National Film & TV Awards SA Nominees Announced

Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series 2023
Morné Visser – Justice Served
Ayanda Daweti – Gomora
Abdul Khoza – The Wife
Katlego Letsholonyana – Skeem Saam
Mothusi Magano – Blood Psalms
Lindah Majola – The Wife
Gerald  Steyn – Binnelanders
Khaya Mthembu – Gomora
Wanda Zuma – House of Zwide

Best TV Presenter 2023
Anele Mdoda
Minnie Dlamini
Somizi Mhlongo
Nico Panagio
Lerato Kganyago
Katlego Maboe
Lawrence Maleka
Tshegofatso Mosupye
Emo Adams
MacFarlane Moleli

Best Comedian 2023
Loyiso Gola
David Kau
Riaad Moosa
Celeste Ntuli
Nik Rabinowitz
Deep Fried Man
Tumi Morake
Tats Nkonzo
Barry Hilton
Marc Lottering
Mpho Popps

Best Competition Show 2023
Celebrity Game Night
Kokkedoor: Vuur en Vlam
Wie Word ‘n Miljoenêr?
Koppestamp
Noot vir Noot
The Masked Singer South Africa
Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts
Idols South Africa
The Ultimate Braai Master
Deal or No Deal: South Africa

Best Action in a Film/Series 2023
Big Nunu’s Little Heist Assassins
Justice Served
The River
Wild is the Wind
Kings of Jo’Burg
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold
Redemption
Gomora

Best Entertainment Show 2023
Yo MTV Raps Uncapped
Young, Famous and African
MasterChef SA
Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts
Sunday Sexy Love
Celebrity Game Night
Love & HipHop SA
The Real Housewives of Durban
Mzansi Icons
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg

Best International African Film 2023
Love, Sex and 30 Candles – South Africa
Assassin – South Africa
Goodbye Julia – Sudan
Augure (Omen) – Congo
Shimoni – Kenya
Gangs of Lagos – Nigeria
Sira – Burkina Faso/Senegal
The Planter’s Plantation – Cameroon
TeraStorm – Kenya
Our Brothers – Algeria
Xalé – Senegal

Best Documentary 2023
Milisuthando
Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?
Against All Odds: the Alwyn Uys Story
Rassie
My Name is Reeva
Pale Ya Kosa
Steinheist
Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza

Outstanding Performance 2023
Zikhona Sodlaka – The Wife
Nomzamo Mbatha – Assassin
Jaques De Silva – The Umbrella Men
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa – Home Wrecker
Abdul Khoza – The Wife
Connie Ferguson – Kings of Jo’Burg
Gail Mabalane – Unseen
Hlomla Dandala – Justice Served
Tsholofelo Matshaba – The River
Arnold Vosloo – Silverton Siege

Best Feature Film 2023
Silverton Siege
Love, Sex and 30 Candles
Wild Is the Wind
The Umbrella Men
Mense van die wind
The Honeymoon
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Kleva-ish

Best Director 2023
Stephina Zwane – Love, Sex and 30 Candles
John Barker – The Umbrella Men
Stephina Zwane – Home Wrecker
Samantha Nell – Do Your Worst
Mandla Dube – Silverton Siege
Fabian Medea – Wild is the Wind
David Schröder – Mense van die wind
Bianca Isaac – The Honeymoon

Best Producer 2023
John Barker, Joel Phiri, Tshepiso Chikapa Phiri, Dan Jawitz, Thembalethu Mfebe – The Umbrella Men
Walter Ayres | Mandla Dube – Silverton Siege
Fabian Medea | Tshepiso Chikapa Phiri – Wild is the Wind
Aimee Dherman – Mense van die Wind
Bianca Isaac | Gregory Mthanji – The Honeymoon
JP Potgieter – iNumber Number: Jozi Gold

Celebrity Personality of the Year 2023
Zikhona Sodlaka
Connie Ferguson
Pearl Thusi
Katlego Maboe
Lasizwe Dambuza
Minnie Dlamini
Boity Thulo
Bonang Matheba
Nadia Nakai
Natasha Thahane
Clement Maosa

Best Production Company 2023
Both Worlds Pictures
Quizzical Pictures
Urban Brew Studios
Yellowbone Entertainment
Tshedza Pictures
Stark Films
Ochre Media
Meraki SA
Nagvlug Films
Burnt Onion Productions
Bomb Productions

Best Television / Streaming Network 2023
e.TV
SABC2
M-Net
SABC3
ShowMax
Mzansi Magic
Netflix
kykNET
BET
SABC 1
1Magic

Best Non-Scripted TV Series 2023
The Mommy Club
Love & HipHop South Africa
Noot vir Noot
The Taste Master SA
Living the Dream with Somizi
Young, Famous and African
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg

Best Scripted TV Series 2023
Hotel
Binnelanders
Savage Beauty
How to Ruin Christmas
The Wife
SCANDAL!
Justice Served
The River

In a bid to celebrate and recognize the outstanding talent and content, this event promises to be a memorable annual milestone in the South African entertainment industry. Join us in celebrating the best of South African film and television, as we bring our rich heritage and stories to the world stage.

Public Voting commences on the 4th of September to the 10th of October 2023 via title sponsor, new social media network Telephonos.com

Event Information:
National Film & TV Awards South Africa

Date:
21 October 2023

Venue:
Opera Theatre at The SA State Theatre, Pretoria

Tickets:
From R200 – R500

Bookings:
Tickets available through Webtickets

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About the National Film Academy:
For a quarter-century, the National Film Academy has stood as a beacon of excellence in the cinematic world, championing actors, actresses, producers, and the broader television and film industry. With an impressive membership exceeding 7.5 million individuals from around the globe, the Academy has cemented its reputation as one of the world’s leading film and TV institutions. Beyond its educational and advocacy roles, the Academy is renowned for producing prestigious award ceremonies, including the National Film Awards UK, National Film & TV Awards USA, and National Reality Television Awards. Through these platforms, the Academy continually promotes talent and creativity, connecting global audiences with the marvels of the entertainment world.

Join the academy @ www.nationalfilmacademy.org

About Telephonos:
Welcome to Telephonos (title sponsor for the NFTA South Africa). Telephonos is a brand new social media platform launching in South Africa for the first time where communication meets innovation! Conceived with the vision of revolutionizing how we interact, Telephonos is not just another social media app. Whether you’re eager to chat or call loved ones from any corner of the world, dive into the music scene, explore VIP events, or even shop and contribute to charitable causes, Telephonos has got you covered. The Telephonos platform is available on both iOS and Android, integrates these diverse experiences, ensuring that you’re always connected, entertained, and inspired. Dive into a world where socializing is reimagined and start sharing across all the sections. Join the Telephonos community today and be part of the change. Visit www.telephonos.com to get started by voting exclusively for this year’s National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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