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14th Annual SAFTAs’ Nominees Announced in Style at the Mall of Africa The River, Isibaya, Lockdown, Fiela se Kind & The Republic lead nominations tally Johannesburg, 14 February 2020: The month of love hit a high note today, with the official announcement of the 2020 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) nominees proudly brought to you by Brand South Africa. Hosted under the custodianship of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) the awards seek to honour and celebrate South Africa’s local film and television talent, under the theme #LoveSATalent. Leading this year’s nominations was #SAFTAs13 winner & popular telenovela “The River”, which raked in 15 nominations across numerous categories, including Best Achievement in Directing, Scriptwriting, Original Music/Score, Editing, Sound, Cinematography, Wardrobe, Make-Up and Hairstyling and Art Directing. Actress Sindi Dlathu secured a nomination for Best Actress in the genre, while Presley Chweneyagae was nominated in the Best Actor category. Close on its heels was the soapie “Isibaya”, Television Drama “Lockdown S4” and the feature film “Fiela se Kind” who all clinched 11 nominations each, while the drama series “The Republic” rounded things off with 10 nominations. “The love for SA Talent is certainly in the air and I would like to congratulate all our SAFTAs14 nominees for telling authentic stories that resonate and connect with the people of South Africa. As the NFVF we couldn’t be prouder of the immense contribution that these women and men make to the local film and television industry, not forgetting the broadcasters that provide the platforms for these stories to come alive”, commented Makhosazana Khanyile, NFVF CEO The NFVF joined forces with 205 industry experts from across the country to form a judging committee that spent over two months deliberating and rounding off the final nominees of the 70 categories, which were all then later audited by Nexia SAB&T. A key priority for us this year was to bring credibility back to the SAFTAs judging process. It is no secret that many production companies have voiced their frustration with our appraisal system, some going as far as to boycott the SAFTAs altogether. Having taken this

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14th Annual SAFTAs’ Nominees Announced in Style at the Mall of Africa

The River, Isibaya, Lockdown, Fiela se Kind & The Republic lead nominations tally

Johannesburg, 14 February 2020: The month of love hit a high note today, with the official

announcement of the 2020 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) nominees

proudly brought to you by Brand South Africa. Hosted under the custodianship of the National Film

and Video Foundation (NFVF) the awards seek to honour and celebrate South Africa’s local film

and television talent, under the theme #LoveSATalent.

Leading this year’s nominations was #SAFTAs13 winner & popular telenovela “The River”, which

raked in 15 nominations across numerous categories, including Best Achievement in Directing,

Scriptwriting, Original Music/Score, Editing, Sound, Cinematography, Wardrobe, Make-Up and

Hairstyling and Art Directing. Actress Sindi Dlathu secured a nomination for Best Actress in the

genre, while Presley Chweneyagae was nominated in the Best Actor category.

Close on its heels was the soapie “Isibaya”, Television Drama “Lockdown S4” and the feature film

“Fiela se Kind” who all clinched 11 nominations each, while the drama series “The Republic”

rounded things off with 10 nominations.

“The love for SA Talent is certainly in the air and I would like to congratulate all our SAFTAs14

nominees for telling authentic stories that resonate and connect with the people of South

Africa. As the NFVF we couldn’t be prouder of the immense contribution that these women

and men make to the local film and television industry, not forgetting the broadcasters that

provide the platforms for these stories to come alive”, commented Makhosazana Khanyile,

NFVF CEO

The NFVF joined forces with 205 industry experts from across the country to form a judging

committee that spent over two months deliberating and rounding off the final nominees of the 70

categories, which were all then later audited by Nexia SAB&T.

“A key priority for us this year was to bring credibility back to the SAFTAs judging process.

It is no secret that many production companies have voiced their frustration with our

appraisal system, some going as far as to boycott the SAFTAs altogether. Having taken this

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feedback to heart, we’ve taken every measure possible to ensure that the judging process is

fair, transparent and without bias. Today I’m proud to announce that as a result of these

efforts we’ve received over 300 entries for the SAFTAs,” concluded Khanyile.

