The highly anticipated 2023 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) have unveiled their winners list, showcasing the best in South African film and television productions.
When are the 2023 SAFTAs taking place?
The competition is fierce, with kykNET taking the lead with an impressive 63 nominations, closely followed by Netflix SA with an impressive 55 nods.
The SAFTAs will once again captivate audiences with its glitzy award ceremonies.
The technical awards will kick off the festivities, streaming live on the SAFTAs YouTube channel on Friday, 29 September 2023, followed by a rebroadcast on SABC channels.
The main event, the SAFTAs awards ceremony, will take place on Saturday, 30 September 2023.
Viewers can catch the excitement live on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) and SABC 3 at 19:00.
This year’s SAFTAs carry the resonant theme of “Our stories flow together,” celebrating the rich tapestry of narratives that make up the South African film and television landscape.
The theme emphasises unity, diversity, and the power of storytelling to bridge gaps and connect communities.
Were Ferguson Films productions snubbed?
The 17th SAFTAs witness the return of Word of Mouth Pictures’ Muvhango on SABC 2 and Stained Glass TV’s Durban Gen on e.tv after last year’s hiatus.
However, the awards continue to lack representation from Ferguson Films productions, such as The Queen on Mzansi Magic.
Certain productions, like the cancelled SABC 2 soap 7de Laan, faced financial constraints that prevented their entry into the SAFTAs.
While the absence of some beloved shows may be felt, the awards remain a platform to highlight the outstanding achievements of those who are participating.
2023 SAFTAs: KyKNET bosses with the most nods
The 2023 SAFTAs nomination list, which you can see below, reflects the diversity of South African storytelling.
MultiChoice and M-Net’s Afrikaans channel ‘kykNET’ proudly garnered 63 nominations, showcasing a range of compelling content, including the acclaimed comedy TV series Hotel and the captivating ecological horror fantasy film Gaia.
Netflix South Africa boasted a substantial 55 nominations. The film with the highest number of nominations, 12 for Silverton Siege, produced by Pambilimedia, underscored Netflix’s dominance since committing to delivering impactful content.
Additionally, Showmax’s Tali’s Joburg Diary received eight nominations, further solidifying the streaming platforms’ influence.
Check out the complete list of winners for the 2023 SAFTAs:
Best Achievement In Sound: Documentary
- Kusasa (Tim Pringle Production, Optical Films) – WINNER
- Map1mp1: The Makazole Mapimpi Story (Anlerie Cilliers, Matthew Brown, Alexander Parker, 10th Street Media), SuperSport
- SanDance (Gustav Stutterheim Production, Mushroom Films)
- Steinheist (Daniel Eppel Production, Idea Candy), Showmax
- Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (Charlotte Buys, Storyscope), Netflix
Best Achievement In Editing: Documentary
- Kusasa (Joe Krenzer, Optical Films) – WINNER
- My Name is Reeva (Isabelle Saunders, Bloodrose Productions), M-Net
- Pale Ya Kosa (Leeroy Moyo, Full Circle Productions)
- Rassie (Benjamin Haskins, T+W), M-Net
- Steinheist (Nikki Comninos, Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Achievement In Cinematography: Documentary
- Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story (William Collinson, Stefan Enslin Productions), Showmax
- Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (Yolisa Qwabaza, TCI), e.tv – WINNER
- Die Groot Niks (Jonathan Crawford, Plan C Productions), kykNET
- Kusasa (Chris Van Der Burgh, Optical Films)
- Rassie (Devin Carter, T+W), M-Net
Best Achievement In Directing: Documentary
- Girl, Taken (Simon Wood, Francois Verster, SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
- Lobola, A Bride’s True Price? (Sihle Hlophe, Passion Seed Communications), SABC 1 – WINNER
- Steinheist (Richard Finn Gregory, Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Documentary Short
- A Camera on my Lap (twospinningwheels) – WINNER
- Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (TCI), e.tv
- Tribe (Just Films)
- This Side of Fabulous (Floozie Films)
Best Made-For-TV Documentary
- Kusasa (Optical Films)
- Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star ( Storyscope), Netflix – WINNER
- Steinheist (Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Documentary Feature
- Girl, Taken (SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
- Lobola, A Bride’s True Price? (Passion Seed Communications), SABC 1 – WINNER
- War Dogs and I (Killer Puppy Media), Showmax
Best Children’s Programme
- Takalani Sesame – Seeing Red Not Yellow (Sesame Workshop South Africa), SABC 2
- Nick Music Africa (VIS Studios), Nickelodeon Africa – WINNER
- Words and Numbers (Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC 2
Best Educational Programme
- Aganang (Urban Brew Studios), Dumisa TV
- MTV Shuga: What Makes A Man (Taung Film Studios), MTV Africa – WINNER
- Suid-Kalahari Stories (Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans)
