Thembinkosi Mthembu/Picture: Instagram
This past weekend, the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand was transformed into an ethereal stage for the 18th annual coveted South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). The illustrious event brought together some of mzansi’s biggest names to shine a light on the extraordinary talent we witnessed on our screens this past year.
The night was made up of many beautiful moments, from the electric vibes between our favourite celebrities to their daring fashion looks, all the way to the actual awards ceremony that brought everyone together. Our A-listers were also treated to some entertainment, where they could do the watching and enjoy, for a change.
Among the many winners was Thembinkosi Mthembu, who had scored himself a total of four nominations, shinning with a deserved win in the Best Actor in a TV Drama category. Unfortunately, he did not win in the other three categories.
ThembiNkosi Mthembu has won Best Actor in TV Drama for his role in ‘Shaka ilembe’ at the #SAFTAs18 pic.twitter.com/6RTmcTHvZh
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 26, 2024
As expected, Shaka Ilembe shone the brightest as the limited series snatched a total of 12 awards, which included Best TV Drama.
The glitz and glamour of #SAFTAs18 shone brightly this weekend at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, where the much-loved television series ‘Shaka iLembe’ emerged as the star of the night, taking home an astonishing 12 awards. From Best TV Drama to Best Supporting Actor, the show… pic.twitter.com/fJmxjug4Kt
— newsnote (@newsnoteSA) October 27, 2024
Another notable victory was Zikhona Sodlaka finally getting the recognition she deserves after devoting many years of her career to providing a high level of entertainment to mzansi, taking home the Best Actress in a Telenovela for her role as Nombulelo on Gqeberha.
Zikhona Sodlaka has won Best Actress in Telenovela for her role in ‘Gqeberha- The Empire’ Season 1 at the #SAFTAs18 pic.twitter.com/dWfAKMFFuU
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 26, 2024
We could not finish off this recap without an honourable mention to the diverse fashion looks that our celebrities dared to put on, and of course, some were a hit, and some were a miss.
Looks from the South African Film and television awards 2024 🇿🇦
1. Phuti Khomo#SAFTAs #SAFTAs18 pic.twitter.com/c8SV4eWZRq
— AfricanFashionHoney (@AfricanFashionn) October 26, 2024
24. Lunathi Mampofu#SAFTAs #SAFTAs18 pic.twitter.com/s8K866DCng
— AfricanFashionHoney (@AfricanFashionn) October 27, 2024
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