Samuel L. Jackson was the star of the show at the recent 16th Annual Film Benefit hosted by New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

A night dedicated to honouring Jackson’s groundbreaking contributions to film, it attracted a constellation of stars.
SAMUEL L. JACKSON’S ICONIC FILMS

They all gathered to pay tribute to the versatile actor, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

 
The event, presented by Chanel, also featured screenings of his most iconic films throughout October. This underscored his profound influence on cinema.

Samuel L. Jackson, whose career spans over 150 films, is a formidable force in Hollywood.
SAMUEL L. JACKSON’S IMPACT ON FILM

His roles with filmmakers like Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino have solidified him as an emblem of cinematic intensity and adaptability.

MoMA’s Chief Curator of Film, Rajendra Roy, summed up the actor’s impact, according to Variety.

“He has become a landmark cultural figure,” calling out Jackson’s unforgettable performance in Pulp Fiction as a career-defining moment.
SAMUEL L. JACKSON’S DEDICATION TO THE CRAFT

MoMA’s film series, Samuel L. Jackson: A Tribute, showcased movies from Captain Marvel to his latest, The Piano Lesson. It provided fans with a rich tapestry of his artistry.

The actor’s, known for his deep dedication to his craft, expressed gratitude for the tribute.

In his words, “I’m incredibly honoured to see my work celebrated like this.”

Samuel L. Jackson graciously reflected on how his theatre roots in New York made this recognition even more meaningful.
BREAKING STEREOTYPES

For many attendees, the actor’s influence goes far beyond the screen, and his consistent presence in action, drama, and thriller genres has inspired countless actors worldwide.

With South Africans always keen on following Hollywood’s trailblazers, this MoMA event highlights Jackson’s universal appeal.

It resonates with fans who appreciate not just Samuel L. Jackson’s compelling performances but his trailblazing role in breaking stereotypes and redefining the action hero.
POWER OF RESILIENCE

As the global box office’s most successful actor, Samuel L. Jackson’s career success reminds audiences of the power of resilience, especially for black actors striving to make their mark.

The MoMA evening served as both a tribute and a celebration of Jackson’s enduring legacy in cinema, according to The Cut.

His journey inspires actors, fans, and those who dare to challenge the status quo, as his career has done for decades.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAMUEL L. JACKSON FILM AND WHY?

Anastacia Mbonambi, the wife of Springboks Bongi Mbonambi, shared a new photo of their new baby girl via an Instagram post.
BONGI MBONAMBI’S WIFE: ‘JUST LIKE HER DAD’

Springboks Bongi Mbonambi recently became a father of three. His wife, Anaastacia Mbonambi welcomed their second child together in August. Bongi reportedly also has a teenage daughter with Koketso Matlala.

 

 

 
Anastacia is convinced that their second baby girl also looks like Bongi, via an Instagram Story. Take a look…

“Another girl that looks just like her dad. Have to wait five years again before you see mom’s features come through. She’s too adorable though,” she wrote.Bongi Mbonambi’s wife shares new photo. Image via Instagram @mr_mbonambi

The pair announced the new addition to their family via an Instagram post.

“A beautiful new addition to our family.❤️ Mom and baby are doing great. She is perfect.❤️
Such an amazing and unexplainable feeling.❤️,” he wrote.

“‘Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.’ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ,” he continued.

Take a look here.
ANASTACIA MBONAMBI: ‘GOD’S TIME IS THE PERFECT TIME’

Anatascia took to Instagram on Mother’s Day to announced her pregnancy. In the post, she expressed that God’s time is the perfect time. Take a look…

“Happy Mothers day 🩷🤍🌷. I love being a mom, now i’ll be a mom of two in a few months 😆😅…. surprise surprise, can only keep a secret for so long. Being a mom is so many things at once, i can’t describe it in one word, but it’s the best thing ever, also the hardest thing ever 😂😂,” she wrote.

