SAFTA`s 10 Magazine 2016

MARCH 2016

COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE

MINNIE

& KATLEGO TAKING THE SAFTAs TO THE NEXT LEVEL

TERRY PHETO

FROM OUR STREETS TO THE WORLD

SAFTAs 10 NEW LOOK SAFTAS 10 LAUNCHES NEW LOOK AND DREAM INSPIRED THEME

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BASETSANA KUMALO

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HAPPINESS IS A FOUR LETTER WORD

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ABOUT THE NFVF Promoting the South African Film Industry locally and internationally.

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THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES Taking the 2016 SAFTAs to the next level

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THE REAL RED CARPET The list that should make it into your little black book and seduce the cards from your wallet.

MINNIE, KATLEGO, SOMIZI & NADIA Taking the SAFTAs to the next level NOMINEES: NIGHT ONE Here are your 2016 SAFTAs 10 nominees.

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COVER STORY: TERRY PHETO With her film Ayanda picked up for release in the US, the actor and producer shares what she loves about the red carpet, and her dream role.

BASETSANA KUMALO The rising doyenne of TV local content

PUBLISHER Izani Media PUBLISHING EDITOR Lebo Gunguluza CONSULTING EDITOR Lesley Mofokeng

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NOMINEES: NIGHT TWO Here are your 2016 SAFTAs 10 nominees

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TUMI MORAKE How the comedian stole the TV.

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JUDGING GUIDELINES

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JUDGES LIST

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THANK YOU NOTE

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SAFTAs 10 is published by Izani Media on behalf of South African Film and Television Awards. Copyright: Izani Media 2016. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent from Izani Media or the authors. The publishers are not responsible for any unsolicited material. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Izani Media or the editor.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gomotsegang Mogale EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR Lebo Mothibi BUSINESS CO-ORDINATORS Sphamandla Dlamini Sandile Ngubeni LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS 5th Republic Media Group DISTRIBUTION InTouch Africa Andiswa Maqungu

NFVF TEAM CHAIRPERSON Mmabatho Ramagoshi CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Zama Mkosi HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Peter Kwele

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Publishers Notes

he South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas 10) are here with a new look and a grander attitude. We are honoured to be part of this new look in taking the SAFTAs to the next level. Once again we are glad as Izani to have our young team of graphic designers coupled with seasoned and talented journalists to create the SAFTAs 10th anniversary coffee table book that will later in the year culminate into a tenth year Anniversary coffee table magazine. These creatives are part of the 12-12-12 Programme that I initiated to empower young entrepreneurs in the media and hospitality space were every 12 months I provide them great opportunities where they can learn.

Our team is excited to be part of this programme celebrating our local and continental artistry, where we are telling the story of South Africa from our streets to the world.

Themed “Imagine” with NFVF campaign “From our streets to the world” could not be more befitting to our

cover story of Terry Pheto. She has shared her acting career with the likes of Idris Elba, acted on the world renowned soapie loved by South Africans called the Bold and the Beautiful. Her movie Ayanda has taken her profile from just being an actor to a world class producer. On this 10th Anniversary issue we also introduce the National Video and Film Foundation, which are the custodians of the SAFTAs 10 and have to date have created a memorable journey for these awards. The SAFTAs 10 started in 2006 and today are becoming the Oscars of South Africa.

The red-carpet has become a major feature of these awards, and guests dress to outclass each other. Our host on the red carpet Somizi Mhlongo, has proven skills over and over to be the best candidate to get the best out of the red carpet experience. As the SAFTAs celebrate 10 years of the existence with grand performances, their coupled with the most talented host to bring life to these awards. The hosts include Minnie Dlamini, Katlego Maboe, Nadia Neophytou and Somizi Mhlongo who will take this celebration to the next level. We have also given you a flashback in pictures at the SAFTAs nominations breakfast in Johannesburg.

In this issue, our feature stories look at women who have made a great impact in the film and television industry.

We unpack their contribution to this industry and successes, their nominations stand as testimony.

The judging process of the SAFTAs remains transparent, on this issue we have listed the judges who have contributed to the final outcomes of the awards. They have followed processes and phases to choose the winners from those nominated in various categories.

The standard of film and television production in South Africa has now reached world class standards, its all thanks to movies that represented South Africa on international platforms such as Tsotsi, to the current crop of productions that are making waves at the box office such as Happiness Is A Four Letter Word by Thabang Moleya and his team.

We have listed all the nominations for the SAFTAs 10, and this issue will be a useful guide for you in navigating the programme and nominations.

Enjoy this world class production.

Lebo Gunguluza, Publisher

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Minister’s Message

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he South African Film and Television Awards, SAFTAs, have become the paramount celebration of professionals in the industry for the past 10 years.

The awards continue to acknowledge and reward exceptional creativity, innovation, quality and excellence.

We are pleased that the theme for 2016 is “Imagine” as this takes us into a new space and time of planning for the future and re-inventing the SAFTAs after its first 10 years of existence. Hence there is also a new look for the awards, that pays homage to the one thing that film and television professionals yearn for - the Golden Horn.

The past decade has seen a rapid development in cultural creative industries. Part of this success is due to integration and cooperation of various sectors and especially the collective effort and teamwork of the film and television industry. Film and television have created employment, but also impacted in a positive way on tourism and local economic development.

In South Africa local filmmakers face challenges around distribution and exhibitions. But out of these robust engagements, we are moving towards improving the industry and putting systems in place for the further transformation of the sector.

Local content needs to find its home. Clearly we still need to increase the spaces and platforms available to tell our stories.

In filmmaking, this local content incorporates a range of training areas, not limited to scriptwriting, directing, camera, sound, editing, post-production, that includes distribution and marketing with local content distribution strategies and channels.

Local content also promotes cultural diversity, encourages social cohesion and uses local languages and idioms.

Our films and television programmes can transmit cultural understanding, impart information and strengthen democracy.

Thus it is also important to note that at this year’s SAFTAs there are new special recognition categories to strengthen the diversity agenda.

It is important that the awards continue to address both the film and television’s growing needs, the local content needs of viewers and audiences and are aligned to the NFVF’s mandate of growing and developing the industry.

The SAFTAs take place at a time South Africa has experienced an upsurge in racism. We ask the film and television industry to join us as we build a “South Africa United Against Racism.”

Human Rights Day this month will be a National Day of Action against racism.

The power of film and television is that it conveys messages seemingly so effortlessly, and we need this powerful visual medium to change mindsets, to expand our cultural imagination and to derive a better sense of who we are as South Africans, as part of a growing African continent, and in the wider world.

I wish the SAFTAs great growth and success and a happy tenth birthday.

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Chairperson’s Message

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ood evening Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests.

The South African Film and Television Awards have and will always be my favourite event on the calendar. The culmination of a years’ worth of excellence in film and television is truly exhilarating. 2016, in particular, is a momentous occasion for the SAFTAs as they celebrate 10 years of honouring brilliance in film and television.

In the last decade these two mediums have given us great stories, exceptional performances and even an Academy Award. But what is particularly heart-warming is the growth in opportunity for female film directors and young film-makers and directors to make their mark. We, at the NFVF, strive to provide those who dream big with skills, resources and opportunities to realize their dreams.

I want to thank the Department of Arts and Culture, Honourable Minister Nathi Mthetwa and all those who work at the National Film and Television Foundation. It is only with your collective support and collaboration that we will achieve our goal of working towards a vibrant, sustainable future in film and television with increased business growth.

2016 does not only mark the 10th year celebration of the awards, it is an important milestone in the history of South Africa. It was on the 09th of August 1956, when a crowd of brave, strong women of different races marched against the carrying of passes on the Union Buildings in Pretoria. In 1994, the 09th of August was declared a National Women’s Day. To mark the 60th Anniversary the SAFTAs honours one great, legendary woman who has contributed immensely to the growth of the film industry. I am talking about a phenomenal woman who has and continues to shine, even when it was evident that the industry is predominately dominated by males.

