The well-awaited 16th Annual South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) nominees launch kicked off online today with the announcement being broadcasted across all SAFTAs digital platforms, in keeping with this year’s theme, “Frame the Future”. This year’s nominees are truly an indication of the creativity, innovation and resilience of our local industry despite the trials that were faced since the on-set of the pandemic.
Once again, Multichoice Group (MCG) dominates the nominations board with the continued success of long-term favourites gaining nods as well as relatively new entrants. Of the many categories they achieved nominations in, “The River”, “DAM” and “Tali’s Baby Diary” each received an impressive 11 nominations each, while “DiepCity” and “Suidooster” earned 10 nominations each and “G.I.L”, 9 nods.
The SABC group received 6 nods for “Skeem Saam”, 3 for“7 de Laan” and the documentary which aired on S3, “Murder in Paris”, received 4 nominations while “Giyani: Land of Blood” received 2 nominations, to name a few.
Three new telenovelas also received #SAFTAs nods such as S3’s newcomer “The Estate” which received 3 nods, while Showmax’s “The Wife” received 10 nominations whereBonko Khoza, Abdul Khoza and Zikhona Sodlaka received nominations for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.ETV’s“House of Zwide” received 8 nominations while “Scandal” received 9 nominations.
The feature film leading this year’s nominations tally is Netflix’s “I Am All Girls,” which received 11 nominations across various categories such as Best Directing, Best Cinematography and Best Feature Film while “How To Ruin Christmas, Season 2” received an impressive 16 nominations.
The SAFTAs were established in 2005 to honour, celebrate, promote and reward the creativity, quality and excellence of South African film and television talent and content.
Commenting on the nominations, Makhosazana Khanyile, Chief Executive Officer of the NFVF said that this year’s motif ‘Frame the Future’ was a call for the industry to work together in crafting a new path forward. “Last year, we faced our greatest challenge ever post-Covid, this year, we celebrate the connectedness that helped us get through, while actively promoting optimism within our local industry. With the release of this year’s nominees, we are looking forward to a remarkable show that will showcase the creative innovation that our local industry has continued to display despite the circumstances that have been faced”.
This year’s public voting categories, BEST TV PRESENTER and MOST POPULAR SOAP/TELENOVELA include stiff competition, and all voting lines will be open on 1 August for votes to be cast!
SAFTAs16 will take place on 2 and 3 September 2022 as a simulcast on S3 (SABC 3) & Mzansi Magic.
Full list 16th Annual SAFTAS of nominees
TV
Best supporting actress in a TV soap
- Melissa Willering, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Odelle De Wet, Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- Natasha Sutherland, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
- Marion Holm, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Gcina Nkosi, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actor in a TV soap
- Mortimer Williams, Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC1
- Richard September, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Marvin-Lee Beukes, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Clint Brink, Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha, Scandal!, (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best supporting actress in a telenovela
- Moshidi Motshegwa, Isono (Clive Morris Productions), BET Africa
- Shaleen Surtie Richards, Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Michelle Botes, Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Charmaine Mtinta, Isono (Clive Morris Productions), BET Africa
- Zikhona Sodlaka, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best supporting actor in a telenovela
- Abdul Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
- Obed Baloyi, DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Jack Devnarain, Imbewu The Seed (Grapevine Productions), e.tv
- Seputla Sebogodi, The River (Tzhedza Pictures), 1Magic
- Don Mlangeni Nawa, Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Best actress in a TV soap
- Manaka Ranaka, Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
- Shoki Mmola, Skeem Saam, (Peu), SABC1
- Denise Newman, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Cindy Swanepoel, Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- Jill Levenberg, Suidooster (Suidooster Films, kykNET
Best actor in a TV soap
- Thabo Malema, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
- Mathews Rantsoma, Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
- Cedwyn Joel, Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Johan Scholtz, Getroud met Rugby (overberg Produksies), kykNET
