What came as a shock with the movement from Johannesburg to Pilanesburg, it has become a success as the 11th Annual South African Film and Television(SAFTAs) took center stage at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday 18 March 2017.
Hosted by the awesome Katlego Maboe and Thando Thebethe saw the kings and queens of the industry coming together to witness the 11th edition of SAFTAs at a newly renovated arena which was broadcast on Sabc 2 with the The Legacy and Zulu Boy being part of the performers to bring the entertainment to the event and Khuli Chana closing of the event In his home province.
McCafe which was the headline sponsor and the front runner for the Best Actor and Actress in a Feature Film saw popular Shoki Mokgapa claiming the Best Actress and Dan Jaques Mouton taking the Best Actress.
The night couldn’t get any better as Warren Masemola took the Best Supporting Actor in a TV drama whom received a standing ovation from the audience alongside Lydia Mokgokoloshi who was honoured with the Life Time achiever award who twisted a little bit of pun with the needle scene she acted on popular soapie Skeem Saam.
Sterkinor who were part of the sponsors took over the Youth Achievement award which was awarded to Thapelo Mokoena
Amanda Black led the special tribute which was in our of those who left us with a sizzling candle ceremony which was headed by Lebone College of the Royal Bafokeng students.
The biggest awards which was decided by the public being Best Tv Presenter and Most popular TV Soap with 11 and 17 nominess respectively, saw Isibaya leading the votes and Our Perfect Wedding Presenter Thembisa Mdoda taking the Golden Horn.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
TELEVISION
Best TV Soap/Telenovela
The Road
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Soap/Telenovela
High Rollers
Best Actor - TV Soap/Telenovela
Anthony Coleman
Best Actress - TV Soap/Telenovela
Tina Jaxa
Best Supporting Actor - TV Soap/Telenovela
Mandla Gaduka
Best Supporting Actress - TV Soap/Telenovela
Linda Sebezo - Sharon Dlamini
Most Popular TV Soap
Isibaya
Best TV Drama
Heist
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Drama
Heist
Best Actor - TV Drama
Jerry Mofokeng - Heist
Best Actress - TV Drama
Tiffany Barbuzano
Best Supporting Actor - TV Drama
Warren Masemola
Best Supporting Actress - TV Drama
Jana Cilliers
Best TV Comedy
Puppet Nation ZANews
Best Actress - TV Comedy
Chantal Herman
Best Actor - TV Comedy
James Borthwick
Best Supporting Actress - TV Comedy
Sylvaine Strike
Best Supporting Actor - TV Comedy
Reabetswe Rangaka
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Comedy
Alex Fynn and Johan Vermaak, Puppet Nation ZANews
Best Talk Show
Real Talk with Anele
Best TV Presenter
Thembisa Mdoda
FILM
Best Actor - Feature Film
Dann-Jaques Mouton
Best Actress - Feature Film
Shoki Mokgape
Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film
Abdurahgmaan Adams
Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film
Hlubi Mboya
Best Achievement in Directing – Feature Film
Oliver Schmitz
Best Feature Film
Sink
Best Documentary Feature
Nobody's Died Laughing
Best Student Film
Finding Freedom
Best Short Film
The Suit
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Junaid Ahmed
Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Youth Achiever Award recipient
Thapelo Mokoena