This year, the power to decide who wins the Best TV Presenter and the Most Popular

Soap/Telenovela will remain with the South African audience through the use of the public vote. To

vote for their favourite in these two categories, they will need to dial *120*45884# and follow the

prompts on their screens. One lucky voting viewer will stand a chance to win fuel to the value of

R4000 a month for 12 months powered by Total SA.

“Total South Africa identifies art and culture as a national resource and contributor to the

development of the economy. The SAFTA’s does not only preserve the country’s stories, but

it also encourages development of the country on all frontiers, enabling people to expand

their horizons and develop skills that are essential to social cohesion.”, commented Baxolile

Msomi, Corporate Communications & Marketing at Total South Africa.

The codes will be advertised on SAFTAs social media pages and other media platforms and the

voting lines go live in the week of 17th of February and closes on 28 March 2020.

The 14th South African Film and Television Awards will be hosted at Johannesburg’s Sandton

Convention Centre over two-nights: Craft Awards on Friday, 27 March 2020 and Main

Awards on Saturday, 28 March 2020 – with the Saturday show broadcast live on television.

Follow us on all social media platforms for regular updates.

To access press office, click here

SAFTAs: Twitter: @saftas1 on Twitter/ @saftassa on Facebook & Instagram

Mall of Africa: @TheMallofAfrica on Twitter/ Facebook: The Mall of Africa

Brand South Africa: @Brand_SA / Facebook: Official Brand South Africa

To vote for Best TV Presenter use these codes:

Presenter Programme Title Voting Code

Thembisa Mdoda 2 Families and A Wedding Dress 1

Anele Mdoda Celebrity Game Night S1 2

Graeme Richards Expresso Morning Show 3

Entle Bizane Hectic on 3 4

Waldimar Pelser KN Verslag in gesprek 5

Sthembiso Dliwayo Mi Kasi Su Kasi 6

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Emo Adams Noot vir Noot S44 7

Masechaba Ndlovu The Big Secret Season 2 8

Christopher Jaftha The Longest Date 9

For Most Popular TV Soap/ Telenovela use these codes:

Programme Title Production House Voting Code

Arendsvlei Penguin & Paw Paw Films 1

Binnelanders Stark Films 2

Getroud Met Rugby Overberg Produksies 3

Giyani - Land of Blood Tshedza Pictures CC

4

Imbewu Grapevine Productions (Pty) Ltd 5

Isibaya The Bomb Shelter 6

iSipho The Gift Herbvision Multimedia 7

Isithembiso The Bomb Shelter 8

Muvhango Word of Mouth Pictures 9

Rhythm City Quizzical Pictures (Pty) Ltd 10

Scandal! Ochre Moving Pictures 11

Suidooster Suidooster Films 12

The River Tshedza Pictures CC 13

The Throne Ferguson Films 14

The Queen Ferguson Films 15

Uzalo Stained Glass Productions 16

FULL LIST NOMINEES ARE:

Best Short Film

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Short Film

Die Begrafnis Idea Candy

Joko Ya Hao Blanket Entertainment Pty Ltd

The Letter Reader The Ergo Company

Best Student Film

Award Title Programme Title Institution

Best Student Film

Anthem University Of Cape Town

Moya University of Witwatersrand

Tidal University of Cape Town

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TV Soap/Telenovela

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Directing - Telenovela

Arendsvlei

Denny Miller, Roxanne Blaise, Mandilakhe Yengo & Darryl Fuchs

Isibaya

Yamakela Phiwokuhle Mkhanzi, Lehlogonolo Moropane & Sthembiso Mathenjwa

Isithembiso

Zeno Petersen, Itumeleng Mohlabane & Lufuno Nekhabambe

The River

Ferry Jele, Catharine Cooke, Zolani Phakade & Johnny Barbuzano

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Directing - TV Soap

Binnelanders Danie Joubert

Rhythm City Eric Mogale

Scandal!