- Putla Sehlapelo, Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC1
Best actress in a telenovela
- Tsholofelo Matshaba, The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- Kgomotso Christopher, Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Mary-Anne Barlow, Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Sindi Dlathu, The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- Nthati Moshesh, Isono (Clive Morris Productions), BET Africa
Best actor in a telenovela
- Vusi Kunene, House of Zwide (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- Robert Hobbs, Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Aubrey Poo, The Estate (Clive Morros Productions), SABC3
- Don Mlangeni Nawa, The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
- Bonko Khoza, The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best TV soap
- Getroud Met Rugby (Overberg Produksies), kykNET
- Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- 7de Laan (Danie Odendaal Productions), SABC2
Best telenovela
- The Wife (Stained Glass TV) Showmax
- DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best supporting actress in a TV drama
- Natasha Loring, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Lele Ledwaba, Nqobile (Avad Media), Mzansi Magic
- Linda Sebezo, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Xolile Tshabalala, Blood & Water (Gambit Films), Netflix SA
- June Van Merch, Die Boekklub (Infinity Films), kykNET
Best supporting actor in a TV drama
- Arno Marais, Spoorloos (Ochre Media), kykNET
- Siv Ngesi, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Neil Sandilands, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Mduduzi Mabaso, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Warren Masemola, Is’phindiselo (Rous House), eVOD
Best actress in a TV drama
- Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots, 4 Mure (Marche Media, kykNET
- Kim Engelbrecht, Reyka (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Lea Vivier, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Shannon Esra, Lioness (Ochre Media), M-Net
- Nqobile Nunu Khumalo, Nqobile (Avad Media), Mzansi Magic
Best actor in a TV drama
- Brendon Daniels, Skemerdans (Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Hamilton Dlamini, Reyka (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Dumisani Dlamini, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Pallance Dladla, Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Thobani Dlomo Nzuza, eHostela (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best TV drama
- Reyka (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Slot (Marche Media), kykNET
- Dam (Picture Tree), Showmax
- 4 Mure (Marche Media), kykNET
Best supporting actress in a TV comedy
- Kate Pinchuck, Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
- Rami Chuene, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Kate Normington, Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
- Thembi Nyandeni, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Charmaine Mtinta, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix SA
Best supporting actor in a TV comedy
- Frank Opperman, G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Desmond Dube, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Thabo Malema, African Dreams (Busabuntu Pictures), SABC1
- Trevor Gumbi, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Rob Van Vuuren, Comedy Mixtape (Taylor Made Productions), SABC2
Best actress in a TV comedy
- Ashley De Lange, G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Shamilla Miller, Comedy Mixtape (Taylor Made Productions), SABC2
- Julia Anastasopoulos, Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
- Ilse-Lee Van Niekerk, Troukoors (Infinity Films), Showmax
- Busisiwe Lurayi, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best actor in a TV comedy
- Bennie Fourie, G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Saint Seseli, How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Riaad Moosa, Comedy Mixtape (Taylor Made Productions), SABC2
- Anton Taylor, Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
- Motlatsi Mafatshe, Black Tax (Rous House), BET Africa
Best TV comedy
- G.I.L. (Penguin Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions, Netflix SA
- Tali’s Baby Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in sound – Documentary
- The Colonel’s Stray Dogs – Michael Botha (Big World Cinema)
- I Am Here – Morné Marais, Edward King (Sanktuary Films)
- Kha Ri Tshine-Ma Afrika Dance – Bongani Tshabalala (Village Rose Entertainment)
- Devilsdorp – Pressure Cooker Media (Idea Candy)
- Murder In Paris – Anthony Croft (EMS Productions)
Best TV presenter (public vote)
- Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, Old Mutual Amazing Voices (Mzansi Magic (Brightfire Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Motlatsi Mafatshe, Unefa (Thirdstrand Media), Mzansi Magic