Best Factual Programme
- Ingono Yomsamo (Barleader TV), SABC 1
- Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom (Red Sugar Productions), SABC 1 – WINNER
- Strangers You Know – Anene Booysen (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Best Competition Reality Programme
- Showdance Yo Dumo (Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1
- Die Groenste Vingers (Phly Media), kykNET
- Houvrou of Trouvrou (Thank you kindly, Bobby), VIA
- The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC 2
- Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars (Cardova Productions), SABC 3 – WINNER
Best structured soapie reality show
- DJ Zinhle – The Unexpected Season (Brightfire Pictures & Rawkraft Media), BET
- Life with Kelly Khumalo (GOAT Originals), Showmax – WINNER
- Living the Dream with Somizi (Dopezuluboi Productions), Showmax
- Uthando Nes’thembu (Passionlane Productions), Mzansi Magic
- Young, Famous & African (Urban Brew Studios), Netflix
Best structured/docu-reality show
- Privaatspeurders (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
- Love goes Wild S1 (Trace TV), SABC 3
- Our Perfect Wedding (Connect TV), Mzansi Magic
- Sex in Afrikaans (Provoco), Showmax – WINNER
- Weskusbewoners (BrightRock), kykNET
Best youth programme
- Eksê Live (Cape Town TV), Cape Town TV
- SA’s Hottest MCs 2022 (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
- TREND (Green Planet Productions), kykNET – WINNER
- Yo MTV Raps Uncapped (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
Best online content
- Actor Spaces Masterclasses (Actor Spaces)
- Minder as Niks (Wyrd Films)
- Lunch with Hitler (Argento Holdings) – WINNER
Best lifestyle programme
- Homegrown Taste South Africa (Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle – WINNER
- Spasie (Walla Films), kykNET
- Spyskaart (Media Club Productions), SABC 2
Best current affairs programme
- Funny Farm, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
- Medical Xenophobia (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
- Mining Takedown, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net – WINNER
Best made-for-TV movie
- Geleende Tyd (Penguin Films), kykNET
- The Payback (The Final Chapter), eVOD
- Whatever it Takes (RHP International), eVOD – WINNER
Best international format
- MasterChef SA (Homebrew Films), M-Net
- My Kitchen Rules SA S4 (Picture Tree), M-Net
- Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts (Afrokaans), M-Net – WINNER
Best entertainment programme
- In die Kollig Met (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2
- Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale (Black Swan Media), M-Net – WINNER
- Noot vir Noot (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2
Best variety show
- Mzansi Icons (Dopezuluboi Productions), Mzansi Magic
- Sunday Sexy Love (Media24), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
- VIP Invite (Urban Brew Studios) Mzansi Magic Music
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV comedy
- Hotel (Gina Slingerland, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Silindile Dladla, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
- Tali’s Joburg Diary (Mari Conradie, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV comedy
- Hotel (Marlé Coetsee, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Nondumiso Mazwi, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Tali’s Joburg Diary (Erin Simon, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in sound: TV comedy
- Hotel (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
- How to Ruin Christmas (Janno Muller, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Ses’Top La (Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), SABC 1
Best achievement in art direction: TV comedy
- Hotel (Merishen Wessels, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
- How to Ruin Christmas (Savannah Geldenhuys, Martha Sibanyoni, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Ou Toppies (Louisa Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2
Best achievement in editing: TV comedy
- Hotel (Regardt Botha, Johan Cronje, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Bongi Malefo, Khulekani Zondi, Melanie Golden, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
- Tali’s Joburg Diary (Johan Prinsloo, Gordon Midgley, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV comedy
- How to Ruin Christmas (Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Ou Toppies (Dorette Nel, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2
- Tali’s Joburg Diary (Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger, Gilli Apter, Daniel Zimbler, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in cinematography: TV comedy
- Hotel (Dino Benedetti, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
- How to Ruin Christmas (Lance Gewer, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Karavaan (Sunel Haasbroek, Hipster Media), SABC 2
Best achievement in directing: TV comedy
