SABC VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CONGRATULATES OUR SAFTA WINNERS

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Johannesburg, 30 September 2023: The 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs17) ceremony was held this past weekend to honour and celebrate the best of the South African Film and Television industry.

The main awards were broadcast live on S3 at 8pm tonight and saw the SABC’s Video Entertainment division win 6 Golden Horns. South Africa’s much-loved duo Lawrence Maleka and former Miss Universe turned host, Zozibini Tunzi, excellently co-piloted the main show, which was a first for both!

As a lead up to the main broadcast, the red carpet was presented to the viewers by two award winning hosts Pamela Mtanga and Thabiso Makhubela.

SABC1’’s documentary feature Lobola, A Pride’s True Price? presented by filmmaker Sihle Hlophewon the awards for the Best Achievement in Directing and Best Documentary Feature.The Best Competition Reality Show went to Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars while Best Factual Programme went to Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom.  Seasoned actor Craig Urbani walked away with the award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama for his role on Makoti Season 2.

Skeem Saam actors Lebohang Elephant, Clement Maosa and Hellen Motsuki were joined by Generations – The Legacy’s Refilwe Madumo and Pearl Monama, Muvhango’s Ronewa Mudau, Uzalo’s Thuthuka Mthembu, Makoti’s Craig Urbani, Andile Gaelesiwe and Dr. VVO Mkhize as presented various award categories on the night.

The Craft Awards were held on Friday 29th September 2023 and will be broadcast on S3 on the 6th October 2023 at 20:30.

Congratulations to all the SABC Video Entertainment winners.

For media enquiries

Contact:

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment

072 382 2032

S3 LEETO EXPERIENCE VIEWER COMPETITION

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LEETO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE Leeto Experience is an Outdoor Lifestyle Adventure travel service company offering its GUESTS an exciting way to explore the country while enjoying the great outdoors.
S3 is hosting a viewer competition for viewers to stand a chance to win a weekend experience at LEETO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE


The Prize includes :
1.Double Tickets to The Leeto Outdoor Lifestyle Experience
2.Adventure Weekend Pass
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Competition entry dates:
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Competition opens Wednesday 27 September 2023 and closes Thursday 28 2023 at 10pm
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The competition is open to all South African citizens except directors, members, partners, employees, agents, service providers and consultants of the SABC, as well as any SABC employee including agencies, or their spouses, life partners, parents, children, brothers, sisters, business partners or associates.
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Entrants are required to watch Dynasty ( on S3 @ 7pm ) and answer the question posted on S3’s Instagram Platforms as well as use the hashtag #LeetoExperience. Entrants will also need to tag @Sabc3 on their entry.
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Winners will be announced on S3’s digital platforms by the 28th of September 2023 at 11:30pm.
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Correct Entries received by the advertised deadline will be considered for the draw. Any late entries received after 10pm on 28 September 2023 will not be taken into consideration.
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There is no restriction on the number of entries. The entrant may enter multiple times.
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The SABC and its agents accept no responsibility for any problems or technical malfunction of any communication network or any late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible or corrupted entries. The SABC and its agents are not liable for any costs incurred, responses received or any other consequences of user error.
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The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The SABC or its agents will not be held responsible for any disputes arising from the competition.
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Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and agree to be bound by them when entering.
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Prizes are not transferable, and cannot be deferred or exchanged.
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The SABC and its agents reserve the right to cancel, modify or amend the competition at any time, if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside of their control.
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Entrants that enter need to be within the ages of 18 and older. Below the designated age will not be considered.
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If an entrant cannot make the date we will have to find a new winner who can attend on the date mentioned.
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By virtue of entry winners give consent for name to be mentioned/ flighted on the S3 platform and to being filmed the channel behind the scenes footage which will be flighted on television and on the social media accounts.
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Winner needs to have a valid social media account account in order to take part.
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Winner needs to follow at least one of S3’s Active Social Media Accounts.
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The Winner will have to make their own way to and from Leeto Outdoor Experience and as such, S3 will not incur any travel costs.