- Samora Mangesi, Real Goboza (Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
- Devi Sankaree Govender, The Devi Show (Urban Brew Studios), e.tv
- Lawrence Maleka, Too Hot to Be Single (Mirror Effect Media), SABC1
- Vicky Davis, Pasella (Tswelopele Productions), SABC2
- Nico Panagio, Survivor SA Immunity Island (Afrokaans), M-Net
- Siphelo Bayana, Roughing It Out (Speech The Dreamer), SABC2
- Lourensa Eckard, KN Verslag (Idea Candy), kykNET
- Israel Matseke-Zulu, Kick It (Mindset Concept), SABC1
Most popular soap or telenovela (public vote)
- Giyani – Land of Blood (Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
- Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
- 7de Laan (Danie Odendaal Productions), SABC2
- DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Imbewu The Seed (Grapevine Productions), e.tv
- The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
- Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET & Kie
- Getroud met Rugby (Overberg Produksies), kykNET
- Gomora (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC1
- Isono (Clive Morris Productions), Bet Africa
- The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- Generations – The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
- The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
- Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- House of Zwide (The Bom Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in editing – documentary
- Ulwandle – The Ocean – Jaen Kleynhans (Bonanza Films)
- I Am Here – Esther Badenhorst (Sanktuary Films)
- I, Mary – Jo-Anne Gibbon (Elafos Productions)
- Devilsdorp – Dr. Nikki Comninos, Christiaan Scheepers (Idea Candy)
- The Colonel’s Stray Dogs – Khalid Shamis (Big World Cinema)
- Murder In Paris – Nikki Comninos (EMS Productions)
Best achievement in cinematography – documentary
- Devilsdorp – Charl Fraser (Idea Candy)
- Zero To Zero – Shem Compion, Leonie Scholtz (Legacy Hill Productions)
- Ulwandle – The Ocean – PJ Kotze (Bonanza Films)
- I, Mary – Morné André Pelser (Elafos Productions)
- Murder In Paris – Tim Chevallier, Lebo Moabi (EMS Productions)
- I Am Here – Rick Joaquim (Sanktuary Films)
Best achievement in directing – documentary
- Devilsdorp – David Enright (Idea Candy)
- The Colonel’s Stray Dogs – Khalid Shamis (Big World Cinema)
- Ulwandle – The Ocean – PJ Kotze (Bonanza Films)
Best documentary short
- Like Water (Lionfish Productions)
- Ulwandle – The Ocean (Bonanza Films)
- Celebrating Herstory Through Song (Passion Seed Communications)
Best made-for-TV documentary
- Rachel’s Angels: Inspirasie Stories (Homebrew Films)
- Devilsdorp (Idea Candy)
- Mapungubwe: Echoes In The Valley (Full Circle Productions)
Best children’s programme
- My Cartoon Friend (Old Fashioned Youngin), Cartoon Network Africa
- Hectic On 3 (Trace Studios), SABC3
- Siyaya – Come Wild With Us! (Francois Odendaal Productions), SABC2
Best educational programme
- Techno Squad (Insync Productions), SABC3
- Kick It (Mindset Concept Production House), SABC1
- Aganang (Urban Brew Studios), Dumisa TV
Best factual programme
- The Devi Show (The Devi Show), e.tv
- Strangers You Know – The Mooinooi Murders (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
- Die Staat Teen (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Best competition reality show
- Ultimate Braai Master (Trace TV), e.tv
- The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC2
- The Longest Date (Brandgen), SABC3
Best structured soapie reality show
- The Unexpected – DJ Zinhle (Brightfire Pictures), Bet Africa
- Pastor Wants a Wife (Connect TV), Mzansi Magic
- Uthando Nes’thembu (Passionlane Productions), Mzansi Magic
Best docu-reality
- Abandoned (Ndlovukazi Concepts), Mzansi Magic
- Ghosted Africa: Love Gone Missing (Idea Collective), MTV Africa
- A Dog for Life (Grays Matter Films), Netflix SA
Best youth programme
- Signal High (Trace TV), SABC2
- MTV Base: SA’s Hottest MCs (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
- The Kingdom (I Love That Productions), SABC1
Best online content
- Till Next Time (Kiroshan Naidoo)
- The Adventures of Noko Mashaba – Makhi’s Chicken (Rams Comics)
- Politically Aweh (Bouncing Biscuit)
Best lifestyle programme
- JAN (Brainwave Productions), VIA
- Elders: Namibië (Bonanza Films), kykNET
- Die Broer Toer (Marche Media), kykNET
Best current affairs programme
- “What The Fog?”, Carte Blanche, M-Net
- “Beitbridge Border Post”, Combined Artistic Productions, Carte Blanche, M-Net
- “Corupt Kidnappings”, Combined Artistic Productions, Carte Blanche, M-Net
Best made-for-TV movie
- Mike en Mavis (Soné Combrinck Produksies), kykNET
- Swirl (Nagvlug Films), kykNET & Kie
- Boxing Day (Black Brain Pictures), Showmax
Best international format
- Dance Africa Dance (Urban Brew Studios), ZEE World
- Celebrity Game Night (Rapid Blue), NBCUniversal E!