- Hotel (Bennie Fourie, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Johnny Barbuzano, Ferry Jele, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Tali’s Joburg diary (Ari Kruger, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV drama
- Blood Psalms (Nicola Roodt, Ronwyn Jarret, Theola Booyens, Cassidy Lombard-Dick, Arnold Khaya Simphiwe Ngubeni Ka Zulu, Nonkululeko Clementine Mabaso, Johannes Keresi Mokokoe, Natasha du Toit, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
- Desert Rose (Marika Callop, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net – WINNER
- Donkerbos (Mari Conradie, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Savage Beauty (Theola Booyens, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV drama
- Desert Rose (Tracey Berg, Quizzical Pictures), kykNET
- Donkerbos (MariechenVosloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Lavish (Brenda Khambula, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
Best achievement in sound: TV drama
- Blood & Water (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Jaime Lopes, Richard West, Gambit Films), Netflix
- Dinge van ‘n Kind (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- Donkerbos (Jozua Loots, Nagvlug Films), Showmax – WINNER
- The Brave Ones (Guy Steer, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best achievement in original music/score: TV drama
- Donkerbos (Franco Prinsloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Fraksie (Loki Rothman, Infinity Films), kykNET
- Ludik (Peach Van Pletzen, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix – WINNER
Best achievement in art direction: TV drama
- Blood & Water (Christian Joubert, Gambit Films), Netflix
- The Brave Ones (Jacobus Smit, Ochre Media), Netflix – WINNER
- Savage Beauty (Marna Heunis, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in editing: TV drama
- Justice Served (Nicolas Costaras, Blessing Khulekane Zondi, Megan Gill, Lucian Barnard, Meraki SA), Netflix – WINNER
- Recipes for Love and Murder (Andrea Shaw, Björn Johansen, Tanja Hagen, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net
- The Brave Ones (Nicolas Costaras, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best achievement in cinematography: TV drama
- Blood Psalms (Willem Nel, Yellowbone Entertainment, Showmax – WINNER
- Just Served S1 (Trevor Fraser Calverley, Meraki SA), Netflix
- Lavish (Sevetian Maslamoney, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV drama
- Ayeye: Stripped (Zaba Hlatshwayo, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Entangled (Nandisa Mkize, Rethabile Ramaphakela, Katleho Ramaphakela, Salah Sabiti, Nompi Vilakazi, Zeli Zulu, Makganwana Mokgalong, Mbalizethu Zulu, Burnt Onion Productions), 1Magic
- Good Men (Portia Gumede, Steven Pillemer, Christo Davids, Duduzile Zamantungwa  Mabaso, Sunni Faba, Ochre Media), SABC 1 – WINNER
- The Republic (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Best achievement in directing: TV drama
- Desert Rose (Cindy Lee, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
- Donkerbos (Nico Scheepers, Nagvlug Films), Showmax – WINNER
- Recipes for Love and Murder (Christiaan Olwagen, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net
Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling: TV soap/telenovela
- Diepe Waters (Morne Marx, Penguin Films), kykNET
- House of Zwide (Mina Shembe, Itumeleng Ledwaba, Nakedi Makgato, Musa Mnisi, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv – WINNER
- Legacy (Jenny Sprawson, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Suidooster (Islyn Salie, Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV soap/telenovela
- House of Zwide (Bevely Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv – WINNER
- Legacy (Trudi Ann Mantzios, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- The Black Door (Gesillah McLeod, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
- The Estate (Vuyo Mokoena, Talya Smith, Zanele Shibiti, Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3
Best achievement in sound: TV soap/telenovela
- Binnelanders (Eric McKechnie, Barry Gillot, Stark Films), kykNET
- Diepe Waters (Stash Couvaras, Penguin Films), kykNET
- Legacy (Juli van den Berg, Mark Phillips, Tshedza Pictures), kykNET
- Suidooster (Lloyd O’Connor, Suidooster Films), kykNET – WINNER
- The River (Tladi Mabuya, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in editing: TV soap/telenovela
- Diepe Waters (Paul Martin van Wyk, Marthinus van Rhyn, Khathu Mudau, Wynand Verster, Rick Dodgen, Daniel de Villiers, Penguin Films), kykNET – WINNER
- Legacy (Natalie Varoy, Ula Oelsen, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Redemption (Siyabonga Skosana, Sibongile Maseko, Tumi Gabanakgosi, Tongai Furusa, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET Africa
Best achievement in original music/score: telenovela
- The Black Door (Mandla Ngcongwane, Jamela Vuma, Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv – WINNER
- Legacy (Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- The River (Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in cinematography: telenovela
