- The National Film and Video Foundation announced the nominees for the 18th South Africa Film and Television Awards, set for 26 October.
- Five new categories were added, including Best Achievement in Visual Effects and Best Original Songs.
- Tshedza Pictures leads with 29 nominations, followed by Burnt Onion Productions with 22.
The National Film and Video Foundation announced the 18th South African Film and Television Awards nominees on Thursday morning.
Although the NFVF initially stated that nominees would be announced in August and the awards show would take place in September, the nominees were revealed today. The craft awards have been rescheduled to 25 October on YouTube, with the main awards airing on 26 October on SABC3 and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).
The NFVF failed to communicate the date changes and to explain the push-out with 347 entries received for the 18th SAFTAs, which were judged by 197 “industry experts” as jury members, who the NFVF continues to keep anonymous.
For the 18th SAFTAs, the NFVF added five new categories: best achievement in visual effects, special effects in hair and makeup, and best original songs for a telenovela, TV drama, or feature film.
The animation category, axed in 2013 due to a lack of entries, has returned to the SAFTAs, although South African TV news, programmes, and presenters remain locked out.
Tshedza Pictures leads with 29 nominations, followed by Burnt Onion Productions with 22. The Bomb Shelter Film Company received 20 nominations, while Ochre Media earned 19. Quizzical Pictures secured 13 nominations, Idea Candy achieved 12, BBZEE Films got 10, Peu received 8, and Hela Media garnered 6 nominations.
See the full list of nominees here:
Best Achievement in Sound – Documentary
Convict Conman, Schalk Joubert, Idea Candy, Showmax
Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Mandisi Dyantyis, Orange Films and Star Films, Showmax, DStv
The Heart of Cape Town, Tim Pringle, Optical Films, Cape Town TV (CTV)
!AITSA, Simon Kohler, MED CINE, Encounters Festival
Best Achievement in Editing – Documentary
Boetie Boer – Inside the Mind of a Monster, Izette Mostert, Hilton Henstock, Skye Barrow, Jaco Laubscher, Jenine Lindeque, Amelia Cohen, Fifth Floor Films, Showmax
Born Racer, Gregory Fell, Fell & Company, Showmax, SuperSport
Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Orange Films and Star Films, Showmax, M-Net, SuperSport
Best Achievement in Cinematography – Documentary
Convict Conman, Charl Fraser, Idea Candy, Showmax
Formidabele Mense: Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Theodor Crouse, Khaki Productions, M-Net/kykNET
Great African Mysteries, Nicholas Chevallier, James Brooke, Clive Morris Productions, History Channel
Net mens, Christian Botha, StraatkatMedia, M-Net
Rosemary’s Hitlist, Sims Phakisi, Idea Candy, Showmax
Best Achievement in Directing – Documentary
Faces of Fortune, Jessie Zinn, Red Coat Films, Encounters festival
Music Is My Life – Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mpumi “Supa” Mbele, Life Of JS, SABC1
‘n Gids vir Louzanne, Eddie Stanley, Idea Candy, kykNET
Best Documentary Short
Drummies, Red Coat Films, Fame Week Africa
Call of the Wild, Idea Candy, kykNET
Faces of Fortune, Red Coat Films, Encounters festival
Langafstand, Idea Candy, kykNET
‘n Gids vir Louzanne, Idea Candy, kykNET
Best Made for TV Documentary or Documentary Series
Boetie Boer – Inside the Mind of a Monster, Fifth Floor Films, Showmax
Convict Conman, Idea Candy, Showmax
Freedom Flyer – The Sailor Malan Story, Slic – Eye, SABC3
Pale Ya Kosa, Full Circle Productions, SABC2
Rosemary’s Hitlist, Idea Candy, Showmax
Best Documentary Feature
Beyond the Light Barrier, Towerkop Creations, Amazon Prime Video
Music Is My Life – Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Life Of JS, SABC1
Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, Orange Films and Star Films, Showmax/M-Net, SuperSport
That’s What She Said – A Social Inquiry, Yes Girl Productions, Showmax, M-Net
!AITSA, MED CINE, Encounters Festival
Best Children’s Programme
Baking With the Rey’s, Rey Music, SABC3
Takalani Sesame, Pulp Films & Sesame Workshop, SABC2
Wandi & Kabz, Storyline Productions, The Disney Channel
Best Educational Programme
Activated – Disability Show, Trace TV, SABC2
Badimo, Mirror Effect Media, SABC2
The Khoekhoe Saga, On Set Images, SABC2
Best Factual Programme
Outopsie, 7EVENTY9 Films, DStv
Rebounders, Red Sugar Productions, SABC2
Vimba, Bad Bees Productions, SABC2
Best Competition Reality Show
Clash of the Choirs S4, GOAT Originals, Mzansi Magic
Crown Chasers, Weil Entertainment, SABC3
Kokkedoor: Vuur & Vlam, Homebrew Films, kykNET
