SABC Video Entertainment celebrates the achievement of the division at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, bagging 15 wins. The Awards were broadcast live last night on SABC2 at 20:00. SABC Video Entertainment is proud to have supported and honoured the outstanding talent that has entertained and inspired audiences locally and globally.

The charismatic duo Lerato “LKG” Kganyago-Ndlala and Skhumba Hlophe hosted the Main Awards show, preceded by the Red-Carpet show hosted by Nomalanga Shozi and Kat Sinivasan.

Guests and viewers were treated to exceptional live performances, starting with an energetic opening act by Zola. Performances by Holly Rey, Brenda Mtambo and Pabi Cooper also added to the Main Awards night entertainment. Acts featured during the Craft Awards show were familiar favourites Keabetswe Motsilanyane (KB), Clint Brink, Danny K, Karlien van Jaarsveld, and content creator and Amapiano artist Khanyisa.

Skeem Saam won four awards out of the seven nominations, taking home the awards in the categories of Best Actress in a TV Soap, where actress Elizabeth Serunye won for her role as Principal Thobakgale, Best Achievement in Scriptwriting in a TV Soap, Best Directing in a TV Soap, and an overall win of Best TV Soap.

SABC1‘s Reno Race won the Best Structured Or Docu-Reality Show, Music Is My Life – Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo won the award for Best Achievement in Directing – Documentary, MTV Shuga Down South won the award for Best Youth Programme, whilst the SABC1 signature sport show Sport@10 won the Best Variety Show.

Pale Ya Kosa, broadcast on SABC2, won the Best Made For TV Documentary or Documentary Series, and The Khoekhoe Saga walked away with the Award for Best Educational Programme.

The award for Best Supporting Actor went to the late talented actor Mpho Sebeng for his role as Skhumbuzo on The Estate, which broadcast on S3. Baking With The Reys won the Best Children’s Programme and the Masked Singer Best International Format.

The SAFTA 2024 committee also honoured Generations – The Legacy creator and Executive Producer Mfundi Vundla and industry veteran Arthur Molepo with the Lifetime Achiever Award. Arthur Molepo is known as Captain Malebana on Skeem Saam.

Tebatso Mashishi, who plays Kgosi Mulaudzi on Muvhango, was awarded the Outstanding Person with Disability Contributor Award.

The Craft Awards took place on Friday, 25th of October 2024, and will broadcast on S3 on Saturday, 3rd of November 2024, at 19:30, where Kuhle Adams and Christopher Jaftha hosted the Craft Awards ceremony.

Congratulations to all the winners!

SABC Video Entertainment announces that the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards will be broadcast live on SABC2 on Saturday the 26^th of October 2024 at 20:00.

Lerato Kganyago and Skhumba are confirmed as the hosts of the 18^th edition of the SAFTAS. Nomalanga Shozi and Katleho Sinivasan will be the hosts of the red-carpet bringing the glitz and glamour to the viewers from 19:30 – 20:00.

The Craft awards, which will be recorded on Friday the 25^th of October 2024 will be broadcast on S3 on the 3^rd of November 2024 at 19:30. The hosts for the Craft Awards are Kuhle Adams and Christopher Jafta.

SABC has scored a total of 39 nominations in the 18^th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards, with SABC1 leading the pack with 16 nominations, followed by SABC2 with 12 nominations and S3 with 11 nominations.

SABC Video Entertainment SAFTA 2024 nominees list

Congratulations to all the nominees.

“It’s absolutely beautiful. I actually feel like I’m in Limpopo. Being a city boy that grew up in Tshwane, the set of Skeem Saam makes me feel like I’m back with my people”, says Warren.

Set to play the character of ‘Gopane’, we welcome Warren Masemola to the family. Gopane, a Turfloop native, who moved to Johannesburg to work as a taxi driver makes a sudden appearance a few months after his son Smaki, had mysteriously gone missing. Turfloop families are under scrutiny as he vows to uncover the mysterious secret of what really happened to his son

Warren makes his first appearance on the 4^th of November 2024.

Meanwhile, it seems all is well in Mr Kgomo and Melita’s world, until a blast from the past suddenly comes knocking at their door, threatening to blow their house down. Played by Lesley Musina, ‘Fefo’ on the surface might seem like an ordinary charming, confident and good-looking man but we soon discover a darker side to him. One that is full of menace and violence.

“Shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true. What an amazing production. Everyone is so welcoming here and I immediately felt at home when cast, crew and production welcomed me with open arms. It feels like I’ve been here forever,” says Lesley.

Lookout for Lesley on your screens from the 20^th  of November 2024

For more information and interview opportunities contact SABC1 Publicity.

Angeke Bas’khone with Skeem Saam weekdays at 19:30, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!

Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo are playing for worthy causes in back-to-back episodes.

Due to last week’s live sport on SABC1, the scheduled Deal or No Deal Celebrity episode did not make the airwaves. However, there is some fantastic news for the popular game show’s millions of fans. Two big-name mover-and-shaker musicians, Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo, will battle the banker in a back-to-back double bill on Saturday, 12 October. Rumour also has it that one of these household names will boost the bank balance of a charity organisation with a six-figure stash of cash.

Dr Malinga will bring his trademark high energy and over-the-top moves to Deal or No Deal Celebrity at 18:00, while DJ Cleo will be in the house at 19:00.

The charity chosen by Dr Malinga is Tshwaraganang Community Development, an NGO in Marikana that cares for orphans and neglected children.

The music icon, blessed with his sixth kid – a baby girl called Talent –  a few weeks before the episode was recorded, has a soft spot for children without caring parents. That’s why the super busy Dr Malinga, a massive fan of Deal or No Deal Celebrity, juggled his diary to shine the spotlight on this NGO and raise as much money as possible to ease their plight.