JUSTIFIED (TUESDAYS @ 21:00, STARTS 12 SEPTEMBER 2023)

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Enforcing his own brand of justice, a strong-willed, quiet lawman haunted by his past, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) has returned to his native Kentucky to do what he has always done best – see that justice is served. When a case brings him face-to-face with an old friend who is now on the wrong side of the law, Raylan must also confront some long unfinished business with his ex-wife and aging father. This series is based on a short story by the international best-selling author of 3:10 to Yuma and Get Shorty, Elmore Leonard.

Episode highlights

Episode 1 – 12 September 2023

(Fire in the Hole)

Marshal Givens returns home and is assigned a case involving an old friend from his coal mining days who has become a white supremacist and blew up an African American church.

Episode 2 – 19 September 2023

(Riverbrook)

Raylan hunts an escaped prisoner who is determined to reunite with his ex-wife…and his stashed fortune.

Episode 3 – 26 September 2023

(Fixer)

Raylan comes to the aid of a bookie informant, who has been kidnapped by one of his collectors and one of his delinquent clients.

Episode 4 – 3 October 2023

(Long in the Tooth)

Raylan and the mob compete to capture a fugitive, Roland Pike, racing to the Mexican border.

Episode 5 – 10 October 2023

(The Law of Law and Thunder)

Raylan’s surveillance job on a fugitive is interrupted when he is forced to deal with his troubled father, who is causing mischief for a drug dealer who is renting from him.

Episode 6 – 17 October 2023

(The Collection)

Raylan’s surveillance job on a fugitive is interrupted when he is forced to deal with his troubled father, who is causing mischief for a drug dealer who is renting from him.

Episode 7 – 24 October 2023

(Blindspot)

Raylan and Ava survive a hitman’s attack, and Raylan suspects that the Crowder family is trying to get revenge on Ava. But are his own biases clouding his judgment?

Episode 8 – 31 October 2023

(Blowback)

Raylan tries to defuse a hostage situation in the Marshals’ office without any casualties, and later discovers that his relationship with Ava could have repercussions on Boyd Crowder’s prison sentence.

Episode 9 – 7 November 2023

(Hatless)

While away from the Marshall’s office because of a forced “vacation,” Raylan comes to the aid of his ex-wife after she is threatened by dangerous loan collectors who are looking for her husband.

Episode 10 – 14 November 2023

(The Hammer)

Fresh out of prison, Boyd Crowder begins his mission to bring “religion” to the backwoods. Meanwhile Raylan starts trying to make a new case against Boyd while working as a bodyguard for a judge whose life has been threatened.

Episode 11 – 21 November 2023

(Veterans)

Raylan learns that his dad’s life is in danger because he ran Bo Crowder’s business while Bo was in prison and ran it into the ground. Raylan turns to an unlikely source to pin a meth lab killing on Boyd Crowder.

Episode 12 – 28 November 2023

(Fathers and Sons)

The marshals are forced to turn to Arlo for help in making a case against Bo Crowder, but will he go along? Meanwhile, Bo is having problems of his own with Boyd, who continues to wage a religious war against his drug business.

Episode 13 – 5 December 2023

(Bulletville)

Bo gets revenge on Boyd for blowing up his ephedrine shipment, asks Arlo to help him kill Raylan at the request of the Miami cartel, and kidnaps Ava for bait and insurance against Raylan.

Open Up to new worlds of Dramas with Justified on S3, Tuesdays at 21:00, starts 12 September 2023.

For more information and publicity photos contact S3 Publicity.

For media enquiries:

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment

072 382 2032/ phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

THE 2023 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL TO BE BROADCAST ON S3

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Johannesburg, 7 September 2023 – S3 is pleased to announce that the channel will broadcast the 2023 edition of the annual Global Citizen Festival Central Park on Saturday 23rd of September 2023 at 21:30.

S3 has been in the forefront of Global Citizen Festival and continues to do so with this edition of Global Citizen offering. The S3 brand is committed to be part of a movement that aims to eradicate poverty and promotes active citizenship on a global stage.

