The sixteenth annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) were presented in a virtual show on Saturday evening.
Prior to the start of the actual awards event, and indeed during the show, Lasizwe’s remarkable appearance was the buzz of social media.
@AYESwirie tweeted, “Ladies and gentlemen, please raise your hands for our swirie @lasizwe, the IT gurl of the night.”
“On the #SAFTAs red carpet, he embodied the ambiance with a stunning wig, a distinctive suit, and those gorgeous black heels. Looking like Zulu Royalty 🔥👌🏽”
Ladies and Gentlemen, please raise your hands for our swirie @lasizwe, the night’s IT girl.
On the #SAFTAs red carpet, he embodied the ambiance with a beautiful wig, a distinctive suit, and those gorgeous black heels. Looking like Zulu Royalty 🔥👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/7TtB7IxDav
— ∆¥E (Nomatriquency Era) 😪 (@AYESwirie) September 4, 2022
This year’s major awards presentation, themed “Frame the Future,” was presented by broadcaster Khutso Theledi, comedian and TV personality Mpho Popps, and actor and TV host Ryle De Morny.
The attire of Lasizwe was the talk of the Saftas. Picture: Supplied
The MultiChoice Group won a total of 54 prizes throughout the Craft Show, which took place on Friday and was webcast on the Saftas YouTube website, and Saturday’s main event, which aired on Mzansi Magic and S3.
These victories were Best TV Soap for “Suidooster” on kykNET, Best Telenovela for “DiepCity” on Mzansi Magic, Best Achievement In Directing – TV Soap for “Binnelanders,” and Best Achievement In Scriptwriting – Telenovela for “Legacy.”
The broadcasting giant’s streaming platform, Showmax, won 17 awards for programs like “Tali’s Baby Diary,” “The Wife,” and “Dam.”
The SABC, on the other hand, won nine awards, including “Best Competition Reality Show” for SABC 2’s hit reality show “Taste Masters SA” and “Best Variety Show” for SABC 1’s “The Braai Show with Cassper.”
Popular streaming service Netflix won seven prizes in various categories for its two feature films, “I Am All Girls” and “Angeliena,” and its second season of the successful television comedy “How To Ruin Christmas.”
The people chose Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo “Best TV Presenter” for her spectacular performance as the anchor of “Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices,” while “DiepCity” was voted “Most Popular TV Soap/Telenovela.”
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the iconic Mme Connie Chiume in recognition of her 45 years of contribution to the film industry.
Thoko Ntshiga, Thembi Mtshali, and Lydia Mokgokoloshi are among the former Lifetime Achievers that Mme Chiume joins.
Zo Modiga, Goodluck, Samthing Soweto, Langa Mavuso, Jesse Clegg, and Hush SA delivered great performances during both the craft fair and the main show.
Complete list of the 16th annual South African Film and Television Awards winners:
Best Achievement in Sound Documentary: “Murder in Paris” by Anthony Croft
Best Achievement in Editing Documentary: Esther Badenhorst – “I Am Here”
Best Achievement in Documentary Cinematography: “I Am Here” by Rick Joaquim
Best Achievement in Documentary Directing: “The Colonel’s Stray Dogs” by Khalid Shamis.
The Ocean Bonanza Films’ “Ulwandle” is the best short documentary film.
“Devilsdorp” is the best made-for-television documentary, according to Idea Candy.
I Am Here by Sanktuary Films is the best documentary feature.
“Unholy Alliance” wins the award for Best Natural History and Environment Program. – Earth Contact
Lwazi Msipha won the Youth Achiever Award
Siyaya – Come Wild With Us! is the best children’s program. – Francois Odendaal Productions
“Kick It” is the best educational program produced by Mindset Concept Productions.
“Die Staat Teen” by Reel Epics Productions wins the award for Best Factual Program.
“The Taste Master SA” by Cardova Productions is the Best Competition Reality Show.
The Unexpected – DJ Zinhle by Brightfire Pictures is the Best Structured Soap Opera Reality Show.
“Ghosted Africa: Love Gone” by Missing Idea Collective is the best docu-reality film.
Calvin Ratladi was awarded the Outstanding Person with Disability Contributor Award.
I Love That Productions’ “The Kingdom” is the best youth program.
The best online article is “Politically Awful” by Bouncing Biscuit.
Best Lifestyle Programme: “Die Broer Toer” – Marche Media
“Beitbridge Border Post” (Combined Artists) – Best Current Affairs Program.
Best Student Film: “Water Is Water” – UCT TV Studios
“Boxing Day” by Black Brain Pictures is the top made-for-television film.
Family Feud South Africa won for Best International Format. – Rapid Blue
Mellow Yellow Entertainment’s “Musik Roulette” is the best entertainment program.
The Braai Show featuring Cassper is the best variety show. – Cake Media
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling for a Television Comedy: Nthabiseng Senong, Nomagugu Makgopela, and Thandeka Feliti for “African Dreams”
Best Achievement in Wardrobe Television Comedy: “G.I.L.” by Cassandra Rowland.
Best Achievement in Sound Television Comedy: “How to Ruin Christmas” by Simon Ratcliffe.
Best Achievement in Art Direction for a Television Comedy: “G.I.L.” by Beatrix Van Zyl.
Richard Starkey and Gordon Midgley’s “Tali’s Baby Diary” is the best achievement in TV comedy editing.
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting for a Television Comedy: “How to Ruin Christmas” by Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, and Katleho Ramaphakela.
Best Achievement in Television Comedy Cinematography: “Troukoors” by Fahema Hendricks.