“Only by God’s grace & mercy that im able to be the best mom to my girl, now 5 years later He blessed me with another, God’s time is the perfect time, im in a much better place mentally & emotionally that a few years ago. I absolutely loved doing this mommy & me shoot with my big girl, my first born, my whole heart 🥰💖💖,” she continued.

Take a look at the Springboks WAGS here.

A TikTok video of Rachel Kolisi discussing Siya’s snoring has been shared on X by social media user @_mashesha.

Mashesha captions the video: “Someone sent me this saying it’s one of the reasons Rachel Kolisi decided to end her marriage with Siya Kolisi. Snoring!”

The social media user also shares another video of Siya teasing Rachel’s cooking and dancing.

 

 

 

 

 
“Apparently one of the reasons for the marriage ending, Rachel was also annoyed at Siya Kolisi’s jokes,” he says.
RACHEL KOLISI: ‘THE SNORING LEADS ME TO GOOGLE’

In the TikTok video, Rachel Kolisi reveals that she loves her husband, Siya and shares how his snoring has kept her up at night.

“No question I love my husband dearly. But the snoring leads me down a Google rabbit hole.”

She’s seen searching: “How to stop my husband snoring,” in the video.

Psychologist Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys tells The Citizen that the challenges of fame like the Kolisis can be subtle but persistent.

“Being a public figure, especially in South Africa where sports stars are national symbols, adds the first layer of pressure.”

He adds that one is not just an individual anymore as they represent something larger than themself.

“The expectations to always be a role model, to always perform and to never show weakness can strain any interpersonal relationship, particularly if one partner feels left out of the limelight.”

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LESLEY MUSINA AS FEFO
The actor Lesley Musina tells Sunday World that shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true.

Musina’s character Fefo who will shake things up for the famous couple Melita (Hellen Motsuki) and Obed Kgomo (Lebogang Oliphant).

Fefo is a blast from the past who threatens to blow their house down.

 

 

 

 

 
He appears to be an ordinary, charming, confident, and good-looking man, but viewers will soon discover a darker side to him. Musina will make his debut on Wednesday, 20 November.

“Shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true. What an amazing production.”

“Everyone is so welcoming here and I immediately felt at home when cast, crew and production welcomed me with open arms. It feels like I have been here forever,” says Musina.

Musina is also famously known for his roles in Giyani: Land of Blood, Generations and Muvhango .

MORE ACTORS JOIN ‘SKEEM SAAM’
Skeem Saam will also welcome Warren Masemola as Gopane, an old Turflooper who moved to the Johannesburg to work as a taxi driver.

Gopane will return to Turfloop on Monday, 4 November to search for answers after his son Smaki mysteriously disappeared.

Gopane vows to find out what really happened to his teenage son at the dam.

Newcomer, Julia Mathe has also joined the show as Mapitsi and Tbose’s nanny, Sis Bertha. She made her debut on Monday, 21 October episode.

TVSA reports that Bertha is bossy, has a strong and domineering personality and she will cause trouble for the Turfloop “it” couple.

She will also cause trouble for Tbose’s mother and Mapitsi’s mother-in-law, Meikie Maputla (played by Harriet Manamela).

“She has a very traditional view on gender roles within marriage and isn’t afraid to make this known, even though she’s getting paid to keep the kids quiet,” adds the publication.

The show also recently introduced their new son (Pitsi) on 2 September. SABC1 confirmed that the new Pitsi Maputla is played by Lethabo Matsetela.

Pitsi’s on-screen parents Hungani Ndlovu who plays Thabo “Tbose” Maputla, and Mogau Motlhatswi who plays Mapitsi Maputla also welcomed their new bundle of joy, Baby Oratile (played by Realeboha Khotle).

The new family of four moved out of Meikie’s house and moved into their new house in season 13.

Real Housewives of Durban star Nonkanyiso ‘LaConco’ Conco’s 94 year old father shocked many when he opened up about his strained relationship with his daughter.

The old man, Fartescue Conco, pleaded with her to reach out to contact him and talk about their differences. The 94-year-old said he hasn’t had any contact with the Real Housewives of Durban star for many years.

