandal!), e.tv

Best achievement in original music/score – telenovela

Brendan Jury (The River), 1Magic (DStv 161)

Murray Anderson (Arendsvlei season 2), kykNET (DStv 144)

Philip Miller (Isibaya), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Zethu Mashika (Gomora season 1), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Best achievement in editing – telenovela

Ula Oelsen, Natalie Varoy (Legacy), M-Net (DStv 101)

Wesleigh James Kapotis, Tseliso Patrick Peni, Motheke Wayne Hutamo (The Queen), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Bongi Malefo, Edgar Sibaya, Sphiwe Nhlumayo, Ula Oelsen (The River), 1Magic (DStv 161)

Best achievement in sound – TV soap / telenovela

Stash Couvaras, Arendsvlei season 2, kykNET (DStv 144)

Chad Snell, Scandal!, e.tv

Ben Oelsen, Tladi Mabuya, The River, 1Magic (DStv 161)

Best achievement in cinematography – telenovela

Marc Brower, Durban Gen, e.tv

Trevor Brown, Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Ntobeko Dlamini, The River, 1Magic (DStv 103)

Best achievement in wardrobe – TV soap / telenovela

Sheli Masondo, Durban Gen, e.tv

Zandile Mncwango, Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Nombulelo Sithole, The River, 1Magic (DStv 161)

Best Achievement in make-up & hairstyling – TV soap / telenovela 

Jenny Sprawson, Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Silindile Dladla, Durban Gen, e.tv

Elzette van der Schyff, 7de Laan, SABC2

Best achievement in art direction – TV soap / telenovela

Amanda Scholtz (Legacy), M-Net (DStv 101)

Marna Heunis (Lithapo), SABC2

Barbara Seane (Durban Gen), e.tv

Best actress – telenovela

Crystal-Donna Roberts (as Janince Cupido), Arendsvlei, kykNET (DStv 144)

Mary-anne Barlow (as Felicity Price), Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)   

Sindi Dlathu (as Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana), The River, 1Magic (DStv 103)

Best actor – telenovela

David Minnaar (as Willem Potgieter), Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Menzi Ngubane (as Judas Nqwenya), Isibaya, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Presley Chweneyagae (as Cobra), The River, 1Magic (DStv 161)

Best supporting actress – telenovela

Rami Chuene (as Jumima Ndlovu), Isono, Bet (DStv 129)

Michelle Botes (as Angelique Price), Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Quanita Adams (as Leatitia Meintjies), Arendsvlei season 2, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best supporting actor – telenovela

Andrew Buckland (as Detective Badenhorst), Legacy, M-Net (DStv 101)

Lawrence Maleka (as Zolani), The River, 1Magic (DStv 161)

Meshack Mavuso Magabane (as Nsizwa), The River, 1Magic (DStv 161)

Best actress – TV soap

Cindy Swanepoel (as Annelize Roux), Binnelanders, kykNET (DStv 144)

Petronella Tshuma (as Pearl Genaro), Rhythm City, e.tv

Shoki Mmola (as Celia Magongwa), Skeem Saam, SABC1

Best actor – TV soap

Clint Brink (as Steve Abrahams), Binnelanders, kykNET (Dstv 144)

Cedwyn Joel (as AB Samosodien), Suidooster, kykNET (DStv 144)

Bongile Mantsai (as Mthunzi Mayiza), Scandal!, e.tv

Best supporting actress – TV soap

Mapula Mafole (as Mapula), Rhythm City, e.tv

Masasa Mbangeni (as Thembeka Shezi Nyathi), Scandal!, e.tv

Portia Joel (as Lee-Ann Jacobs), Suidooster, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best supporting actor – TV soap

Molefi Monaisa (as Wallet Rakau), Skeem Saam, SABC1

Mothusi Magano (as Tumishang), Skeem Saam, SABC1

Roderick Jaftha (as Buys Isaacs), Getroud met Rugby, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best TV soap

7de Laan (Danie Odendaal Productions), SABC2

Rhythm City (Quizzical Pictures), e.tv

Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv

Best telenovela

Gomora season 1 (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net (DStv 101)

The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic (DStv 103)

TV drama

Best achievement in directing – TV drama

Travise Taute, Nosipho Dumisa, Daryne Joshua, Blood & Water season 1, Netflix

Mandla Mandla Ngcogwane, Lockdown season 5, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Etienne Fourie, Elanie Rupping, Tydelik Terminaal, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in scriptwriting - TV drama

