by Thinus Ferreira
kykNET
is crushing the competition with 63 nominations, followed by Netflix SA with 55
nominations for the 17th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs)
which is set for September – while SABC2’s cancelled 7de Laan is completely
sitting out the SAFTAs this year since it didn’t have the money to enter.
The
5th season of kykNET’s Hotel comedy series and the kykNET Films movie Gaia, as
well as the third season of Netflix SA’s comedy-drama series How to Ruin
Christmas and its film Silverton Siege will likely be the four big winners in
September, with these productions from MultiChoice and M-Net’s Afrikaans
channels division and the video streaming service scoring the most nominations.
The
National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) announced the nominees for the 17th
SAFTAs on Tuesday morning, which will return to Johannesburg on 29 and 30
September after a production-challenged stint at Sun City last year.
After
moving the SAFTAS from April in previous years to September in 2022 for the
first time, it’s now clear that the awards show organisers have chosen this
month as its new permanent berth on the annual awards show calendar.
Themed
“Our stories flow together”, the awards will take place on 29 September and
broadcast live on the SAFTAs YouTube channel and with a later rebroadcast on
SABC channels, while the main 17th SAFTAs awards ceremony will be broadcast
live on 30 September on both Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) and SABC3 at 19:00.
After
last year’s absence, both Word of Mouth Pictures producing Muvhango on SABC2,
as well as Stained Glass TV’s Durban Gen on e.tv, entered the 17th SAFTAs this
year. Still boycotting the awards is Ferguson Films, meaning no nominations for
any of its shows like The Queen on Mzansi Magic.
Also
missing in action is the cancelled SABC2 soap 7de Laan from Danie Odendaal
Productions which didn’t enter the SAFTAs – not because of a boycott but not
having the money to do so.
"The decision not to enter the 17th SAFTAs was
influenced by the costs associated with preparing entry materials. Financial
contraints have hindered us," the show told me.
Only
productions that enter specific shows for various categories of the awards are
eligible to have those soaps and telenovelas be listed in the Most popular TV
soap or telenovela category which is a public vote, which means that this
particular category yet again remains incomplete this year with the absence of
7de Laan, The Queen and Stained Glass TV’s Lingashoni.
For
the 17th SAFTAs, MultiChoice and M-Net’s Afrikaans channels division has reason
to smile proudly with 63 nominations, punching far above its weight with 13
nominations for the 5th season of its comedy TV series Hotel, nine nominations
for Gaia as the first Afrikaans ecological horror fantasy film which scooped
five wins at last year’s 10th Silwerskermfees, as well as another nine
nominations for its Binnelanders soap from Stark Films.
Netflix
South Africa with 55 nominations for the 17th SAFTAs, has the film with the
most nominations this year: Twelve for Silverton Siege produced by
Pambilimedia. Last year Netflix SA also had the film with the most nominations.
Netflix
scored a further 12 nominations for the third season of How to Ruin Christmas
produced by Burnt Onion Productions, following after 16 nominations for the second
season last year.
Meanwhile its rival streamer, MultiChoice’s Showmax and its
evergreen Tali mockumentary that had 11 nominations last year, scooped eight
nominations this year for its third season entitled Tali’s Joburg Diary.
The
cancelled Tshedza Pictures-produced
telenovela The River on M-Net's 1Magic (DStv 103) that got 11
nominations last year, scored 11 nominations this year again, with 12
nominations as well for the cancelled Legacy on M-Net (DStv 101).
Thobela Mayinje, NFVF acting CEO, says "The NFVF is
encouraged by the confidence the South African film and television industry is
showing to the SAFTAs".
"The high number of entries speaks volumes about the
growth of the SA film and television industry, with new productions making part
of the nominees list as well. It's also exciting that this year, industry peers
will again be able to interact and celebrate each other in person."