He told The Daily Sun that he believes that Nonkanyiso got angry with him when he voiced his opinions when the damages paid by former president Jacob Zuma went to her mother’s family in the Eastern Cape.

 

 

 

 

Conco revealed that he has been trying to get into contact with his daughter since 2018. LaConco blocked him and other family members on all communication platforms. “I miss my daughter, it’s clear she hates me. I’ve been trying to reach her since 2018 but she blocked me on all communication platforms”, the old man said.But little did he know this would ruin his relationship with his daughter, which is broken with no hope of being mended.

Today, the 94-year-old father of Real Housewives of Durban star, Nonkanyiso “Laconco” Conco, is afraid he will die with a broken heart.

Talking to Daily Sun from his home in Pietermaritzburg, KZN, Fartescue Conco said he has been trying to mend things with LaConco, who seems to want nothing to do with him.Was I wrong to be angry when things were not done according to our culture? Was I supposed to keep quiet? I don’t know. All I know is that I need to reconcile with my daughter so that I die in peace. Nonkanyiso my loving daughter, please come back home. Let us talk and put everything behind us,” he said.

Fartescue said LaConco is lucky she still has a father.

“I raised Nonkanyiso. She went to the best schools. The English that she speaks on TV is because of me. I also pray for her well-being. I burn impepho and ask the ancestors to watch over her and bring her back home.

“But these past few days, my ancestors visited me through a dream and told me they won’t accept her if she dies because she has deserted them by deserting me as her father and also her home,” he said.

He said that he doesn’t want LaConco’s money as her siblings are taking care of him. “I only need her to visit her old man and iron things out,” said Fartescue.

LaConco’s stepmum Thoko (76) said the family loves Nonkanyiso.

“Her father is always talking about her. I sometimes see tears roll down his face. We only see her on TV. But I pray every day that she visits us. We miss her so much,” said Thoko.

But when called for comment, LaConco said she didn’t want to talk about her relationship with her father in public.

“I’m sorry. I don’t want to speak about this in public,” she said before hanging up.

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Her mum, Nombuso Thusi, said LaConco is old enough to make her own decisions.

“Please talk to Nonkanyiso. She’s old enough to make decisions,” she said.

Congratulations to Mama Elizabeth Serunye scooping her #SAFTAs18 for Best Actress in a TV Soap!🎉🎊🏆🥳
#SkeemSaamhe River received two awards, while Skeem Saam won four and Outlaws received eight Saftas in this year’s Telenovela and Soap categories.

The nominees for the 18th ceremony was announced on Thursday, 05 September.
ABOUT THE SAFTAS

 

 

 

 
The awards serve to encourage entrepreneurship and the development of new talent within the industry and each award recipient is presented with the ‘Golden Horn’ trophy.

The ‘Golden Horn’ has three heads symbolising collective effort, community, and the recognition of the individual as part of a team – an experience inherent to the film and television industry where collaboration is the cornerstone of successful productions.
SAFTAS NOMINEES: TV SOAP/TELENOVELA

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN WARDROBE – TV SOAP/TELENOVELA

1802: Love Defies Time
Outlaws
House of Zwide

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP AND HAIRSTYLING – TV SOAP/TELENOVELA

Binnelanders
1802: Love Defies Time
Suidooster

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND – TELENOVELA

Outlaws
Diepe Waters
The River

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING – TELENOVELA

My Brother’s Keeper
Outlaws
The River

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ORIGINAL MUSIC/SCORE – TELENOVELA

1802: Love Defies Time
The River
Isitha: The Enemy
Outlaws

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY – TELENOVELA

1802: Love Defies Time
Outlaws
Diepe Waters

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION – TV SOAP/TELENOVELA

Outlaws
Suidooster
The River

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING – TELENOVELA

The Estate
Outlaws
Isitha: The Enemy

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING – TELENOVELA

Diepe Waters
Outlaws
The River

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING – TV SOAP

Binnelanders
Skeem Saam
Scandal!