Travise Taute, Nosipho Dumisa, Daryne Joshua, Blood & Water season 1, Netflix

Portia Gumede, Duduzile Mabaso, Lufuno  Nemungadi, Lidudumalingani Mqombothi, Housekeepers season 2, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Meren Reddy, Joshua Rous, Lizé Vosloo, Henriëtta Plattner, Helene Truter, Inconceivable, M-Net (DStv 101)

Karabo Lediga, Muzi Dlamini, Kagiso Lediga, Christopher Steenkamp, Camilo Saloojee, Queen Sono, Netflix

Tiffany Barbuzano, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best Achievement in editing – TV drama

Khulekani Zondi, Melissa Parry, Gugulethu Sibandze, Queen Sono, Netflix

Miriam Arndt, Alistair Thomas, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Melanie Jankes Golden, Markus van Schalkwyk, Trackers, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best achievement in sound – TV drama

Sound & Motion Studios Sound Team, Blood & Water season 1, Netflix

Kurt Slabbert, Lockdown season 5, Mzansi Magic (Dstv 161)

David Oosthuizen, Matthew Kokkinn, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)  

Best achievement in original music/score – TV drama

Zethu Mashika, Housekeepers season 2, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Kurt Slabbert, Jamela Vuma, Mandla Ngcongwane, Lockdown season 5, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Kurt Slabbert, Jamela Vuma, Mandla Ngcongwane, Vula Vala, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Best achievement in art direction – TV drama

Carlu Portwig, Agent, Netflix

Franci van den Heever, Fynskrif, season 3, kykNET (DStv 144)

Esme Viviers, Queen Sono, Netflix

Best achievement in wardrobe – TV drama

Lehasa Molloyi, Nokuthula Hlatshwayo, Hannie Molefe, John Moremi, Nobuntu Ndaba, Kgomarelano Ntlane, Queen Sono, Netflix

Mary-Sue Morris, David Hutt, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Daphnes Thembelihle Buthelezi, Lebogang Lehasa, Unmarried, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV drama

Amy Rossouw, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Babalwa Mtshiselwa, Lockdown, Mzansi Magic (DStv 101)

Babalwa Mtshiselwa, Trackers, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best achievement in cinematography – TV drama

Zenn van Zyl, Blood & Water season 1, Netflix

Jonathan de la Querra, Inconceivable, M-Net (DStv 101)

James Adey, Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best actress – TV drama

Kate Liquorish (as Abi), Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Tiffany Barbuzano (as Jessica), Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Tina Jaxa (as Danai), Erased, Moja Love (DStv 157)

Best actor – TV drama

Abduraghman Adams (as Eric Abrahams), Melody, SABC2

Brandon Auret (as Danny), Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Zolisa Xaluva (as Mo Masire), Kings of Joburg, Netflix

Best supporting actress – TV drama

Jay Anstey (as Tamsin Watts), Inconceivable, M-Net (DStv 101)

June van Merch (as Sara), Sara se Geheim season 3, kykNET (DStv 144)

Lorcia Cooper (as Mkhonto), Housekeepers season 2, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Zola Nombona (as Monde), Lockdown season 5, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Best supporting actor – TV drama

James Ngcobo (as President Malunga), Queen Sono, Netflix

Lindani Nkosi (as Clive Ngubane), Housekeepers season 2, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Michael Richard (as Colin), Still Breathing, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best TV drama

Agent, Zidaka, Netflix

Blood & Water season 1, Gambit Films, Netflix

Inconceivable, Rous House Productions, M-Net (DStv 101)

Lockdown season 5, Black Brain Pictures, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Trackers, Scene23, M-Net (DStv 101) 

TV comedy   

Best achievement in directing – TV comedy

Bennie Fourie, Hotel, kykNET (DStv 144) 

Johnny Barbuzano, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Lucilla Blankenberg, Lederle Bosch, The Riviera, SABC2

Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV comedy

Byron Abrahams, Lwazi Mvusi, Joshua Rous, Meren Reddy, Black Tax season 1, BET (DStv 129)

Beer Adriaanse, Ryan Metcalfe, Johan Cronje, Bibi Slippers, De Klerk Oelofse, Bennie Fourie, Hotel, kykNET (DStv 144)

Sanelisiwe Faba, Lwazi Mvusi, Salah Sabiti, Rethabile Ramaphakela, Katleho Ramaphakela, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Best achievement in editing – TV comedy

Ronel Kirsten, Bertus Kirsten, Brett MacDonald, Black Tax season 1, BET (DStv 129)

Gideon Breytenbach, Cas Oppie Kassie, kykNET (DStv 144)

