Legacy,
Lavish, Gaia and Binnelanders
among the titles honoured.
MultiChoice group marked a triumphant evening at this year's South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs 17) held at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Echoing the group’s commitment to celebrating African stories and talent, MultiChoice Group dominated both evenings by scooping a total of 45 awards.
Among the highlights, Lavish was recognised as the Best TV Drama, and Gaia secured its spot with the Best Feature Film Award while Legacy took home the Best Telenovela Award. For her role in the popular Showmax comedy Tali's Joburg Diary, Kate Normington won her second SAFTA, making the total of Showmax wins 10. James Borthwick took his third SAFTA as best actor in a comedy for the character Ferdie in Hotel.
Host for the night and the face of Big Brother Mzansi Lawrence Maleka exemplified his exceptional talent by winning Best Actor in a Telenovela for his role as Zolani in The River. The awards were broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161).
Nomsa Philiso, CEO: General Entertainment for the MultiChoice Group, celebrated the victories and congratulated all the winners, saying, "Tonight, more than ever, the MultiChoice group and all our beloved titles and brands reaffirmed our position as the true home of entertainment, our commitment to providing a stage for African storytellers to shine has never been stronger. Their narratives, their passion, and their talent are what drive us to excel."
In a poignant moment of the evening, Derek Watts, a stalwart in South African television and investigative journalism, was honoured with the Lifetime Achiever Award, posthumously. Watts' impactful 35-year tenure on M-Net’s Carte Blanche exemplifies the profound influence of media on creating a more informed and just society.
All the
big winners!
Wins
across MultiChoice Group on the second night include:
Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela: Thulani Mtsweni, Gomora
Best
Actor in a Telenovela: Lawrence Maleka, The River
Best
Supporting Actor in a Telenovela: Deli Malinga - Redemption
Best
Supporting Actress in a TV comedy: Kate Normington, Tali’s Joburg Diary
Best TV
Drama: Lavish
Best
Supporting Actress in a TV Soap: Odelle De Wet, Binnelanders
Best
Supporting Actor in a TV Soap: Charlie Bouguenon, Binnelanders
Best
Actress in a TV Soap: Cindy Swanepoel, Binnelanders
Best
Actor in a TV Comedy: James Borthwick, Hotel Season 5
Best
Actor in a Feature Film: Jarrid Geduld, Indemnity
Best
Achievement in Directing - Feature Film: Gaia
Best
Feature Film: Gaia
Best
Actress in a Telenovela: Michelle Botes, Legacy
Best
Telenovela: Legacy
Best TV
Presenter – Tshegofatso Mosupye (Public Vote)
Additional wins at the SAFTAs Craft Awards on Friday September 29 included Best Youth Programme for Trend Season 1, Best International Format for Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts, and more.
By consistently shining the spotlight on local talent and narratives, the MultiChoice group solidifies its standing as the core of South African entertainment, connecting stories and audiences.
The full list of MultiChoice winners:
Craft Awards:
Best
Entertainment Programme: Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale
Best
Variety Show: Sunday Sexy Love
Best
Achievement in Scriptwriting – Telenovela: DiepCity Season 2
Best
Achievement in Wardrobe - TV Drama: Lavish
Best
Youth Programme: Trend Season 1
Best
Achievement in Sound - TV Comedy: Hotel Season 5
Best
Achievement in Art Direction - TV Comedy: Hotel Season 5
Best
Achievement in Cinematography - TV Comedy: Hotel Season 5
Best
Achievement in Sound - TV Soap/Telenovela: Suidooster
Best
Achievement in Editing - TV/Soap or Telenovela: Diepe Waters
Best
Achievement in Directing - Soap: Erina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Romano Gorlei
& Richard September for Suidooster
Best
Achievement in Original Music/Score - Feature Film: Pierre-Henri Wicomb for Gaia
Best
Achievement in Cinematography – Feature Film: Jorrie van der Walt for Gaia
Best
Current Affairs Programme: Mining Takedown
Best
Natural History and Environmental: Crocodiles Revealed
Best
Children’s Programme: NickMusic Africa
Best
International Format: Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts
Best
Educational Programme: MTVShuga: What Makes a Man
Best
Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling - TV Drama: Desert Rose
Best
Achievement in Art Direction - TV Soap/Telenovela: Legacy
Best
Lifestyle Programme: Homegrown tastes South Africa season 1
Best Structured
Soapie Reality Show: Life with Kelly Khumalo Season 3
Best
Structured Or Docu-Reality Show: Sex in Afrikaans
Best
Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Comedy: Tali's Joburg Diary
Best
Achievement in Scriptwriting - TV Comedy: Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger,
Gilli Apter, & Daniel Zimbler for Tali's Joburg Diary
Best
Achievement in Directing - TV Comedy: Ari Kruger for Tali's Joburg Diary
Best
Achievement in Sound - TV Drama: Jozua Loots for Donkerbos
Best
Achievement in Cinematography - TV Drama: Willie Nel for Blood Psalms
Best
Achievement in Directing - TV Drama: Nico Scheepers for Donkerbos
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