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Thembinkosi Mthembu is a strong contender for actor of the year, after a successful 2024.
Botes, renowned for her captivating performance as Cherel de Villiers in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo, was a veteran of the entertainment industry whose versatile talent spanned decades.
Khoza is not the only person joining the popular telenovela, media entrepreneur Olwethu Leshabane has also been announced as an addition to the cast.
Masemola’s portrayal of the character has viewers just as spooked as the people of Turfloop.
Executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha expresses her gratitude after 'Shaka Ilembe' wins 12 awards at the Saftas, including Best TV Drama.
Thembinkosi Mthembu shines as he wins Best Actor at the Saftas, celebrating his remarkable performances in ‘Shaka Ilembe’.
South African screen royalty treated the red carpet with the respect it deserves and put in the time and effort needed to look amazing for a big event.
After dominating screens and keeping viewers glued to screens, the SAFTAs were the perfect playground for actors and production crews to let their hair down and celebrate their hard work.
Discover the glamour and achievements celebrated at the 18th Annual South African Film and Television Awards, where ‘Shaka Ilembe’ shone brightly with 12 wins, including Best Television Drama.
Actor, stand-up comic and content creator Prev Reddy is set to join the country’s top talent in film and television at the highly anticipated 18th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas).
With determination in his voice and a glimmer of ambition in his eyes, Danté Carlo Poole stands as a symbol of hope for young South Africans, encouraging them to chase their dreams and seize every opportunity that comes their way.
From winning South African Film and Television Award for Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale to producing the prestigious awards.
The 16th Feather Awards honours African queer individuals and allies with unique categories, celebrating diversity and inclusivity during Pride Month.
The occasion marked LaConco’s first nomination for Best Television Presenter at the esteemed Saftas, a significant milestone both for her career and for the representation of diverse voices within the industry.
Clement Maosa, known for his role as Kwaito on Skeem Saam, has been nominated for top honours at the NFTA South Africa and SAFTAs.
Owami Gqoji steps into the hidden world of high-society companionship to pay her mother’s medical bills.
Crown Chasers has been nominated for a South African Film & Television Award (SAFTA) under the category, Best Competition Reality Show despite the controversy it sparked online weeks before the finale.
Shaka iLembe is a South African produced television series that retells a story about an African Zulu king, Shaka, from childhood and adulthood as he fights for his throne.
The renowned actress broke the record for the most SAFTA nominations for a single role over all seasons of the show in 2023
Saftas honours the outstanding quality, talent, and excellence within South Africa's dynamic film and television industry.
The 18th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs18) nominees have been announced.
The former TV talk show host posted a clip of an interview from her talk show, where they discussed the plights of South African actors where Chiume was one of the guests.
The show’s portrayal of local culture, dialects, and issues has resonated deeply with some viewers, who feel a sense of pride in seeing their community represented on screen.
Long-running shows such as soapies, are expensive productions to keep going and viewership numbers on traditional linear TV are declining; broadcasters and productions are faced with difficult decisions.
We never see the make-up artist who makes an actor look convincingly injured after a car accident or the lighting technician who creates a natural, stylised scene to evoke a specific emotion.