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING – TV SOAP

Scandal!
Suidooster
Skeem Saam

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV SOAP

Marlee van der Merwe – Binnelanders
Bianca Amato – Binnelanders
Nkhensani Mlondzo – Scandal!

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV SOAP

Kabelo Thai – Scandal!
Clement Maosa – Skeem Saam
Maruputla Sehlapelo – Skeem Saam

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELENOVELA

Lunathi Mampofu – 1802: Love Defies Time
Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala – My Brother’s Keeper
Mmarona Motshegoa – Redemption

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELENOVELA

Seputla Sebogodi – Redemption
Mpho Sebeng – The Estate
Thembinkosi Mthembu – The River

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SOAP

Je-ani Swiegelaar – Binnelanders
Nolwazi Ngubeni – Scandal!
Elizabeth Serunye – Skeem Saam

BEST ACTOR IN A TV SOAP

Germandt Geldenhuys – Binnelanders
Melusi Mbele – Scandal!
Hykie Berg – Binnelanders

BEST ACTRESS IN A TELENOVELA

Zikhona Sodlaka – Gqeberha: The Empire
Sindi Dlathu – The River
Connie Chiume – Gomora

BEST ACTOR IN A TELENOVELA

Thembinkosi Mthembu – Outlaws
Themba Ndaba – Redemption
Jody Abrahams – Arendsvlei
Presley Chweneyagae – The River
Lindani Nkosi – My Brother’s Keeper

BEST TV SOAP

Suidooster
Skeem Saam
Scandal!

BEST TELENOVELA

House of Zwide
Outlaws
Redemption
The River
Gqeberha: The Empire

PUBLIC VOTING CATEGORY: Most Popular TV Soap and Telenovela

1802: Love Defies Time
Arendsvlei
My Brother’s Keeper
Binnelanders
Diepe Waters
Generations: The Legacy
Gomora
Isitha: The Enemy
House of Zwide
Smoke & Mirrors
Umkhokha: The Curse
Redemption
Scandal!
Suidooster
Skeem Saam
The Estate
The River

A big round of applause to Thembinkosi Mthembu for winning Best Actor in a TV Drama for Shaka iLembe at #SAFTAs18! 🎬🏆 #BackToBasics
Bio

Thembinkosi Mthembu is a South African actor who rose to fame with a starring role as Junior in the Mzansi Magic drama series The Republic.

He was born in the village KwaNdengezi in Durban. In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from the Durban University of Technology.

His first television role was recurring as the Shift Manager on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga: Down South 2, first appearing on Season 7, Episode 7 (which aired on 2 April, 2019).

 

 

 

 

A couple of months later he began starring in The Republic, which revolves around the fictitional president of South Africa as she fights the corruption wrought upon the country by her predecessor.

It was his first starring role in television.

The following year he was cast as Mabutho on the 1Magic soapie The River, making his first appearance in Season 3, Episode 21 (which aired on 24 February, 2020).

Initially recurring, he was promoted to starring cast for the Season 4 premiere in 2021.
Television Roles
Education

Mthembu studied for a diploma in drama and production studios from the Durban University of Technology in 2017.
Career

After receiving his diploma, he relocated to the City of Gold in Johannesburg to practice what he had learned. He got a job as a dancer at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. He then landed a minor role as Junior in the TV series The Republic.

In 2019, he landed a recurring role as Shift Manager on the MTV ShugaL Down South 2, an MTV Base drama series. His debut, on Season 7, Episode 7, aired on 2 April.

Mthembu played Mabutho in season three of the 1Magic soap opera The River. He appeared first in season three, episode twenty-one, on 24 February 2020.

The actor started as a recurring cast but later became a starring cast for the Season 4 premiere in 2021.

However, he gained prominence for starring as Junior in the Mzansi Magic drama series The Republic. The show follows a fictional president who fights the corruption wrought upon the country by her predecessor. It was the first starring role on TV.