Tonight we will be proud to announce ……. our Lifetime Achiever ‘wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo’

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CEO Message

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s we celebrate a decade of the South African Film and Television Awards, a lot has changed since the awards were launched in 2006. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who were instrumental in building and shaping the SAFTAs brand to what it is today. A special thank you to Mr Eddie Khalipha Mbalo, the inaugural chairperson of the SAFTAs Committee as well as well my predecessor as the CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation. Thank you to all our previous sponsors; both private and government, judges and previous Committee members who contributed to this event over the past 9 years.

Since the introduction of the awards, we have gone through a number of changes and overcome a number of challenges. Funding for the event remains our biggest challenge as the awards grow. Despite commitment from our broadcast partners, securing a long term sponsorship partner remains a challenge. We are excited that for the first time in the history of the awards, major sponsors such as McCafe brought to you by McDonald’s, and Jeep have come on board. We have committed to prioritise our efforts to secure long term relationships to ensure the awards becomes self-sustainable in the next 5 years.

The growth in number of entries has been exponential with 221 entries in 2010 to 438 in 2015. This is also testament to the growth of the South African film and television industry. The categories continue to be dynamic to accommodate trends in content development. This year also marked our transition from manual entries to an online system that will improve the efficiency of the entry, filtration and judging process. We have also benchmarked the SAFTAs against some of the best awards in the world to ensure that our guidelines and processes are in line with international best practices.

Some of the awards have been linked to the commemoration of 2 major historic events in South Africa’s history. The Lifetime Achievement Award is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Women’s March while the Best Student Film Award is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Soweto students uprising.

In an effort to make the awards as inclusive and accessible as possible, two Special Recognition Awards have been introduced for the first time: o Contributor to Provincial Development – This award will recognise an individual, organisation or initiative that has contributed significantly towards developing the Film and Television industry in the marginalised and underserviced Provinces. o Contributor to persons living with Disability – This award will recognise an individual, organisation or initiative that has contributed significantly towards making the film industry accessible to people living with disabilities.

The SAFTA’s are afterall more than just an awards show!

We have grown and overcome many challenges as an industry over the past 10 years. As we look forward to the future, lets us all collaborate to take the SAFTAs and our industry to greater heights.

Join me in wishing all our nominees the best of luck and congratulating all our winners.

Thank you.

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Introducing NFVF

Growing South African movie industry

ABOUT THE NFVF Promoting the South African Film Industry locally and internationally.

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he National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, which was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa’s film and video industry. We do this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films, and also the training and development of filmmakers.

In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produce industry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.

Our main objectives: • Increase the number of South African films and Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDIs) producing

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• Increase audience access to South African films.

• Increase the number of people trained in the industry, particularly in areas of scarce skills.

• Promote the South African Film Industry locally and internationally.

•Promote social cohesion and the expression of the nation’s stories through film.

Mission, Vision and Values The NFVF works with all stakeholders to support the development and promotion of the South African film industry, and hopes to create an industry that represents our nation’s aspirations and celebrates our diversity, through the values of creativity, freedom of expression, entrepreneurship,equitable redress and collaboration.

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Our Partner

A Partnership that works

MOMENTS IN BETWEEN

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cDonald’s SA through its lifestyle coffee brand, McCafe, is proud to be associated with South African Film and Television Awards of 2016. We celebrate with the National Film and Television Foundation the extraordinary talent of the SA Film and Television Industry.

The McDonald’s brand has a long standing relationship with the film and television industry, and as a global brand with iconic status, we are strongly reliant on the skills and talent of individuals recognised by awards such as these. Big brands like ours give the industry an opportunity to hone their skills, by practising the art of commercial story telling.

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Brands like ours can also begin to stimulate the conversation around the transformation of the industry. We are hugely excited to be the sponsor of the Youth Film Category and take up the role of emphasising the importance and prestige of youth film makers through the association with our lifestyle coffee brand, McCafe.

We thank the National Film and Video Foundation and its leadership for providing us with this exciting opportunity. Once again, congratulations to all the deserving nominees and winners.

Sincerely, Sechaba Motsieloa McDonald’s SA, Corporate Affairs Director

History of SAFTAS

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES Taking the 2016 SAFTAs to the next level

By DEBASHINE THANGEVELO | Source: IOL

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As the years have gone by, the process helped by the increased level of participation from the industry has become more refined.

Mkosi points out: “We have a committee that is made up of all the broadcasters and people from the industry to show that the awards ceremony is for everyone and for the industry as a whole. This has been in place for the past three years or so.”

And in acknowledging the achievements of those in front and behind the camera, the ceremony also looks to inspire young talent.

For this year, a large part of the focus is on “throwing it forward”.

She explains: “As much as we do a lot of reflection, we are going to be imagining the future.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Women’s March. And, aside from celebrating future film-makers, we are going to focus on celebrating women. We have also chosen our co-hosts Katlego Maboe and Minnie Dlamini for this year. Katlego won Best TV Presenter in a public vote last year so we decided to trust them.” And, for the first time, the Saftas red

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When we first started, there were approximately 50 entries. To date, we are sitting with over 400 submissions. So we have come a long way.

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he South African Film and Television Awards ceremony celebrates its 10th milestone this year. Zama Mkosi, CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation, gives the reflects on the journey.

Unlike Hollywood, which has the Golden Globes, the Emmys, the Oscars and so on, South Africa has only one major award ceremony that pays homage to our Television and film industry. And, this weekend, the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) celebrates its 10th year.

Zama Mkosi, the CEO of the NFVF, says, “I would say, it really has been a journey of mixed emotions and yet great success, overall. There are bound to be lots of emotions involved. Also, awards become a reflection of the state of the industry. Over the years, the Saftas have become a mirror of where we are as we pause to celebrate the industry. At the same time, it perhaps highlights the areas where we need to roll up our sleeves and combine our efforts.

“When we first started, there were approximately 50 entries. To date we are sitting with over 400 submissions. So we have come a long way. At the end of the day, it is the industry awards. We want the industry to take ownership and pride in it. That, for us, is a sign that the Golden Horn is becoming something to envy, and something to aspire to.”

carpet arrivals will be documented live for SABC2.

Mkosi says: “This is someone who is making a comeback from last year yo host the awards. We also have a film buff and an amazing entertainment lined-up.

E! will also be covering the red carpet, which will air the following day and Bonang (Matheba) will be rocking that.”

This annual event isn’t without challenges, more so with its aim to be as reflective of the industry as possible. That’s also where the judging chairperson/s play a fundamental role.

The NFVF CEO reveals: “We have done a lot of work in making sure there is transparency of the guidelines and so on.

We still feel there is a lot more that can be done in terms of the diversity of talent, language and geographical spread. For the first time this year, we used an online system so there is a paper trail the auditors can access. But the mere inclusion of that may exclude part of the country.

There is always a double-edged sword to take every sector along with you when you are growing.

“We have seen that a few people are not pleased. And we have gone to great lengths to explain the process of how it all works and to give people the confidence to say: ‘You may not like what you see today, but it is a huge improvement from where it was 10 years ago.’” Looking at the 2016 Saftas nominations, there is no denying the awards ceremony has transformation in its decade-long reign.

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Nominees Dinner

THE REAL

RED CARPET

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Melrose Arch’s The Venue was the place to be on Thursday night the 25th February 2016 as the who’s who of the film and television industry came out to dine at the 10th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) Nominees Dinner. It was a lavish affair and the intention was to celebrate the achievement that is getting nominated for a SAFTA. All nominees received certificates and medals and while this mini award ceremony stretched the evening, it was still a night to remember!

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Awards Hosts

Minnie and Katlego

TAKING THE SAFTAS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Guests and Celebrities are in for a treat as their much loved and energetic television personalities which are Somizi Mhlongo, Minnie Dlamini, Katlego Maboe and Nadia Neophytou will be their hosts at the SAFTAs this year.