Tessa Verfuss, Gugulethu Sibandze, Melanie Jankes, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Best achievement in sound – TV comedy

Moatlhodi Gaasenwe, Black Tax season 1, BET (DStv 129)

Moller Wait, The Riviera, SABC2

Janno Muller, Thapelo Makhubo, Jeanre Greyling, Jonty Everton, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Best achievement in art direction – TV comedy   

Willie Coetzee, Die Vlieënde Springbokkie season 2, SABC2    

Martha Sibanyoni,Thabiso Senne & Savannah Geldenhuys, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Tracy Perkins, The Riviera, SABC2

Best achievement in wardrobe – TV comedy

Nerine Pienaar, Jolandi Pienaar, Cas Oppie Kassie, kykNET (DStv 144)

Zandi Mokwena, Die Vlieënde Springbokkie season 2, SABC2    

Sheli Masondo, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV comedy 

Gerlia Groenewald, Miriam Didi Wheeler, Cas Oppie Kassie, kykNET (DStv 144)

Hester Magson, Die Vlieënde Springbokkie season 2, SABC2  

Babalwa Mtshiselwa, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix  

Best achievement in cinematography – TV comedy 

Dirk Cornelius Smit, Cas Oppie Kassie, kykNET (DStv 144)

Lance Gewer, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix    

Siyabonga Tyesi, The Riviera, SABC2  

Best actress – TV comedy    

Busisiwe Lurayi (as Tumi), How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Chanelle de Jager (as Sunet), Kniediep in die Warm Water, SABC2

Mari Molefe van Heerden (as Captain FJ Bezuidenhout), Die Vlieënde Springbokkie season 2, SABC2

Best actor – TV comedy

James Borthwick (as Freddie), Hotel, kykNET (DStv 144)

Keenan Arrison (as Nazeem Isaacs), The Riviera, SABC2

Mandla Jwara (as Sizwe), Black Tax season 1, BET (DStv 129)

Best supporting actress

Chantal Herman (as Liz Isaacs), The Riviera, SABC2

Clementine Mosimane (as Dineo Sello), How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Martelize Kolver (as Brenda), Hotel, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best supporting actor – TV comedy

De Klerk Oelofse (as Jaap), Hotel, kykNET (Dstv 144)

Desmond Dube (as Shadrack), How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Motlatsi Mafatshe (as Themba Twala), How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Netflix

Best TV comedy

Black Tax season 1, Rous House Productions, BET (DStv 129)

How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix

The Riviera, Community Media Trust, SABC2

Documentary feature

Best achievement in directing - documentary 

Sifiso Khanyile, A New Country

Greg Lomas, Gareth Whittaker, Chasing the Sun, SuperSport

Teboho Edkins, Days of Cannibalism

Rehad Desai, Mark Kaplan, How to Steal a Country, M-Net

Tami Marriott, Pango

Best achievement in cinematography – documentary

Carter Devin, Chasing the Sun, SuperSport

Maanda Nwendamutswu, Lefu – The Funeral

Gray Kotze, Mother to Mother

Katleho Tsotsetsi, Ngomusa

Katlego Mohapi, When the Flame Speaks

Best achievement in editing – documentary

Priscilla Mandlate, Badimo S1 – Music and Trance

Christiaan Scheepers, Chasing the Sun, SuperSport

Megan Gill, How to Steal a Country, M-Net

Nhlanhla Mngadi, Lefu – The Funeral

Ikaye Masisi, When the Flame Speaks

Best achievement in sound – documentary feature

Bernad Masoka, Badimo S1 – Music and Trance

Teboho Edkins, Days of Cannibalism

Charlotte Buys, How to Steal a Country, M-Net

Craig Ryneveld, Georg Hohn, Mother to Mother

Otsile Manyedi, Nakampe Mohale, When the Flame Speaks

Best documentary feature

A New Country, Anaphora Films 

Days of Cannibalism, Day Zero Films 

How to Steal a Country, Uhuru Productions  

Mother to Mother, Seashore Films   

Best documentary

Lefu – The Funeral, STEPS

Lindela Under Lockdown!, Passion Seed Communications

When The Flame Speaks, Pontsho Visuals   

Best made-for-TV documentary

Badimo S1 – Music and Trance, Mirror Effect Media

Chasing the Sun, T+W, SuperSport    

Evolution Of Mzansi Street Culture, Simz MRVL Company, SABC1

My Story Of Kwaito - I am Still In Love with Kwaito, Where Is The Beef Media 

Best natural history and environmental programme

Frozen Islands, Obsessively Creative, National Geographic (DStv 181)