In 2020, he played Malusi in the short television film Ngeculo. Kwa-Zulu Natal Entertainment Awards nominated him for Best Male Actor, Male Villain, and Outstanding Newcomer for his contributions to South African television in 2020.

Personal Life

Thembinkosi Mthembu has a partner Sibulele Ndaba. He lives in Johannesburg with his daughter he had in 2019.

At first, the actor battled with finance but dreams of providing education for his daughter. He also wants to teach her to lead a life of independence and success.
Social Profile

Mthembu shares engaging posts on social media. He often posts about his current or upcoming work, family, or a time-out. He has amassed a massive follower base. He also posts about his daughter, who he says he can’t sleep thinking about.

On 7 July, he posted a framed picture of his daughter on Instagram to inform followers of her birthday.
Show

Character

Adulting – Season 1

Bonga

Champions – Season 1

Sanele “Ferrari” Zulu

MTV Shuga – Season 7 (Down South 2)

Shift Manager (as Brian Mthembu)

Outlaws – Season 1

Bandile Biyela

Shaka iLembe – Season 1

Dingiswayo

The Republic – Season 1

Junior (as Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu)

The River – Season 3

Mabutho

The River – Season 4

Mabutho

The River – Season 5

Mabutho

The River – Season 6

Mabutho

IT was a night of glitz, glamour, and record wins at the 18th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).

The event dazzled on Saturday evening, 26 October, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

The star-studded event celebrated excellence in South African film and television, honouring the best creative talent in the industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 
The biggest winner of the evening was Shaka iLembe, a sweeping historical drama, which scooped an incredible 12 awards, including Best TV Drama.

Following closely behind, Netflix’s Yoh! Christmas and Showmax’s Outlaws both earned eight Golden Horns each, cementing their success in second place.

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The event, held over two nights, 25 and 26 OctobeR, saw both the craft and main awards ceremonies reveal an exciting mix of productions.The wins were dominated by MultiChoice and M-Net’s stable of TV channels on DStv, which took home a total of 46 awards.
SAFTAs 2024, Shaka iLembe, Netflix, Yoh! Christmas
Zikhona Sodlaka won Best Actress in a Telenovela for Gqeberha: The Empire. Photo by Sibongumenzi Sibiya

Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice’s CEO for general entertainment, expressed her pride in the accomplishments of the winners.

“This weekend highlighted the rich diversity and powerful storytelling that our creative industry offers viewers. As the leading investor in local content across Africa, MultiChoice is dedicated to supporting and expanding the continent’s film and television landscape,” she said.
SAFTAs 2024, Shaka iLembe, Netflix, Yoh! Christmas
Skeem Saam production team receiving Best TV Soap. Photo by Sibongumenzi Sibiya

Some of the SAFTAs 2024 highlights included:

Best Competition Reality Show: Kokkedoor: Vuur & Vlam (kykNET)
Best Structured Soapie Reality Show: Young, Famous & African S2 (Netflix)
Best Online Content: The Adventures of Noko Mashaba – Struggles of SA Youth (YouTube/Facebook)
Best Current Affairs Programme: Checkpoint (eNCA)Best International Format: The Masked Singer SA (SABC3)
Best Entertainment Programme: Koppestamp (kykNET)
Best Variety Show: Sport@10 (SABC1)
Leading the pack in the feature film category was The Fragile King, which won Best Feature Film,
Best Actress Antoinette Louw, and Best Achievement in Directing for Tristan Holmes to further cement its place in the history of South African cinema

Jacob Zuma’s baby mama Laconco pictured at last night’s SAFTAs Red Carpet. She also won an award for Best Presenter by public vote. #SAFTAs
#Kurrently

 

 

 

 

Laconco Biography – Nonkanyiso Conco, popularly known as Laconco, is a renowned South African personality who is celebrated for her work as a Vuma FM presenter and philanthropist. She is also an advocate for preserving Zulu traditions. Her rise to fame and the headlines she has made over the years have been captivating and inspiring. This biography looks into Laconco’s life, covering her age, child, new body, husband, real name, weight loss journey, son, boyfriend, and Instagram presence.Who is Laconco?

