17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards Nominations

The 17th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) will debut in Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 29–30, 2023. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) hosts the SAFTAs, also known as the Golden Horns, an annual awards ceremony in South Africa to recognize creative achievement in the nation's local cinema and television industry as determined by volunteer judges. A statuette, formally known as the Golden Horn, and a certificate are presented to the winners of each category. The awards, first presented in 2006 at the Gallagher Estate, are overseen by a committee governed by the NFVF. For most of its run, the SATFAs took place in April, but September of 2022 was the first time the awards took place during that month and will be its new permanent place on the annual awards ceremony calendar.

Highlights from the 2023 nominations:

Media Outlets With The Most Nominations: kykNET with 63 nominations and Netflix SA with 55 nominations.
Comedy Series: Hotel received 13 nominations, How to Ruin Christmas received 12 nominations, and How to Ruin Christmas received Tali's Joburg Diary 8 nominations dominating the comedy categories.
Drama Series: Donkerbos received 7 nominations and Savage Beauty received 4 nominations, the most for the drama series categories.
Soap Opera: Binnelanders was the most nominated soap opera with 7 nominations.
Telenovela: Legacy received 12 nominations, The River received 11 nominations, House of Zwide received 7 nominations and Gomora received 5 nominations taking a combined 70% of the telenovela nominations.
Unscripted TV: Noot vir Noot, Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts, Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars, VIP Invite, and Words and Numbers, Yo MTV Raps Uncapped received 2 nominations each for unscripted television programming.
Feature Film: Silverton Siege received 12 nominations, the most for feature films.
Documentary: Steinheist received 4 nominations, the most for documentary films.

Day one of the SAFTAs (September 29) will air Live on the SAFTAs YouTube channel and will later be rebroadcast on SABC free-to-air networks SABC1, SABC2, and SABC3, while the main SAFTAs (September 30) awards ceremony will be broadcast live on both Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) and SABC3 at 7:00 PM SAST. The theme of the 2023 awards ceremony is "Our stories flow together"

Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts - M-net

Best children’s programme

Takalani Sesame - Seeing Red Not Yellow (Sesame Workshop South Africa), SABC2
Nick Music Africa (VIS Studios), Nickelodeon Africa
Words and Numbers (Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC2

Best educational programme

Aganang (Urban Brew Studios), Dumisa TV
MTV Shuga: What Makes A Man (Taung Film Studios), MTV Africa
Suid-Kalahari Stories (Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans)

Best factual programme

Ingono Yomsamo (Barleader TV), SABC1
Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom (Red Sugar Productions), SABC1
Strangers You Know - Anene Booysen (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net

Best competition reality programme

Showdance Yo Dumo (Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Die Groenste Vingers (Phly Media), kykNET
Houvrou of Trouvrou (Thank you kindly, Bobby), VIA
The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC2
Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars (Cardova Productions), SABC3

Best structured soapie reality show

DJ Zinhle - The Unexpected Season (Brightfire Pictures & Rawkraft Media), BET
Life with Kelly Khumalo (GOAT Originals), Showmax
Living the Dream with Somizi (Dopezuluboi Productions), Showmax
Uthando Nes'thembu (Passionlane Productions), Mzansi Magic
Young, Famous and African (Urban Brew Studios), Netflix

Best structured/docu-reality show

Privaatspeurders (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Love goes Wild (Trace TV), SABC3
Our Perfect Wedding (Connect TV), Mzansi Magic
Sex in Afrikaans (Provoco), Showmax
Weskusbewoners (BrightRock), kykNET

Best youth programme

Eksê Live (Cape Town TV), Cape Town TV
SA's Hottest MCs 2022 (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
TREND (Green Planet Productions), kykNET
Yo MTV Raps Uncapped (VIS Studios), MTV Africa

Best online content

Actor Spaces Masterclasses (Actor Spaces)
Minder as Niks (Wyrd Films)
Lunch with Hitler (Argento Holdings)

Best lifestyle programme

Homegrown Taste South Africa (Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle
Spasie (Walla Films), kykNET
Spyskaart (Media Club Productions), SABC2