Chris Beasley, Sanele Zulu,Tsakani Mongwe & Sphamandla Ngcobo

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – Telenovela

Arendsvlei

Ilse Oppelt, Roberta Durrant, Wilmien Rossouw, Ricardo Arendse, Retief Scholtz, Henry Cloete, Margaret Goldsmid, Johann Davis, Quanita Adams & Theltom Masimila

Giyani - Land of Blood

Gwydion Beynon & Phathutshedzo Makwarela

The Queen Gwydion Beynon & Phathutshedzo Makwarela

The River Gwydion Beynon & Phathutshedzo Makwarela

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Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Soap

Getroud met Rugby

Deon Opperman, Frederick Johannes Botha, Igna Botha & Monique Nortje

Rhythm City Zelipa Zulu

Scandal!

Daryn Katz, Bafana Khumalo, Kelly Robinson, Mark Graham Wilson, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Anne Freimond, Stephen Simm,Tereska Rene Muishond, Simon Themba Mahlangu & Thomas Hall

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement In Original Music/Score – Telenovela

Arendsvlei Murray Anderson

Giyani - Land of Blood

Brendan Jury

Isibaya Philip Miller

The River Brendan Jury

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Editing - Telenovela

Isibaya

Nqobizwe Ndlangamandla, Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu, Veronica Dumezweni, Tshepo Kgatsoetsoe,Motlatsi Molefe, Martin Mosala & Limpho Mothopeng

iSipho The Gift

Hlumi Tlale, Jeanette Mokobane, Nonhlanhla Nxumalo, Susan Thabethe & Tumelo Mmatladi

Isithembiso

Tshepo Kgatsoetsoe, Kirsten de Magalhaes, Jeremy Briers, Motlatsi Molefe, Martin Mosala, Brett Anolik, Sphiwe Nhlumayo & Llewellyn Rice

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The River

Matodzi Nemungadi, Bongi Malefo & Ula Oelsen

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Sound - TV Soap/Telenovela

Binnelanders

Eric McKechnie & Barry Gillot

Getroud met Rugby

Leon Ecroignard & Batana Sandile Dlamini

iSipho The Gift

Janno Muller, Jonty Everton,Thapelo Makhubo & Jeanrè Greyling

Isithembiso

Mark Phillips,Vaughan Phillips & Zikhethile Charles Sijaji

The River Ben Oelsen & Juli Vanden Berg

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Cinematography - Telenovela

Isibaya

Ryan Lotter, Wesley Johnston & Lekau Mamabolo

Isithembiso

Sevetian Su Ong Maslamoney & SiphoThoka

The River Trevor Brown

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Wardrobe - TV Soap/Telenovela

Arendsvlei Cassandra Rowland

The River Alice Mataboge

The Throne Thembelihle Buthelezi

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling- TV Soap/Telenovela

Imbewu Aphilia Kunene

Isibaya

Sheila Petlele & Sebenzile Madondo

The River Bongi Mlotshwa

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Art Direction -

Arendsvlei Beatrix van Zyl

Isibaya Henrietta Moutinho

The River Amanda Scholtz

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TV Soap/Telenovela

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actress-Telenovela

Crystal Donna Roberts

Janice Cupido Arendsvlei

Leleti Khanyile Nokubonga Imbewu

Sindi Dlathu Lindiwe The River

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actor-Telenovela

Roberto Kyle Meyer Leeroy Foster Arendsvlei

Hamilton Dhlamini Banzi Motaung Isithembiso

Presley Chweneyagae Cobra

The River

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actress- Telenovela

Lerato Mvelase Samkelo Isibaya

Linda Sebezo Lillian Nyandeni Isibaya

Mary-Anne Barlow Gail The River

Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actor-Telenovela

Aubrey Poo Fenyang Isibaya

Lawrence Maleka Zolani The River

Loyiso MacDonald Kagiso The Queen

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actress-TV Soap

Mapula Mafole Mapula Rhythm City

Denise Newman Bridgette Jacobs Suidooster

Baby Cele Maloka Gabisile Uzalo

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actor-TV Soap

Nathaniel Ramabulana Tenda Mudau

Muvhango

Jamie Bartlett David Genaro Rhythm City

Bongile Mantsai Mthunzi Mayiza Scandal!

