25 Nominations Bagged at the 19th SAFTAs
Gasps... We are buzzing with excitement. The nominations for this year’s South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are in, and let’s just say we’re tempted to make some space on the trophy shelf.
This isn’t just about the trophies, though; it’s a massive "hell yes" to the bold storytelling and industry-leading production we strive for every single day. From the gritty dramas that kept you on the edge of your seat to the performances that moved us to tears, these nominations belong to the incredible talent both in front of and behind the camera.
From gripping telenovelas and beloved soaps to impactful current affairs and compelling television films, e.tv’s local productions continue to resonate with audiences while earning recognition from the industry’s highest honours.
Leading the nominations is Kelders van Geheime, which has secured nominations for Best Telenovela, Best Actress in a Telenovela (Sandra Prinsloo), Best Supporting Actress in a Telenovela (Brümilda van Rensburg – Season 1), Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela (Dawid Minnaar – Season 1), Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – Telenovela, Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Telenovela, and Most Popular TV Soap (Public Vote).
Scandal! continues its legacy of excellence with multiple nominations, including Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama for Johannah Mamarumo Marokane and Londeka Sishi, Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap for Litlhogonolo Litlhakanyane, as well as Best Achievement in Directing (TV Soap), Best Achievement in Scriptwriting (TV Soap), and a nomination in the Most Popular TV Soap (Public Vote) category.
In the presenter category, Devi Sankaree Govender has been nominated for Best TV Presenter for her work on Devi Show, further cementing her reputation as one of the country’s most respected broadcast journalists.
e.tv’s commitment to factual storytelling and investigative journalism is also recognised in the Best Factual Programme category, with nominations for Confessions of an Assassin, Why I Killed Chris Hani – An Annika Larsen Special Report, and a special episode of Devi Show (Girls and Boys Town). Checkpoint has also secured a nomination for Best Current Affairs Programme.
In the television film category, Red Zone is nominated for Best Movie Made for TV, while Bloedhond earns recognition for Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Feature Film, and Best Achievement in an Original Song – Feature Film Klip Anker Baai – Malakai Productions
The Most Popular TV Soap (Public Vote) category sees e.tv strongly represented with nominations for House of Zwide, Isiphetho: Destiny, Isitha: The Enemy, Kelders van Geheime, Scandal!, and Smoke & Mirrors — a clear reflection of the channel’s enduring connection with viewers across the country.
As the industry prepares to celebrate excellence at the SAFTAs, we congratulate all the nominees and production partners for continuing to raise the bar in local broadcasting.