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Thembinkosi Mthembu’s stellar 2024: A year of awards, acclaimed roles, and rising stardom
Thembinkosi Mthembu is a strong contender for actor of the year, after a successful 2024.
Tributes flood in for legendary actress Michelle Botes who has passed away at 62
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.
Actor Abdul Khoza and Olwethu Leshabane among faces joining ‘My Brother’s Keeper’
Khoza is not the only person joining the popular telenovela, media entrepreneur Olwethu Leshabane has also been announced as an addition to the cast.
Warren Masemola’s compelling performance captivates ‘Skeem Saam’ viewers
Masemola’s portrayal of the character has viewers just as spooked as the people of Turfloop.
Nomzamo Mbatha celebrates the success of ‘Shaka Ilembe’ at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards
Executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha expresses her gratitude after 'Shaka Ilembe' wins 12 awards at the Saftas, including Best TV Drama.
Thembinkosi Mthembu celebrates his first Golden Horn award for ‘Shaka Ilembe’
Thembinkosi Mthembu shines as he wins Best Actor at the Saftas, celebrating his remarkable performances in ‘Shaka Ilembe’.
SAFTAs18 Red Carpet: Dazzling fashion moments from Mzansi's biggest stars
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.
Zikhona Sodlaka, Shannon Esra, Thembinkosi Mthembu among big winners at SAFTAs18
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.
‘Shaka Ilembe’ dominates at the 2024 SAFTAs with 12 wins
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.
Prev Reddy ready for the Saftas
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).
'Hectic Nine-9’ presenter Danté Carlo Poole is chuffed to bag his first Saftas nomination
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.
Relebogile Mabotja’s crowning moment has been 20 years in the making as she bags 18th SAFTAs executive producer gig
From winning South African Film and Television Award for Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale to producing the prestigious awards.
From Gayton McKenzie to Maglera Doe Boy, Feather Awards’ give props to allies in the LGBTQIA community
The 16th Feather Awards honours African queer individuals and allies with unique categories, celebrating diversity and inclusivity during Pride Month.
LOOK: LaConco's Saftas nomination celebrated in style at exclusive party
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 bags two major nominations for ‘Skeem Saam’
Clement Maosa, known for his role as Kwaito on Skeem Saam, has been nominated for top honours at the NFTA South Africa and SAFTAs.
Zizipho Buti stars in ‘Soft Life’ premiering on Showmax
Owami Gqoji steps into the hidden world of high-society companionship to pay her mother’s medical bills.
Miss SA’s ‘Crown Chasers’ gets a nod from the SAFTAS with a nomination
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.
Nomzamo Mbatha, Wiseman Ncube and producers proud as ‘Shaka iLembe’ secures 17 SAFTAs nominations
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 people’s villain: Sindi Dlathu bags sixth SAFTA nomination for role in The River
The renowned actress broke the record for the most SAFTA nominations for a single role over all seasons of the show in 2023
Top contenders for Saftas 18: ‘Outlaws,’ ‘The River’ and ‘Shaka iLembe’
Saftas honours the outstanding quality, talent, and excellence within South Africa's dynamic film and television industry.
Top TV shows ‘Shaka iLembe’, ‘The River’ and ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ dominate SAFTAs18 nominees
The 18th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs18) nominees have been announced.
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle leads heart-warming tributes to iconic actress Connie Chiume
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.
Showmax series, 016FM, sparks reactions from viewers in Vaal
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.
Streaming boom causing new shows to flourish, while long-running faves fade quickly in SA TV landscape
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.
Award-winning make-up artist Islyn Salie makes characters come to life on TV
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.