Here is the full nominees list for the 17th SAFTAs:
Best achievement in sound: documentary
Kusasa (Tim Pringle Production, Optical Films)
Map1mp1: The Makazole Mapimpi Story (Anlerie Cilliers, Matthew Brown,
Alexander Parker, 10th Street Media), SuperSport
SanDance (Gustav
Stutterheim Production, Mushroom
Films)
Steinheist (Daniel Eppel Production,
Idea Candy), Showmax
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (Charlotte Buys, Storyscope), Netflix
Best achievement in editing: documentary
Kusasa (Joe Krenzer, Optical Films)
My Name is Reeva (Isabelle Saunders, Bloodrose Productions), M-Net
Pale Ya Kosa (Leeroy Moyo,
Full Circle Productions)
Rassie (Benjamin Haskins, T+W), M-Net
Steinheist (Nikki Comninos,
Idea Candy), Showmax
Best achievement in cinematography: documentary
Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story (William Collinson, Stefan Enslin Productions), Showmax
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (Yolisa
Qwabaza, TCI), e.tv
Die Groot Niks (Jonathan
Crawford, Plan C Productions), kykNET
Kusasa (Chris Van Der Burgh), Optical Films)
Rassie (Devin Carter, T+W), M-Net
Best achievement in directing: documentary
Girl, Taken (Simon Wood, Francois Verster, SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
Lobola, A Bride's True Price? (Sihle Hlophe, Passion Seed Communications), SABC1
Steinheist (Richard Finn Gregory, Idea
Candy), Showmax
Best documentary short
A Camera on my Lap (twospinningwheels)
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (TCI),
e.tv
Tribe (Just Films)
This Side of Fabulous (Floozie Films)
Best made-for-TV documentary
Kusasa (Optical Films)
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star ( Storyscope),
Netflix
Steinheist (Idea Candy),
Showmax
Best documentary feature
Girl, Taken (SaltPeter Productions),
M-Net
Lobola, A Bride's True Price?
(Passion Seed Communications), SABC1
War Dogs and I
(Killer Puppy Media), Showmax
Best children’s programme
Takalani Sesame - Seeing Red Not Yellow (Sesame Workshop South Africa),
SABC2
Nick Music Africa (VIS Studios), Nickelodeon Africa
Words and Numbers (Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC2
Best educational programme
Aganang (Urban Brew Studios), Dumisa TV
MTV Shuga: What Makes A Man (Taung Film Studios), MTV Africa
Suid-Kalahari Stories (Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans)
Best factual programme
Ingono Yomsamo (Barleader TV),
SABC1
Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom (Red
Sugar Productions), SABC1
Strangers You Know - Anene Booysen
(Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Best competition reality programme
Showdance Yo Dumo (Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Die Groenste Vingers (Phly Media), kykNET
Houvrou of Trouvrou (Thank you kindly,
Bobby), VIA
The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC2
Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars (Cardova Productions), SABC3
Best structured soapie reality show
DJ Zinhle - The Unexpected Season (Brightfire Pictures & Rawkraft
Media), BET
Life with Kelly Khumalo (GOAT Originals), Showmax
Living the Dream with Somizi (Dopezuluboi Productions), Showmax
Uthando Nes'thembu
(Passionlane Productions), Mzansi Magic
Young, Famous and African (Urban Brew Studios), Netflix
Best structured/docu-reality show
Privaatspeurders (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Love goes Wild (Trace
TV), SABC3
Our Perfect Wedding (Connect TV), Mzansi Magic
Sex in Afrikaans (Provoco), Showmax
Weskusbewoners (BrightRock), kykNET
Best youth programme
Eksê Live (Cape Town TV), Cape Town TV
SA's Hottest MCs 2022 (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
TREND (Green Planet
Productions), kykNET
Yo MTV Raps Uncapped (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
Best online content
Actor Spaces Masterclasses (Actor Spaces)
Minder as Niks (Wyrd Films)
Lunch with Hitler (Argento Holdings)
Best lifestyle programme
Homegrown Taste South Africa (Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle
Spasie (Walla Films), kykNET
Spyskaart (Media Club Productions), SABC2
Best current affairs programme
Funny Farm, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic
Productions), M-Net
Medical Xenophobia (Combined
Artistic Productions), M-Net
Mining Takedown, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Best made-for-TV movie
Geleende Tyd (Penguin Films),
kykNET
The Payback (The Final Chapter), eVOD
Whatever it Takes (RHP International), eVOD
Best international format
MasterChef SA (Homebrew Films), M-Net
My Kitchen Rules SA (Picture Tree), M-Net
Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts
(Afrokaans), M-Net
Best entertainment programme
In die Kollig Met (Stemmburg Television), SABC2
Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale (Black Swan Media),
M-Net
Noot vir Noot (Stemmburg Television), SABC2
Best variety show
Mzansi Icons (Dopezuluboi Productions), Mzansi Magic
Sunday Sexy Love (Media24), Mzansi Magic
VIP Invite
(Urban Brew Studios) Mzansi Magic Music
Best achievement in
make-up/hairstyling: TV comedy
Hotel (Gina Slingerland, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Silindile Dladla, Burnt Onion Productions),
Netflix
