SAFTA Nominations: Our predictions
The South African Film and TV Awards have announced this year’s nominees. Here are our predictions in the major categories.
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The South African Film and TV Awards (SAFTA) nominations were announced today. Some of the biggest names in local entertainment cracked the nod. The ceremony takes place next month hosted by SAFTA winner Katlego Maboe alongside Minnie Dlamini.
Here are our predictions (highlighted in bold) of the potential winners in the major categories.
THE 2016 NOMINEE LIST:
Best TV Presenter Non- Fiction Talk
Pabi Moloi, Eksê Zwakala
Katlego Maboe, Expresso Morning Show
Riaan Cruywagen, kN VERSLAG
Best International Format Programme
X Factor South Africa: Season 1
Strictly Come Dancing Season 8
Celebrity Masterchef South Africa
Best Reality Show
Ultimate Braai Master Season 3
Date My Family Season 1
Global Wheeling Season 1
Best Achievement by a Lead Actor (Feature Film)
Mduduzi Mabaso , For Love and Broken Bones
Emanuel Gweva , Thina Sobabili
Lionel Newton , While You Weren’t Looking
Best Achievement by a Lead Actor (Made for TV Movie)
Kudeni Masala , Nyaope Indaba
Aubrey Poo, Ingoma
Shona Ferguson, The Gift
Best Achievement by a Lead Actress (Feature Film)
Fulu Mughovani , Ayanda
Jana Strydom , Treurgrond
Best Achievement by a Lead Actress (Made for TV Movie)
Thishiwe Ziqubu, While You Weren’t Looking
Xolile Tshabalala , Rise
Zola Nombona, Ingoma
Thembi Seete, The Gift
Best Achievement by a Supporting Actor (Feature Film)
Marius Weyers , Dis Ek Anna
Kenneth Nkosi , Ayanda
Thomas Gumede, Ayanda
Best Achievement by a Supporting Actress (Feature Film)
Tina Jaxa , While You Weren’t Looking
Nthati Moshesh , Ayanda
Shaleen Surtie Richards , Treurgrond
Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a (TV Comedy)
Aggrey Loake, ZANews : Puppet Nation
Mandla Gaduka, Gauteng Maboneng
Nik Rabinowitz, ZANews : Puppet Nation
Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a (TV Drama)
Bekisisa Mkhwene, Uzalo
Siyabonga Radebe, Saints and Sinners 1
S’dumo Mtshali, Saints and Sinners 1
Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a (TV Soap)
Vusi Kunene, Isibaya
Motlatsi Mafatse, Isidingo
Siyabonga Thwala, Isibaya
Best Achievement by a Lead Actress in a (TV Comedy)
Robyn Scott, Those Who Can’t
Chantal Herman, Those Who Can’t
Vatiswa Ndara, Kota Life Crisis 2
Best Achievement by a Lead Actress in a (TV Drama)
Ntathi Moshesh, Saints and Sinners 1
Linda Sokhulu, Shreds And Dreams 2
Gugu Masondo, Shreds And Dreams 3
Best Documentary Full Length
The Shore Break
The Dream of Shahrazad
204:Getting Away With Murder
Best TV Soap
Isibaya
Ashes to Ashes
Rhythm City
Best TV Drama
Matatiele
Saints and Sinners
Umlilo
Best TV Comedy
Ga Ra Dumele
Kota Life Crisis
Those who can’t
ZANews : Puppet Nation
Best Feature Film
Ayanda
Dis Ek Anna
For love and broken bones
Check out the full list of nominees here.