The ceremony took place this weekend and was hosted by comedian Mpho Popps, radio royalty Khutso Theledi and Ryle De Morny. The red carpet was hosted by Lasizwe Dambuza and Palesa Tembe.
The SAFTAs recognizes the best of the best in our small screens. Those actors, actresses and local TV content that keeps us glued to our screens, received their much deserved accolades and we cannot help but note how Diepcity walked away with two accolades despite it living its last days.
The Black Brain drama series won Best telenovela and Most Popular TV Soap or Telenovela through a public vote.
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Soap: Natasha Sutherland – Scandal
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap: Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha – Scandal
Best Supporting Actress in a Telenovela: Shaleen Surtie Richards – Arendsvlei
Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela: Abdul Khoza – The Wife
Best Actress in a TV Soap: Manaka Ranaka (Lucy) – Generations: The Legacy
Best Actor in a TV Soap: Thabo Malema (Bohang) – Scandal
Best Actress in a Telenovela: Nthati Moshesh (Mary Ndlovu) – Isono
Best Actor in a Telenovela: Bonko Khoza (Mqhele Zulu) – The Wife
Best TV Soap: Suidooster
Best Telenovela: DiepCity
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama: Natasha Loring – Dam
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama: • Warren Masemola – Is’phindiselo
Best Actress In a TV Drama: Kim Engelbrecht (Reyka) – Reyka
Best Actor In a TV Drama: Thobani Dlomo Nzuza (Mndeni) – eHostela
Best TV Drama 4 Mure
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy: Kate Normington – Tali’s Baby Diary
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy: Frank Opperman – G.I.L.
Best Actress in a TV Comedy: Julia Anastasopoulos (Tali Babes) – Tali’s Baby Diary
Best Actor in a TV Comedy: Saint Seseli (Vusi Twala) – How to Ruin Christmas
Best TV Comedy: Tali’s Baby Diary
Best Short Film: #Wearedyinghere (Ster Kinekor Rosebank) – Africa Rising International Film Festival
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film: Nomvelo Makhanya – I Am All Girls
Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film: Tshamano Sebe – Angeliena
Best Actress in a Feature Film: Hlubi Mboya-Arnold (Ntombizonke Papayi) – I Am All Girls
Best Actor in a Feature Film: Jafta Mamabolo (Freedom) – Freedom
Best Achievement in Directing – Feature Film: Barakat (Ster Kinekor , Numetro, Independent Cinemas in South Africa)
Best Feature Film: I Am All Girls
Saftas Lifetime Achievement Award: Connie Chiume
Best TV Presenter public vote: Thembisa Mdoda–Nxumalo – Old Mutual Amazing Voices
In a statement, Mandela confirmed that Diepcity would be ending soon as they were slated to show for 2 years.
"DiepCity has been hit on South African television and has introduced audiences to unique characters who have resonated strongly with fans. DiepCity fans have played a big role in the success of the show over the past two years and we are thankful for their support," he said.