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Mari Conradie, Sketchbook
Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV
comedy
Hotel (Marlé Coetsee, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Nondumiso Mazwi, Burnt Onion Productions),
Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Erin Simon, Sketchbook Studios),
Showmax
Best achievement in sound: TV
comedy
Hotel (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani
Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Janno Muller, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ses'Top La
(Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain
Pictures), SABC1
Best achievement in art
direction: TV comedy
Hotel (Merishen Wessels, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Savannah Geldenhuys, Martha
Sibanyoni, Burnt Onion Productions),
Netflix
Ou Toppies (Louisa Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen, HD in Motion,
Dark Child Productions), SABC2
Best achievement in editing: TV
comedy
Hotel (Regardt Botha, Johan Cronje, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Bongi Malefo, Khulekani Zondi,
Melanie Golden, Burnt Onion Productions),
Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Johan Prinsloo, Gordon Midgley,
Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
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
Ou Toppies (Dorette
Nel, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions),
SABC2
Tali's Joburg Diary (Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger,
Gilli Apter, Daniel Zimbler, Sketchbook Studios),
Showmax
Best achievement in
cinematography: TV comedy
Hotel (Dino Benedetti, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Lance Gewer, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Karavaan (Sunel Haasbroek,
Hipster Media), SABC2
Best achievement in directing: TV
comedy
Hotel (Bennie Fourie, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Johnny Barbuzano, Ferry Jele, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Ari Kruger, Sketchbook Studios),
Showmax
Best achievement in
make-up/hairstyling: TV drama
Blood Psalms (Nicola
Roodt, Ronwyn Jarret,
Theola Booyens, Cassidy
Lombard-Dick, Arnold Khaya Simphiwe Ngubeni Ka Zulu,
Nonkululeko Clementine Mabaso, Johannes Keresi
Mokokoe, Natasha du Toit, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Desert Rose (Marika Callop, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Donkerbos (Mari Conradie, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Savage Beauty (Theola Booyens, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV
drama
Desert Rose (Tracey
Berg, Quizzical Pictures),
kykNET
Donkerbos (MariechenVosloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Lavish (Brenda Khambula, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in sound: TV
drama
Blood & Water (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James
Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Jaime Lopes,
Richard West, Gambit Films), Netflix
Dinge van ‘n Kind (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green,
Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Donkerbos (Jozua Loots, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
The Brave Ones (Guy Steer, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best achievement in original
music/score: TV drama
Donkerbos (Franco Prinsloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Fraksie (Loki Rothman, Infinity Films), kykNET
Ludik (Peach Van Pletzen, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix
Best achievement in art
direction: TV drama
Blood & Water (Christian Joubert, Gambit Films),
Netflix
The Brave Ones
(Jacobus Smit, Ochre Media), Netflix
Savage Beauty (Marna Heunis, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in editing: TV
drama
Justice Served (Nicolas Costaras, Blessing Khulekane Zondi,
Megan Gill, Lucian Barnard, Meraki SA), Netflix
Recipes for Love and Murder (Andrea Shaw, Björn
Johansen, Tanja Hagen, Both Worlds
Pictures), M-Net
The Brave Ones
(Nicolas Costaras, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best achievement in
cinematography: TV drama
Blood Psalms (Willem
Nel, Yellowbone Entertainment,
Showmax
Justice Served (Trevor Fraser Calverley, Meraki SA),
Netflix
Lavish (Sevetian Maslamoney, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in
scriptwriting: TV drama
Ayeye: Stripped
(Zaba Hlatshwayo, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Entangled (Nandisa Mkize, Rethabile Ramaphakela,
Katleho Ramaphakela, Salah Sabiti, Nompi Vilakazi, Zeli Zulu, Makganwana Mokgalong, Mbalizethu Zulu, Burnt Onion Productions),
1Magic
Good Men (Portia Gumede, Steven Pillemer, Christo
Davids, Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso,
Sunni Faba, Ochre Media), SABC1
The Republic (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela,
Tshedza Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in directing: TV
drama
Desert Rose
(Cindy Lee, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Donkerbos (Nico Scheepers, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Recipes for Love and Murder (Christiaan Olwagen, Both Worlds Pictures),
M-Net
Best achievement in make-up and
hairstyling: TV soap/telenovela