Nonkanyiso Conco, better known as Laconco, is a prominent media figure and philanthropist from South Africa. She gained significant attention as a presenter at Vuma FM and has been an active campaigner for preserving Zulu traditions. Her relationship with ex-South African President Jacob Zuma thrust her into the limelight, primarily because of their significant 52-year age difference.
Laconco Husband: Jacob Zuma

Laconco made headlines in 2018 when she got engaged to Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa. Their relationship was a subject of public interest not only because of Zuma’s political stature but also due to the 52-year age difference. Despite the initial engagement, reports suggest that their relationship has since ended. During her appearance on the “Real Housewives of Durban” (RHOD), Laconco openly discussed the dynamics of her relationship with Zuma and shared some surprising details about their breakup.

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Laconco Real Name

Laconco’s real name is Nonkanyiso Conco. She is affectionately known by her stage name, which has become synonymous with her vibrant personality and media presence.
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Laconco Age

As of now, Laconco is 33 years old. She has achieved a great deal in her relatively young life, from her career in radio to her philanthropic efforts and role on RHOD.
Laconco Child

In April 2018, Laconco revealed the gender of her baby—a boy named Sakhaumuzi. Her son’s birth was a significant milestone in her life, adding another dimension to her public persona.
Laconco on Real Housewives of Durban

Laconco joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD), where she quickly became a fan favorite. Her candidness about her life, especially her relationship with Jacob Zuma, captivated the audience. She shared intimate details about her experiences and challenges, making her one of the most talked-about cast members.
Laconco New Body
Laconco New Body
LaConco confirms that her new body is all thanks to liposuction
Is Laconco Still Married to Zuma?

Laconco’s relationship with Jacob Zuma has been a topic of much speculation. Although they were engaged and had a son together, reports emerged that their relationship had ended. During her time on RHOD, Laconco confirmed the split and provided insights into what led to the end of their engagement.
Laconco Weight Loss Journey

Laconco’s weight loss journey has been remarkable, showcasing her dedication to personal health and well-being. Her transformation is not just physical but also emotional and mental. She has been open about her challenges and steps to achieve her new body. This journey has inspired many of her followers and has become a significant part of her public persona.
Laconco Instagram

Laconco is quite active on Instagram, sharing snippets of her life with her followers. Her handle, @_laconco, is a window into her world, featuring everything from personal moments to professional highlights. Her posts reflect her vibrant personality and her commitment to her fans.

The late Mpho Sebeng won Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela for his role on ‘The Estate.South Africa’s most expensive TV show to date earned its hefty price tag with the first season of Shaka iLembe, which won 12 awards at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), while Netflix’s Yoh!, Christmas and Showmax’s Outlaws both netted eight Golden Horns each in second place.

Over the two-night craft and main awards ceremonies on Friday and Saturday night – again held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg – MultiChoice and M-Net’s set of TV channels on DStv scooped 46 wins in total.

 

 

 

 

 

Amazon Prime Video surprisingly grabbed seven trophies, five of which were for The Fragile King, also winning Best Feature Film. The wins are both painful and ironic since Amazon Studios shocked and dismayed the local film industry when it abruptly decided to exit South African original production earlier this year.

The SABC won 12 categories for various content on the South African public broadcaster. eMedia’s e.tv won just four categories, although it included a second consecutive year’s win for Ochre Media’s Scandal! in the most popular soap category, which is a public vote.

The 18th SAFTAs primarily belonged to three shows: MultiChoice and M-Net’s first season of the Shaka iLembe drama series from Bomb Shelter seen on Mzansi Magic, Netflix South Africa’s Yoh!, Christmas comedy series from BBZEE Films, as well as the Outlaws telenovela on Showmax from Tshedza Pictures.