Kingdoms of Fire, Ice & Fairy Tales, Scott & de Bod Films, Showmax

My Octopus Teacher, Sea Change Project, Netflix

Realm of the Rattlesnake, Earth Touch   

Best children’s programme

Big Breakfast, Urban Brew Studios, SABC1 

Hectic on 3 Heritage Day, Okuhle Media, SABC3 

Kids Safari Madagascar, Lion Mountain Media, Real Time (DStv  155)

Talakani Sesame season 11, Ochre Media, SABC2

YOTV Live Trending Tuesday, Urban Brew Studios, SABC1

Best competition reality show

Celebrity Mystery Box, Brightfire Pictures, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

The Taste Master SA, Cardova Productions, SABC3

Tropika Island of Treasure Curacao, Cardova Productions, SABC3

Best structured / docu-reality show

A Very Bonang Year, Celebrity Services Africa, SABC1

Pale Ya Koša, Full Circle Productions, SABC2

Your People My People, Pillay Laurenz Media, HISTORY (DStv 186)

Best structured soap reality show

Lebo M: Coming Home, Dopezuluboi Production, Showmax

Life with Kelly, Barleader TV, Showmax

Somizi & Mohale: The Union, Barleader TV, Showmax

Best international format show

Come Dine With Me South Africa season 6, Rapid Blue, BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)

Family Feud  South Africa season 1, Rapid Blue, e.tv

Hoor My! Sien My! Soen My!, Afrokaans, kykNET (DStv 144)

Ouma Weet Mos, Wyrd Films, VIA (DStv 147)

The Single Wives SA, Black Swan Media, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best educational programme

AMPD Studios Live, Haveyouheard, MTV Base (DStv 322)

Going Strong season 2, Mirror Effect Media, SABC2

Made In SA season 6, Ochre Media, SABC3

Teenagers on a Mission: The Periodic Table, I Love That Productions, SABC1 

Best factual programme

Beyond, Deaf Empire Studios, Netflix

MegaBoere, Khaki Productions, kykNET (DStv 144)

Now or Never, Dzuguda Productions, SABC1

Speak Out, Aviwe Business Development Services, SABC2

Devi, e.tv

Best current affairs programme

Carte Blanche, Combined Artistic Productions, M-Net (DStv 101)

“KwaZulu-Natal Gangs”, Checkpoint, eNCA (Dstv 403)

“Smoke & Mirrors, Carte Blanche, Combined Artistic Productions, M-Net (DStv 101)

“Snitches get stitches – Parktown boys”, Carte Blanche, TIA Productions, M-Net (DStv 101)

Best variety show

Motswako season 20, Carol Bouwer Productions, SABC2

Mzansi Magic Music Specials season 5, Don't Look Down Productions & Agency, Mzansi Magic (Dstv 161)

Republiek van Zoid Afrika, Brainwave Productions, kykNET (DStv 144)

Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar, Mustard TV, Comedy Central (DStv 122)

Best youth programme

Africa Brags, Lincoln Green Media, MTV Base (DStv 322)

Kompleks, Infinity Films, kykNET (DStv 144)

MTV Shuga Naija: Young Moms, TIA Productions, MTV Base (DStv 322)   

Best entertainment programme

DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards 2020, Don't Look Down Productions & Agency, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Maak My Famous Showcase, All Star Entertainment, kykNET (DStv 144)

Massive Music, Don't Look Down Productions & Agency, Channel O (DStv 320)

Noot vir Noot season 45, Stemmburg Television, SABC2

Yimlo, RS Productions, Mzansi Magic (Dstv 161)

Best lifestyle programme

Come Again, Tshedza Media, SABC1

Elders: Pelgrimstog van Hoop, Bonanza Films, kykNET (DStv 144)

JAN, Brainwave Productions, VIA (DStv 147)

My Vreemde Vriende, Whippet Films, VIA (DStv 147)

The Insider SA, Cardova Productions, SABC3

Best made-for-TV movie

A Christmas Chorus, Marche Media, M-Net (DStv 101)

Home Affairs – A Christmas Tale, Penguin Films, M-Net (Dstv 101)

Loving Thokoza, Black Brain Pictures, Mzansi Magic (Dstv 161)  

Best online content

AFI Fashion Week 2020, Cardova Productions, Spice TV

Duiwelspoort, Afrokaans, VIA TV

Noko Mashaba - Lockdown Shandis, Rams Comics, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)   