Best Structured Soapie Reality Show
Bae Beyond Borders, Media24, Showmax
The Mommy Club, Media24, Showmax
Young, Famous and African S2, Urban Brew Studios & A Pop Media, Netflix
Best Structured or Docu-Reality Show
Habits of Gen Z, Idea Candy, M-Net
Reno Race, RHT United T/A RichCon, SABC1
Sex and Pleasure, Idea Candy, Showmax
Best Youth Programme
100 Days to Succeed, Youngpreneur Media, SABC3
MTV Shuga Down South S3, Burnt Onion Productions, BET Africa
Trend, Green Planet Productions, kykNET
Best Online Content
Awkward Dates (ZA), TD Media, YouTube
Giving it Gears with Jason Goliath, Silver Bullet Films, Red Bull TV
The Adventures of Noko Mashaba – Struggles of SA Youth, Rams Comics, YouTube/Facebook
Best Lifestyle Programme
Die Argitekte, Thank you kindly, Bobby, VIA
Elders: Frankryk, Bonanza Films, kykNET
The Cook-A-Long, Peu Communications, Netflix
Best Current Affairs Programme
Carte Blanche, Combined Artists, M-Net
Checkpoint, eNCA
Wie’s Nuus? S2, Media24, kykNET
Best Made for TV Movie
Kind, The Film Factory, kykNET
‘n Tyd van Waterpere, Sonvelt Media, M-Net, kykNET
Ouma Olive die ongelooflike, Go2 Content, kykNET
Best International Format
Die Brug, Red Pepper Pictures, kykNET
The Masked Singer SA, Rose and Oaks Media, SABC3
The Perfect Picture S2, One Thread Productions, e.tv
Best Entertainment Programme
Koppestamp, Just Ad Production, kykNET
Slim vang sy Baas S8, Media24, VIA
The Saturday Showdown, Red Pepper Pictures, Mzansi Magic
Best Variety Show
One Night With, GOAT Originals, DStv
Sip and Talk, Exit Media, Mzansi Magic
Sport@10, SABC Sport, SABC1
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – TV Comedy
Miseducation, Refentse Munyai, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Roomies, Yonela Nombewu, 32Done Productions, 1Magic
Taktiek, Sulani Saayman, Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Best Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Comedy
Entangled S2, Thembelihle Buthelezi, Burnt Onion Productions, 1Magic
Miseducation, Bryce Bowers, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Roomies, Thembelihle Buthelezi, 32Done Productions, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Comedy
Miseducation, Janno Muller, Jeanre Greyling, Jonathan Everton, Thapelo Makhubo, Sharon Chimhanda, Greg Canning, Senkhane Montsitsi, Nicholas Mboweni, Samkelo Mahlalela, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Taktiek, Tim Pringle, Melani Robertson, Giles Heesom-Green, Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Yoh! Christmas, Themba Mashinini, Guy Steer, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Art Direction – TV Comedy
Magaeng, Kagiso Malefane, Burnt Onion Productions, Mzansi Magic
Miseducation, Boitumelo Melo Nhlapo, Martha Sibanyoni, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Yoh! Christmas, Susan Steele, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Editing – TV Comedy
Miseducation, Mmapula Letsoalo, Melanie Golden, Aluta Mlisana, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
uBettina Wethu S3, Tshenolo Ditlhake, Nyeleti Furumele, Lwahluma Piki, Known Associates Entertainment, SABC1
Yoh! Christmas, Tessa Verfuss, Quinn Lubbe, Miriam Arndt, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Comedy
Magda Louw, Desire Gardner, Homebrew Films, kykNET
Miseducation, Oratile Mogoje, Tumi Morake, Brad Katzen, Sunni Faba, Lwazi Mvusi, Mojak Lehoko, Katleho Ramaphakela, Rethabile Ramaphakela, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Yoh! Christmas, Tiffany Barbuzano, Zoleka Monare, Johny Barbuzano, Gillian Breslin, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TV Comedy
Entangled S2, Thami Magqoki, Burnt Onion Productions, 1Magic
Grown Woman, Nyembezi Ncaba, Red Pepper Pictures, 1Magic
Yoh! Christmas, James Adey, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Comedy
Miseducation, Themba Mfebe, Rea Rangaka, Lwazi Mvusi, Catharine Cooke, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Taktiek, Beer Adriaanse, Bennie Fourie, Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Yoh! Christmas, Johnny Barbuzano, Lauren Chengan, Sanele Zulu, Zolani Phakade, Chris Beasley, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – TV Drama
Lioness S2, Amy Sprawson-Rossouw, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka Ilembe, Queen Motlatle, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Unseen, Stella Johnson, Gambit Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Drama
Hartklop, Lehasa Molloyi, Quizzical Pictures, kykNET
How to Manifest A Man, Rochelle Selling, Barkers Media, 1Magic
Shaka Ilembe, Shirley Masondo, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Art Direction – TV Drama
