The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) have once again set the stage for an exciting celebration of the best in local talent. This year’s nominations, announced on SABC 3’s Expresso morning show and Newzroom Afrika, revealed a mix of record-breaking achievements, posthumous nods, and fresh talent making waves.
One of the standout stories is Thembinkosi Mthembu, who has made SAFTAs history by becoming the first actor to secure nominations for four different roles across four productions in a single year. Mthembu is nominated for:
– Best Actor in a Drama (Shaka iLembe)
– Best Actor in a Drama (Adulting)
– Best Actor in a Telenovela (Outlaws)
– Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela (The River)
In a poignant moment, the late Connie Chiume has been honoured with a nomination for Best Actress in a Telenovela for her powerful portrayal in Gomora (Season 4), while the late Mpho Sebeng earned two posthumous nods: Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela (The Estate) and Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy (Miseducation).
Sindi Dlathu continues to break records, solidifying her status as a SAFTAs icon. Nominated once again for her role as Lindiwe Dikana in The River,she has now received a nod for every season of the show, setting a record of six consecutive Best Actress in a Telenovela nominations.
Lasizwe is also making waves with his YouTube series Awkward Dates, earning a nomination for Best Online Content. Competing alongside him are Giving it Gears with Jason Goliath and The Adventures of Noko Mashaba – Struggles of SA Youth, proving that digital content is staking its claim in the industry.
The gripping docu-series Rosemary’s Hitlist, which details the chilling crimes of serial killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, is up for Best Made for TV Documentary, with a nod also going to cinematographer Sims Phakisi for Best Achievement in Documentary Cinematography.
As the excitement builds, all eyes will be on nominees like Nomzamo Mbatha for Shaka iLembe and Kgomotso Christopher for Fatal Seduction, both competing for Best Actress in a TV Drama. With such an impressive lineup, this year’s SAFTAs are sure to be unforgettable!
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Lasizwe gets nominated for best online content
Lasizwe’s “Awkward Dates” series is the only exclusively YouTube show nominated in South African Film and Television Awards BEST ONLINE CONTENT category.
Also nominated in the category is “Giving it Gears with Jason… pic.twitter.com/2JIlm3yGP8
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Rosemary’s Hitlist scores SAFTAs noms
Showmax’s hit docu-series about the murderous rampage of serial killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu has been nominated for BEST MADE FOR TV DOCUMENTARY OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES.
The docu-series also nabbed a nomination on the Best… pic.twitter.com/f3MoE5kzpj
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Thembinkosi Mthembu sets SAFTAs record
Mthembu has set the bar high by becoming the first actor to score nominations in 4 roles from 4 different productions, in the same year.
Mthembu is nominated for …
• Best Actor in a Drama (Shaka iLembe)
• Best Actor in a… pic.twitter.com/jla9vvzckL
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Connie Chiume nominated for a SAFTA
The late Mme Connie Chiume has been nominated for Best Actress in a Telenovela for her role on Gomora (Season 4). #KgopoloReports #SAFTAs18 #RIPConnieChiume pic.twitter.com/dVI14BDlPP
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Mpho Sebeng gets a posthumous SAFTA nods
The late actor has been nominated for 2 awards at the South African Film and Television Awards.
He got noms for Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela (The Estate) as well as Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy… pic.twitter.com/kVzRvJvYg4
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Sindi Dlathu breaks her own record
In 2023, the actress set the South African Film And Television Awards record as the only actor (male or female) to have a SAFTAs nomination for the same role for all seasons of the show.
Dlathu has cemented that record by clinching… pic.twitter.com/st917MSowq
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 5, 2024