By LESLEY MOFOKENG

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innie Dlamini - Known for her strong work-ethic, humility and energetic, positive spirit; Actress, TV presenter, Radio DJ, Brand Ambassador, MC, & Fashionista - Minenhle Dlamini – popularly known as Minnie, has set herself apart from her peers.

In 2010 her ambitious streak saw her beating thousands of hopefuls, in the nationwide search for a young and sassy presenter for South Africa’s biggest music show, LIVE on the national broadcaster’s SABC1 channel.

Within months of being in Johannesburg, Minnie had landed a role as the sassy Miranda on Generations - this opened her up to a bigger audience. She further extended her career ambitions by co-hosting SABC1’s lifestyle show, Mzansi Insider. South Africa began to notice her, not just as a pretty face, but an intellectual thinker who can hold her own with any topic.

In April 2013, Minnie branched from entertainment and ventured into the world of sport – joining SABC Sport - by spear heading the current global trend of merging sport and entertainment and lifestyle. Bringing about a fresh new approach to “stuffy” suit of sport.

In the 8 months of joining sport she has had the honor of co-hosting some of the biggest sporting events in South Africa – and throughout has maintained her girly side while showing off her sporty and funky style.

Katlego Maboe - Awarded the title of Presenter of the Year at the 2015 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), Katlego Maboe has grown year-on-year into a wellknown TV presenter, singer, voice-over artist, MC, model and actor.

Trilingual Katlego is not only host of the SABC3 show Expresso* – the Feel Good Breakfast Show broadcast weekdays from 06h00 to 08h30 – but also a second season of Strictly Come Dancing (2014 and 2015).

Amongst his many accolades, Katlego

was crowned the most stylish male celebrity in South Africa at the 2014 YOU Spectacular Awards, and featured in the 2015 South African Menswear Week modelling for Presidential Shirts.

In 2014 Katlego reached numerous milestones including being host of the annual ATKV Mediaveertjies and the Huisgenoot Tempo Toekennings. The latter being the second time he hosted the prestigious entertainment industry awards ceremony; the first being in 2012.

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Red Carpet Hosts

Somizi Mhlongo - host of the SAFTAs red carpet brings his rebellious streak to this new and innovative addition to the most glamorous night for film and television.

“Expect to see Somizi. I will be authentically Somizi. I’m not going to look or sound like anyone else. I will be me,” he says.

All Mhlongo wants is to have fun and with his cheerful character and boundless energy he will not hold back. “I want to be in the moment and not caught up by how I look or if my eyebrows are in place. I just want to have fun.” He will shoot from the hip with his commentary although he subscribes to the saying: ‘if you have nothing good to say don’t say anything at all’. “It’s a great evening to celebrate the industry and the achievements over the year. It’s not a platform for negativity,” he says. “I’m not one to criticise people’s look. When one does that does it mean the guest must go home and change? No it shouldn’t be like that”.

As such he has no ‘dos’ or ‘don’ts’ to share. “I do things my way. Who died and appointed anyone a fashion god? I’d say do you and don’t do other people’s opinions.

Who are we to judge?”

Mhlongo says he is mostly looking forward to seeing what Basetsana Kumalo, Khanyi Mbau and Katlego Maboe will bring to the red carpet. “...but also the combination and chemistry between Katlego and Minnie on stage as the hosts.”

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He is bringing a whole wardrobe with him for his multiple changes through the night. But for his red carpet arrival Mhlongo says he’s chosen a suit made at Oriental Plaza in Johannesburg by an Indian tailor. “My suit will be about R2 200, but my shoes are R30 000,” he quips.

Nadia Neophytou - Born in Benoni, Nadia Neophytou is currently based in New York City, where she reports on the latest entertainment stories and interviews movie stars for a living - from the likes of Oprah to Hugh Jackman, Sarah-Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep. Her interviews appear on various TV shows, including Vuzu and Top Billing, and she writes for GQ, Marie Claire, Business Day and the Sunday Times. She reports for Eyewitness News as their US Correspondent, and can be heard on 702, Cape Talk, 947 and KFM 945. Nadia regularly covers the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscars, the Sundance Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival and San Diego Comic Con, and has in the past also reported from Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Concert and the Royal Wedding in London.

She is a Nedbank Arts Journalist of the Year award-winner, and was a finalist in the National Arts Festival/BASA Arts Journalism Awards. When not working on entertainment news stories worth knowing, she runs marathons.

NIGHT ONE HERE ARE YOUR 2016 SAFTAs 10 NOMINEES BEST ANIMATED SHORT

BEST SHORT FILM

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Practitioner

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Practitioner

There is no place like Home

Sunrise Productions

Lungelwa

Quizzical Pictures

Crush

Sunrise Productions

Nommer 37

Gambit Films

Burgeon

The Animation School

Vuil Wasgoed

Idea Candy Business Trust

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING -TV COMEDY

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION DESIGN - TV COMEDY

Programme Title

Practitioner

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Karen Jeynes, Thierry Cassuto, Nkuli Sibeko-Botman

Programme Title

Practitioner

Those Who Can’t

Louw Venter, Thomas Hall, Gilli Apter, Zandile Tisani, Zoe Arthur

Those Who Can’t

Amanda Scholtz

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Franci van den Heever, Roxanne Hand, Matthew Sanna

Kota Life Crisis 2

Tumi Morake, Mpho Osei-Tutu, Salah Sabiti, Tiffany Barbuzano, Nkuli Sibeko, Lwazi Mvuzi, Monique Nortje, Chisanga Kabinga, Meren Reddy

Gauteng Maboneng

Esme Viviers

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP AND HAIR STYLING - TV COMEDY

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN TV COMEDY

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Ga Re Dumele Season 4

Maureen Wells

ZANews : Puppet Nation

San-Mari Compton

Gauteng Maboneng

Silindile Dladla

Ga Re Dumele Season 4

Zandi Mokwena

My Perfect Family 3

Sonto Nhlapo

My Perfect Family 3

Zandi Mokwena

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN- TV COMEDY

Programme Title

Practitioner

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Lyle Bennet

Those Who Can’t

Janno Muller

Kota Life Crisis 2

Jonty Everton

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Nominations Night One

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING – TV COMEDY

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY - TV COMEDY

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Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Aurora Drummer, Alex Fynn, Nicolai Groudev

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Tonga Isango

Those Who Can’t

Jessica Clare, Melissa Parry, Tim Greene, Edgar Sibaya

Those Who Can’t

Brendan Barnes

Kota Life Crisis 2

Mandiva Syananzu, Bertus Kirsten

Kota Life Crisis 2

Sello Molote, Atang Molobi, Hector Dludla, Siyabonga Thwala

BEST CHILDREN PROGRAMME

BEST YOUTH PROGRAMME

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Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Takalane Sesame- Elections

Ochre Media (PTY)LTD

My World

Dzuguda Productions

Challenge SOS

2 Blonds and a Redhead Filming

#YOT Life In A Day

Tia Productions

YOTV Live YO Party

Urban Brew

100 Youth

Tshedza Media

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING -TV DRAMA Programme Title

Practitioner

Umlilo

Zandile Tisani, Nonhlanhla Simelane, Napo Masheane, Arthur Zita, Tim Greene, Gillian Breslin

Vallei van Sluiers

Johan van Jaarsveld, Louis Pretorius

High Rollers - Season 2

Writing Team

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP AND HAIRSTYLING - TV DRAMA

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BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION DESIGN - TV DRAMA Programme Title