Dam S2, Sue Steele, Picture Tree, Showmax
Lioness S2, Jacobus Smit, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka Ilembe, Dylan Lloyd, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Special Effects (SFX) in Hair and Makeup Film/TV
Do Your Worst, Nicola Roodt, Ronwyn Jarrett & Cassidy Lombard, Blingola Media, Netflix
Hartklop, Ronwyn Jarrett, Quizzical Pictures, kykNET
Shaka iLembe, Queen Motlatle, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Trompoppie, Jolene Cilliers, Homebrew Films, Showmax
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Drama
Dam S2, David Oosthuizen, Picture Tree, Showmax
Lioness S2, Chad Snell, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka Ilembe, Athanasios Koundouris, Vaughan Phillips, Andries Scholtz, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – TV Drama
Dam S2, Brendan Jury, Picture Tree, Showmax
Lioness S2, Brendan Jury, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka Ilembe, Philip Miller, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in An Original Song – TV Drama
Classified, Zethu Mashika, Diprente, Netflix
Mooiweer en Warm, Pieter Bezuidenhout, Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Shaka Ilembe, Mbuso Khoza, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Editing – TV Drama
Shaka Ilembe, Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, Llewellyn Rice, Megan Gill, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Spinners, Matthew Swanepoel, Andrea L. Shaw, Natives At Large, Showmax
Unseen, Tanja Hagen, Simon Beesley, Aluta Mlisana, Gambit Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Visual Effects (VFX) – Film/TV
Dam S2, Mushroom Media, Picture Tree, Showmax
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Nosipho Maketo van den Bragt, Rob van den Bragt, Tiaan Franken, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Shaka Ilembe, Eugen Olsen, Gerhard Painter, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TV Drama
Dam S2, Tom Marais, Picture Tree, Showmax
Lioness S2, Bradley Devine, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka Ilembe, Zeno Petersen, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Drama
Shaka Ilembe, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Paul Grootboom, Catherine Stewart, Andrew Peterson, Daniel Zimbler, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Spinners, Sean Steinberg, Matthew Jankes, Natives At Large, Showmax
Trompoppie, Etienne Fourie, Homebrew Films, Showmax
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Drama
Dam S2, Alex Yazbek, Picture Tree, Showmax
Shaka Ilembe, Angus Gibson, Zeno Petersen, Adze Ugah, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Spinners, Jaco Bouwer, Natives at large, Showmax
Unseen, Travis Taute, Rolisizwe Nikiwe, Ntombozuko Matiwana, Gambit Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – TV Soap/Telenovela
1802-Love Defies Time, Lungelwa Mildred Hela, Hela Media, 1Magic
Binnelanders, Raquel Ogle, Jessica van Kerkhoff, Selwone Cameron Michaels, Stark Films, kykNET
Suidooster, Islyn Salie, Suidooster Films, kykNET
Best Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Soap/Telenovela
1802-Love Defies Time, Shirley Masondo, Hela Media, 1Magic
House of Zwide, Bevely Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart, Bomb Shelter, e.tv
Outlaws, Maria Hofmeyr, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Best Achievement in Editing – Telenovela
My Brother’s Keeper, Patrick Peni, Thungthung Matli, Jeanette Mokobane, Nomzingisi Msezeli, Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Magic
Outlaws, Natalie Varoy, Ebenhaezer Smal, Bongi Malefo, Siwelile Mbanjwa, Nandi Mehlomakulu, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
The River, Ula Oelsen, SC Nhlumayo, Bongi Malefo, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Telenovela
1802- Love Defies Time, Modiakgotla Kubu Katile Shole, Hela Media, 1Magic
Isitha, Mandla Ngcongwane, Johnross Jamela Vuma, Black Brain Pictures, e.tv
Outlaws, Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
The River, Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in an Original Song – Telenovela
Isitha, Mandla Ngcongwane, Phikeleli (Bongo Riot) Zungu, Black Brain Pictures, e.tv
Redemption, Samukelo Mahlalela, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films, BET Africa
The River, Brendan Jury, Sindi Dlathu, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Cinematography – Telenovela
1802-Love Defies Time, Sevetian Su Ong Maslamoney, Hela Media, 1Magic
Diepe Waters, Darren Dressels, Kobus Van Wyk, Penguin Films, kykNET
Outlaws, Ntobeko Dlamini, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Soap
