The main awards evening of this year's Saftas showcased SA's most celebrated screen artists - and at least one wardrobe choice that set tongues wagging.
Glitz and glamour against a black and gold backdrop set the scene at this weekend's 17th annual Saftas at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Gauteng.
To ensure all of the live celebrity action kicked off with a bang, a sprawling red carpet awaited guests upon arrival. Setting the glittering tone were the hosts of Saturday evening's proceedings, media personality Lawrence Maleka and Zozibini Tunzi, aka Miss Universe 2019. Themed"Our stories flow together", the awards provided a true showcase of the best of Mzansi's filmmakers, actors and producers, paying tribute to top performers in a multitude of categories.anchor and journalist Derek Watts, who died in August, and legendary cinematographer Koos Roets, for their contribution to the country's film and TV industry over several decades.
Mayinje congratulated all the winners."We are excited by all the films now shown at international festivals and markets," she said, mentioning features such as Sihle Hlophe's, produced by Pambilimedia, scored 12 nominations and won six of these, making it the most-awarded film of Saftas '23., produced for Netflix by Meraki TV, was the top TV drama series with three awards: best editing, best actor and best actress in a drama series.
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