Production House

Umlilo

Vallery Groenewald

Swartwater

Marna Heunis

90 Plein Street

Tanya van Tonder

Programme Title

Practitioner

Matatiele

Smartie Olifant

Umlilo

Smartie Olifant

Vlug Na Egipte

Angie Boshoff

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN - TV DRAMA

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN - TV DRAMA

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Terug Na Egipte

Mercedes de Bruyn

Swartwater

Ben Oelsen

Umlilo

Lehasa Molloyi

Vallei van Sluiers

Stef Albertyn

Vlug Na Egipte

Elke Beukes

Z’bondiwe

Stash Couvaris

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ORIGINAL SCORE-TV DRAMA

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING - TV DRAMA

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Terug Na Egipte

Les Javan and Riku Latti

Saints and Sinners I

Eugene Lombaard, Bjorn Johansen, Ambonga Mfundisi

Vlug Na Egipte

Les Javan and Riku Latti

Umlilo

Aluta Mlisana, Edgar Sibaya

Rockville 3

Joel Assaizky

Z'bondiwe

Eugene Lombaard, Bjorn Johansen, Ambonga Mfundisi, Sidwell Koyo

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY - TV DRAMA Programme Title

Practitioner

ZANews : Puppet Nation

San-Mari Compton

Ga Re Dumele Season 4

Zandi Mokwena

My Perfect Family 3

Zandi Mokwena

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION DESIGN - TV SOAP

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING - TV SOAP Programme Title

Production House

Rhythm City

Neil McCarthy, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Byron Abrahams, Craig Freimond

Isidingo

Rohan Dickson

Generations The Legacy

Collin Oliphant

Programme Title

Practitioner

Isibaya 3

Dylan Lloyd & Carlu Portwig, Henrietta Moutinho

Isidingo

Willie Coetzee

Generations The Legacy

Inamari Swanepoel

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Nominations Night One

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP AND HAIR STYLING - TV SOAP

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN - TV SOAP Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Isibaya 3

Rochelle Selling

Generations The Legacy

Bongi Mlotshwa

Binnelanders

Sune’Jansen

Isibaya 3

Sheila Petlele

Generations The Legacy

Natalie Lundon

7de Laan

Morne Marx, Theola Booyens

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING - TV SOAP BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN - TV SOAP

Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Ashes to Ashes

Louise Hornsby

Villa Rosa

Ben Oelsen

Generations the Legacy

Babalo Mpoyiya

Binnelanders

Eric McKechnie, Barry Gillot

Rhythm City

Ravi Desai

Generations the Legacy

Billy Komane & Leon Nel

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY - TV SOAP

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING MADE FOR TV MOVIE

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Production House

Binnelanders

Kobus van Niekerk, Charl Odendaal, Francois Grobler

Fluit-fluit

Kobus Geldenhuys

Rhythm City

Hein van Zyl

Rise

Gillian Breslin, Tim Greene

7 de Laan

Patrick Doddemeade

Ingoma

Amanda Jeanne Lane, Kaye Ann Williams

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART/ PRODUCTION DESIGN- MADE FOR TV MOVIE

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Programme Title

Practitioner

Ingoma

Charlette Coetzee

Rise

Marna Heunis

Die Staat Se Bul

Francois Coetzee

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN HAIR AND MAKE-UP MADE FOR TV MOVIE

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN MADE FOR TV MOVIE

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Ingoma

Islyn Goliath

Rise

Lehasa Molloyi

The Gift

Ngah Nyembe

Ingoma

Pippa Heimann

Rise

Smartie Olipant

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGNMADE FOR TV MOVIE Programme Title

Practitioner

The Gift

Ben Oelsen

Rise

Janno Muller

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY - MADE FOR TV MOVIE Programme Title

Practitioner

Ingoma

Greg Heimann

The Gift

Leon Kriel

Rise

Adam Bentel

BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – MADE FOR TV MOVIE

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – MADE FOR TV MOVIE

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING - MADE FOR TV MOVIE Programme Title

Practitioner

Rise

Kholofelo Malatshi

Ingoma

Maryke Kruger

The Gift

Ula Oelson

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING - MADE FOR TV MOVIE Programme Title

Practitioner

Rise

Rolie Nikiwe

The Gift

Johnny Barbuzano

Ingoma

Amanda Jeanne Lane

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Aubrey Poo

Vusi Zondi

Ingoma

Shona Ferguson

Thabiso Tau

The Gift

Kudeni Masala

Tumza

Nyaope Indaba

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Xolile Tshabalala

Fezeka

Rise

Zola Nombona

Constance Dladla

Ingoma

Thembi Seete

Bontle

The Gift

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Nominations Night One

BEST MADE FOR TV MOVIE

BEST REALITY SHOW

Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Ingoma

Penguin Films

Ultimate Braai Master Season 3

Cooked In Africa Films

The Gift

Ferguson Films

Date My Family Season 1

Connect TV

Rise

Quizzical Pictures

Global Wheeling Season 1

Cooked In Africa Films

BEST MAGAZINE PROGRAMME

BEST INTERNATIONAL FORMAT SHOW

Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Girl Eat World

Lucky Bean

X Factor South Africa: Season 1

Rapid Blue

Top Billing

Tswelopele Productions

Strictly Come Dancing Season 8

Rapid Blue

The Man Cave Season 2 Episode 2

Cheeky Media

Celebrity Masterchef South Africa

Quizzical Pictures

BEST FACTUAL /EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS / ACTUALITY PROGRAMME

Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Each One Teach One - Dancer

Blue Wizard Productions

Carte Blanche - It’s A Zama Zama

Combined Artists Production

Groen Namibia

Homebrew Films

Carte Blanche - Dying For Water In Madibeng

Combined Artists Production

Durban Beach Rescue

Ruby Rocket Media

Siyaya - Come Wild With Us: Season 2

Francois Odendaal Productions

Carte Blanche - Insurance Taken For A Ride

Combined Artists Production

BEST VARIETY SHOW

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Programme Title

Production House

Galaxy Of Stars 2014

Don’t Look Down Productions

Sleeptv

Liquid Gate Creative Studios

Just Cooking

Homebrew Films

BEST GAME SHOW

BEST TALK SHOW Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Republiek Van Zoid Afrika

Brainwave Productions

Noot Vir Noot Series 40

Stemmburg Television

Jou Show

Homebrew Films

Op Die Spel

Homebrew Films

I Am - Drug Abuse

Don’t Look Down Productions

Down For The Guap

Launch Factory

BEST MUSIC SHOW

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Programme Title

Production House

Sessions for ‘76

Don’t Look Down Productions

Programme Title

Practitioner

Unbanned

Don’t Look Down Productions

Cape Town Carnival 2015: Elemental

Chris Bornman

Afri-visie 2015

Admit One productions Rhino Brief

Thapelo Danster,Janno Muller,Jonty Everton,Thapelo Makhubo &Tiny du Preez

When We Were Kids

David Houston

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING - DOCUMENTARY SHORT BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Programme Title

Practitioner

Cape Town Carnival 2015: Elemental

Garth Kingwill

Indians Can’t Fly

Nicola Comninos

Programme Title

Practitioner

Joburg Rising

Liesl DanaTsafantakis

Cape Town Carnival 2015: Elemental

Garth Kingwill

T-bone: King Of The Spotted Cats

Charl Senekal

When We Were Kids

Dean Shamley

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Programme Title

Practitioner

Cape Town Carnival 2015: Elemental

Hajra Cassim & Garth Kingwill

Emo Adams - Tall, Dark & Afrikaans

Sylvia Vollenhoven

Indians Can’t Fly

Enver Samuel

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Nominations Night One

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGNDOCUMENTARY FEATURE

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Cape Town Carnival 2015: Elemental

Film Industry Learner Mentorship Programme (F.I.L.M)