- Family Feud South Africa (Rapid Blue), e.tv
Best entertainment programme
- Too Hot to Be Single (Mirror Effect Media), SABC1
- 11de kykNET Fiestas (Homebrew Films), kykNET
- Musiek Roulette (Mellow Yellow Entertainment), SABC2
Best variety show
- Expresso Morning Show (Cardova Productions), SABC3
- After The Vows (Rise Up Productions), SABC2
- The Braai Show with Cassper (Cake Media), SABC1
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV comedy
- African Dreams – Nthabiseng Senong, Nomagugu Makgopela, Thandeka Feliti (Busabuntu Pictures), SABC1
- G.I.L. – Morné Marx (Penguin Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas – Silindile Dladla (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV comedy
- G.I.L. – Cassandra Rowland (Penguin Films), kykNET
- How To Ruin Christmas – Sheli Nyathi-Masondo (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Troukoors – Mary-Sue Morris, Yvonne Mostert, Annerike Van Der Spuy, Megan Street (Infinity Films), Showmax
Best achievement in sound – TV comedy
- Tali’s Baby Diary – Christopher Querido (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
- G.I.L. – Stash Couvaris (Penguin Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas – Simon Ratcliffe (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in art direction – TV comedy
- G.I.L. – Beatrix Van Zyl (Penguin Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas – Savannah Geldenhuys, Martha Sibanyoni (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Black Tax – Martha Sibanyoni (Rous House), BET Africa
- Tali’s Baby Diary -Adi Van Zyl (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in editing – TV comedy
- Tali’s Baby Diary – Richard Starkey, Gordon Midgley (Sketchbook Studios)
- How to Ruin Christmas – Bongi Malefo, Sandra Viera, Khulekani Zondi, Melanie Golden (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Troukoors – Eva Du Preez (Infinity Films), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV comedy
- Tali’s Baby Diary – Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger, Gilli Apter, Daniel Zimbler (Sketchbook Studios)
- Black Tax – Meren Reddy, Lwazi Mvusi, Byron Abraham, Sanelisiwe Faba, Lindy Johnson (Rous House), BET Africa
- How to Ruin Christmas – Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
Best achievement in cinematography – TV comedy
- How to Ruin Christmas – Lance Gewer (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- Troukoors – Fahema Hendricks (Infinity Films), Showmax
- Tali’s Baby Diary – James Adey (Sketchbook Studios),Showmax
Best achievement in directing – TV comedy
- How to Ruin Christmas – Johnny Barbuzano, Rethabile Ramaphakela, Katleho Ramaphakela (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix SA
- G.I.L. – Quentin Krog (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Tali’s Baby Diary – Ari Kruger, Daniel Zimbler (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV drama
- Reyka – Theola Booyens (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- 4 Mure – Minke Swart (Marche Media), kykNET
- Dam – Mpho Ledwaba, Smartie Rosina Olifant (Picture Tree), Showmax
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV drama
- Is’phindiselo – Bryce Bowers (Rous House), eVOD, e.tv
- 4 Mure – Mariechen Vosloo (Marche Media), kykNET
- Blood & Water – Marne Van Der Burgh-Blaauw (Gambit Films), Netflix SA
Best achievement in sound – TV drama
- Dam – David Oosthuizen (Picture Tree), Showmax
- 4 Mure – Tim Pringle (Marche Media), kykNET
- eHostela – Joel “Juelz” Mahlatjie (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in original music/score – TV drama
- Dam – Brendan Jury (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Umkhokha – Zithulele Khwela (Rhythm World Production), Mzansi Magic
- Dead Places – Quinn Lubbe (Motion Story), Netflix SA
- eHostela – Jamela Vuma, Mandla Ngcongwane (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in art direction – TV drama
- Dam – Sue Steele (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Nqobile – Karabo Ramugondo (Avad Media), Mzansi Magic
- Blood & Water – Christian Joubert (Gambit Films), Netflix SA
Best achievement in editing – TV drama
- Slot – Lucian Barnard (Marche Media), kykNET
- Reyka – Melanie Sara Golden, Matthew Dylan Swanepoel (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Jiva – Richard Starkey (The Ntintili Factory), Netflix SA
- Nêrens Noordkaap – Regardt Botha, Markus Van Schalkwyk, Eva Du Preez (Nagvlug Films) kykNET
Best achievement in cinematography – TV drama
- 4 Mure – Jorrie Van Der Walt (Marche Media), kykNET
- eHostela – Mike Sono, Tiyane Nyembe (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Reyka – Tom Marais (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV drama
