M-Net’s commitment to telling homegrown
stories through a concerted local content investment strategy was recognised at
this year’s South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).
At an event held over three days at Sun
City, shows on M-Net’s 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.
“We have always maintained that local
content is where the real growth potential lies,” comments Nkateko Mabaso,
Acting CEO of M-Net.
“Our excellent showing at this year’s 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.”
Among those shows recognised by South
Africa’s leading awards honouring, celebrating and promoting creativity,
quality and excellence in the film and television industry were Isibaya, Suidooster, iNumber Number and Lockdown.
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’thunzi and Jana Cilliers from
Die Boekklub 2.
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.
For a complete list of all the winners visit
www.mnetcorporate.co.za or @mnetcorporate on Twitter.
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