Prisoner 467/64: The Untold Legacy Of Andrew Mlangeni

João Orecchia

Emo Adams - Tall, Dark & Afrikaans

VIA - Vision In Africa

The Boers At The End Of The World

Daniel Eppel

Indians Can’t Fly

EMS Productions

Troopship Tragedy

Stef Albertyn

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Programme Title

Practitioner

The Boers At The End Of The World

Richard Gregory & Ronelle Loots

The Dream Of Shahrazad

Francois Verster

Troopship Tragedy

Annamarie James

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Programme Title

Practitioner

The Boers At The End Of The World

Richard Gregory

The Cradock Four

David Forbes

The Dream Of Shahrazad

Francois Verster

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Production House

The Dreams of Shahrazad

Francois Verster

The Shore Break

Shore Break Movie (Pty) Ltd

The Shore Break

Ryley Grunenwald

The Dream of Shahrazad

Undercurrent Film & Television

204:Getting Away with Murder

Warren Batchelor

204:Getting Away With Murder

WB Productions

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRIPTWRITING -FEATURE FILM Programme Title

Practitioner

Dis ek, Anna

Tertius Kapp

Thina Sobabili

Ernest Nkosi

Ayanda

Trish Malone

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BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION DESIGN – FEATURE FILM Programme Title

Practitioner

Dis ek, Anna

Christian Joubert

While You Weren’t Looking

Warren Gray

Kite

Willem Botha

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP AND HAIRSTYLING - FEATURE FILM

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN – FEATURE FILM

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Production House

Dis ek, Anna

Julia Rubinstein

While You Weren’t Looking

Rae Donnelly

Kite

Megan Tanner

Dis ek, Anna

Nerine Pienaar

While You Weren’t Looking

Babalwa Carol Djieutcheu

Kite

Ruy Filipe

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN- FEATURE FILM

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ORIGINAL SCORE - FEATURE FILM

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Hear Me Move Film

Basiami Bibi Segola

Dis ek, Anna

Schalk Joubert

Thina Sobabili

Jim Petrak

Thina Sobabili

Mpho Nthangeni

For Love and Broken Bones

Mark Phillips

Hear Me Move Film

Zethu Elijah Mashika

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING – FEATURE FILM

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY FEATURE FILM

Programme Title

Practitioner

Necktie Youth

Matthew Swanepoel & Team

For Love and Broken Bones

Andrew Traill

Hear Me Move Film

C.A van Aswegen

Programme Title

Practitioner

Necktie Youth

Chuanne Blofield

For Love and Broken Bones

Zeno Petersen

Kite

Lance Gewer

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Cover Story

5 minutes with

TERRY PHETO

With her film Ayanda picked up for release in the US, the actor and producer shares what she loves about the red carpet, and her dream role.

By LESLEY MOFOKENG

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What has the success of Ayanda meant to you?

It has inspired me to want to be the part of this growing industry. I want to make movies that will inspire and move people. I hope to one day leave a mark in the world of filmmaking... big or small. I want young filmmakers to say ‘because of her, I did it’, that’s a story I’m still writing. Right now, I have many years ahead of me in this industry.

What lessons did you pick up from this venture?

For a first time producer, I took every experience good or bad as a lesson. But what I know is that it is important to surround yourself with people that know more than you. That’s the only way you’ll be challenged and with that comes growth.

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erry Pheto has successfully transitioned from being a big screen leading lady on Tsotsi to a power broker in film. Ayanda, directed

by Sara Blecher is the first film she co-produced, and has enjoyed sterling success in the past year. It is nominated for several SAFTAs tonight. She tells us how she rewrites the African dream one film at a time.

What is the formula that made Ayanda such a success?

The formula was to tell a human story as honestly as possible. We were fortunate to have such a talented cast and crew that made it so much easier.

Which doors did you knock on to make this film happen?

It was part of the NFVF slate of films so we got funding from them, Africa Magic and the Department of Trade and Industry. We also received a lot of support from the City of Joburg.

What was the most crucial when you made Ayanda?

Everything is important when making a film.

The foundation of every film is a good story, and when you have that, you need actors that can perform and move the audience. All this can’t be possible without funding, and when there’s no marketing plan or budget, then no one will know about your film. No one will watch it. So every element is equally important.

Where has the film been screened - festivals and competitions?

Ayanda has screened at some of the biggest festivals globally. We were at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival Market, it was the opening film at the Durban International Film Festival, not only did we screen at the 2015 LA Film Festival, but we won the Special Jury Award. We’ve also been to the Vancouver and Baghdad international film festivals, BFI London and Cambridge African Film Festival.

What has the movie done for African cinema with the casting of a South African and a Nigerian?

It was and still is a dream of mine to cross borders with storytelling. To create a United States of Africa where every story matters and our audience is as large as our continent.

Ayanda, set in Yeoville is an African story with characters from across the continent. Even though Ayanda’s mother is South African, her father was Nigerian and so is her love interest. Because we wanted to tell the story as authentically as possible, it was important to cast the right people for every role. OC Ukeje is a brilliant actor and we were fortunate to work with him. We auditioned dozens of Nigerian actors both in South Africa and in Nigeria with the help of Africa Magic same with Fulu Mugovhani (who played Ayanda). It was purely their talent that secured the both of the roles.

What will take local cinema to the next level?

We need infrastructure. We need cinemas in townships and rural communities. Cinema shouldn’t be a luxury but a right and option for everyone. It’s discouraging to have to take two or three taxis to go watch a movie. We also need to use alternative spaces like community halls and churches to screen film.

There’s a huge appetite for local content and we have what it takes to deliver that. We should also not neglect the television platform as it’s the biggest content feeder. We need to work in making sure that the quality of “Made for TV “ film is as good as any film you’ll see at the cinema.

What’s next for Ayanda?

Ayanda is currently available on Netflix in the US and Canada. It’s also available locally on DVD and Blu Ray. We have dates in Copenhagen, Koln and Munich in Germany, Auckland, Belfast, Trinidad and Warsaw later in the year.

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Close Up

THE RISING DOYENNE OF TV LOCAL CONTENT

BASETSANA

O

KUMALO

UR PERFECT WEDDING AND DATE MY FAMILY ARE BREAKING RECORDS WITH TV AUDIENCES AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA, WHAT WORKS FOR THESE TWO FORMATS? These formats are home grown and relevant to what the Mzansi Magic viewer wants. They express the South African narrative in a way that excites and endears them and audiences feel personal attachment to these brands for that reason. These properties have great resonance with the audience and we have created entertainment platforms were people can see themselves reflected. The beauty of reality TV is that it’s untainted and people can see themselves.

WHAT TOUGH LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNT WITH THESE TWO SHOWS? Lessons in reality TV cannot be summarised, because as we meet new characters, we learn new lessons. We seek to reflect people just as they are and that comes with its own creative challenges. Reality as a genre doesn’t sub-

scribe to any clear parameters because it follows the characters and their journey.

HOW DID YOU IDENTIFY THIS MARKET? The channel saw a great window of opportunity when Our Perfect Wedding, the first reality property, performed very well and started conversations with us regarding producing more hyper local or hyper resonant reality.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY CRINGE WORTHY OR LAUGH OUT LOUD MOMENTS WATCHING THESE SHOWS? I have not really had cringeworthy moments as such but there are moments when we edit and I would go, did she or he just say that?

Entertainment reality is exactly that, there are laugh out loud moments that crack me up and equally our audiences and it’s difficult to just pick one!

WHAT MORE DO WOMEN IN TV NEED TO ACHIEVE BEFORE YOU CAN SAY ‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’?

In this industry things change constantly due to viewer appetite. There’s new technology and new stories to be told so the work will

never be done. We do however need to raise the numbers of female directors. Directing is still predominantly male whether it’s TV, film or commercials. The mission is never complete. There are more stories to be told and reflected. We have just started playing in the game. For so long there are stories, the job continues.

ANY PLANS TO FRANCHISE AND SELL THESE FORMATS OVERSEAS? Date My Family and OPW would work in most countries. Due to the commissioning model the IP has been handed over to Mzansi Magic for our current shows. I’m sure the broadcaster sees the value in the properties and will exploit them as they see fit. From a Connect TV perspective we are continuously creating new format and we have every aim to exploit them, however the formats do belong to Mzansi Magic so a franchising discussion would have to be had with them.