- Diepe Waters (Darren Dressels, Kobus van Wyk, Penguin Films), kykNET
- House of Zwide (Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- The Black Door (Lavhelani Mudau, Gaopie Kabe, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv – WINNER
- The River (Ntobeko Dlamini, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in art direction: TV soap/telenovela
- DiepCity (Hector Sibanyoni, Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Legacy (Amanda Scholtz, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net – WINNER
- Suidooster (Pieter Britz, Suidooster Films), kykNET
- The Estate (Philiswa Sithole, Nomonde Ngema, Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3
Best achievement in scriptwriting: telenovela
- DiepCity (Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Mandla Ngcongwane, Mpumelelo Nhlapo, Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
- Diepe Waters (Roberta Durrant, Lize Vosloo, Helene Truter, Sandra Vaughn, Tristram Atkins, Margaret Goldsmid, Meesha Aboo, Ansu van der Sluys, Igna Botha, Daryn Katz, Henry Cloete, Stephen Simm, Percy Pretorius, Penguin Films), kykNET
- Giyani – Land of Blood (Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon, Tshedza Pictures), SABC 2
- Legacy (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- The River (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best achievement in directing: telenovela
- Arendsvlei (Roberto Kyle, Jarrid Geduld, Darryl Fuchs, Penguin Films), kykNET
- The River (Zolani Phakade, Ferry Jele, Anne Mashiloane, Sandile Mdluli, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- The Wife (Fikile Mogodi, Stained Glass TV), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV soap
- Generations: The Legacy (writing team, MMSV Productions), SABC 1
- Scandal! (Ameera Patel, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Paul Grootboom, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson, Ochre Media), e.tv – WINNER
- Uzalo (Clive Madiya, Busisiwe Matonsi Zwane, Lorato Phefo, Pusetso Thibedi, Stained Glass TV), SABC 1
Best achievement in directing: TV soap
- Binnelanders (Jolette Roux, Charl Van Biljon, Riaan Meij, Danie Joubert, Roché Knoesen, Jaco Vermeulen, Stark Films), kykNET
- Scandal! (Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa, Sanele Zulu, Ochre Media), e.tv
- Suidooster (Erina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Romano Gorlei, Richard September, Suidooster Films), kykNET – WINNER
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: feature film
- Gaia (Sulani Saayman, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
- Silverton Siege (Nicola Roodt, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
- Stiekyt (Mari Conradie, Tessa Denton, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in costume design: feature film
- Gaia (Mariechen Vosloo, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
- Silverton Siege (Ruy Filipe, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
- Stiekyt (Marne van der Burgh, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in sound design: feature film
- Gaia (Tim Pringle, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
- Indemnity (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Richard West, Gambit Films)
- Office Invasion (Janno Muller, Jeanre Greyling, Jonty Everton, Thapelo Makhubo, Motion Story)
- Silverton Siege (Barry Donnelly, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
- Stiekyt (Stef Albertyn, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in editing: feature film
- Indemnity (Simon Beesley, Gambit Films)
- Office Invasion (Fred Wolmarans, Motion Story)
- Pou (Peacock) (Bruce McLaren Lyall, Peacock Films)
- Silverton Siege (Richard Starkey, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
- Wild is the Wind (Alastair Orr, Layla Swart , MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best achievement in production design: feature film
- Gaia (Rocco Pool, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
- Stiekyt (Bathoni Robinson, Homebrew Films), kykNET
- Silverton Siege (Chantel Carter, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
Best achievement in original music/score: feature film
- Gaia (Pierre-Henri Wicomb, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET – WINNER
- Mense van die Wind (Edward George King, Azania Productions), Netflix
- Mlungu Wam (Good Madam) (Simon Ratcliffe, Fox Fire Films)
Best achievement in cinematography: feature film
- Amandla (Justus De Jager, Firegrass Films), Netflix
- Gaia (Jorrie van der Walt, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET – WINNER
- Indemnity (Zenn van Zyl, Gambit Films)
- Silverton Siege (Shaun Harleylee, Pambilimedia), Netflix
- Stiekyt (Eduan Kitching, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Best achievement in scriptwriting: feature film
- Silverton Siege (Sabelo Mgidi, Pambilimedia), Netflix
- The Umbrella Men (John Barker, Philip Roberts, Known Associates Entertainment), eVOD – WINNER
- Wild is the Wind (Fabian Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best student film
- Duplexity (The Animation School)