Diepe Waters (Morne Marx, Penguin Films), kykNET
House of Zwide (Mina Shembe, Itumeleng Ledwaba,
Nakedi Makgato, Musa Mnisi, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Legacy (Jenny Sprawson, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Suidooster (Islyn Salie,
Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV
soap/telenovela
House of Zwide (Beverly Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Legacy (Trudi Ann Mantzios, Tshedza Pictures),
M-Net
The Black Door (Gesillah McLeod,
Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The Estate (Vuyo Mokoena, Talya Smith, Zanele Shibiti, Clive Morris
Productions), SABC3
Best achievement in sound: TV soap/telenovela
Binnelanders (Eric McKechnie, Barry Gillot, Stark Films), kykNET
Diepe Waters (Stash Couvaras, Penguin
Films), kykNET
Legacy (Juli van den Berg, Mark Phillips, Tshedza Pictures), kykNET
Suidooster (Lloyd O'Connor, Suidooster Films), kykNET
The River (Tladi Mabuya,
Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in editing: TV soap/telenovela
Diepe Waters (Paul Martin van Wyk, Marthinus van Rhyn, Khathu Mudau,
Wynand Verster, Rick Dodgen, Daniel de Villiers, Penguin Films), kykNET
Legacy (Natalie Varoy, Ula Oelsen, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Redemption (Siyabonga Skosana, Sibongile Maseko, Tumi Gabanakgosi,
Tongai Furusa, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET Africa
Best achievement in original music/score: telenovela
The Black Door (Mandla Ngcongwane, Jamela Vuma, Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
Legacy (Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
The River (Brendan Jury,
Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in cinematography: telenovela
Diepe Waters (Darren Dressels, Kobus van Wyk, Penguin Films), kykNET
House of Zwide (Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
The Black Door (Lavhelani Mudau, Gaopie Kabe, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The River (Ntobeko Dlamini,
Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in art direction: TV soap/telenovela
DiepCity (Hector Sibanyoni,
Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Legacy (Amanda Scholtz,
Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Suidooster (Pieter Britz,
Suidooster Films), kykNET
The Estate (Philiswa Sithole, Nomonde Ngema, Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
Best achievement in scriptwriting: telenovela
DiepCity (Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Mandla Ngcongwane, Mpumelelo Nhlapo,
Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Diepe Waters (Roberta Durrant, Lize Vosloo, Helene Truter, Sandra
Vaughn, Tristram Atkins, Margaret
Goldsmid, Meesha Aboo, Ansu van der Sluys, Igna Botha, Daryn Katz, Henry Cloete, Stephen Simm, Percy Pretorius, Penguin Films), kykNET
Giyani - Land of Blood (Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion
Beynon, Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Legacy (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures),
M-Net
The River (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures),
1Magic
Best achievement in directing: telenovela
Arendsvlei (Roberto Kyle, Jarrid Geduld, Darryl Fuchs, Penguin Films),
kykNET
The River (Zolani Phakade, Ferry Jele, Anne Mashiloane, Sandile Mdluli,
Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
The Wife (Fikile Mogodi,
Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV soap
Generations: The Legacy (writing team,
MMSV Productions), SABC1
Scandal! (Ameera Patel, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Paul Grootboom,
Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi,
Rosalind Butler; Teresca Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson, Ochre Media), e.tv
Uzalo (Clive Madiya, Busisiwe Matonsi Zwane, Lorato Phefo, Pusetso
Thibedi, Stained Glass TV), SABC1
Best achievement in directing: TV soap
Binnelanders (Jolette Roux, Charl Van Biljon, Riaan Meij, Danie Joubert,
Roché Knoesen, Jaco Vermeulen, Stark Films),
kykNET
Scandal! (Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa,
Sanele Zulu, Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Erina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Romano Gorlei, Richard
September, Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: feature film
Gaia (Sulani Saayman, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Nicola
Roodt, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Mari Conradie, Tessa Denton, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in costume design: feature film
Gaia (Mariechen Vosloo, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Ruy Filipe,
Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Marne van der Burgh, Homebrew
Films), kykNET
Best achievment in sound design: feature film
Gaia (Tim Pringle, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Indemnity (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack
Van Wyk, Richard West, Gambit Films)
Office Invasion (Janno
Muller, Jeanre Greyling, Jonty Everton, Thapelo Makhubo, Motion Story)
Silverton Siege (Barry Donnelly, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Stef Albertyn,
Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in editing: feature film
