by Thinus Ferreira
As a 90% clip show that still managed to somehow mix up and play the wrong acceptance speech clips, the National Film and Video Foundation's 2022's 16th South African Film and Television Awards broadcast on Saturday night done by Don't Look Down was a barely passable pasticcio of adults doing repetitive primary school oral presentation reading, followed by a clip, an acceptance speech clip - and a spread of wins for various broadcasters without any standout wins.
The 16th SAFTAs which had its craft awards on YouTube on Friday night, started out with an absolutely horrific "red carpet" half-hour pre-show on YouTube and SABC3.
It had no actual red carpet, bad audio and handheld mic levels as well as unprepared presenters - standing in front of a bad and not even clipped properly, rumpled step-and-repeat banner, asking daft questions, as the cameraman showed the white brick walls of Urban Brew Studios.
It all looked amateurish and school hall, side-entrance bad.
The NFVF and the SAFTAs snubbed and decided it won't give veteran TV news anchor Noxolo Grootboom a Special Achievement Award - in fact, news coverage for 2021 was completely left out and ignored once again although South African TV news contributed many indelible TV contributions over the past year like the July 2021 unrests and that baby filmed by BBC cameraman Thuthuka Zondi in July 2021.
Standing inside Urban Brew Studios, with pre-recorded clips and pre-recorded acceptance speeches, the various presenters rambled off category nominations during the 2-hour "awards show" broadcast on SABC3 and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161), interspersed with musical performances, an In Memoriam segment and an unnecessary and badly-done pre-recorded and perfunctory speech by Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa's inept minister of sport, arts and culture.
Notably, eMedia's eVOD video streaming service won its first-ever SAFTA, for Is'phindiselo.
Notably, shows across MultiChoice's DStv channels won the most awards in total, with Netflix South Africa making a good showing as well, winning several film categories.
The bulk of awards was won by Afrikaans and English shows, being completely over-represented.
The Wife in Zulu on MultiChoice's video streaming service Showmax won a few awards, with a complete absence of content in South Africa's other official languages either nominated or winning anything.
Tali's Baby Diary (Showmax), Glasshouse (Showmax) and DiepCity (Mzansi Magic) were MultiChoice's three biggest winners at the 16th SAFTAs, each winning five awards. M-Net's Afrikaans TV division kykNET won 12 awards.
The South African public broadcaster won 9 awards for its content across its channels.
"All the awards received by our passionate storytellers demonstrate that investing in local content and local content creators is essential," said Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of general entertainment and connected video, in a statement.
"The breadth, depth and diversity of MultiChoice's content across its various platforms accommodates and caters for Africa in all its diversity. These awards are not solely ours; they are for the local TV and film industry that we continue to unceasingly invest in."
"MultiChoice would like to salute the talent and production teams that delivered quality content despite what has been a challenging few years. These awards are dedicated to you; thank you to the hearts and minds that contribute to our industry's growth and society at large."