“I love Deal or No Deal because it is the people’s programme, showing love for the children and people in need. I also grew up in a poor community and know how dire some circumstances are,” Dr Malinga explained.

DJ Cleo will be playing for Father a Nation (FAN). This non-profit company addresses gender-based violence, crime and fatherlessness by running programmes at schools and colleges in different communities countrywide. Their mission is to inspire and equip the next generation of men to be nation-builders, caring fathers, role models, and activists against any form of abuse.

DJ Cleo, a dad himself, will also share his insights about responsible fatherhood.

Is it true that either Dr Malinga or DJ Cleo walked off with a considerable amount for their charity by playing a perfect game? If yes, who will it be?

All will be revealed on SABC 1 on Saturday night (12 October) between 18:00 and 20:00. The Sunday rebroadcast of the double-bill on S3 will start at 11:00.

Deal or NO Deal Celebrity is proudly sponsored by LottoStar and produced by Homebrew Films for Primedia Studios.

Johannesburg, 2 October 2024 – S3 is pleased to announce that the Miss World SA pageant will be broadcast live on the channel on Saturday, October 5 2024, at 20:30.

The 2024 Miss World South Africa pageant featuring ten hopefuls will take place on Saturday at Sun City, Pilanesburg, North-West Province. The winner will represent South Africa at the Miss World finals in February 2025.

Metro FM on-air personality Tebogo “ProVerb” Thekisho will host this year’s Miss World SA with the reigning Miss World South Africa, with Dr Claude Mashego as the Backstage Commentator.

The Miss World SA 2024 pageant will pay a special tribute and celebrate the current Miss World Botswana, Lesego Chombo, who was crowned the 71st Miss World Africa this year.

Entertaining the audiences will be performances by The Mahotella Queens, former Boom Shaka co-founder Theo Nhlengethwa, singer, songwriter and performer Mthandazo Gatya, television and radio personality Sechaba Gqeba, professional voice actor Weza Matomane and Aubrey Ngcungama, co-founder of a platform connecting black African wine enthusiasts.

The judges this year are Rea Malatji, Ntsoaki Ledimo and Dr Norman Cahi from South Africa, joined by Malaak Compton-Rock and Ava Lizette Hall from the United States of America, The Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková, Michael Petr and Taibo Bacar from Mozambique.

The top 10 finalists are Amber Marais (22), Jesmika Singh (25), Lynique Odendaal (22), Nande Mabala (26), Neo Nkhumane (22), Romanda Hombi (25), Thembelihle Mnguni (25), Tshiamo Setlhare (26), Ximiyeto Makhubele (21), and Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg (18).

Amber Marais

Marais, 22, a volunteer from Free State who works with Bloemfontein ladies to prepare meals for the underprivileged, believes that companionship, entertainment, and compassion make a difference in a person’s life. Amber, who holds a Diploma in Sport Development and Management, enjoys tutoring and coaching children.

Jesmika Singh

Jesmika Singh is a University of Cape Town (UCT) Master’s student whose academic record and research on Breast Cancer Biotechnology and Immunotherapy have earned her awards and accolades. She wants to become a scientist of international repute and discover a cure for breast cancer.

Lynique Odendaal

Lynique is a music therapist from Wonderboom in Gauteng, committed to addressing multifaceted challenges facing vulnerable children by uplifting and empowering them.

Lynique Odendaal, 22, started Freedom Inspired to Amplify Hope (FIAH), which advocates for the rights of abused, abandoned, and neglected children, with a focus on those affected by homelessness.

Nande Mabala

Nandi Mabala, 26, from Zwelethemba, Western Cape, formed “Go Green SA” Her Beauty With a Purpose sustainability project uses agriculture as a tool to teach students soft skills to contribute to the fight against global warming in her rural township of Zwelethemba in the Western Cape.

Neo Nkhumane

Neo Nkhumane’s ambition is to address pressing social issues facing the country while advancing her studies in Communication.

Neo, 22, a Communications lecturer at North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, desires to empower young women with the necessary resources and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding reproductive health.

Romanda Hombi

Romanda Hombi is a Clinical Audiologist and would like to influence the drafting of policies and legislation on the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, age or disability.

Romanda, 25, from Mpumalanga, would love to influence the agenda of the World Health Organisation and United Nations to promote the health of all people.

Tshiamo Selthare

Tshiamo Setlhare, 26, an Occupational Therapist from Mahikeng, North West, Green Ribbon project, emphasises the fact that every person with a mental illness should have the right to exercise all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.

Thembelihle Mnguni

This 25-year-old model and Electrical Engineering student aspires to lead and work with enthusiasm and purpose in all her work.

Born in Gauteng, Mnguni, 25, says her Beauty with a Purpose project, Shining Hope, aims to empower communities through renewable and sustainable energy.’

Ximiyeto Makhubele

Coding enthusiast and pageant regular Ximiyeto Makhubele, a tech developer from Limpopo, wants to use technology to create solutions for people.

Through her Beauty with a Purpose project, Youth Empowerment Through Education, Makhubele wants to empower the youth by integrating innovative tech solutions, such as educational apps and mentorship programmes.

Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg

Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, a digital and marketing executive at Scuderia, Ferrari South Africa, believes that every person can contribute to the greater good of the world and that a dream is what keeps the world turning one’s hopes.

For more information and interview opportunities, contact the S3 Publicity office.

Open Up with the Miss World SA on S3, Saturday 5th of October 2024 at 20:30. Also available on SABC Plus.