Indemnity (Simon Beesley, Gambit Films)
Office Invasion (Fred
Wolmarans, Motion Story)
Pou (Peacock) (Bruce McLaren Lyall, Peacock Films)
Silverton Siege (Richard
Starkey, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (Alastair
Orr, Layla Swart , MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best achievement in production design: feature film
Gaia (Rocco Pool, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Stiekyt (Bathoni Robinson, Homebrew Films),
kykNET
Silverton Siege (Chantel Carter, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Best achievement in original music/score: feature film
Gaia (Pierre-Henri Wicomb, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Mense van die Wind (Edward George King, Azania Productions), Netflix
Mlungu Wam (Good Madam) (Simon
Ratcliffe, Fox Fire Films)
Best achievement in cinematography: feature film
Amandla (Justus De Jager, Firegrass Films), Netflix
Gaia (Jorrie van der Walt, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Indemnity (Zenn van Zyl, Gambit Films)
Silverton Siege (Shaun
Harleylee, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Eduan Kitching, Homebrew Films),
kykNET
Best achievement in scriptwriting: feature film
Silverton Siege (Sabelo Mgidi, Pambilimedia), Netflix
The Umbrella Men (John Barker, Philip Roberts, Known Associates Entertainment), eVOD
Wild is the Wind (Fabian
Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best student film
Duplexity (The Animation
School)
Shumba (AFDA)
Stay (The Animation School)
Best supporting actress in a TV soap
Odelle de Wet (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Dieketseng Mnisi (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1
Marion Holm (Suidooster, Suidooster Films),
kykNET
Best supporting actor in a TV soap
Charlie Bouguenon (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Gerald Steyn (Binnelanders, Stark Films),
kykNET
Katlego Letsholonyana (Skeem Saam,
Peu), SABC1
Best supporting actress in a telenovela
Siphesihle Ndaba (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Brenda Mukwevho (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Deli Malinga (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Sthandiwe Kgoroge
(Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Best supporting actor in a telenovela
Charles Baloyi (Giyani - Land of Blood, Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Ayanda Daweti (Gomora, Seriti
Films), Mzansi Magic
Khaya Mthembu (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Thulani Mtsweni (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Wanda Zuma (House of Zwide,
The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best actress in a TV soap
Cindy Swanepoel (Binnelanders, Stark Films),
kykNET
Refilwe Madumo (Generations: The Legacy, MMSV Productions), SABC1
Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1
Harriet Manamela (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1
Best actor in a TV soap
Clint Brink (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Melusi Mbele (Scandal!, Ochre
Media), e.tv
Irvine van der Merwe (Suidooster, Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best actress in a telenovela
Matshepo Maleme (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Kgomotso Christopher (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Michelle Botes (Legacy, Tshedza
Pictures), M-Net
Jo-Anne Reyneke (The Estate,
Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
Tsholofelo Matshaba (The River, Tshedza
Pictures), 1Magic
Sindi Dlathu (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best actor in a telenovela
Dawid Minnaar (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures),
M-Net
Themba Ndaba (Redemption,
Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films),
BET
Lawrence Maleka (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Presley Chweneyagae (The River, Tshedza
Pictures), 1Magic
Best TV soap
Binnelanders (Stark Films),
kykNET
Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Suidooster Films),
kykNET
Best telenovela
Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
Legacy (Tshedza Pictures),
M-Net
The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The River (Tshedza Pictures),
1Magic
The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best supporting actress in a TV drama
Nicole Holm (Donkerbos, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Charmaine Mtinta (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Jennifer Steyn (Recipes for Love and
Murder, Both Worlds
Pictures), M-Net
Nthati Moshesh (Savage Beauty, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best actor in a TV drama
Mothusi Magano (Blood Psalms, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Siyabonga Thwala (eHostela, Rhythm World Productions), Mzansi Magic
Morné Visser (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix
Tony Kgoroge (The Brave Ones, Ochre Media),
Netflix
Best actress in a TV drama
Thando Thabethe (Housekeepers,
Ochre Media), Mzansi Magic
Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix
Rosemary Zimu (Savage Beauty, Quizzical
Pictures), Netflix
Best supporting actor in a TV drama
Mpho Modikoane (Entangled, Burnt Onion Productions), 1Magic