Best current affairs programme

Funny Farm, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Medical Xenophobia (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Mining Takedown, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net

Best made-for-TV movie

Geleende Tyd (Penguin Films), kykNET
The Payback (The Final Chapter), eVOD
Whatever it Takes (RHP International), eVOD

Best international format

MasterChef SA (Homebrew Films), M-Net
My Kitchen Rules SA (Picture Tree), M-Net
Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts (Afrokaans), M-Net

Best entertainment programme

In die Kollig Met (Stemmburg Television), SABC2
Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale (Black Swan Media), M-Net
Noot vir Noot (Stemmburg Television), SABC2

Best variety show

Mzansi Icons (Dopezuluboi Productions), Mzansi Magic
Sunday Sexy Love (Media24), Mzansi Magic
VIP Invite (Urban Brew Studios) Mzansi Magic Music

Best natural history and environmental programme

Crocodiles Revealed (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel
Madagascar's Weirdest - Jungle Masters (Lion Mountain Media), National Geographic Channel
Shadow Cats (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel
Zebras of the Serengeti (Earth Touch), National Geographic Channel

Best TV presenter (public vote)

Thato Molamu (Abazali, Mirror Effect Media), Mzansi Wethu
MacFarlane Moleli (Carte Blanche, Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Keamohetswe Mothibedi (Heavy Hitters, Ambitiouz Visuals), SABC1
Lorna Maseko (Homegrown Taste SA, Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle
Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot, Stemmburg Television), SABC2
Nico Panagio (Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts, Afrokaans), M-Net
Katlego Maboe (Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars, Cardova), SABC3
Hlengiwe Ntombela (VIP Invite, Urban Brew Studios), Mzansi Magic Music
Denver Vraagom (Words and Numbers, Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC2
Tshegofatso Mosupye (Yo MTV Raps Uncapped, VIS Studios), MTV Africa

Best supporting actress in a TV comedy

Martelize Kolver (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Mila Guy (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Denise Zimba (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Kate Normington (Tali's Joburg Diary, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best supporting actor in a TV comedy

Schalk Bezuidenhout (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Desmond Dube (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Trevor Gumbi (Ses'Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC1
Warren Masemola (Ses'Top La, Black Brain Pictures), SABC1

Best actress in a TV comedy

Simoné Pretorius (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Thando Thabethe (How to Ruin Christmas, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Julia Anastasopoulos (Tali's Joburg Diary, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best actor in a TV comedy

James Borthwick (Hotel, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Michael Mabizela (Kwa Mamazala, Penguin Films), SABC2
Tobie Cronje (Ou Toppies, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC2

Best TV comedy

Hotel (Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV comedy

Hotel (Gina Slingerland, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Silindile Dladla, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Mari Conradie, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best achievement in wardrobe: TV comedy

Hotel (Marlé Coetsee, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Nondumiso Mazwi, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Erin Simon, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best achievement in sound: TV comedy

Hotel (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Janno Muller, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ses'Top La (Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), SABC1

Best achievement in art direction: TV comedy

Hotel (Merishen Wessels, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Savannah Geldenhuys, Martha Sibanyoni, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ou Toppies (Louisa Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC2

Best achievement in editing: TV comedy

Hotel (Regardt Botha, Johan Cronje, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Bongi Malefo, Khulekani Zondi, Melanie Golden, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Johan Prinsloo, Gordon Midgley, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV comedy

How to Ruin Christmas (Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ou Toppies (Dorette Nel, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC2
Tali's Joburg Diary (Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger, Gilli Apter, Daniel Zimbler, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best achievement in cinematography: TV comedy

Hotel (Dino Benedetti, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Lance Gewer, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Karavaan (Sunel Haasbroek, Hipster Media), SABC2

Best achievement in directing: TV comedy

Hotel (Bennie Fourie, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Johnny Barbuzano, Ferry Jele, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali's Joburg Diary (Ari Kruger, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax

Best supporting actress in a TV drama

Nicole Holm (Donkerbos, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Charmaine Mtinta (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Jennifer Steyn (Recipes for Love and Murder, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net
Nthati Moshesh (Savage Beauty, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix

Best actor in a TV drama

Mothusi Magano (Blood Psalms, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Siyabonga Thwala (eHostela, Rhythm World Productions), Mzansi Magic
Morné Visser (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix
Tony Kgoroge (The Brave Ones, Ochre Media), Netflix

Best actress in a TV drama

Thando Thabethe (Housekeepers, Ochre Media), Mzansi Magic
Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served, Meraki SA), Netflix
Rosemary Zimu (Savage Beauty, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix

Best supporting actor in a TV drama

Mpho Modikoane (Entangled, Burnt Onion Productions), 1Magic
Craig Urbani (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Don Nawa (Makoti, Urban Brew Studios), SABC1
Zane Meas (Ludik, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix
Jason Willemse (uBettina Wethu, Known Associates Entertainment), SABC1

Best TV drama

Blood Psalms (Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Donkerbos (Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Justice Served (Meraki SA), Netflix
Lavish (Hela Media), Mzansi Magic
The Brave Ones (Ochre Media), Netflix

Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV drama

Blood Psalms (Nicola Roodt, Ronwyn Jarret, Theola Booyens, Cassidy Lombard-Dick, Arnold Khaya Simphiwe Ngubeni Ka Zulu, Nonkululeko Clementine Mabaso, Johannes Keresi Mokokoe, Natasha du Toit, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Desert Rose (Marika Callop, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Donkerbos (Mari Conradie, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Savage Beauty (Theola Booyens, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix

Best achievement in wardrobe: TV drama

Desert Rose (Tracey Berg, Quizzical Pictures), kykNET
Donkerbos (MariechenVosloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Lavish (Brenda Khambula, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic

Best achievement in sound: TV drama

Blood & Water (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Jaime Lopes, Richard West, Gambit Films), Netflix
Dinge van ‘n Kind (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Donkerbos (Jozua Loots, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
The Brave Ones (Guy Steer, Ochre Media), Netflix

Best achievement in original music/score: TV drama

Donkerbos (Franco Prinsloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Fraksie (Loki Rothman, Infinity Films), kykNET
Ludik (Peach Van Pletzen, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix

Best achievement in art direction: TV drama

Blood & Water (Christian Joubert, Gambit Films), Netflix
The Brave Ones (Jacobus Smit, Ochre Media), Netflix
Savage Beauty (Marna Heunis, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix

Best achievement in editing: TV drama

Justice Served (Nicolas Costaras, Blessing Khulekane Zondi, Megan Gill, Lucian Barnard, Meraki SA), Netflix
Recipes for Love and Murder (Andrea Shaw, Björn Johansen, Tanja Hagen, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net
The Brave Ones (Nicolas Costaras, Ochre Media), Netflix

Best achievement in cinematography: TV drama

Blood Psalms (Willem Nel, Yellowbone Entertainment, Showmax
Justice Served (Trevor Fraser Calverley, Meraki SA), Netflix
Lavish (Sevetian Maslamoney, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic

Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV drama

Ayeye: Stripped (Zaba Hlatshwayo, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Entangled (Nandisa Mkize, Rethabile Ramaphakela, Katleho Ramaphakela, Salah Sabiti, Nompi Vilakazi, Zeli Zulu, Makganwana Mokgalong, Mbalizethu Zulu, Burnt Onion Productions), 1Magic
Good Men (Portia Gumede, Steven Pillemer, Christo Davids, Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso, Sunni Faba, Ochre Media), SABC1
The Republic (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), Mzansi Magic

Best achievement in directing: TV drama

Desert Rose (Cindy Lee, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net
Donkerbos (Nico Scheepers, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Recipes for Love and Murder (Christiaan Olwagen, Both Worlds Pictures), M-Net

Best actress in a TV soap

Cindy Swanepoel (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Refilwe Madumo (Generations: The Legacy, MMSV Productions), SABC1
Elizabeth Serunye (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1
Harriet Manamela (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1