Best Achievement in Television Comedy Directing: Ari Kruger & Daniel Zimbler – “Tali’s Baby Diary”
‘Tali’s Baby Diary’ won multiple awards at the sixteenth Saftas.
Award for Outstanding Provincial Contribution: Nceba Mqolomba
Best Achievement in Make-Up & Hairstyling for a Television Drama: “4 Mure” by Minke Swart.
Best Achievement in Wardrobe TV Drama: Mariechen Vosloo – “4 Mure”
Best Achievement in Sound TV Drama: Joel “Juelz” Mahlatjie – “eHostela”
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score for a Television Drama: “Umkhokha” by Zithulele Khwela.
Excellence in Artistic Direction TV Drama: Sue Steel – “Dam”
Best Achievement in Editing TV Drama: Regardt Botha, Markus Van Schalkwyk & Eva Du Preez – “Nêrens – Noordkaap”
Best Achievement in Television Cinematography: Tom Marais for “Reyka”
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting for a Television Drama: “Reyka” by Rohan Dickson.
Best Achievement in Directing a Television Drama: “Reyka” by Catharine Cooke and Zwelesizwe Ntuli.
Best Achievement in Make-Up & Hairstyling for a Television Soap/Telenovela: “DiepCity” by Refentse Munyai.
Beverly Mogorosi & Teddy Geldart – “House of Zwide” – Outstanding Achievement in Wardrobe for a Television Soap/Telenovela.
Best Achievement In Sound Television Soap/Telenovela: “House of Zwide” by Tshepiso Matlou, Janno Muller, Jonty Everton, Thapelo Makhubo, and Jeanre Greyling.
Best Achievement in Editing a Television Soap/Telenovela: “House of Zwide” by LJ Rice, Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, and Simphiwe Nhlumayo.
Best Original Music/Score for a Telenovela: “The River” by Brendan Jury.
Emerging Filmmaker: Jordy Sank
The Most Outstanding Cinematography Telenovela: Ryan Lotter & Lekau Mamabolo – “House of Zwide”
Excellence in Artistic Direction TV Soap/Telenovela: “DiepCity” by Noluthando Lobese.
Best Achievement in Telenovela Scriptwriting: “Legacy” by Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela
Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Myolisi Sikupela, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, and Kelly Robinson, “Scandal”
“DiepCity” by Mandla Ngcongwane, Manqoba Mathunjwa, Thandokazi Msumza, and Mamohato Askew is the Telenovela with the Best Directing.
Ameera Patel, Sanele Zulu, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Myolisi Sikupela, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca, Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, and Kelly Robinson, “Scandal”
Best Achievement in Directing TV Soap: Danie Joubert – “Binnelanders”
Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling for a Feature Film: “Glasshouse” by Annie Butler.
Best Achievement in Costume Design for a Feature Film: “Glasshouse” by Catherine Mcintosh.
Best Achievement in Sound Design Feature Film: Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer), Keagan Higgins, Rob Brinkworth & Gustav Stutterheim – “Fried Barry”
Best Achievement in Editing a Feature Film: “Glasshouse” by Rowan Jackson.
Best Achievement In Production Design For A Feature Film: “Glasshouse” by Kerry Von Lillienveld.
Best Achievement in Original Music/ Score Feature Film: Ebenhaezer Smal (Haezer) – “Fried Barry”
The Most Outstanding Cinematography Feature Film: Justus De Jager – “Glasshouse”
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting for a Feature Film: “Freedom” by Jafta Mamabolo.
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Soap: “Scandal” by Natasha Sutherland.
Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha – “Scandal” – Best Supporting Actor in a Soap Opera.
Best Supporting Actress Telenovela: Shaleen Surtie Richards – “Arendsvlei”
Abdul Khoza of “The Wife” won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela.
Manaka Ranaka’s “Generations: The Legacy” is the best actress in a soap opera.
Best Actor in a Soap Opera: Thabo Malema for “Scandal.”
Best Actress in a Telenovela: “Isono” by Nthati Moshesh.
Best Actor in a Telenovela: “The Wife” by Bonko Khoza.
Best TV Soap: “Suidooster” – Suidooster Films
DiepCity by Black Brain Pictures is the best telenovela.
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama: “Dam” by Natasha Loring
Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama: “Is’phindiselo” by Warren Masemola.
Best Actress TV Drama: Kim Engelbrecht – “Reyka”
Best Actor TV Drama: Thobani Dlomo Nzuza – “eHostela”
Best TV Drama: “4 Mure” – Marche Media
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Television Series: Kate Normington for “Tali’s Baby Diary”
Best Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy: “G.I.L.” by Frank Opperman
Best Television Comedic Actress: Julia Anastasopoulos for “Tali’s Baby Diary”
Saint Seseli’s “How to Ruin Christmas” was awarded for Best Actor in a Television Comedy.
The best television comedy is “Tali’s Baby Diary.” – Sketchbook Productions
“#Wearingyinghere” by Optical Films is the Best Short Film.
Nomvelo Makhanya won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film for “I Am All Girls.”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film: Tshamano Sebe for Angelina.
Hlubi Mboya-Arnold won the award for Best Actress in a Feature Film for her performance in “I Am All Girls.”
Best Actor in a Feature Film: “Freedom” by Jafta Mamabolo.
Best Achievement in Directing a Feature Film: “Barakat” by Amy Jephta.
“I Am All Girls” by Nthibah Pictures received the award for Best Feature Film.
Connie Chiume won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thembisa Mdoda-“Old Nxumalo’s Mutual Amazing Voices” is the best television host.
The most popular soap opera or telenovela is “DiepCity.”