Here is the full list of 2022's 16th SAFTAs winners:
Best achievement in sound – documentary
Murder In Paris - Anthony Croft (EMS Productions)
Best achievement in editing – documentary
I Am Here - Esther Badenhorst (Sanktuary Films)
Best achievement in cinematography – documentary
I Am Here - Rick Joaquim (Sanktuary Films)
Best achievement in directing – documentary
The Colonel's Stray Dogs - Khalid Shamis (Big World Cinema)
Best documentary short
Ulwandle - The Ocean (Bonanza Films)
Best made-for-TV documentary
Devilsdorp (Idea Candy)
Best documentary feature
I Am Here (Sanktuary Films)
Best children’s programme
Siyaya – Come Wild With Us! (Francois Odendaal Productions), SABC2
Best educational programme
Kick It (Mindset Concept Production House), SABC1
Best factual programme
Die Staat Teen (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Best competition reality show
The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC2
Best structured soapie reality show
The Unexpected - DJ Zinhle (Brightfire Pictures), Bet Africa
Best docu-reality
Ghosted Africa: Love Gone Missing (Idea Collective), MTV Africa
Best youth programme
The Kingdom (I Love That Productions), SABC1
Best online content
Politically Aweh (Bouncing Biscuit)
Best lifestyle programme
Die Broer Toer (Marche Media), kykNET
Best current affairs programme
“Beitbridge Border Post”, Combined Artistic Productions, Carte Blanche, M-Net
Best made-for-TV movie
Boxing Day (Black Brain Pictures), Showmax
Best international format
Family Feud South Africa (Rapid Blue), e.tv
Best entertainment programme
Musiek Roulette (Mellow Yellow Entertainment), SABC2
Best variety show
The Braai Show with Cassper (Cake Media), SABC1
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV comedy
African Dreams – Nthabiseng Senong, Nomagugu Makgopela, Thandeka Feliti (Busabuntu Pictures), SABC1
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV comedy
G.I.L. - Cassandra Rowland (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best achievement in sound – TV comedy
How to Ruin Christmas - Simon Ratcliffe (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in art direction – TV comedy
G.I.L. - Beatrix Van Zyl (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best achievement in editing – TV comedy
Tali's Baby Diary - Richard Starkey, Gordon Midgley (Sketchbook Studios)
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV comedy
How to Ruin Christmas - Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in cinematography – TV comedy
Troukoors - Fahema Hendricks (Infinity Films), Showmax
Best achievement in directing – TV comedy
Tali's Baby Diary - Ari Kruger, Daniel Zimbler (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV drama
4 Mure – Minke Swart (Marche Media), kykNET
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV drama
4 Mure – Mariechen Vosloo (Marche Media), kykNET
Best achievement in sound – TV drama
eHostela – Joel "Juelz" Mahlatjie (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in original music/score – TV drama
Umkhokha – Zithulele Khwela (Rhythm World Production), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in art direction – TV drama
Dam – Sue Steele (Picture Tree), Showmax
Best achievement in editing – TV drama
Nêrens Noordkaap – Regardt Botha, Markus Van Schalkwyk, Eva Du Preez (Nagvlug Films) kykNET
Best achievement in cinematography – TV drama
Reyka – Tom Marais (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV drama
Reyka – Rohan Dickson (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in directing – TV drama
Reyka – Catharine Cooke, Zwelesizwe Ntuli (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV soap/telenovela
DiepCity – Refentse Munyai (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Beverly Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in sound – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Tshepiso Matlou (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in editing – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, Simphiwe Nhlumayo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in original music/score – TV soap/telenovela
The River - Brendan Jury (Tshedza Pictures)
Best achievement in cinematography – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in art direction – TV soap/telenovela
DiepCity – Noluthando Lobese (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – telenovela
Legacy – Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela (Tshedza Pictures)
Best achievement in directing – telenovela
DiepCity – Mandla Ngcongwane, Manqoba Mathunjwa, Thandokazi Msuza, Mamohato Askew (Black Brain Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV soap
Scandal! – Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Myolisi Sikupela, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best achievement in directing – TV soap
Scandal! – Christopher Beasley, Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa, Sanele Zulu (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – feature film
Glasshouse – Annie Butler (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in costume design – feature film
Glasshouse – Catherine Mcintosh (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in sound design – feature film
Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Keagan Higgins, Rob Brinkworth, Gustav Stutterheim (The Department of Special Projects/The Machine Productions)
Best achievement in editing – feature film
Glasshouse – Rowan Jackson (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in production design – feature film
Glasshouse – Kerry Von Lillienveld (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in original music/score – feature film
Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer) (The Department of Special Projects/The Machine Productions)
Best achievement in cinematography – feature film