The Global Citizen Festival Central Park focuses on Systemic Reforms For Equity, For The Planet, For Food and For Jobs.

Global Citizen is the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday activists raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy, and the corporate sector. Over the past 10 years, $43.6 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting nearly 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.

This year’s Global Citizen Festival takes place on the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City and will showcase performances by artists such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ms Lauryn Hill, Anitta, D-Nice and Sofia Carson.

Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Busy Philipps, Carmelo Anthony, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, Gayle King, Jordan Fisher, Lewis Pugh, Padma Lakshmi, Phoebe Gates, Rachel Brosnahan, Sophia Bush, and renowned advocates Barbie Izquierdo, Deja Foxx, Ineza Umuhoza Grace, Jerome Foster II, Nkosana Butholenkosi Masuku, Sophia Kianni, Pashtana Durrani, and Wangari Kuria are also set to participate at the event, which will be broadcast live around the world.

In 1990, according to the World Bank, 2 billion people were living in extreme poverty. Years of unified action on a global scale saw that number reduced to less than 650 million by 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, for the first time in a generation, extreme poverty is on the rise, threatening to undermine decades of progress.  

About Global Citizen

Global Citizen is the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday activists raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Over the past 10 years, $43.6 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting nearly 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond. Join the movement at globalcitizen.org, download the Global Citizen app, and follow Global Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.

About S3

S3 is a revamped channel servicing the independent thinker and the progressive South African millennial. We want our viewers to open up to new lands, new content, new ideas and new ways of being. Through this new positioning, S3 invites viewers to take in all the new programming that is on offer; to open up to a dialogue with your public broadcasting channel. Ultimately, our vision is to foster the spirit of curiosity and spearhead a generation of free thinkers. S3 is opening itself up to new viewers. These viewers, who fall under the millennial umbrella, are more socially conscious and environmentally aware than their predecessors. They are progressive and open-minded and S3 will champion their frame of mind.

Open Up to new worlds of impact makers with the 2023 Global Citizen Concert set to be broadcast on S3 on Saturday 23 September 2023 at 21:30.  

For media enquiries

Contact

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist: Video Entertainment

072 382 20232/ Email: phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

WIFE SWAP CASTING CALL

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Long Version:   “ WIFE SWAP CASTING CALL   We’re looking for families to take part in the exciting social experiment series, Wife Swap.   What would it be like if you swapped homes and families with someone else? What would you learn about how other people live, or how they raise their children? Could the experience even change your life? What sort of changes would you introduce to a new family?   In this fun and informative series, wives from very different families agree to swap homes, husbands, moody teenagers, and lifestyles, to see what it is like to live in another family’s home.   This is a unique and remarkable opportunity to experience how someone makes all those day-to-day decisions.   Will it confirm that you’ve got it just right and make you feel grateful for your own family?  Or will it be an eye-opener, a major catalyst to convince you to make some long-overdue changes when you get back home?   To enter go to www.wifeswap.co.za   #WifeSwapSAonS3 #S3OpenUp #OpenUpNewWorlds “  

FREEDOM FLYER: THE SAILOR MALAN STORY

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S3 announces the broadcast of the documentary Freedom Flyer: The Sailor Malan Story on Monday 4th of September 2023 at 9pm.

This historical documentary follows the riveting journey of Adolph ‘Sailor’ Malan, a true South African hero whose indomitable spirit defied two formidable adversaries – Hitler and apartheid. “Freedom Flyer,” unveils the untold tale of courage, sacrifice, and hope that defined a generation. This is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

In a narrative that spans from the skies of World War II to the battlefields against injustice, “Freedom Flyer” takes audiences on an unforgettable expedition. Adolph “Sailor” Malan’s soaring legacy comes alive as the documentary weaves through his heroic feats as an ace fighter pilot during the war, defending Britain against the forces of evil. But his fight didn’t end there, his unwavering commitment led him to the forefront of the anti-apartheid movement upon his return home.