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Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actress-TV Soap

Xolile Tshabalala Senamile Maseko Muvhango

Petronella Tshuma Pearl Rhythm City

Kgomotso Christopher Yvonne Langa

Scandal!

Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actor-TV Soap

Ben Kruger Okkie Ferreira Binnelanders

Mncedisi Shabangu Khulekani Ngobese Rhythm City

Ivan Abrahams Pastor Ronald Suidooster

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best TV Soap

Rhythm City Quizzical Pictures

Scandal! Ochre Moving Pictures

Suidooster Suidooster Films

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Telenovela

Arendsvlei Penguin & Paw Paw Films

Isibaya The Bomb Shelter

The River Tshedza Pictures CC

TV Drama

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Directing -TV Drama

Dwaalster Jaco Bouwer

Lockdown Season 4 Mandla Ngcongwane

The Republic

Johnny Barbuzano & Rea Rangaka

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Drama Lockdown Season 4

Byron Abrahams, Merendran Reddy, Dominique Masson,Tiffany Barbuzano, Lwazi Mvusi, Tsepo Desando & Mandla Ngcongwane

The Girl From St Agnes

Gillian Breslin,Sean Steinberg & Zoe Laband

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The Republic

Phathutshedzo Makwarela & Gwydion Beynon

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Editing - TV Drama

eHostela Johnny Nkgapele

Spreeus Leon Visser

The Republic Ula Oelsen & Kabi Modiko

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Sound - TV Drama

Alles Malan Daniel Eppel & Alex Smillie

Dwaalster Tim Pringle

Spreeus Tim Pringle

The Republic

Ben Oelsen & Juli Vanden Berg

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Original Music/Score-TV Drama

Alles Malan

David de Jager & Herman Kleinhans

Lockdown Season 4

Kurt Slabbert, Jamela Vuma & Mandla Ngcongwane

Spreeus Pierre-Henri Wicomb

The Girl From St Agnes

Brendan Jury

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Art Direction - TV Drama

Lockdown Season 4 Luarnae Roos

Shadow Christelle van Graan

The Docket

Nazo Maloyi, Richard Rehbock & Ilze van den Berg

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Wardrobe - TV Drama

Ifalakhe

Monique Lamprecht & Nerine Pienaar

Lockdown Season 4 Gesillah McLoed

The Docket Mncedisi Mbombo

The Herd 2

Phindile Mlambo & Trudi Mantzios

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Alles Malan Mary-Sue Morris

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Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling - TV Drama

Ifalakhe Ronwyn Jarrett

The Herd 2

Keitumetsi Sefotlhelo

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Drama

Lockdown Season 4 Gaopie Kabe

Spreeus Jorrie van der Walt

The Republic Ntobeko Dlamini

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actress-TV Drama

Dawn King MaZet

Lockdown Season 4

Zola Nombona Monde

Lockdown Season 4

Florence Masebe Lufuno

The Republic

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Actor -TV Drama

Wiseman Mncube Jama eHostela

Robert Hobbs Gary

The Girl From St Agnes

Warren Masemola Thabang

The Republic

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actress - TV Drama

Brenda Ngxoli Nomonde iThemba

Lorcia Cooper Tyson

Lockdown Season 4

Pamela Nomvete Deborah

Lockdown Season 4

Award Title Real Name Character Name Programme Title

Best Supporting Actor -TV Drama

Deon Lotz Albertus "Smiley" Kriel Die Byl 2

Hlomla Dandala Vice President

The Republic

Seputla Sebogodi Moses

The Republic

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Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best TV Drama