Shaka iLembe won 12 categories, including Best TV Drama.
Best TV Drama winner Shaka iLembe. (Supplied/Spany
Best TV Drama winner Shaka iLembe. (Supplied/Spanya Ndala)

Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice CEO for general entertainment, said: “This weekend highlighted the rich diversity and powerful storytelling that our creative industry offers viewers. As the leading investor in local content across Africa, MultiChoice is dedicated to supporting and expanding the continent’s film and television landscape. Congratulations to all the winners and to the teams who poured their talent and hard work into bringing these stories to life.”

Zikhona Sodlaka. (Supplied/Andile Mthembu)Meanwhile, Yoh!, Christmas pushed kykNET’s Taktiek (with just one win) out of the way to grab eight Golden Horns, including for Best TV comedy. Outlaws won eight awards, including for Best Telenovela.

SABC1’s Skeem Saam won Best TV soap, while Best Documentary went to !Aitsa. The late Mpho Sebeng won Best Supporting Actor in a telenovela for his role in SABC3’s The Estate.

The SAFTAs awarded Lifetime achiever awards to Generations creator Mfundi Vundla and actor and sculptor Arthur Molepo.

Lebogang Mogoera, acting CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), said the SAFTAs is “immensely proud of the calibre of talent showcased this year and the hard work of all those involved in bringing these stories to life”.

“A big thank you to our long-standing broadcast partners MultiChoice and SABC, whose support enabled us to bring the awards to all South Africans.”
See the full list of winners here:

BEST COMPETITION REALITY SHOW

Kokkedoor: Vuur & Vlam | Homebrew Films, kykNET

BEST STRUCTURED SOAPIE REALITY SHOW

Young, Famous and African S2 | Urban Brew Studios & A Pop Media, Netflix

BEST ONLINE CONTENT

The Adventures of Noko Mashaba – Struggles of SA Youth | Rams Comics, YouTube/Facebook

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME

Checkpoint | eNCA

BEST INTERNATIONAL FORMAT

The Masked Singer SA | Rose and Oaks Media, SABC3
Best International Format winner The Masked Singer
Best International Format winner The Masked Singer. (Supplied/Andile Mthembu)

BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

Koppestamp | Just Ad Production, kykNET

BEST VARIETY SHOW

Sport@10 | SABC Sport, SABC1

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING – FEATURE FILM

The Fragile King | Tristan Holmes, The Ergo Company, Amazon Prime Video

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV SOAP

Marlee van der Merwe (Binnelanders) | Stark Films, kykNET

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV SOAP

Kabelo Thai (Scandal!) | Ochre Media, e.tv

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELENOVELA

Mmarona Motsegoa (Redemption) | Burnt Onion Productions & Seriti Films, BET Africa

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELENOVELA

Mpho Sebeng (The Estate) | Clive Morris Productions, SABC3

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SOAP

Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam) | Peu, SABC1

BEST ACTOR IN A TV SOAP

Germandt Geldenhuys (Binnelanders) | Stark Films, kykNET

BEST ACTRESS IN A TELENOVELA

Zikhona Sodlaka (Gqeberha – The Empire) | Tshedza Pictures, Mzansi MagicBEST ACTOR IN A TELENOVELA

Presley Chweneyagae (The River) |Tshedza Pictures, 1Magic

BEST TV SOAP

Skeem Saam | Peu, SABC1

BEST TELENOVELA

Outlaws | Tshedza Pictures, Showmax

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV DRAMA

Natasha Sutherland (Lioness S2) | Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV DRAMA

Nat Ramabulana (Fatal Seduction) | Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, Netflix

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV DRAMA

Shannon Esra (Lioness S2) | Ochre Media ADO Arena Holdings, M-Net

BEST ACTOR IN A TV DRAMA

Thembinkosi Mthembu (Shaka iLembe) | Bomb Shelter, Mzansi Magic
Best Actor in a TV Drama winner Thembinkosi Mthemb
Best Actor in a TV Drama winner Thembinkosi Mthembu. (Supplied/Andile Mthembu)
Best Actress in a TV Drama winner Shannon Esra. (S