The documentary delves deep into Sailor Malan’s remarkable journey, painting an intricate portrait of his resilience, bravery, and determination. Through exclusive interviews, rare footage, and expert analysis, “Freedom Flyer” paints a vivid picture of a man who became a symbol of hope and freedom for countless souls.

The film’s relevance transcends time, resonating with today’s audience as a poignant reminder of the battles fought and sacrifices made for justice and freedom.

The documentary brings insightful participation of Historians, Dilip Sarkar, and Bill Nasson, Businessman Nick Oppenheimer, Professor Thula Simpson, Vinolia Hlangwana, and the children of Sailor Malan Jonathan Malan and Valerie Cranshaw.

“As I delved into Sailor Malan’s story for ‘Freedom Flyer,’ I was struck by the resilience of a global South African whose narrative was suppressed by the very apartheid system he valiantly fought against. What truly captivated me was Sailor Malan’s indomitable spirit, a beacon of hope that guided him through two battles – one against Hitler’s tyranny and another against apartheid’s injustice. Sailor Malan’s journey is a call to action, particularly for today’s youth. It’s a rallying cry that even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, unshakable conviction, courage, and determination can all help to shape a better world”. – Desmond Naidoo, Filmmaker.

For more information, interview opportunities and publicity photos please contact S3 Publicity.

Open Up to new worlds of documentaries, Freedom Flyer: The Sailor Malan Story on Monday 4th of September 2023, only on S3.  

For media enquiries

Contact

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist: Video Entertainment

072 382 20232/ Email: phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

NATASHA JOUBERT IS CROWNED MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2023

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An ecstatic Natasha Joubert from Tshwane has been crowned Miss South Africa 2023 at the spectacular pageant finale held at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday night.

Joubert (26) is a BCom Marketing Management graduate and is the owner and fashion designer of Natalia Jefferys, a company she started when she was 19.

Runner-up was Johannesburg’s Bryoni Govender who was also the Motherkind fitness award winner.

An emotional and overwhelmed Joubert said she was truly humbled and grateful to win the title and to be the first to wear the glittering new Mowana (“Tree of Life”) crown from Nungu Diamonds.

She received R1 million in cash in a prize and sponsorship package that includes the use of a serviced apartment at the lavish Brookfield at Royal in Kensington – developed by Tricolt – for the year of her reign. She will also get to drive a Mercedes-Benz GLC as well as go on a trip to Paris sponsored by L’Oreal.

In her acceptance speech Joubert, a firm favourite among the crowd watching the pageant, said: “I am incredibly honoured and humbled to be crowned Miss South Africa 2023. As I step into this new role, I am filled with a sense of responsibility to make a positive difference in the world around me. I believe that success is not just about personal accomplishments, but about the opportunities we have to give back and uplift those around us. I will strive to be a source of inspiration and support for others, just as I have been supported on my journey now and before.

“This moment is the epitome of a full circle moment for me. A dream that started 11 years ago – and which three years ago did come to fruition after proudly representing my country on an international stage at Miss Universe at Miss Universe South Africa – has today become a reality. It took a lot of hard work, grit, self-confidence and support to keep my dream alive and to keep on believing in the beauty of second chances. It is a journey that I will forever be grateful for which moulded and shaped me into the woman I am today.

“I pledge to use this platform to advocate for the causes close to my heart and to be a source of inspiration for others. Entrepreneurship lies at the heart of innovation and economic growth. It is the driving force that propels nations forward, creating jobs, nurturing creativity, and fostering a spirit of resilience.

“I will also commit to cultivating an environment where entrepreneurial spirits can thrive. It pains me to know that more than half of South Africa’s youth lack the financial means to pursue their dreams. I was fortunate to receive a bursary that enabled me to continue my education, and I have been proactive in giving back. Not waiting for a crown on my head, I’ve been working to make a difference,” she revealed.

The winner of the special Crown Chaser of the season award, as voted for by the public, was Lungo Katete.