Lockdown Season 4 Black Brain Pictures

Spreeus Marche Media

The Republic Tshedza Pictures CC

Documentary Feature

Award Title Documentary Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Directing - Documentary Feature

Buddha in Africa Nicole Schafer

Dying for Gold

Catherine Meyburgh & Richard Pakleppa

The Fun's Not Over - The James Phillips Story

Michael Cross

Award Title Documentary Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Cinematography - Documentary

Buddha in Africa Nicole Schafer

Dying for Gold Richard Pakleppa

The Sound of Masks

Sara Cristina Ferreira de Gouveia

Womanhood Deon van Zyl

Award Title Documentary Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Editing - Documentary

Dying for Gold Catherine Meyburgh

The Fun's Not Over - The James Phillips Story

Michael Cross

The Sound of Masks Khalid Shamis

Womanhood Daniel Mitchell

Award Title Documentary Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Sound - Documentary Feature

20 Years of Loxion Kulca

Neo Rathebe

A Fool's Paradise Sibusiso Zulu

Dying for Gold

Catherine Meyburgh, Guy Steer & Mapula Lehong

Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdramas

Mark Saunders

Award Title Documentary Title Practitioner

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Best Documentary Feature

Buddha in Africa Thinking Strings Media

Dying for Gold Breathe Films

Sound of Masks Lionfish Productions

The Fun's Not Over - The James Phillips Story

Rogue Productions

Best Natural History and Environmental Programme

Award Title Programme Title Practitioner

Best Natural History and Environmental Programme

Cave Crocs of Gabon Earth Touch

Okavango River of Dreams Chapter 1 Paradise Wildlife Films

STROOP - journey into the rhino horn war Scott & de Bod Films

Children's Programme

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Children’s Programme

Disney Cookabout Penguin & Paw Paw Films

Hectic on 3 Okuhle Media

Jabu's Jungle Pixcomm

Words and Numbers Series 9

Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises

Best Competition Reality Show

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Competition Reality Show

Kokkedoor Homebrew Films

Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search 2019 Barleader TV

Ultimate Braai Master Okuhle Media

Ultimate House Vibe Burnt Onion Productions

Best Structured or Docu-reality Show

Award Title Programme Title Production House

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Best Structured or Docu-reality Show

Durban Beach Rescue season 2 Ruby Rocket Media

Living The Dream With Somizi Season 4 Barleader TV

The Big Secret Season 2 Weldun Media (Pty) Ltd

International Format Show

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best International Format Show

Celebrity Game Night S1 Rapid Blue

Survivor SA: Island of Secrets

Afrokaans Film & Television

YO! MTV RAPS (SA): Season 1 The Visual Content Gang

Factual & Educational Programme

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Factual & Educational Programme

Made in Africa: The Ties That Bind Us Full Circle Productions

Op Seer Se Spoor - Episode 3 "Netta" Gambit Films

Yobe S2 Nalumi Pictures

Current Affairs Programme

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Current Affairs Programme

Carte Blanche HD, TX 14 JULY 2019 Combined Artists

Dying for Diamonds eNCA Checkpoint

Work Hazards eNCA Checkpoint

Best Variety Show

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Variety Show

Die Ware Naarheid Nouvanaand Films

Gospel Classics ATTV

Mooi Afrokaans Film & Television

Youth Programme

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Youth Programme

MTV Shuga Down South 2 Quizzical Pictures (Pty) Ltd

MTV Shuga Down South 2 - In Real Life TIA Productions

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Teenagers on a mission - Game Ranging

I Love That Productions

Best Entertainment Programme

Award Title Programme Title Programme Title

Best Entertainment Programme

Emo 30 Jaar In Musiek All Star Productions

Live Amp Urban Brew Studios

Noot vir Noot S44 Stemmburg Television

Best Lifestyle Programme

Award Title Programme Title Production House

Best Lifestyle Programme

Dit Proe Soos Huis Afrokaans Film & Television

Elders: Japan Bonanza Films

Klankbord Season 1 Whippet Films

Made for TV Movie

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Made for TV Movie

Droomman Deon Opperman Produksies

Stillenag Deon Opperman Produksies

TIRO EXIT MEDIA

Feature Film

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Directing - Feature Film

Fiela se Kind Brett Michael Innes

Knuckle City Jahmil X.T. Qubeka

Poppie Nongena Christiaan Olwagen

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Scriptwriting - Feature Film