Best actor in a TV soap

Clint Brink (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Melusi Mbele (Scandal!, Ochre Media), e.tv
Irvine van der Merwe (Suidooster, Suidooster Films), kykNET

Best supporting actress in a TV soap

Odelle de Wet (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Dieketseng Mnisi (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1
Marion Holm (Suidooster, Suidooster Films), kykNET

Best supporting actor in a TV soap

Charlie Bouguenon (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Gerald Steyn (Binnelanders, Stark Films), kykNET
Katlego Letsholonyana (Skeem Saam, Peu), SABC1

Best TV soap

Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET

Best actress in a telenovela

Matshepo Maleme (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Kgomotso Christopher (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Michelle Botes (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Jo-Anne Reyneke (The Estate, Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
Tsholofelo Matshaba (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Sindi Dlathu (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best actor in a telenovela

Dawid Minnaar (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Themba Ndaba (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Lawrence Maleka (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
Presley Chweneyagae (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best supporting actress in a telenovela

Siphesihle Ndaba (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Brenda Mukwevho (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Deli Malinga (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Sthandiwe Kgoroge (Redemption, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET

Best supporting actor in a telenovela

Charles Baloyi (Giyani - Land of Blood, Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Ayanda Daweti (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Khaya Mthembu (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Thulani Mtsweni (Gomora, Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
Wanda Zuma (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv

Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV soap

Generations: The Legacy (writing team, MMSV Productions), SABC1
Scandal! (Ameera Patel, Grace Mahlaba, Thomas Hall, Paul Grootboom, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Omphile Molusi, Rosalind Butler; Teresca Muishond, Themba Mahlangu, Kelly Robinson, Ochre Media), e.tv
Uzalo (Clive Madiya, Busisiwe Matonsi Zwane, Lorato Phefo, Pusetso Thibedi, Stained Glass TV), SABC1

Best achievement in directing: TV soap

Binnelanders (Jolette Roux, Charl Van Biljon, Riaan Meij, Danie Joubert, Roché Knoesen, Jaco Vermeulen, Stark Films), kykNET
Scandal! (Sphamandla Ngcobo, Philasande Malunga, Sithembiso Mathenjwa, Sanele Zulu, Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Erina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Romano Gorlei, Richard September, Suidooster Films), kykNET

Best telenovela

Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET
Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax

Best achievement in make-up and hairstyling: TV soap/telenovela

Diepe Waters (Morne Marx, Penguin Films), kykNET
House of Zwide (Mina Shembe, Itumeleng Ledwaba, Nakedi Makgato, Musa Mnisi, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Legacy (Jenny Sprawson, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Suidooster (Islyn Salie, Suidooster Films), kykNET

Best achievement in wardrobe: TV soap/telenovela

House of Zwide (Beverly Mogorosi, Teddy Geldart, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Legacy (Trudi Ann Mantzios, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
The Black Door (Gesillah McLeod, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The Estate (Vuyo Mokoena, Talya Smith, Zanele Shibiti, Clive Morris Productions), SABC3

Best achievement in sound: TV soap/telenovela

Binnelanders (Eric McKechnie, Barry Gillot, Stark Films), kykNET
Diepe Waters (Stash Couvaras, Penguin Films), kykNET
Legacy (Juli van den Berg, Mark Phillips, Tshedza Pictures), kykNET
Suidooster (Lloyd O'Connor, Suidooster Films), kykNET
The River (Tladi Mabuya, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best achievement in editing: TV soap/telenovela

Diepe Waters (Paul Martin van Wyk, Marthinus van Rhyn, Khathu Mudau, Wynand Verster, Rick Dodgen, Daniel de Villiers, Penguin Films), kykNET
Legacy (Natalie Varoy, Ula Oelsen, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Redemption (Siyabonga Skosana, Sibongile Maseko, Tumi Gabanakgosi, Tongai Furusa, Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET Africa

Best achievement in original music/score: telenovela

The Black Door (Mandla Ngcongwane, Jamela Vuma, Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
Legacy (Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
The River (Brendan Jury, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best achievement in cinematography: telenovela