FILM

Best achievement in directing – feature film

Jenna Bass, Flatland, DStv BoxOffice

Sunu Gonera, Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Louw Venter, Stam, DStv BoxOffice  

Jozua Malherbe, Griekwastad kykNET (DStv 144)   

Best achievement in scriptwriting – feature film

Lwazi Mvusi, Seriously Single, Netflix

Louw Venter, Stam, DStv BoxOffice

Rene Spies, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in cinematography – feature film

David Pienaar, 8, Netflix

Jozua Malherbe, Griekwastad, kykNET (DStv 144)

Rory O'Grady, Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Best achievement in sound design – feature film

Ebenhaezer Smal, Griekwastad, kykNET (Dstv 144)

Sound & Motion Studios Sound Team, Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Michael Botha, Kyle Koekemoer, Andrew Smit, Stephen Webster, Jenna Lange, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in original music/score – feature film

Andries Smit, Gat In Die Muur, Netflix

Charl-Johan Lingenvelder, Griekwastad, kykNET (DStv 144)

Andries Smit, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in editing – feature film

Lucian Barnard, Griekwastad, kykNET (DStv 144)

Matthew Swanepoel, Stam, DStv BoxOffice

Dries Scholtz, Ronelle Loots, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in production design – feature film

Lelanie Pieters, Dust, DStv BoxOffice

Kate van der Merwe, Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Weldemar Coetsee, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in costume design – feature film

Annie Seegers, Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Brenda Khambule, Seriously Single, Netflix

Susan Dreyer, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – feature film

Nonhlanhla Ndlovu, Karabo Makama, Seriously Single, Netflix

Theola Booyens, Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144) 

Menio Kalymnios, Stella Kalymnios, & Hannes Oosthuizen, Triggered, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play   

Best actress – feature film

Elani Dekker (as Karoliena Kapp), Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Inge Beckmann (as Chantal), Stam, DStv BoxOffice

Tinarie Loots (as Ava), Gat In Die Muur, Netflix

Best actor – feature film

Andre Odendaal (as Riaan), Gat In Die Muur, Netflix

Gideon Lombard (as Dawid), Stam, DStv BoxOffice

Tshamano Sebe (as Lazarus), 8, Netflix

Best supporting actress – feature film

Ira Blanckenberg (as Meliena Kapp), Toorbos, kykNET (DStv 144)

Jane De Wet (as Marthella Steenkamp), Griekwastad, kykNET (DStv 144)

Tarryn Wyngaard (as Samiah), Stam, DStv BoxOffice    

Best supporting actor – feature film

Hakeem Kae Kazim (as Mambo), Riding with Sugar, Netflix

Justin Strydom (as Shane), Dust, DStv BoxOffice

Nicholas Campbell (as Ben), Gat In Die Muur, Netflix

Best feature film

Griekwastad, Scene23, DStv BoxOffice

Riding with Sugar, Helena Spring Films, Netflix

Stam, Urucu Media, DStv BoxOffice

Best TV presenter (public voting category)

Devi Sankaree Govender, Devi, e.tv

Dineo Ranaka, Yimlo, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Entle Bizane, Hectic on 3, SABC3

Palesa Tembe, Afternoon Express, SABC3

Katchie Nzama, Come Again, SABC1

Katlego Maboe, Tropika Island of Treasure Curacao, SABC3

Waldimar Pelser, KN Verslag in Gesprek, kykNET (DStv 144)

Most popular TV soap / telenovela (public voting category)

Arendsvlei, Penguin Films, kykNET (DStv 144)

Binnelanders, Stark Films, kykNET (DStv 144)

Getroud Met Rugby, Overberg Produksies, kykNET (DStv 144)

Isono, Clive Morris Productions, BET (DStv 129)

Imbewu, Grapevine Productions. e.tv

Isibaya, The Bomb Shelter Film Company, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

Gomora, Seriti Films, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

7de Laan, Danie Odendaal Productions, SABC2

Skeem Saam, Peu Communication Solutions, SABC1

Rhythm City, Quizzical Pictures, e.tv

Scandal!, Ochre Media, e.tv

Suidooster, Suidooster Films, kykNET (DStv 144)

The Queen, Ferguson Films, Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)

The River, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic (DStv 103)

Lithapo, Quizzical Pictures, SABC2

Durban Gen, Stained Glass Productions, e.tv

Legacy, Tshedza Pictures, M-Net (DStv 101)

Uzalo, Stained Glass Productions, SABC1     

UPDATE: Friday 7 May 2021 - The list was updated with a further 3 nominees that the NFVF didn't include and originally left out of the list that was issued to the media.

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