Fiela se Kind Brett Michael Innes

Knuckle City Jahmil X.T. Qubeka

Poppie Nongena

Christiaan Olwagen & Susara Botha

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

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Best Achievement in Cinematography - Feature Film

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Willie Nel

Fiela se Kind Thomas Ignatius Marais

Knuckle City Willie Nel

Poppie Nongena VictoriaTurpin

Skemerson (Sun, Cry, Moon)

William Collinson

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Sound Design - Feature Film

Ander Mens Tim Pringle

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Jan Petrak

Fiela se Kind Charlotte Buys

Knuckle City Guy Steer

Skemerson (Sun, Cry, Moon)

Paul Vermaak

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Original Music/Score - Feature Film

3 Days To Go Benjamin Willem

Back of the Moon Philip Miller

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Chris Letcher

Fiela se Kind Kyle Shepherd

Skemerson (Sun, Cry, Moon)

Richard Lätti

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Editing – Feature Film

Back of the Moon Sibongeleni Mabuyakhulu & Megan Gill

Cut-Out Girls Brett Rayner

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Warwick Allan

Fiela se Kind Cornelius Abraham Van Aswegen

Knuckle City Layla Swart

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Production Design – Feature Film

Back of the Moon Dylan Lloyd

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Chantel Carter

Fiela se Kind Chantel Carter

Knuckle City

TK Khampepe & Justice Nhlapo

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Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Costume Design – Feature Film

An Act Of Defiance Susan Alet Dreyer

Back of the Moon Trudi Mantzios

Poppie Nongena Sylvia van Heerden

Zulu Wedding Shirley Masondo

Award Title Film Title Practitioner

Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling - Feature Film

An Act Of Defiance Julia Rubinstein

Fiela se Kind Maritsa Maritz

Knuckle City Carol Babalwa Mtshiselwa

Poppie Nongena Gale Shepherd

Zulu Wedding Bongi Mlotshwa

Award Title Real Name Character Name Film Title

Best Actress - Feature Film

Sandra Prinsloo Irene

Die Seemeeu

Zenobia Kloppers Fiela Komoetie Fiela se Kind

Clementine Zitha Poppie Nongena

Poppie Nongena

Award Title Real Name Character Name Film Title

Best Actor – Feature Film

Albert Bakker Pretorius

Konstant Die Seemeeu

Johannes Stephanus Bam Herman de Beer

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Bongile Mantsai Dudu Nyakama Knuckle City

Award Title Real Name Character Name Film Title

Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film

Cintaine Schutte Masha

Die Seemeeu

Anna Martha van der Merwe Antoinette Swanepoel

Poppie Nongena

Elize Dunster Lidie

Skemerson (Sun, Cry, Moon)

Award Title Real Name Character Name Film Title

Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film

Wayne van Rooyen Selling Komoetie Fiela se Kind

Patrick Ndlovu Bra Pat Knuckle City

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Thembekile Komani Duke Nyakama Knuckle City