Binnelanders, Eric McKechnie, Barry Gillot, Stark Films, kykNET
Generations: The Legacy, Louis Morobe, MMVS, SABC1
Suidooster, Lloyd O’Connor, Suidooster Films, kykNET
Best Achievement in Sound – Telenovela
Diepe Waters, Stash Couvaras, Penguin Films, kykNET
Outlaws, Geoff Kock, Clark Fivaz, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
The River, Tladi Mabuya, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Art Directon – TV Soap/Telenovela
Outlaws, Waldemar Coetsee, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Suidooster, Pieter Britz, Suidooster Films, kykNET
The River, Amanda Scholtz, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – Telenovela
Isitha, Mandla Ngcongwane, Mpumelelo Nhlapo, Maoto Edward Thaba, Black Brain Pictures, e.tv
Outlaws, Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
The Estate, Bongekile Ndaba, Clive Morris Productions, SABC3
Best Achievement in Directing – Telenovela
Diepe Waters, Gert van Niekerk, Heleni Handt, Penguin Films, kykNET
Outlaws, Tebogo Malope, Thembalethu Mfebe, Nthabi Tau, Menga Nhlabathi, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
The River, Anne Mashiloane, Sandile Mdluli, Ferry Jele, Zolani Phakade, Krijay Govender, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Soap
Binnelanders, Mitzi Booysen, Marthinus (Tinus) van Antwerp, Anton Swanepoel, Tarina Marais, Monique Nortjé, Lorraine Burger, Ethel Elizabeth Pretorius (Ferreira), Elanie Rupping, Louis Roux, Stark Films, kykNET
Scandal!, Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Nontlantla Simelane, Sebabatso Mofokeng, Yonela Gatyeni, Paul Grootboom, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson, Ochre Media, e.tv
Skeem Saam, Khomotjo Aphane, Myrah Molokomme, Metsa Makhwidiri, Joseph Senosi, Kelton Sinyosi, Sibusisiwe Manqele, Siphamandla Madondo, Zola Hlungwani, Peu, SABC1
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Soap
Generations: The Legacy, Kekeletso Mphuthi, MMVS, SABC1
Skeem Saam, Mmoni Moabi, Percy Maboane, Ricardo Klassen, Peu, SABC1
Suidooster, Romano Gorlei, Ella Catharina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Richard September, Suidooster Films, kykNET
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – Feature Film
Do Your Worst, Nicola Roodt, Ronwyn Jarrett, Cassidy Lombard, Blingola Media, Netflix
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Theola Booyens, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Love, Sex & 30 Candles, Nthabiseng Senong, Sorele Media, Netflix
Best Achievement in Costume Design – Feature Film
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Marné van der Burgh, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Lehasa Molloyi, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Runs in the Family, Gabrielle Zarandah (Gabrielle De Gersigny), Giant Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Production Design – Feature Film
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Jackie Lotz, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Bathoni Robinson, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
The Queenstown Kings, Chantel Lee Carter Production House: Yellowbone Entertainment, Netflix
Best Achievement in Sound Design – Feature Film
Blindelings, Tim Pringle, 17 FILMS, kykNE
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Ebenhaezer Smal, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Janno Muller, Jonathan Everton, Jeanre Greyling and Thapelo Makhubo, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Runs in the Family, Paul Theodorou, Giant Films, Netflix
The Queenstown Kings, Guy Steer, Yellowbone Entertainment, Netflix
Best Achievement in Editing – Feature Film
Big Nunu’s Little Heist, Khulekani Zondi, Diprente, Netflix
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Ebenhaezer Smal, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
Runs in the Family, Eva Du Preez, Giant Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Feature Film
Big Nunu’s Little Heist, Joel Assaizky, Diprente, Netflix
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Brendan Jury, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Runs in the Family, Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Giant Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in an Original Song – Feature Film
1960, Bruce Retief, Sipumzo Lucwaba, Renewal Productions,DStv
Big Nunu’s Little Heist, Zandile Patrick Nyathi, Diprente, Netflix
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Israel Matseke Zulu, Selby Ngozo, Moses Sibeko, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Runs in the Family, Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Giant Films, Netflix