- Blood & Water – Nosipho Ngoasheng, Travis Taute, Daryne Joshua (Gambit Films), Netflix SA
- Umkhokha – Mandla Kanozulu, Chris. Q Radebe (Rhythm World Production), Mzansi Magic
- Reyka – Rohan Dickson (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in directing – TV drama
- Reyka – Catharine Cooke, Zwelesizwe Ntuli (Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Dam – Alex Yazbek (Picture Tree), Showmax
- Slot – Jozua Malherbe (Marche Media), kykNET
- 4 Mure – Jaco Bouwer (Marche Media), kykNET
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – TV soap/telenovela
- DiepCity – Refentse Munyai (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- The Wife – Cleorese Van Der Linde (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
- The River – Bongi Mlotshwa (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in wardrobe – TV soap/telenovela
- The River – Nombulelo Sithole (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- House of Zwide – Beverly Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best achievement in sound – TV soap/telenovela
- Gomora – Lebogang Aron Nkoana, Vaughan Phillips, Mark Phillips, Ayanda Buthelezi (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Skeem Saam – Tiego Mashela (Peu), SABC1
- The River – Ben Oelsen, Tladi Steven Mabuya (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- House of Zwide – Tshepiso Matlou (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- Scandal! – Chad Snell (Ochre Media), e.tv
Best achievement in editing – TV soap/telenovela
- House of Zwide – Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, Simphiwe Nhlumayo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- DiepCity – Keabetswe Modiko, Mzwakhe Dhlamini, Collin Mpeta (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- The River – Ula Oelsen, Edgar Sibiya, Cyprian Nhlumayo, Noluthando Mphahlele (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- The Wife – Gugu Sibandze, Melanie Golden (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best achievement in original music/score – TV soap/telenovela
- Gomora – Zethu Elijah Mashika (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- The River – Brendan Jury (Tshedza Pictures)
- The Wife – Brendan Mervyn Smit (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best achievement in cinematograhy – TV soap/telenovela
- DiepCity – Rangwetsane Maphike, Tiyane Nyembe (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- House of Zwide – Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- The Wife – Trevor Brown, Sanele Mgobhozi (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best achievement in art direction – TV soap/telenovela
- House of Zwide – Dylan Lloyd, Nokuthula Sishi, Riccardo Montali (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- The River – Amanda Scholtz (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- DiepCity – Noluthando Lobese (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – telenovela
- DiepCity – Duduzile Mabaso, Mandla Ngcongwane, Mpumelelo Nhlapo (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Giyani – Land of Blood – Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon (Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
- Legacy – Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela (Tshedza Pictures)
Best achievement in directing – telenovela
- House of Zwide – Zeno Petersen, Phiwokuhle Mkhanzi, Kagiso Modupe (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- The Wife – Fikile Mogodi, Eric Mogale, Nthabiseng Mokoena, Mthunzi Dubazana (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
- DiepCity – Mandla Ngcongwane, Manqoba Mathunjwa, Thandokazi Msuza, Mamohato Askew (Black Brain Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting – TV soap
- 7de Laan – Jo-Ann Scholtz (Danie Odendaal Productions), SABC2
- Skeem Saam – Kgomotso Aphane, Sebabatso Mofokeng Sedidi, Sinethemba Keleku (Peu), SABC1
- Scandal! – Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Myolisi Sikupela, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson (Ochre Media), SABC1
Best achievement in directing – TV soap
- Scandal! – Christopher Beasley, Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa, Sanele Zulu (Ochre Media), e.tv
- Suidooster – Romano Gorlei, Erina Niemand, Helini Handt (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Binnelanders – Danie Joubert (Stark Films), kykNET
Best natural history/environmental programme
- World’s Deadliest Snakes (Earth Touch), National Geographic
- The Flooded Desert (Earth Touch), DStv