- Shumba (AFDA) – WINNER
- Stay (The Animation School)
Best supporting actress in a TV soap
- Odelle de Wet (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET – WINNER
- Dieketseng Mnisi (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1
- Marion Holm (Suidooster, Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best supporting actor in a TV soap
- Charlie Bouguenon (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET – WINNER
- Gerald Steyn (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
- Katlego Letsholonyane (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1
Best supporting actress in a telenovela
- Siphesihle Ndaba (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Brenda Mukwevho (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- Deli Malinga (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET – WINNER
- Sthandiwe Kgoroge (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Best supporting actor in a telenovela
- Charles Baloyi (Giyani – Land of Blood, Tshedza Pictures), SABC 2
- Ayanda Daweti (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Khaya Mthembu (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- Thulani Mtsweni (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
- Wanda Zuma (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Best actress in a TV soap
- Cindy Swanepoel (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET – WINNER
- Refilwe Madumo (Generations: The Legacy, MMSV Productions), SABC 1
- Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1
- Harriet Manamela (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC 1
Best actor in a TV soap
- Clint Brink (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
- Melusi Mbele (Scandal!, Ochre Media), e.tv – WINNER
- Irvine van der Merwe (Suidooster, Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best actress in a telenovela
- Matshepo Maleme (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- Kgomotso Christopher (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Michelle Botes (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net – WINNER
- Jo-Anne Reyneke (The Estate, Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3
- Tsholofelo Matshaba (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- Sindi Dlathu (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best actor in a telenovela
- Dawid Minnaar (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Themba Ndaba (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
- Lawrence Maleka (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic – WINNER
- Presley Chweneyagae (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Best TV soap
- Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- Scandal! (Ochre Media), e,tv – WINNER
- Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
Best telenovela
- Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net – WINNER
- The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
- The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Best supporting actress in a TV drama
- Nicole Holm (Donkerbos, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Charmaine Mtinta (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1
- Jennifer Steyn (Recipes for Love and Murder, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net
- Nthati Moshesh (Savage Beauty, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix – WINNER
Best actor in a TV drama
- Mothusi Magano (Blood Psalms, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
- Siyabonga Thwala (eHostela, Rhythm World Productions), Mzansi Magic
- Morné Visser (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix – WINNER
- Tony Kgoroge (The Brave Ones, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best actress in a TV drama
- Thando Thabethe (Housekeepers, Ochre Media), Mzansi Magic
- Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix – WINNER
- Rosemary Zimu (Savage Beauty, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best supporting actor in a TV drama
- Mpho Modikoane (Entangled, Burnt Onion Productions), 1Magic
- Craig Urbani (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1 – WINNER
- Don Nawa (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1
- Zane Meas (Ludik, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix
- Jason Willemse (uBettina Wethu, Known Associates Entertainment), SABC 1
Best TV drama
- Blood Psalms (Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
- Donkerbos (Nagvlug Films), Showmax
- Justice Served (Meraki SA), Netflix
- Lavish (Hela Media), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
- The Brave Ones (Ochre Media), Netflix
Best supporting actress in a TV comedy
- Martelize Kolver (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- Mila Guy (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- Denise Zimba (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
- Kate Normington (Tali’s Joburg Diary, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best supporting actor in a TV comedy
