M-Net\u2019s commitment to telling homegrown stories through a concerted local content investment strategy was recognised at this year\u2019s South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).<\/p>\n
At an event held over three days at Sun City, shows on M-Net\u2019s channels took home a collective 22 Golden Horns across a diverse spread of categories, once again underscoring the significant impact that the company is having on all aspects of the South African television and film industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have always maintained that local content is where the real growth potential lies,\u201d comments Nkateko Mabaso, Acting CEO of M-Net.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur excellent showing at this year\u2019s SAFTAs is evidence that our investment strategy is producing high-quality shows that appeal not just to viewers, but also to the SAFTA judges. I would like to congratulate all the winners on the hard work and creative energy that goes into producing award-winning content.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among those shows recognised by South Africa\u2019s leading awards honouring, celebrating and promoting creativity, quality and excellence in the film and television industry were Isibaya, Suidooster, iNumber Number and Lockdown.<\/p>\n
In addition, acting honours were given to Carine Rous from Elke Skew Pot, Hamilton Dlamini from Isithembiso, Pallance Dladla from Isibaya, Tarryn Lamb from Suidooster, Thuso Mbedu from Is\u2019thunzi and Jana Cilliers from Die Boekklub 2.<\/p>\n
In total 79 awards were handed out at the SAFTAs in a broad range of categories including TV non-fiction, TV fiction, feature films, short films, comedy, TV soap and telenovela, student films and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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