• Date My Family is nominated for Best Reality Show.

• Our Perfect Wedding is nominated for Best Presenter Non-Fiction (Reality Show)

Basetsana Kumalo is a leading South African serial entrepreneur and the founder, executive chairman and CEO of Basetsana Woman Investment Holdings. She is best known for co-founding Tswelopele Productions some 14 years ago – one of the first independent television producers in the country that went on to successfully produce Top Billing, a long-running, top rated South African lifestyle television show.

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NIGHT TWO HERE ARE YOUR 2016 SAFTAs 10 NOMINEES BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE TV COMEDY BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – MADE FOR TV MOVIE

BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE - TV COMEDY

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE -TV COMEDY

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Thembile Botman

Mpho

Abo Mzala II

ZANews Puppeteers

ZANews Puppeteers

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Bongani Madondo

Cassius

Kota Life Crisis

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Jennifer Steyn

Mrs Flamming

Abo Mzala II

Linda Sebezo

KoKo

Gauteng Maboneng

Tumi Morake

Thembekile

Kota Life Crisis 2

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Mandla Gaduka

Solomon

Gauteng Maboneng

Nik Rabinowitz

Fikile Mbalula, Pat De Lille and more

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Aggrey Lonake

Jacob Zuma, Vavi, Mac Maharaj and more

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Robyn Scott

Secretary Marlena

Those Who Can’t

Chantal Herman

Sylvia Hiscock

Those Who Can’t

Vatiswa Ndara

Aunt Thandeka

Kota Life Crisis 2

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BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING - TV COMEDY

BEST TV COMEDY

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Production House

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Alex Fynn

Ga Re Dumele

Rous House Productions

Those Who Can’t

Zee Ntuli, Daniel Zimbler

Kota Life Crisis

What Not Entertainment & Burnt Onion Productions

Ga Re Dumele Season 4

Krijay Govender , Joshua Rous, Segomotso Keorapetse

Those Who Can’t

Quizzical Pictures

ZANews : Puppet Nation

Both Worlds

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BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE TV DRAMA BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE TV DRAMA BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE -TV DRAMA

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE -TV DRAMA

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Terence Bridgett

MP Meintjies

90 Plein Street

Deon Lotz

Kobus Landman

When We Were Black Season 2

Wayne van Rooyen

Duane

Shreds And Dreams II

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Motshabi Tyelele

Aus Beauty

Matatiele

Charmaine Mtinta

NoRain Sangqu

Matatiele

Brenda Ngxoli

Gladys

Rockville - Season 3

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Bhekisisa Mkhwane

Pastor Mdletshe

Uzalo

Siyabonga Radebe

Phakamani

Saints and Sinners I

S’dumo Mtshali

Ndumiso Khumalo

Saints and Sinners I

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Nthati Moshesh

Mamohato Khumalo

Saints and Sinners I

Linda Sokhulu

Lefika

Shreds And Dreams II

Gugu Masondo

Nonto

Shreds And Dreams II

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING -TV DRAMA

BEST TV DRAMA

Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Production House

When We Were Black Season 2

Khalo Matabane

Matatiele

Branded Soul Productions

Saints & Sinners I

Mandilakhe Yengo & Denny Miller

Saints and Sinners I

Penguin Films

Matatiele

Rolisizwe Nikiwe & Zuko Nodada

Umlilo

Quizzical Pictures

BEST TV PRESENTER Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Johan Stemmet

Noot Vir Noot Series 40

Pabi Moloi

Eksê Zwakala

Danine Naidoo

Edge

Katlego Maboe

Expresso Morning Show

Serai Tshepo Seate

Afro Café

Katlego Maboe

kN VERSLAG

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Nominations Night Two

BEST TV PRESENTER CONT. Programme Title

Practitioner

Programme Title

Practitioner

Dingaan Mokebe Ka Khumalo

Speak Out Season 8

Tumi Morake

Our Perfect Wedding

Vele Manenje

Siyakholwa We Believe

Chanley Wong

Craze - Sistahood

Katlego Maboe

Strictly Come Dancing Season 8

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - TV SOAP

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE -TV SOAP

BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE- TV SOAP

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE-TV SOAP

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING - TV SOAP

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Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Kitenge (Richard) Lukunku

Sizwe “Stitch”

Ashes to Ashes

Samson Kumalo

Shadrack

Isibaya 3

Siyabonga Shibe

Kgosi Quvane

Ashes to Ashes

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Linda Sokhulu

Nikiwe

Isidingo

Maggie Benedict

Violet

Ashes to Ashes

Elize Cawood

Susanna Meyer

Binnelanders

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Vusi Kunene

Bhekifa

Isibaya 3

Motlatsi Mafatshe

Sechaba Moloi

Isidingo

Siyabonga Thwala

Mpiyakhe

Isibaya 3

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Leeanda Reddy

Priya

Isidingo

Brumilda van Rensburg

Jana du Preez

Binnelanders

Tema Sebopedi

Lerato

Isidingo

Programme Title

Practitioner

Rhythm City

Eric Mogale, Siyabonga Mkhize, Heather Cooke

Ashes to Ashes

Gert Van Niekerk

Skeem Saam

Neo Matsunyane

BEST TV SOAP

Programme Title

Production House

Isibaya 3

The Bomb Shelter Film Company

Ashes to Ashes

Clive Morris Productions

Rhythm City

Quizzical Pictures

MOST POPULAR TV SOAP Programme Title

Production House

Programme Title

Production House

Isibaya 3

The Bomb Shelter Film Company

SCANDAL!

Ochre Media (Pty)LTD

7 de Laan

Dannie Oordendaal Productions

Rhythm City

Quizzical Pictures

Ashes to Ashes

Clive Morris Productions

Generations the Legacy

MMSV Productions

Binnelanders

Stark Films

Villa Rosa

Spectro Productions

Skeem Saam

PEU Communications Solutions

Isidingo

Endemol Shine Productions

BEST STUDENT FILM

Programme Tittle

Institution

Him and I

AFDA

Jabu

The Animation School

Jas Boude

University of Cape Town

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE FEATURE FILM

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Marius Weyers

Windhond Weber

Dis ek, Anna

Kenneth Nkosi

Zama

Ayanda

Thomas Gumede

Zoum

Ayanda

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE FEATURE FILM

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Tina Jaxa

Milly

While You Weren’t Looking

Nthati Moshesh

Dorothy

Ayanda

Shaleen Surtie Richards

Katie Joubert

Treurgrond

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Nominations Night Two

BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – FEATURE FILM

BEST FEATURE FILM

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE - FEATURE FILM

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING - FEATURE FILM

36 SAFTAs 10 | ISSUE 01

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Mduduzi Mabaso

Motheo

For Love and Broken Bones

Emanuel Gweva

Thulas

Thina Sobabili

Lionel Newton

Mack

While You Weren’t Looking

Programme Title

Production House

Ayanda

Real Eyes films & Leading Lady Productions

Dis ek, Anna

Palama Productions

For love and broken bones

The Bomb Shelter Film Company

Real Name

Character Name

Programme Title

Fulu Mughovani

Ayanda

Ayanda

Jana Strydom

Kapt Helena Schoeman

Treurgrond

Thishiwe Ziqubu

Shado

While You Weren’t Looking

Programme Title

Practitioner

Dis ek, Anna

Sara Blecher

For Love & Broken Bones

Tebogo Malope

Thina Sobabili

Ernest Nkosi

Feature

By LESLEY MOFOKENG

TUMI MORAKE

HOW THE COMEDIAN STOLE THE TV SHE’s revered as a stand-up comedian and of late Tumi Morake has been making serious inroads into TV.

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onight she is a double nominee as Best TV Presenter Non-Fiction for Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) and Best Achievement by a Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy for her role in Kota Life Crisis.