Says Stephanie Weil, CEO of the Miss South Africa Organisation:  “Huge congratulations to Natasha, our newly crowned Miss South Africa 2023. A worthy winner, she embodies the Miss South Africa Organisation’s vision that if you can dream it you can achieve it and that just one person can make a big difference. May this year’s winner inspire a nation. We can’t wait to see what she achieves. And well done to runner-up Bryoni and the other five finalists who gave it their all on the evening. We truly had a strong group of women vying for the crown this year, a testament to the importance and value that the Miss South Africa title has come to stand for.”

The Miss South Africa 2023 pageant finale was broadcast live on SABC 3 and streamed for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app.

The all-female judging line-up comprised reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, actress author and entrepreneur Leandie du Randt, actress and L’Oréal Paris Sub-Saharan Ambassador, Thuso Mbedu, media icon and award-winning investigative television journalist, Devi Sankaree Govender and entrepreneur and former Miss South Africa, Jo-Ann Strauss.

Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. SABC3 is the official broadcast partner.


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FROM CROWN CHASER TO MISS SOUTH AFRICA LIVE BROADCAST ON S3

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Johannesburg, 11 August 2023 – S3 is gearing up for the much-anticipated live broadcast of the 2023 Miss South Africa pageant on Sunday, 13 August 2023, from 18:30. 

Media personality and style icon, Bonang Matheba, returns as the official host of the Miss SA, with Her House of BNG Cap Classique as the official Miss South Africa celebration sponsor.

Having a long association with Miss South Africa over the past decade, Matheba first hosted the pageant for its 60th anniversary in 2018, then returned in 2019 when Zozibini Tunzi took the title. Matheba has played a massive role this year, having been on the journey with the finalists as a judge on the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers which was broadcast recently on S3.

South Africans will wait in anticipation to see who of the following seven finalists will be competing for the Miss South Africa crown: 

  • Anke Rothman (23)
  • Bryoni Govemner (26)
  • Homba Mazaleni (23)
  • Jordan Van Der Vyver (27)
  • Melissa Nayimuli (27)
  • Nande Mabala (25)
  • Natasha Joubert (25)

On the judging panel for 2023 is Reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, renowned South African Actress and Author Leandie du Randt, nominated Emmy South African actress Thuso Mbedu, Investigative Television Journalist Devi Sankaree Govender and Jo-Ann Strauss, Presenter, Businesswomen and Miss South Africa 2000.

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

Open Up to new worlds of reality and tune in to the live broadcast of Miss South Africa 2023 this Sunday, 13th of August, at 18:30 on S3 and SABC Plus. 

SABC+ is available for download from Apple and Android App Stores.

For media enquiries

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment

072 382 2032/ phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

SAFTA AWARDS: SABC VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SCORES 51 NOMINATIONS FOR 2023

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Johannesburg, 10 August 2023 – SABC Video Entertainment celebrates the 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards with 51 nominations. At the forefront is SABC1 with 24 nominations, followed by SABC2 with 20 nominations and S3 with seven nominations.

In the running for the public votes for Best TV Presenter are Kamo Moth (Heavy Hitters), Emo Adams (Noot vir Noot), Denver Vraagom (Words and Numbers) and Katlego Maboe (Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars). 

Viewers will also get another opportunity to vote for their favourite soapies with Generations: The Legacy, Giyani Land of Blood, Muvhango, Skeem Saam, The Estate and Uzalo nominated in the public votes category of Most Popular TV Soap Or Telenovela. 

Voting lines will be open from 9 August 2023, and the voting codes will be available on all SAFTAs social media platforms and the NFVF website. Voting will close on 27 September 2023 at 23h59.

In the documentary categories, SABC1s Lobola, A Brides True Price? received two nominations, Best Achievement In Directing and Best Documentary Feature and Pale Ya Kosa on SABC2 nominated for Best Achievement In Editing.

Takalani Sesame and Words and Numbers was nominated in the children category for Best Children Programmes.

Skeem Saam scored four nominations in the categories Best Supporting Actress (Dieketseng Mnisi), Best Supporting Actor (Refilwe Letsholonyane), Best Actress in a TV Soap (Elizabeth Serunye and Hariette Manamela).