Glasshouse – Justus De Jager (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting – feature film
Freedom – Jafta Mamabolo (Ten10 Films)
Best student film
Water Is Water (UCT TV Studios)
Best supporting actress in a TV soap
Natasha Sutherland, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actor in a TV soap
Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha, Scandal!, (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actress in a telenovela
Shaleen Surtie Richards, Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best supporting actor in a telenovela
Abdul Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best actress in a TV soap
Manaka Ranaka, Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
Best actor in a TV soap
Thabo Malema, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best actress in a telenovela
Nthati Moshesh, Isono (Clive Morris Productions), BET Africa
Best actor in a telenovela
Bonko Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best TV soap
Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best telenovela
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best supporting actress in a TV drama
Natasha Loring, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a TV drama
Warren Masemola, Is'phindiselo (Rous House), eVOD
Best actress in a TV drama
Kim Engelbrecht, Reyka (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best actor in a TV drama
Thobani Dlomo Nzuza, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best TV drama
4 Mure (Marche Media), kykNET
Best supporting actress in a TV comedy
Kate Normington, Tali's Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a TV comedy
Frank Opperman, G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best actress in a TV comedy
Julia Anastasopoulos, Tali's Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best actor in a TV comedy
Saint Seseli, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best TV comedy
Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best short film
#WeAreDyingHere (Optical Films), Ster Kinekor Rosebank - Africa Rising International Film Festival
Best supporting actress in a feature film
Nomvelo Makhanya, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best supporting actor in a feature film
Tshamano Sebe, Angeliena (Towerkop Creations), Netflix SA
Best actress in a feature film
Hlubi Mboya-Arnold, I Am All Girls (Ntibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best actor in a feature film
Jafta Mamabolo, Freedom (Ten10 Films), Showmax
Best achievement in directing – feature film
Barakat – Amy Jephta (Paperjet Films), kykNET
Best feature film
I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best natural history/environmental programme
Unholy Alliance (Earth Touch), National Geographic
Best TV presenter (public vote)
Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, Old Mutual Amazing Voices (Mzansi Magic (Brightfire Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Most popular soap or telenovela (public vote)
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
I Am Here - Rick Joaquim (Sanktuary Films)
Best achievement in directing – documentary
The Colonel's Stray Dogs - Khalid Shamis (Big World Cinema)
Best documentary short
Ulwandle - The Ocean (Bonanza Films)
Best made-for-TV documentary
Devilsdorp (Idea Candy)
Best documentary feature
I Am Here (Sanktuary Films)
Best children’s programme
Siyaya – Come Wild With Us! (Francois Odendaal Productions), SABC2
Best educational programme
Kick It (Mindset Concept Production House), SABC1
Best factual programme
Die Staat Teen (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Best competition reality show
The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC2
Best structured soapie reality show
The Unexpected - DJ Zinhle (Brightfire Pictures), Bet Africa
Best docu-reality
Ghosted Africa: Love Gone Missing (Idea Collective), MTV Africa
Best youth programme
The Kingdom (I Love That Productions), SABC1
Best online content
Politically Aweh (Bouncing Biscuit)
Best lifestyle programme
Die Broer Toer (Marche Media), kykNET
Best current affairs programme
“Beitbridge Border Post”, Combined Artistic Productions, Carte Blanche, M-Net
Best made-for-TV movie
Boxing Day (Black Brain Pictures), Showmax
Best international format
Family Feud South Africa (Rapid Blue), e.tv
Best entertainment programme
Musiek Roulette (Mellow Yellow Entertainment), SABC2
Best variety show
The Braai Show with Cassper (Cake Media), SABC1
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV comedy
African Dreams – Nthabiseng Senong, Nomagugu Makgopela, Thandeka Feliti (Busabuntu Pictures), SABC1
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV comedy
G.I.L. - Cassandra Rowland (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best achievement in sound – TV comedy
How to Ruin Christmas - Simon Ratcliffe (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in art direction – TV comedy
G.I.L. - Beatrix Van Zyl (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best achievement in editing – TV comedy
Tali's Baby Diary - Richard Starkey, Gordon Midgley (Sketchbook Studios)
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV comedy
How to Ruin Christmas - Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in cinematography – TV comedy
Troukoors - Fahema Hendricks (Infinity Films), Showmax
Best achievement in directing – TV comedy
Tali's Baby Diary - Ari Kruger, Daniel Zimbler (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV drama
4 Mure – Minke Swart (Marche Media), kykNET
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV drama
4 Mure – Mariechen Vosloo (Marche Media), kykNET
Best achievement in sound – TV drama
eHostela – Joel "Juelz" Mahlatjie (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in original music/score – TV drama