Best Achievement in Cinematography – Feature Film
Blindelings, Tom Marais, 17 FILMS, kykNET
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Sunel Haasbroek, Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Tom Marais, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – Feature Film
Do Your Worst, Zoë Laband, Blingola Media, Netflix
Seconds, Andrico Goosen, Free Women Films, Amazon Prime Video
The Fragile King, Tristan Holmes, The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video
Best Student Film
Anguish, AFDA
Bewilderness, The Animation School
Boomerang, UCT Centre for Film and Media Studies
By Two, The Animation School
Lights Out!, The Animation School
Best Animation
Headspace, Luma Animation
Kizazi Moto Generation Fire: Herderboy, Triggerfish Animation Studios, Disney+
Twende, Mind’s Eye Creative, Showmax
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Soap
Marlee van der Merwe (Binnelanders), Stark Films, kykNET
Bianca Amato (Binnelanders), Stark Films, kykNET
Nkhensani Mlondzo (Scandal!), Ochre Media, e.tv
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap
Kabelo Thai (Scandal!), Ochre Media, e.tv
Clement Maosa (Skeem Saam), Peu, SABC1
Maruputla Sehlapelo (Skeem Saam), Peu, SABC1
Best Supporting Actress in a Telenovela
Lunathi Mampofu (1802 – Love Defies Time), Hela Media, 1Magic
Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala (My Brother’s Keeper), Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Magic
Mmarona Motsegoa (Redemption), Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa
Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela
Seputla Sebogodi (Redemption), Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa
Mpho Sebeng (The Estate), Clive Morris Productions, SABC3
Thembinkosi Mthembu (The River), Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Actress in a TV Soap
Je-ani Swiegelaar (Binnelanders), Stark Films, kykNET
Nolwazi Ngubeni (Scandal!), Ochre Media, e.tv
Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam), Peu, SABC1
Best Actor in a TV Soap
Germandt Geldenhuys (Binnelanders), Stark Films, kykNET
Eugene Olof (Hykie) Berg (Binnelanders), Stark Films, kykNET
Melusi Mbele (Scandal!), Ochre Media, e.tv
Best Actress in a Telenovela
Zikhona Sodlaka (Gqeberha – The Empire), Tshedza Pictures, Mzansi Magic
Sindi Dlathu (The River), Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Connie Chiume (Gomora S4), Seriti Films, Mzansi Magic
Best Actor in a Telenovela
Jody Abrahams (Arendsvlei), Penguin Films, kykNET
Lindani Nkosi (My Brother’s Keeper), Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Magic
Thembinkosi Mthembu (Outlaws), Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Themba Ndaba (Redemption), Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa
Presley Chweneyagae (The River), Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best TV Soap
Scandal!, Ochre Media, e.tv
Skeem Saam, Peu, SABC1
Suidooster, Suidooster Films, kykNET
Best Telenovela
Gqeberha – The Empire S1, Tshedza Pictures, Mzansi Magic
House of Zwide, Bomb Shelter, e.tv
Outlaws, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa
The River, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama
Nandi Nyembe (Adulting), Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Renate Stuurman (Hartklop), Quizzical Pictures, kykNET
Natasha Sutherland (Lioness S2), Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama
Nat Ramabulana (Fatal Seduction), Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, Netflix
Wiseman Mncube (Shaka iLembe), Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Senzokuhle Radebe (Shaka iLembe), Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Kgomotso Christopher (Fatal Seduction), Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, Netflix
Shannon Esra (Lioness S2), Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Nomzamo Mbatha (Shaka iLembe), Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Nhlanhla Kunene (Adulting), Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Thembinkosi Mthembu (Adulting), Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Frank Rautenbach (Lioness S2), Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Thembinkosi Mthembu (Shaka iLembe), Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best TV Drama
Fatal Seduction S2, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, Netflix
Lioness S2, Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net
Shaka iLembe, Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy
Tinah Mnumzana (Magaeng), Burnt Onion Productions, Mzansi Magic
Meme Boitshoko Kumalo (Onse Kasi), Black&White Productions/SQU Productions, SABC2