Best Actor In TV Comedy nominations goes to Kwa Mamazala Michael Mabizela and Ou Toppies Tobie Cronje.

SABC Video Entertainment SAFTA 2023 nominees list

Category  Programme TitleProduction House / PractitionerChannel
Best Achievement In Editing, DocumentaryPale Ya KosaLeeroy MoyoSABC2
Best Achievement In Directing – DocumentaryLobola, A Bride’s True Price?Sihle Hlophe  SABC1    
    
Best Documentary ShortTribe  Just Films  SABC2
Best Documentary FeatureLobola, A Bride’s True Price?Passion Seed CommunicationsSABC1
Best Children’s ProgrammeTakalani Sesame  Sesame Workshop South AfricaSABC2
 Words and Numbers Series 10Johan Stemmet Entertainment EnterprisesSABC2
Best Factual ProgrammeIngono YomsamoBar leader TVSABC1
 Rebounders: Grizelda GrootboomRed Sugar ProductionsSABC2
Best Competition Reality ShowDance Yo Dumo S1Urban Brew StudiosSABC1
 The Taste Master SACardova ProductionsSABC2
 Tropika Island of Treasure All StarsCardova ProductionsS3
Best Structured Reality ShowDJ Zinhle – The UnexpectedBrightfire Pictures & Rawkraft MediaSABC1
Best Structured Or Docu-Reality ShowLove Goes Wild S1Trace TVS3
 SpyskaartMedia Club ProductionsSABC2
Best Entertainment ProgrammeIn Die Kollig Met Series 2  Stemmburg TelevisionSABC2
 Noot vir Noot Series 46Stemmburg TelevisionSABC2
Best Achievement In Sound – TV ComedySes’Top LaKurt SlabbertSABC1
Best Achievement In Art Direction – TV ComedyOu Toppies S1Louisa Jansen van NieuwenhuizenSABC2
Best Achievement In Scriptwriting -Tv ComedyOu Toppies S1Ou Toppies S1SABC2
Best Achievement In Cinematography -Tv ComedyKaravaanSunel HaasbroekSABC2
Best Achievement In Scriptwriting – Tv DramaGood MenPortia Gumede, Steven Pillemer, Christo Davids, Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso & Sunni FabaSABC1
Best Achievement In Wardrobe – TV Soap/TelenovelaThe EstateVuyo Mokoena, Talya Smith & Zanele ShibitiS3
Best Achievement In Art Direction – TV Soap/TelenovelaThe EstatePhiliswa Sithole & Nomonde NgemaS3
Best Achievement In Scriptwriting – TelenovelaGiyani – Land of BloodPhathutshedzo Makwarela & Gwydion BeynonSABC2
Best Achievement In Scriptwriting – TV SoapGenerations: The LegacyMMSV ProductionsSABC1
 UzaloClive Madiya, Busisiwe Matonsi Zwane, Lorato Phefo & Pusetso ThibediSABC1
Best Supporting Actress In A TV SoapSkeem SaamDieketseng MnisiSABC1
Best Supporting Actor In A TV SoapSkeem SaamKatlego LetsholonyanaSABC1
Best Supporting Actor In A TelenovelaGiyani- Land of BloodCharles BaloyiSABC2
Best Actress In A TV SoapGenerations – The LegacyRefilwe MadumoSABC1
 Skeen SaamElizabeth SerunyeSABC1
 Skeem SaamHarriet ManamelaSABC1
Best Actress In A TelenovelaThe EstateJo-Anne ReynekeS3
Best Supporting Actress In A TV DramaMakotiCharmaine MtintaSABC1
Best Actor In A TV DramaMakotiCraig UrbaniSABC1
MakotiDon NawaSABC1
Ubettina WethuJason WillemseSABC1
Best Supporting Actor In A TV ComedySes’Top LaTrevor GumbiSABC1
 Ses’Top LaWarren MasemolaSABC1
Best Actor In A TV ComedyKwa MamazalaMichael MabizelaSABC2
 Ou ToppiesTobbie CronjeSABC2
Best TV Presenter (Public Vote)Heavy HittersKamo MothSABC1
 Noot Vir Noot 46Emo AdamsSABC2
 Tropika Island of Treasure All StarsKatlego MaboeS3
 Words and Numbers 10Denver VraagomSABC2
Most Popular TV Soap Or Telenovela (Public Vote)Generations: The LegacyMMSV ProductionsSABC1
 Giyani Land of BloodTshedza PicturesSABC2
 Muvhango 23Word of MouthSABC2
 Skeem SaamPeuSABC1
 The EstateClive Morris ProductionsS3
 UzaloStained Glass TVSABC1