Morake reminds us that TV was her first job long before the stand-up stage beckoned.

“My roots are in television. After studying at Wits University, my first official job was writing on Nomzamo (the comedy). I just grew through the ranks. My husband (Mpho Osei-Tutu) and I were always interested in putting out TV we wanna watch, so when we had to pitch a certain show for Mzansi Magic we literally pulled a DJ Sbu and did guerilla marketing. We went in to pitch what they asked for and did it so quickly that we said ‘listen since there’s some time left can we pitch this story?’”

And that’s how Kota Life Crisis came to being.

Looking forward to tonight, Morake reflects on the show that thrust her to the forefront of presenting, something she had never done before.

“What’s scary is that the first time I was offered OPW to present, I thought ‘but I’m not a presenter guys, I can be a comedian or MC maybe I can act, and you’re asking me to present and meet people who don’t know how TV works and I must be responsible for these people?’.”

But it worked out fine and and set her on a journey of self discovery.

“I got out there and oh my word, I had no idea I had that skill with people. And I know humility is great but at this point I have to be honest and say I have a God given gift when it comes to dealing with people,” she says.

After presenting over 30 episodes of OPW, Morake says it was not easy to walk away. “It

was a bittersweet parting for me because as an artist you have to grow and move on but at the same time I grew too attached to it. I met different people, connected with them and got a whole other perspective on what it’s like to get married in South Africa. It was very hard to walk away from it, but when it’s time it’s time. So this nomination means so much to me.”

Her formula is simple - sincerity. “I put the best of me on TV which is that I’m naughty, I have a sense of humour and I genuinely love people. I don’t look down on anyone. I found a bit of them in me. A lot of the older viewers were emotional about me leaving because bagolo (the elderly) are responsive to honesty and true-ness, they love my sincerity.”

Morake says acting is not automatically associated with her and feels affirmed by the Kota Life Crisis nomination. “I have been acting for a while and I have not failed miserably, but I think I’m persona non grata when it comes to acting.

This is an affirmation that I can continue trying.

“I’m in an industry where to get a career you must be good looking, have a certain body type if you want a lead role and the fact that I’m being recognised in what wasn’t such a huge role, gives me hope.”

Morake gets serious when she looks at the challenges faced by women in TV. “Change is painfully slow but I’m excited about where we are. The women in this industry are notable, and I feel like as women we have grabbed this thing by the horns.”

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MAKING FILM AND TELEVISION MAGIC 100 SAFTA NOMINATIONS

“The stories we tell reflect our society, which informs and entertains South African audiences. We are encouraged to continue investing in local productions and to play our part in building the local industry.”

Yolisa Phahle, M-Net CEO

Feature

BOX OFFICE SUCCESS FOR

HAPPINESS

IS A FOUR LETTER WORD Did cupid’s arrow strike you? Are you in love with the idea of love? Do you have your wedding planned out way before you even snag a bae? Do you believe in soul mates? Then we have the perfect movie for you in the month of love.

By EMMANUEL TJIYA | Source: SOWETAN LIVE

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appiness is a Four-Letter Word offers a glimpse behind Jo’burg surbabia’s white picket fences told through the story of three career-oriented and strong-willed women in search of true love – cliché as it may sound.

Khanyi Mbau: First there is Khanyi Mbau playing a very Khanyi Mbau archetype as trophy wife Zaza.

Zaza loves everything that shines, call her the Queen of Bling if you may. Delivering shallow remarks such as “Well, shopping relaxes me”, it’s evident that Mbau didn’t have to delve very deep to find the woman she portrays on the big screen.

Bored with her lonely life Zaza, a mother of two, has an illicit love affair with a married man (Daniel Hadebe), while her inattentive husband (Simo Magwaza) is away on business, because according to Zaza’s wisdom having an affair with another married person doesn’t really count as cheating. Mbau is clearly not afraid to take the Mickey out of her tabloid persona.

As a result, she surprisingly brings some comic relief to the dramedy.

Renate Stuurman: Then there is art gallery owner and serial dater Princess (Renate Stuurman) who falls head-over-heels in love with smooth-talking afrocentric artist (Richard Lukunku), the kind of guy your mama warned you about, to a dramatic outcome.

Perhaps Stuurman was terribly miscast in the role or she was not given much to work with, whatever the reason might be Princess’ story never really takes off and makes one want to fast-forward through some of her screen time. Sad since Stuurman is one of the best kept secrets in the South African acting realm.

Mmabatho Montsho: The most compelling character arc of all three ladies is the story of Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho); a lawyer and compulsive perfectionist.

From the outside Nandi has the perfect life, a doting fiancé (Tongayi Chirisa), great career and forthcoming nuptials. But in reality she is suffocating, because all she ever does is give, while everyone around her takes.

Her fiancé comes with baby mama drama, while her overbearing father refuses to see that his little girl is no longer little.

Nandi is so concerned with keeping others happy that she can’t even answer a simple question as ‘What do you want?’ If she didn’t have enough on her plate, a blast from the past (Chris Attoh) re-enters her life, tempting her to come dance with the devil.

Montsho is devastating in the role, approaching it with such eloquent subtlety and compassion. It’s pleasant to see her back in front of the camera, because she was sorely missed.

The chemistry between Montsho and Zimbabwean actor Tongayi Chirisa is electric, with the marvellous Chirisa as Montsho’s on-screen fiancé threatening to steal a few scenes from her, especially in one pivotal fight scene.

Supporting cast Prolific names including Pabi Moloi, Hlomla Danda-

la, Fulu Mugovhani and Thuli Thabethe have small parts in the film. Terence Bridgett is once again typecast as a flamboyant gay man.

Director Thabang Moleya: Noted for his directing work in Jacob’s Cross, The LAB, Zone 14 and JOZI H – brings the dramedy to the big screen; with screenwriter Busisiwe Ntilintili adapting the film from a book by Nozizwe Cynthia Jele. Though not innovative, Moleya’s work in the film is visually appealing and deserving of some recognition.

By big leaps and bounds, Moleya is paving the way for the future of South African cinema, especially in this genre, which is admirable.

The film plays around with voice-over narration, even though the technique feels like it was used more as an experimental tool than to add a new layer to the story.

Tightly framed camera angles don’t always pay off in the film. Some key parts feel rushed, which leaves you wanting more and feeling a little robbed. Some scenes would have had more impact with vernacular introduced to the dialogue.

Despite its countless flaws, Happiness is a Four-Letter Word is highly entertaining popcorn movie. A perfect date night movie, be it for a ladies night out or a first date and certainly a must-see in the month of love.

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Guidelines

SAFTAs 10

JUDGING GUIDELINES 1. ABOUT SAFTAs : CELEBRATING CREATIVITY ENCOURAGING EXCELLENCE A. The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are presented under the auspices of the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa (NFVF)after the industry resolved to come together in 2006. The awards were established in 2006 and are presented annually.

B. The primary objective of the SAFTA Awards is to honour, celebrate and promote the creativity, quality and excellence of South African Film and Television talent and productions, and to encourage entrepreneurship and the development of new talent within the industry.

C. The 10th edition of the SAFTAs aretake place in March 2016.

2. THE GOLDEN HORN A. All SAFTAs winners are presented with the Golden Horn, the official SAFTA Trophy.

B. The creative concept behind the SAFTA Trophy, the “Golden Horn” is built on the strength of the collective effort and community that is inherent in the South African Film and Television industry of today and reflects the collective energy of the team and the recognition of the individual as part of a collective.

3. JUDGING PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

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Phase 1: Filtration Phase: A. This phase of the judging process is primarily intended for reducing/ (filtering) the number of entries to minimum of five (5) and a maximum of 7 entries per award, judging will be Genre and Skill specific, list of panels below. It must also be stated that in the likelihood that in a given Genre where there are less than 10 and more than 5 entries, there will be no filtration necessary and that ALL entries in that genre will be eligible for Final Judging B. The filtration phase is conducted by a separate set of judges from the final two phases.