Umkhokha – Zithulele Khwela (Rhythm World Production), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in art direction – TV drama
Dam – Sue Steele (Picture Tree), Showmax
Best achievement in editing – TV drama
Nêrens Noordkaap – Regardt Botha, Markus Van Schalkwyk, Eva Du Preez (Nagvlug Films) kykNET
Best achievement in cinematography – TV drama
Reyka – Tom Marais (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV drama
Reyka – Rohan Dickson (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in directing – TV drama
Reyka – Catharine Cooke, Zwelesizwe Ntuli (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV soap/telenovela
DiepCity – Refentse Munyai (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Beverly Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in sound – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Tshepiso Matlou (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in editing – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, Simphiwe Nhlumayo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in original music/score – TV soap/telenovela
The River - Brendan Jury (Tshedza Pictures)
Best achievement in cinematography – TV soap/telenovela
House of Zwide – Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in art direction – TV soap/telenovela
DiepCity – Noluthando Lobese (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – telenovela
Legacy – Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela (Tshedza Pictures)
Best achievement in directing – telenovela
DiepCity – Mandla Ngcongwane, Manqoba Mathunjwa, Thandokazi Msuza, Mamohato Askew (Black Brain Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV soap
Scandal! – Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Myolisi Sikupela, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best achievement in directing – TV soap
Scandal! – Christopher Beasley, Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa, Sanele Zulu (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – feature film
Glasshouse – Annie Butler (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in costume design – feature film
Glasshouse – Catherine Mcintosh (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in sound design – feature film
Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Keagan Higgins, Rob Brinkworth, Gustav Stutterheim (The Department of Special Projects/The Machine Productions)
Best achievement in editing – feature film
Glasshouse – Rowan Jackson (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in production design – feature film
Glasshouse – Kerry Von Lillienveld (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in original music/score – feature film
Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer) (The Department of Special Projects/The Machine Productions)
Best achievement in cinematography – feature film
Glasshouse – Justus De Jager (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting – feature film
Freedom – Jafta Mamabolo (Ten10 Films)
Best student film
Water Is Water (UCT TV Studios)
Best supporting actress in a TV soap
Natasha Sutherland, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actor in a TV soap
Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha, Scandal!, (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actress in a telenovela
Shaleen Surtie Richards, Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best supporting actor in a telenovela
Abdul Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best actress in a TV soap
Manaka Ranaka, Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
Best actor in a TV soap
Thabo Malema, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best actress in a telenovela
Nthati Moshesh, Isono (Clive Morris Productions), BET Africa
Best actor in a telenovela
Bonko Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best TV soap
Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best telenovela
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best supporting actress in a TV drama
Natasha Loring, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a TV drama
Warren Masemola, Is'phindiselo (Rous House), eVOD
Best actress in a TV drama
Kim Engelbrecht, Reyka (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best actor in a TV drama
Thobani Dlomo Nzuza, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best TV drama
4 Mure (Marche Media), kykNET
Best supporting actress in a TV comedy
Kate Normington, Tali's Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a TV comedy
Frank Opperman, G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
Best actress in a TV comedy
Julia Anastasopoulos, Tali's Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best actor in a TV comedy
Saint Seseli, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best TV comedy
Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best short film
#WeAreDyingHere (Optical Films), Ster Kinekor Rosebank - Africa Rising International Film Festival
Best supporting actress in a feature film
Nomvelo Makhanya, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best supporting actor in a feature film
Tshamano Sebe, Angeliena (Towerkop Creations), Netflix SA
Best actress in a feature film
Hlubi Mboya-Arnold, I Am All Girls (Ntibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best actor in a feature film
Jafta Mamabolo, Freedom (Ten10 Films), Showmax
Best achievement in directing – feature film
Barakat – Amy Jephta (Paperjet Films), kykNET
Best feature film
I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best natural history/environmental programme
Unholy Alliance (Earth Touch), National Geographic
Best TV presenter (public vote)
Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, Old Mutual Amazing Voices (Mzansi Magic (Brightfire Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Most popular soap or telenovela (public vote)
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