Dorothy Anne Gould (Yoh! Christmas), BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy
Mpho Sebeng (Miseducation), Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Schalk Bezuidenhout (Taktiek), Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Kagiso Modupe (Yoh! Christmas), BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Actress in a TV Comedy
Jo-Anne Reyneke (Black Tax S3), RHP International, BET Africa
Phuti Khomo (Entangled S2), Burnt Onion Productions, 1Magic
Marion Holm (Taktiek), Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Best Actor in a TV Comedy
Sne Dladla (Black Tax S3), RHP International, BET Africa
Prev Reddy (Miseducation), Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Siyabonga Raymond Sepotokele (Yoh! Christmas),BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best TV Comedy
Miseducation, Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix
Taktiek, Nagvlug Films, kykNET
Yoh! Christmas, BBZEE Films, Netflix
Best Short Film
Awake, Gentlemen Films, Bioscope Independent Cinema
Father’s Day, Bunzi Bear Pictures, The Film Festival Doctor
Thrift Tot Die Dood, Idea Candy, kykNET
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film
June van Merch (Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor), Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
Brenda Ngxoli (iNumber Number: Jozi Gold), Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Jennifer Steyn (The Fragile King), The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video
Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film
Bongile Mantsai (iNumber Number: Jozi Gold), Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Deon Lotz (iNumber Number: Jozi Gold), Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Adrian Alper (Seconds), Free Women Films, Amazon Prime Video
Best Actress in a Feature Film
Kate Liquorish (Do Your Worst), Blingola Media, Netflix
Mmabatho Mogomotsi (Seconds), Free Women Films, Amazon Prime Video
Antoinette Louw (The Fragile King), The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Tony Miyambo (Big Nunu’s Little Heist), Diprente, Netflix
Sdumo Mtshali (iNumber Number: Jozi Gold), Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Vusi Kunene (Seconds), Free Women Films, Amazon Prime Video
Pierre van Pletzen (Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor), Red Letter Day Pictures, kykNET
Best Achievement in Directing – Feature Film
Blindelings, Ivan Botha, 17 Films, kykNET
Runs in the Family, Ian Gabriel, Giant Films, Netflix
The Fragile King, Tristan Holmes, The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video
Best Feature Film
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold, Quizzical Pictures, Netflix
Seconds, Free Women Films , Amazon Prime Video
The Fragile King, The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video
Best Natural History and Environmental Programme
City Beasts: Cape Of Chaos/Otter Chaos, Cool to be kind, People’s Weather
Legends of Venom: Viper, Earth Touch, DStv
Snakes in the City S9, Earth Touch, DStv
Best TV Presenter (public vote)
Emihle Matshawu (Baking with The Rey’s), Rey Music, SABC3
Govan Whittles (Carte Blanche), Combined Artists, M-Net
Kuhle Adams (Expresso), Cardova Productions, SABC3
Laconco (Forever Thina), Urban Brew Studios, Mzansi Magic
Dante Poole (Hectic Nine-9 S17), Trace Studios, SABC2
Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot S47), Stemmburg Television, SABC2
Devi Sankaree Govender (The Devi Show), eMedia, e.tv
Jolene Martin (The Khoekhoe Saga), On Set Images, SABC2
Mpho Modikoane (The Masked Singer SA), Rose and Oaks Media, SABC3
Nomalanga Shozi (The Sauce), Bonngoe TV, SABC1
Most Popular TV Soap or Telenovela (public vote)
1802 – Love Defies Time, Hela Media, 1Magic
Arendsvlei, Penguin Films, kykNET
Binnelanders, Stark Films, kykNET
Diepe Waters, Penguin Films, kykNET
Generations: The Legacy, MMVS, SABC1
Giyani – Land of Blood, Tshedza Pictures, SABC2
Gqeberha – The Empire, Tshedza Pictures, Mzansi Magic
Gomora, Seriti Films, Mzansi Magic
House of Zwide, Bomb Shelter, e.tv
Isitha, Black Brain Pictures, e.tv
My Brother’s Keeper, Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Magic
Outlaws, Tshedza Pictures, Showmax
Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa
Scandal!, Ochre Media, e.tv
Sibongile & The Dlamini’s, Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Wethu
Skeem Saam, Peu, SABC1
Smoke & Mirrors, The Final Chapter Productions, e.tv
Suidooster, Suidooster Films, kykNET
The Estate, Clive Morris Productions, SABC3
The River, Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic
Umkhokha: The Curse, Rhythm World Productions, Mzansi Magic
