Full list of Nominees for SAFTAs 2023 revealed

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The 17th Annual SAFTAs (South African Film and Television Awards) announced nominees for this year 2023.


Voting will start on August 10, 2023, and the voting codes will be posted on all Saftas social media platforms and the NFVF website. The voting period will end on September 27, 2023, at 23:59.






The annual event will be held in Johannesburg on the 29 and 30 September 2023 and will be broadcast live on the Saftas YouTube channel on 29 September 2023.


The River and Legacy, both from Tshedza Pictures, have each received nominations in 11 categories for this year’s TV Telenovela and Soap Awards.


Check out the Full list of nominees below:


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), SABC 1


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), SABC 1


War Dogs and I (Killer Puppy Media), Showmax


Best children’s programme


Takalani Sesame – Seeing Red Not Yellow (Sesame Workshop South Africa), SABC 2


Nick Music Africa (VIS Studios), Nickelodeon Africa


Words and Numbers (Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC 2


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), SABC 1


Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom (Red Sugar Productions), SABC 1


Strangers You Know – Anene Booysen (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net


Best competition reality programme


Showdance Yo Dumo (Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1


Die Groenste Vingers (Phly Media), kykNET


Houvrou of Trouvrou (Thank you kindly, Bobby), VIA


The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC 2


Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars (Cardova Productions), SABC 3


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 & African (Urban Brew Studios), Netflix


Best structured/docu-reality show


Privaatspeurders (Reel Epics Productions), VIA


Love goes Wild S1 (Trace TV), SABC 3


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), SABC 2


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 S4 (Picture Tree), M-Net


Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts (Afrokaans), M-Net


Best entertainment programme


In die Kollig Met (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2


Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale (Black Swan Media), M-Net


Noot vir Noot (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2


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), SABC 1


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), SABC 2


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), SABC 2


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), SABC 2


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


Just Served S1 (Trevor Fraser Calverley, Meraki SA), Netflix


Lavish (Sevetian Maslamoney, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic


 


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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), SABC


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 (Bevely 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), SABC 3


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), SABC 3


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), SABC 2


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), SABC 1


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), SABC 1


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 achievement 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), SABC 1


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 Letsholonyane (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1


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), SABC 2


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), SABC 1


Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1


Harriet Manamela (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1


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), SABC 3


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), SABC 1


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), SABC 1


Don Nawa (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1


Zane Meas (Ludik, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix


Jason Willemse (uBettina Wethu, Known Associates Entertainment), SABC 1


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), SABC 1


Warren Masemola (Ses’Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC 1


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), SABC 2


Tobie Cronje (Ou Toppies, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2


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


Keamogetswe Mothibedi (Heavy Hitters, Ambitiouz Visuals), SABC 1


Lorna Maseko (Homegrown Taste SA, Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle


Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot, Stemmburg Television), SABC 2


Nico Panagio (Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts, Afrokaans), M-Net


Katlego Maboe (Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars, Cardova), SABC 3


Hlengiwe Ntombela (VIP Invite, Urban Brew Studios), Mzansi Magic Music


Denver Vraagom (Words and Numbers, Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC 2


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), SABC 1


Giyani – Land of Blood (Tshedza Pictures), SABC 2


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), SABC 2


Redemption (Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET


Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv


Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET


Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC 1


The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv


The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3


The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic


The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax


Uzalo (Stained Glass TV), SABC 1


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