Craig Urbani (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios),
SABC1
Don Nawa (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios),
SABC1
Zane Meas (Ludik, Rose and
Oaks Media), Netflix
Jason Willemse (uBettina
Wethu, Known Associates Entertainment), SABC1
Best TV drama
Blood Psalms (Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Donkerbos (Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Justice Served (Meraki SA), Netflix
Lavish (Hela Media), Mzansi
Magic
The Brave Ones (Ochre Media), Netflix
Best supporting actress in a TV comedy
Martelize Kolver (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Mila Guy (Hotel, Nagvlug Films),
kykNET
Denise Zimba (How to Ruin
Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Kate Normington (Tali's Joburg Diary,
Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a TV comedy
Schalk Bezuidenhout (Hotel, Nagvlug Films),
kykNET
Desmond Dube (How to Ruin
Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Trevor Gumbi (Ses'Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC1
Warren Masemola (Ses'Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC1
Best actress in a TV comedy
Simoné Pretorius (Hotel,
Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Thando Thabethe (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion
Productions), Netflix
Julia Anastasopoulos (Tali's Joburg Diary, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best actor in a TV comedy
James Borthwick (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Michael Mabizela (Kwa Mamazala, Penguin Films), SABC2
Tobie Cronje (Ou Toppies, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC2
Best TV comedy
Hotel (Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best short film
Cogito Ergo Sum (S.S.L Studios)
Katvis (Idea Candy), Showmax
Leemtes en Leegheid (Idea Candy),
Showmax
Best supporting actress in a feature film
Nqobile Sipamla (Amandla, Firegrass Films), Netflix
Indalo Stofile (Surviving Gaza, Trial
By Media Films), eVOD
Awethu Sharon Hleli (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone
Entertainment), eVOD
Khayakazi Kula (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment),
eVOD
Best supporting actor in a feature film
Thabo Rametsi (Amandla, Firegrass Films),
Netflix
Abduragmaan Adams (Indemnity, Gambit Films)
Arnold Vosloo (Silverton
Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Chris Chameleon (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best actress in a feature film
Monique Rockman (Gaia, Film
Initiative Africa), kykNET
Chumisa Cosa (Mlungu Wam (Good Madam), Fox Fire Films)
Noxolo Dlamini (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Tumie Yakhe Ngumla (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD
Best actor in a feature film
Jarrid Geduld (Indemnity, Gambit Films)
Thabo Rametsi (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Mothusi Magano (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best achievement in directing: feature film
Gaia (Jaco Bouwer, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Mandla Dube, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (Fabian
Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best feature film
Gaia (Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege
(Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best natural history and environmental programme
Crocodiles Revealed (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel
Madagascar's Weirdest - Jungle Masters (Lion Mountain Media), National
Geographic Channel
Shadow Cats (Earth Touch),
National Geographic Channel
Zebras of the Serengeti (Earth Touch),
National Geographic Channel
Best TV presenter (public vote)
Thato Molamu (Abazali, Mirror Effect Media), Mzansi Wethu
MacFarlane Moleli (Carte Blanche, Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Keamohetswe Mothibedi (Heavy Hitters, Ambitiouz Visuals), SABC1
Lorna Maseko (Homegrown Taste SA,
Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle
Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot, Stemmburg Television), SABC2
Nico Panagio (Survivor SA:
Return of the Outcasts, Afrokaans), M-Net
Katlego Maboe (Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars,
Cardova), SABC3
Hlengiwe Ntombela (VIP Invite, Urban Brew Studios), Mzansi Magic Music
Denver Vraagom (Words and Numbers, Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC2
Tshegofatso Mosupye (Yo MTV Raps Uncapped, VIS Studios), MTV Africa
Most popular TV soap or telenovela (public vote)
Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET & Kie
Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Diepe Waters (Penguin Films), kykNET
Durban Gen (Stained Glass TV), e.tv
Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
Giyani – Land of Blood (Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Gomora (Seriti Films), Mzansi
Magic
House of Zwide (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Imbewu The Seed (Grapevine
Productions), e.tv
Legacy (Tshedza Pictures),
M-Net
Muvhango (Word of Mouth Pictures), SABC2
Redemption (Burnt Onion
Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC1
The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Uzalo (Stained Glass TV), SABC1