1. Filtration judging for 2016 will be Genre & specific Phase 2: Final Phase: A. This Phase comprises of 2 sections: a.

Selection of Nominees b.

Selection of Winners B. The Selection of Nominees is intended to select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 nominees that will be considered for the Winners Selection phase.

C. This phase is conducted by a new set of judges from the filtration phase who have no prior knowledge of all productions in the judging category excluding the Panel Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson that do both Filtration and Final Judging.

D. The Selection of Winners is intended

to decide on the overall winner. Once the judges have selected their nominees, the full panel of judges will then vote for the winner in an open discussion of the nominees. One form will be used and submitted to the auditor with all judges having signed off the winners and motivated.

The Vote has to be unanimous.

3.2 NOMINATIONS/WINNERS The nominations per category will always be listed in alphabetical order.

A. All individual named nominees will receive a certificate of nomination.

B. The winners’ press release is the definitive source of award Winner’s information.

C. All individuals named as award winners will receive a SAFTAS winner’s certificate and Trophy.

3.3 COMPLAINTS AND / OR GRIEVANCES PROCEDURE A. All complaints and or grievances regarding the Judging Process are to be lodged in writing with the Judging Overall Chairperson(s).

B. All complaints and or grievances will be responded to by the Judging Overall Chairperson(s).

C. Any decision made by the Judging Overall Chairperson shall be final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

Final Judges

THE SAFTAs WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING JUDGES Name

Surname

Name

Surname

Name

Surname

Katinka

Heyns

BEN

OELSEN

Nqobile

Sipamla

Sihle

Mthembu

Jack

Esterhuizen

Marcel

van Heerden

Zamo

Mkhwanazi

Kirsten

de Magalhaes

Kimberleigh

Stark

Tebogo

Mogola

Tim

Chev

Petronella

Sello

Etienne

Nobel

Amelia

Henning

Neville

Josie

Shelli

Miller

Benita

Vlok

Paul

Llewellyn

Michael Moagi

Matsie

Brendan

Jury

Patience

Stevens

Herbert

Hadebe

Faheem

Khan

Bonie

Sithebe

John

Wolmink

Markus

Stan

Joseph

Mr B

Ncube

Ayesha

Khatieb

Ola

Wilczynski

Richard Finn

Gregory

Rae

Donnelly

Moenier

Hendricks

Ian

Gabriel

Renate

Schulz

Joy

Dikgale

Senzo

Zindela

Darryl

Hammer

Wilma

Van Schalkwyk

Ziyanda

Macingwane

Brenda

Khambule

Miki

Redelinghuys

Sifiso

Khanyile

Sean

Brednor

Sean James

Bosman

Molatelo

Mainetje

nerine

pienaar

FREDERICK

LOUW

Pat

Van heerden

Renate

Schulz

Noni

Raphata

Felix

Meyburgh

Martha

Sibanyoni

Nosipho

Dumisa

Helena

Spring

Deon

Lotz

Tarryn

Crossman

Sarah

Muhoho

Robert

Mpisi

Vusi

Zion

Richard

Nosworthy

Fabian

Lojede

Tiny

Mungwe

Theoline

Maphutha

Don Mlangeni

Nawa

Jacintha

Timothy

Jan

Engelen

Ashish

Graham

Jana

Erasmus

Christopher

Steenkamp

Nambitha

Mpumlwana

Miklas

Manneke

Tshego

Monaisa

Tumisho

Masha

Donovan

Graham

Mpheng

Morobe

Luthuli

Dlamini

Tanya

Douman

Camilo

Salz

Teboho

Pietersen

Marvin

Saven

Marina

Bekker

Fiona

Ramsay

Akin

Omotoso

Athos

Kyrus

Luke

Rous

Delon

Bakker

Saskia

Schiel

Jabulani

Phambana

Kym

Edwardes- Evans

Saskia

Schiel

Noluthando

Meje

Nolwazi

Shange

Gillian

Breslin

Jo

da Silva

Lebo

Modiba

Nirvana

Singh

Thembi

Mtshali

Seipati

Tenyane

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Filtration Judges

Name

Surname

Name

Surname

Name

Surname

Richard

Gregory

Nic

Hofmeyr

Kimberleigh

Stark

Enver

Samuels

Jo

Oosthuizen

Petronella

Sello

Stafford

Robinson

Leon

Kriel

Herbert

Hadebe

Kobus

Swart

Tim

Chev

Earle

Holmes

Sherry

Lamberti

Tanja

Hagen

Franco

Human

Steven

Warriner

Jeremy

Elwell

Ola

Wilczynski

Mandla

Dube

Nadiva

Schraibman

Martina

Della Togna

Firdoze

Bulbulia

Nikki

Comminos

Selvan

Munsamy

Felix

Meyburgh

Marion

Edmund

Andre

Scoltz Lorenzo

Mercia

Russell

Bheki

Mlambo

Stephen

Sara

Blecher

Daniel

Black

Benita

Khoosal

Riaan

Hendricks

Peter

Rudden

JP

Potgieter

Roberta

Durrant

Tim

Wege

Stan

Joseph

Joe

Mafela

Amelia

Henning

Gena

du Plessis

Peter

Matthews

Daniel

Mitchell

Nongcebo

McKenzie

Jane Thandi

Lipman

Pumla

Hopa

Kamscilla

Naidoo

Asanda Melany

Fuma

Gita

Cerveira

Ntokozo

Mbuli

Hanneke

Schutte

James

Whyle

Adelaide

Joshua

Christopher

Steenkamp

Madoda

Ncayiyana

Wilna

Van Schalkwyk

Louise

McClelland

Miki

Redelinghuys

Pat

Van heerden

Kudi

Maradzika

Anne

Myers

Viva

Liles-Wilkin

Neville

Josie

Tarryn

Crossman

David

Enright

Michael

Mol

Vusi

Zion

Vuyiswa

Tshangela

Nolan

Munsamy

Jana

Erasmus

Helen

Kuun

Delon

Bakker

Sthembiso

Mathenjwa

Billi-Jean

Parker

Florian

Schattauer

Marven

Saven

Kelly

Daykin

Akin

Omotoso

Amor

Tredoux

Lieza

Louw

Rowen

Smith

Geo

Hoehn

Ben

Johnson

Maurice

Paige

Tshego

Monaisa

Tumisho

Masha

Dorette

Nel

Sisa

Hewana

Rowen

Smith

Gerard

Rudolf

Sihle

Hlophe

Marcel

Van Heerden

Uga

Carlini

Slindile

Nodangala

Elle

Matthews

Kgomotso

Christopher

Thandeka

Zwana

Jolene

Martin

Neil

McCarthy

Busisiwe

Lurayi

Andrew

Wessels

Noluthando

Meje

Saskia

Schiel

Luthuli

Dlamini

Ben

Horowitz

Ashish

Mpheng

Morobe

Peter

Mashigo

Camilo

Salz

Mandla

Gaduka

Gillian

Breslin

Robert

Mpisi

Clive

Morris

Motlatsi

Mafatshe

Athos

Kyrus

Hennie

Jacobs

Eubulus

Timothy

Fabian

Lojede

Marina

Becker

Jafta

Mamabolo

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Thank You Note

THANK YOU A big ‘Thank You’ to the SAFTAs Team, for all their efforts towards making the 10th Annual SAFTAs a reality and a successful event.

On behalf of the NFVF Management, I would like to express our deepest appreciation and we are grateful to the whole team for demonstrating great professionalism, dedication, passion and hard work in celebrating a decade of excellence.

Lala Tuku: Stakeholder Manager

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Lerato Mokopanele (Marketing Coordinator) Trusty Ndimande (Events Manager) and Naomi Mokhele (Communications Manager)

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