Shaka iLembe was one of the leading nominees at this year’s Safta’s. Picture Supplied
Shaka iLembe dominated the 18th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs18) on 25 and 26 October, taking home 12 awards.
Hosted by Lerato Kganyago-Ndlala and Skhumba Hlophe, the main ceremony was held at Gallagher Convention Centre, celebrating South Africa’s film and television talent under the theme “Back to Basics.”
The Craft Awards were streamed live on YouTube on 25 October, with the Red Carpet and Main Awards simulcast on SABC 2 and Mzansi Magic on 26 October.
Production company Bomb Shelter led with 13 awards, largely due to Shaka iLembe‘s multiple wins, including Best TV Drama, Best Achievement in Makeup and Styling, and Best Original Music/Score.
Tshedza Productions followed closely with 11 awards, including Best Telenovela for Outlaws.
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Among the key winners, The Fragile King took home the Best Feature Film award, and !Aitsa was recognised as Best Documentary.
Television highlights included Shaka iLembe claiming Best TV Drama, while the popular Skeem Saam was crowned Best TV Soap.
In the Telenovela category, Outlaws won Best Telenovela, and Yoh! Christmas was awarded Best TV Comedy.
Antoinette Louw won Best Actress in a Feature Film for The Fragile King, while Vusi Kunene took Best Actor in a Feature Film for Seconds.
In television drama, Shannon Esra shone as Best Actress for her role in Lioness Season 2, with Thembinkosi Mthembu winning Best Actor for Shaka iLembe.
Zikhona Sodlaka’s role in Gqeberha – The Empire Season 1 earned her Best Actress in a Telenovela, while Presley Chweneyagae took Best Actor in a Telenovela for The River.
Marion Holm’s performance in Taktiek earned her the Best Actress award in a TV Comedy, while Prev Reddy was named Best Actor for Miseducation.
In directing, Tristan Holmes was awarded Best Achievement in Directing for The Fragile King.
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