Diepe Waters (Darren Dressels, Kobus van Wyk, Penguin Films), kykNET
House of Zwide (Ryan Lotter, Lekau Mamabolo, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
The Black Door (Lavhelani Mudau, Gaopie Kabe, Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The River (Ntobeko Dlamini, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best achievement in art direction: TV soap/telenovela

DiepCity (Hector Sibanyoni, Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Legacy (Amanda Scholtz, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Suidooster (Pieter Britz, Suidooster Films), kykNET
The Estate (Philiswa Sithole, Nomonde Ngema, Clive Morris Productions), SABC3

Best achievement in scriptwriting: telenovela

DiepCity (Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Mandla Ngcongwane, Mpumelelo Nhlapo, Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Diepe Waters (Roberta Durrant, Lize Vosloo, Helene Truter, Sandra Vaughn, Tristram Atkins, Margaret Goldsmid, Meesha Aboo, Ansu van der Sluys, Igna Botha, Daryn Katz, Henry Cloete, Stephen Simm, Percy Pretorius, Penguin Films), kykNET
Giyani - Land of Blood (Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon, Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Legacy (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
The River (Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Best achievement in directing: telenovela

Arendsvlei (Roberto Kyle, Jarrid Geduld, Darryl Fuchs, Penguin Films), kykNET
The River (Zolani Phakade, Ferry Jele, Anne Mashiloane, Sandile Mdluli, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
The Wife (Fikile Mogodi, Stained Glass TV), Showmax

Most popular TV soap or telenovela (public vote)

Arendsvlei (Penguin Films), kykNET & Kie
Binnelanders (Stark Films), kykNET
DiepCity (Black Brain Pictures), Mzansi Magic
Diepe Waters (Penguin Films), kykNET
Durban Gen (Stained Glass TV), e.tv
Generations: The Legacy (MMSV Productions), SABC1
Giyani – Land of Blood (Tshedza Pictures), SABC2
Gomora (Seriti Films), Mzansi Magic
House of Zwide (The Bomb Shelter), e.tv
Imbewu The Seed (Grapevine Productions), e.tv
Legacy (Tshedza Pictures), M-Net
Muvhango (Word of Mouth Pictures), SABC2
Redemption (Burnt Onion Productions, Seriti Films), BET
Scandal! (Ochre Media), e.tv
Suidooster (Suidooster Films), kykNET
Skeem Saam (Peu), SABC1
The Black Door (Black Brain Pictures), e.tv
The Estate (Clive Morris Productions), SABC3
The River (Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic
The Wife (Stained Glass TV), Showmax
Uzalo (Stained Glass TV), SABC1

Best supporting actress in a feature film

Nqobile Sipamla (Amandla, Firegrass Films), Netflix
Indalo Stofile (Surviving Gaza, Trial By Media Films), eVOD
Awethu Sharon Hleli (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD
Khayakazi Kula (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD

Best supporting actor in a feature film

Thabo Rametsi (Amandla, Firegrass Films), Netflix
Abduragmaan Adams (Indemnity, Gambit Films)
Arnold Vosloo (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Chris Chameleon (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best actress in a feature film

Monique Rockman (Gaia, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Chumisa Cosa (Mlungu Wam (Good Madam), Fox Fire Films)
Noxolo Dlamini (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Tumie Yakhe Ngumla (You're My Favourite Place, Yellowbone Entertainment), eVOD

Best actor in a feature film

Jarrid Geduld (Indemnity, Gambit Films)
Thabo Rametsi (Silverton Siege, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Mothusi Magano (Wild is the Wind, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: feature film

Gaia (Sulani Saayman, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Nicola Roodt, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Mari Conradie, Tessa Denton, Homebrew Films), kykNET

Best achievement in costume design: feature film

Gaia (Mariechen Vosloo, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Ruy Filipe, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Marne van der Burgh, Homebrew Films), kykNET

