The wins included multiple wins for the critically acclaimed series iThonga, which secured awards for Best Actor in a Telenovela and Best Actress in a Telenovela. Gqeberha: The Empire won the Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela.
Other productions include Youngins winning Best Telenovela, Best Achievement in Directing - Telenovela, Best Achievement in Original Music/Score - Telenovela, and Best Achievement in Editing.
Quizzical Pictures and Wolflight Films closely followed with six Golden Horns each, while Ochre Media scooped up five Golden Horns.
The Saftas19 celebrate the outstanding talent and creativity that have influenced the nation’s film and television industry over the past 18 months.
Under the unifying theme, One Story. One Industry. One Future. – Celebrating South Africa’s Screen Legacy, Togethe Saftas19 offered a captivating tribute to 50 years of South Africa’s television storytelling.
The ceremony spanned two nights, starting with the Craft awards streamed live on the Saftas YouTube channel.
This was followed by the Red Carpet and Main Awards shows, which were broadcast simultaneously on SABC 2 and Mzansi Magic (channel 161).
The simulcast ensured wide accessibility, attracting viewers from diverse backgrounds to witness the celebration of outstanding work in film, television, soaps, dramas, and telenovelas.
Bobby Heaney, a distinguished television, film, and stage producer and director, was honoured as one of the two recipients of the Lifetime Achiever Award.
He is renowned for his dedication to nurturing new talent and has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of filmmakers.
He personally mentors each student, guiding them through the intricate aspects of framing, conceptualisation, and ethical production, fostering both their creative and professional growth.
The other recipient of the Lifetime Achiever Award was Magic Hlatshwayo, an industry legend who has made significant contributions to the South African film and television landscape.
Known for many roles in the 1980s, including his unforgettable role as Madlanduna on Kwakhala Nyonini, his illustrious career continues to shine bright, and his dedication to the craft inspires the younger generation of actors.
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