Congratulations to all the nominees.

Five fabulous females announced for Miss South Africa 2023 judging panel

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Reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, will join four other leading South African personalities on this year’s Miss South Africa judging panel. They are Leandie du Randt, Thuso Mbedu, Devi Sankaree Govender and Jo-Ann Strauss.

Gabriel (29) – an American fashion designer, model and beauty queen who was previously crowned Miss USA 2022 –  became the ninth entrant from the United States to win the Miss Universe title, succeeding Harnaaz Sandhu of India.

Sitting alongside Gabriel on the Miss South Africa judging panel will be:

  • Actress, presenter, voice artist, model, author and entrepreneur, Leandie du Randt, who also served as a judge on the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers.
  • Actor Thuso Mbedu, who first rose to prominence in the teen drama series Is’Thunzi, for which she was nominated for an International Emmy in 2017 and 2018. In 2021 she starred in The Underground Railroad which earned her an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series. Last year Mbedu made her feature film debut in The Woman King alongside Viola Davis, John Boyega and former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi
  • South African media icon and award-winning investigative television journalist Devi Sankaree Govender who was also on the judging panel last year. Govender appeared on Carte Blanche for 18 years and gained a reputation for being fearless in highlighting corruption and crime. She is now the Executive Producer and anchor of The Devi Show on eTV and eNCA.
  • Media entrepreneur, international speaker, board member of a number of companies  and former Miss South Africa title holder Jo-Ann Strauss who, in 2001, represented South Africa at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants.

And what will the judges be looking for in a winner?

Says Du Randt: “I am looking for the woman that has that Miss South Africa feel to her when she walks into the room. Someone who must be able to be the best version of herself at all times, and someone who is memorable, has a presence and a purpose in her heart to serve and lead the country in being the best it can be.”

Govender adds: “I’ll be looking for the one that has intelligence, frankness, boldness and a strong drive to bring about social change, as well as agility and a sharp sense of humour.”

A final word to Ayanda Mackay, Marketing Manager for L’Oréal Paris Skin and Hair: “We are honoured to be an official sponsor of Miss South Africa 2023 and thrilled to have the L’Oréal Paris Sub-Saharan Ambassador Thuso Mbedu join the judging panel. This partnership allows us to support and uplift women as they redefine what it means to be a beauty queen. We believe that when women are empowered, they can achieve anything they set their minds to, and we are proud to be a part of this incredible platform.”

Miss South Africa 2023 will take home prizes and sponsorships worth more than R3 million.

The Top 7 competing for the crown are Anke Rothmann (23) from the Northern Cape; Bryoni Govender (26) from Gauteng; Homba Mazaleni (23) from the Eastern Cape; Jordan van der Vyver (27), from the Western Cape; Melissa Nayimuli (27) from the Eastern Cape; Nande Mabala (25), from the Western Cape and Natasha Joubert (25) from Gauteng.

The Miss South Africa pageant, which takes place on Sunday at Sun International’s flagship venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria, promises to be a spectacular and entertainment-packed show and takes place during Women’s Month. Miss South Africa 2023 will be broadcast live on SABC 3 from 18h30 and streamed live for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app. Bookings to attend the live pageant are open at Ticketpro.

Download the Miss South Africa App from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.

Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. SABC3 is the official broadcast partner.

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