Award Title Film Title Production House

Best Feature Film

Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer

Brittle Star Entertainment (Pty) Ltd

Fiela se Kind Nostalgia Productions

Poppie Nongena Poppie Productions

Award Title Presenter Programme Title Voting Code

Best TV Presenter

Thembisa Mdoda 2 Families and A Wedding Dress

1

Anele Mdoda Celebrity Game Night S1 2

Graeme Richards Expresso Morning Show 3

Entle Bizane Hectic on 3 4

Waldimar Pelser KN Verslag in gesprek 5

Sthembiso Dliwayo Mi Kasi Su Kasi 6

Emo Adams Noot vir Noot S44 7

Masechaba Ndlovu The Big Secret Season 2 8

Christopher Jaftha The Longest Date 9

Award Title Programme Title Production House Voting Code

Most Popular TV Soap/Telenovela

Arendsvlei Penguin & Paw Paw Films 1

Binnelanders Stark Films 2

Getroud Met Rugby Overberg Produksies 3

Giyani - Land of Blood Tshedza Pictures CC

4

Imbewu Grapevine Productions (Pty) Ltd

5

Isibaya The Bomb Shelter 6

iSipho The Gift Herbvision Multimedia 7

Isithembiso The Bomb Shelter 8

Muvhango Word of Mouth Pictures 9

Rhythm City Quizzical Pictures (Pty) Ltd 10

Scandal! Ochre Moving Pictures 11

Suidooster Suidooster Films 12

The River Tshedza Pictures CC 13

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The Throne Ferguson Films 14

The Queen Ferguson Films 15

Uzalo Stained Glass Productions 16

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About SAFTAs

The South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) were established by industry representatives

and the National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF), as an event that honours, celebrates and

promotes the creativity, quality & excellence of the South African film & television talent. They also

serve to encourage the development of new talent, fostering a generation of filmmakers united in the

collective mission of telling authentic South African stories.

About NFVF

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture

that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa's film and video industry. The NFVF

does this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films

and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research

and produces industry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights

into the South African film industry.

About Brand South Africa

Brand South Africa is the official marketing agency of South Africa, with a mandate to build the

country's brand reputation, in order to improve its global competitiveness. Its aim is also to build

pride and patriotism among South Africans, in order to contribute to social cohesion and nation brand

ambassadorship.

About Mall of Africa

Located in the heart of Waterfall City, Mall of Africa, which received the 2019 Sunday Times

Generation Next Award for the ‘Coolest Mall’, delivers a compelling life-style experience in a Mall

that reflects, architecturally, the iconic landscapes and geological phenomena of Africa. This ultra-

premium retail showcase was opened on 28 April 2016 and offers access to over three hundred

retailers, many of which are flagship stores. Mall of Africa constantly strives to push the boundaries

of innovation, technology and originality in order to create a unique shopping experience for visitors.

It has fast become one of the top go-to locations for a full shopping and lifestyle experience and

stores in the Mall range from well-known local names such as Woolworths, Browns the Diamond

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Store, Mr Price and Cape Union Mart to international luxury brands including Emporio Armani,

Superdry, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Paul Smith, Versace and more.

About Total South Africa Established in 1954, Total South Africa is recognised as 52.25 % Black Owned Company in terms

of DTI Codes of Good Practice. Total South Africa is an integral part of, and plays a significant role

in, the international, world-class Total Group. This means that our company is able to benefit from

shared access to internationally acclaimed best practices, technological expertise and top-flight

business innovations. Total S.A. refers to the Total Group with its head office in Paris, France and

Total South Africa is the local affiliate.

About the Marketing & Services division of Total

The Marketing & Services division of Total develops and markets products primarily derived from

crude oil, along with all of the associated services. Its 31,000 employees are present in 109 countries

and its products and services offers are sold in 150 countries. Every day, Total Marketing Services

serves more than 8 million customers in its network of over 14,000 service stations in 62 countries.

As the world’s fourth largest distributor of lubricants and the leading distributor of petroleum products

in Africa, Total Marketing Services operates 50 production sites worldwide where it manufactures

the lubricants, bitumen, additives, special fuels and fluids that sustain its growth.

About Total Total is a major energy player, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon

electricity. Our 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable,

cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, our

ambition is to become the responsible energy major.

For further information:

Neo Moretlwe

Communications Coordinator, National Film and Video Foundation

Tel: +27 11 483 0880 ext: 207

[email protected]

Keagile Makgoba

Senior Consultant, Instinctif Partners

Tel: +27 11 050 7524

[email protected]