6th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards

Royalty Soapie Awards

On March 10, 2023, the winners of the 6th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards were announced. The Royalty Soapie Awards recognize the important role soapies play in society and aim to develop and grow talent by setting a high standard for the soapie business and recognizing and rewarding those who achieve in South Africa.

The biggest winners of the ceremony were House of Zwide – 4 awards, The River – 4 awards, and Gomora – 3 awards. The event also included a Viewer’s Choice Awards segment where fans voted for their favorite nominations for the Viewer’s Choice Best Actor, Best Actress, Most Watched Show, and Most Popular Show.

The total network wins were:

  • E.TV – 3

  • kykNET – 1

  • Mzansi Magic – 11

  • SABC1 – 6

  • SABC2 – 2

  • SABC3 – 2

The 6th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards will be broadcast on March 25, 2023, at 8 PM on SABC 1.

LEAD ROLE CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding Daily TV Drama: Binnelanders

  • Outstanding Lead Actor: Vusi Kunene as Funani Zwide, House of Zwide

  • Outstanding Lead Actress: Katlego Danke as Thathi, Gomora

  • Outstanding Male Villain: Jack Devnarain as Sunil Maharaj, Imbewu

  • Outstanding Female Villain: Deirdre Wolhuter as Mariaan Welman, 7de Laan 

SUPPORTING ROLE CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor: Zenzelisphesihle Sparky Xulu as Siya Phakhathwayo, The Estate

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress: Lunathi Mampofu as Emma, The River

  • Outstanding Newcomer: Vuyo Biyela as Mlilo Hlophe, The River

  • Outstanding Younger Performer: Karabo Magongwa as Keletso, House of Zwide 

CREATIVE CATEGORIES

  •  Outstanding Writing Team: Diepcity (season 2)

  • Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling: The Estate

  • Outstanding Wardrobe: House of Zwide

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding Cinematography: Imbewu

  • Outstanding Directing Direction: The River

  • Outstanding Art Direction: uBettina Wethu (season 2)

  • Outstanding Editing Team: Gomora

  • Outstanding Lighting Direction: The Black Door

  • Outstanding Casting: Gomora

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing: House of Zwide 

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Connie Chiume

  • Trailblazer: Mfundi Vundla

  • Social Cohesion: Diepcity (season 2) 

PUBLIC VOTE CATEGORIES

  • Most Watched Show: Uzalo

  • Most Popular Show: 7de Laan

  • Viewers Choice Best Actor: Thabiso Molokomme as Paxton Kgomo, Skeem Saam

  • Viewers Choice Best Actress: Lunathi Mampofu as Emma, The River

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