Best achievment in sound design: feature film

Gaia (Tim Pringle, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Indemnity (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Richard West, Gambit Films)
Office Invasion (Janno Muller, Jeanre Greyling, Jonty Everton, Thapelo Makhubo, Motion Story)
Silverton Siege (Barry Donnelly, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Stef Albertyn, Homebrew Films), kykNET

Best achievement in editing: feature film

Indemnity (Simon Beesley, Gambit Films)
Office Invasion (Fred Wolmarans, Motion Story)
Pou (Peacock) (Bruce McLaren Lyall, Peacock Films)
Silverton Siege (Richard Starkey, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (Alastair Orr, Layla Swart , MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best achievement in production design: feature film

Gaia (Rocco Pool, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Stiekyt (Bathoni Robinson, Homebrew Films), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Chantel Carter, Pambilimedia), Netflix

Best achievement in original music/score: feature film

Gaia (Pierre-Henri Wicomb, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Mense van die Wind (Edward George King, Azania Productions), Netflix
Mlungu Wam (Good Madam) (Simon Ratcliffe, Fox Fire Films)

Best achievement in cinematography: feature film

Amandla (Justus De Jager, Firegrass Films), Netflix
Gaia (Jorrie van der Walt, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Indemnity (Zenn van Zyl, Gambit Films)
Silverton Siege (Shaun Harleylee, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Stiekyt (Eduan Kitching, Homebrew Films), kykNET

Best achievement in scriptwriting: feature film

Silverton Siege (Sabelo Mgidi, Pambilimedia), Netflix
The Umbrella Men (John Barker, Philip Roberts, Known Associates Entertainment), eVOD
Wild is the Wind (Fabian Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best achievement in directing: feature film

Gaia (Jaco Bouwer, Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Mandla Dube, Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (Fabian Medea, MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best feature film

Gaia (Film Initiative Africa), kykNET
Silverton Siege (Pambilimedia), Netflix
Wild is the Wind (MYD88 FILMS), Netflix

Best student film

Duplexity (The Animation School)
Shumba (AFDA)
Stay (The Animation School)

Best short film

Cogito Ergo Sum (S.S.L Studios)
Katvis (Idea Candy), Showmax
Leemtes en Leegheid (Idea Candy), Showmax

Best achievement in sound: documentary

Kusasa (Tim Pringle Production, Optical Films)
Map1mp1: The Makazole Mapimpi Story (Anlerie Cilliers, Matthew Brown, Alexander Parker, 10th Street Media), SuperSport
SanDance (Gustav Stutterheim Production, Mushroom Films)
Steinheist (Daniel Eppel Production, Idea Candy), Showmax
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (Charlotte Buys, Storyscope), Netflix

Best achievement in editing: documentary

Kusasa (Joe Krenzer, Optical Films)
My Name is Reeva (Isabelle Saunders, Bloodrose Productions), M-Net
Pale Ya Kosa (Leeroy Moyo, Full Circle Productions)
Rassie (Benjamin Haskins, T+W), M-Net
Steinheist (Nikki Comninos, Idea Candy), Showmax

Best achievement in cinematography: documentary

Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story (William Collinson, Stefan Enslin Productions), Showmax
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (Yolisa Qwabaza, TCI), e.tv
Die Groot Niks (Jonathan Crawford, Plan C Productions), kykNET
Kusasa (Chris Van Der Burgh), Optical Films)
Rassie (Devin Carter, T+W), M-Net

Best achievement in directing: documentary

Girl, Taken (Simon Wood, Francois Verster, SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
Lobola, A Bride's True Price? (Sihle Hlophe, Passion Seed Communications), SABC1
Steinheist (Richard Finn Gregory, Idea Candy), Showmax

Best documentary short

A Camera on my Lap (twospinningwheels)
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (TCI), e.tv
Tribe (Just Films)
This Side of Fabulous (Floozie Films)

Best made-for-TV documentary

Kusasa (Optical Films)
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star ( Storyscope), Netflix
Steinheist (Idea Candy), Showmax

Best documentary feature

Girl, Taken (SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
Lobola, A Bride's True Price? (Passion Seed Communications), SABC1
War Dogs and I (Killer Puppy Media), Showmax