- Schalk Bezuidenhout (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- Desmond Dube (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
- Trevor Gumbi (Ses’Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC 1
- Warren Masemola (Ses’Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC 1
Best actress in a TV comedy
- Simoné Pretorius (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- Thando Thabethe (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
- Julia Anastasopoulos (Tali’s Joburg Diary, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best actor in a TV comedy
- James Borthwick (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
- Michael Mabizela (Kwa Mamazala, Penguin Films), SABC 2
- Tobie Cronje (Ou Toppies, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2
Best TV comedy
- Hotel (Nagvlug Films), kykNET
- How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
- Tali’s Joburg Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best short film
- Cogito Ergo Sum (S.S.L Studios) – WINNER
- Katvis (Idea Candy), Showmax
- Leemtes en Leegheid (Idea Candy), Showmax
Best supporting actress in a feature film
- Nqobile Sipamla (Amandla, Firegrass Films), Netflix
- Indalo Stofile (Surviving Gaza, Trial By Media Films), eVOD
- Awethu Sharon Hleli (You’re My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD – WINNER
- Khayakazi Kula (You’re My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD
Best supporting actor in a feature film
- Thabo Rametsi (Amandla, Firegrass Films), Netflix
- Abduragmaan Adams (Indemnity, Gambit Films)
- Arnold Vosloo (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
- Chris Chameleon (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix – WINNER
Best actress in a feature film
- Monique Rockman (Gaia, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
- Chumisa Cosa (Mlungu Wam (Good Madam), Fox Fire Films)
- Noxolo Dlamini (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix – WINNER
- Tumie Yakhe Ngumla (You’re My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD
Best actor in a feature film
- Jarrid Geduld (Indemnity, Gambit Films) – WINNER
- Thabo Rametsi (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
- Mothusi Magano (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best achievement in directing: feature film
- Gaia (Jaco Bouwer, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET – WINNER
- Silverton Siege (Mandla Dube, Pambilimedia), Netflix
- Wild is the Wind (Fabian Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best feature film
- Gaia (Film Initiative Africa), kykNET – WINNER
- Silverton Siege (Pambilimedia), Netflix
- Wild is the Wind (MYD88 FILMS), Netflix
Best natural history and environmental programme
- Crocodiles Revealed (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel – WINNER
- Madagascar’s Weirdest – Jungle Masters (Lion Mountain Media), National Geographic Channel
- Shadow Cats (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel
- Zebras of the Serengeti (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel
Best TV presenter (public vote)
- Thato Molamu (Abazali, Mirror Effect Media), Mzansi Wethu
- MacFarlane Moleli (Carte Blanche, Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
- Keamogetswe Mothibedi (Heavy Hitters, Ambitiouz Visuals), SABC 1
- Lorna Maseko (Homegrown Taste SA, Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle
- Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot, Stemmburg Television), SABC 2
- Nico Panagio (Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts, Afrokaans), M-Net
- Katlego Maboe (Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars, Cardova), SABC 3
- Hlengiwe Ntombela (VIP Invite, Urban Brew Studios), Mzansi Magic Music
- Denver Vraagom (Words and Numbers, Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC 2
- Tshegofatso Mosupye (Yo MTV Raps Uncapped, VIS Studios), MTV Africa – WINNER
Most popular TV soap or telenovela (public vote)
- Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET & Kie
- Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
- DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
- Diepe Waters (Penguin Films), kykNET
- Durban Gen (Stained Glass TV), e.tv
- Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC 1
- Giyani – Land of Blood (Tshedza Pictures), SABC 2
- Gomora (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
- House of Zwide (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
- Imbewu The Seed (Grapevine Productions), e.tv
- Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
- Muvhango (Word of Mouth Pictures), SABC 2
- Redemption (Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
- Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv – WINNER
- Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
- Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC 1
- The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
- The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3
- The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
- The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
- Uzalo (Stained Glass TV), SABC 1