- Unholy Alliance (Earth Touch), National Geographic
FILM
Best actress in a feature film
- Erica Wessels, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
- Hlubi Mboya-Arnold, I Am All Girls (Ntibah Pictures), Netflix SA
- Vinette Ebrahim, Barakat (Paperjet Films), kykNET
Best actor in a feature film
- Marlon Swarts, Sons of The Sea (Proper Film), Ster Kinekor
- Paul Slabolepszy, Mr Johnson (Azania Productions), DStv BoxOffice
- Jafta Mamabolo, Freedom (Ten10 Films), Showmax
Best supporting actress in a feature film
- Ferry Jele, Freedom (Ten10 Films), Showmax
- Quanita Adams, Barakat (Paperjet Films), kykNET
- Nomvelo Makhanya, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best supporting actor in a feature film
- Tshamano Sebe, Angeliena (Towerkop Creations), Netflix SA
- Sean Cameron Michael, Fried Barry (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions, DStv BoxOffice
- JP du Plessis, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best supporting actor in a feature film
- Tshamano Sebe, Angeliena (Towerkop Creations), Netflix SA
- Sean Cameron Michael, Fried Barry (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions, DStv BoxOffice
- JP du Plessis, I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best achievement in directing – feature film
- I Am All Girls – Donovan Marsh (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
- Barakat – Amy Jephta (Paperjet Films), kykNET
- Fried Barry – Ryan Kruger (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions), DStv BoxOffice
Best feature film
- Fried Barry (The Department of Special Projects/The Machine Productions), DStv BoxOffice
- I Am All Girls (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
- Glasshouse (Local Motion Pictures), DStv BoxOffice
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling – feature film
- Happiness Ever After – Keitumetse Sefotlhelo (Blingola Media), Netflix SA
- Glasshouse – Annie Butler (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
- Fried Barry – Carmen Life, Tiffany Matthews, Bia Hartenstein, Clinton Aiden-Smith (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions)
Best achievement in costume design – feature film
- Mr Johnson – Nerine Pienaar (Azania Productions)
- Happiness Ever After – Darion Wah Cheong Hing (Blingola Media), Netflix SA
- Glasshouse – Catherine Mcintosh (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in sound design – feature film
- Atlantis – Barry Donelly (Known Associates Entertainment), eVOD
- Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Keagan Higgins, Rob Brinkworth, Gustav Stutterheim (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions)
- I Am All Girls – Simon Ratcliffe (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best achievement in editing – feature film
- New Material – Megan Gill (Ochre Media)
- Glasshouse – Rowan Jackson (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
- I Am All Girls – Lucian Barnard (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
Best achievement in production design – feature film
- Glasshouse – Kerry Von Lillienveld (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
- I Am All Girls – Waldemar Coetsee (Nthibah Productions), Netflix SA
- Daryn’s Gym – Chantel Carter (Nostalgia Productions) – eVOD
Best achievement in original music/score – feature film
- I Am All Girls – Brendan Jury (Nthibah Pictures)
- Fried Barry – Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer) (The Department of Special Projects / The Machine Productions)
- Angeliena – Charl-Johan Lingenfelder (Towerkop Creations)
- Barakat – Kyle Sheperd (Paperjet Films), kykNET
Best achievement in cinematography – feature film
- I Am All Girls – Trevor Calverley (Nthibah Pictures), Netflix SA
- Love, Lies & Hybrids – Sunel Haasbroek (Penguin Films), Showmax
- Glasshouse – Justus De Jager (Local Motion Pictures), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting – feature film
- Love, Lies & Hybrids – Tristram Atkins, Meesha Aboo (Penguin Films), Showmax
- Atlantis – Philip Roberts (Known Associates Entertainment), eVOD
- Freedom – Jafta Mamabolo (Ten10 Films)
Best documentary feature
- Murder In Paris (EMS Productions)
- The Colonel’s Stray Dogs (Big World Cinema)
- I Am Here (Sanktuary Films)
Best student film
- Four Walls and A Roof (RAS) (The Jozi Film Festival)
- Water Is Water (UCT TV Studios)
- The Invisible (Showmax)
Best short film
- #WeAreDyingHere (Optical Films), Ster Kinekor Rosebank – Africa Rising International Film Festival
- Some Mothers’ Sons Changing Your Business Through Thewtre) Woordfees TV
- The Ring of Beasts (Kingdom Kome), South Africa Independent Film Festival
