20 March 2017
All the SAFTA winners you can watch on Showmax
The best of South African film and television was revealed at the 11th annual South African Film and Television (SAFTAs) winners earlier this week. We’re thrilled that our international Showmax subscribers, who get the best of South African TV express, can watch some of the very best. Congrats to South African channels kykNET and Mzansi who did us proud!
All of these are either available right now or will be launching soon!
CATEGORY: FILM
- Best Actress in a Feature Film: Shoki Mokgape for SINK
- Best Feature Film: SINK
- Best Performance in a Script for a Feature Film: Brett Michael Innes for SINK
- Best Performance in Editing for a Feature Film: Nicholas Costaras & Brett Michael Innes for SINK
- Best Performance in Original Score for a Feature Film: Chris Letcher for SINK
CATEGORY: TELEVISION
- Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama: Jana Cilliers for Die Boekklub (coming soon to Showmax in South Africa and abroad)
- Best Performance in a Script for a TV Drama: Louis Pretorius for Die Boekklub
- Best Performance in Cinematography – TV Drama: Adam Bentel for Bloedbroers
- Best Performance in Post-production: Editing – TV Drama: Ula Oelsen & Johan Cronje for Bloedbroers
- Best Performance in Post-production: Original Score – TV Drama: Janine Neethling for Bloedbroers
- Best Performance in Art/Production Design – TV Drama: Bathoni Robinson for Bloedbroers
- Best Performance in Wardrobe, Make-up and Hair – TV Drama: Julia Rubinstein and Sulet Meintjies for Bloedbroers
- Best Performance for a Script – TV comedy: Bennie Fourie and Stiaan Smith for Hotel
- Best Presenter of a Talk Show: Karen Zoid for Republiek van Zoid Afrika
- Best Actor in a TV Comedy: James Borthwick as Ferdie Kruger for Hotel
Best TV Soap/Telenovela
The Road
The Bomb Shelter Film Company
Most Popular TV Soap
Isibaya (also available to our South African subscribers)
Public Vote
Best Achievement in Post Production – Editing – TV Soap/Telenovela
The Road
Kirsten de Magalhaes, Andrew Traill, Julian Thomas, Nqobizwe Ndlangamandla, Sharron Hawkes
Best Achievement in Art Direction/ Production Design – TV Soap/Telenovela
The Road
Dylan Lloyd & Johann Krynauw
Best Achievement in Wardrobe, Make-up and Hair – TV Soap/Telenovela
The Road
Trudi Barklem & Julene Paton
Best Achievement in Post Production – Original Music/Score-TV Soap/Telenova
Isibaya (also available to our South African subscribers)
Philip Miller
Please note: Some of these shows are only available to international Showmax subscribers in Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. Showmax brings you the best South African series and movies, from the classics to the latest releases, from complete box sets to kids’ favourites.
Original African stories by local talent
Subterranea
Subterranea follows eight participants of a psychological experiment, trapped in an underground bunker. Stream from 26 September, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Nai-Rich
Nai-Rich follows five influential Kenyans, giving a glimpse into the glitz and glam of their daily lives in the entertainment industry. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
False Glory
Fake Glory is a three-part documentary series that delves into those moments when sporting figures did the unthinkable for personal gain. New episodes land Mondays.
Made in South Africa
Law, Love and Betrayal
Law, Love and Betrayal follows a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
Shebeen Queens
Shebeen Queens is a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
Die Ondernemers
Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Dark Side of Glory
Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
One Weeks
One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South AfricaLove reality? Try The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice
Law, Love and Betrayal, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde
The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Devina brings The Mommy Club cast together for a good purpose
In The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice episode 6, Devina hosts a “career day” for the children of her cast mates. New episodes on Thursdays on Showmax!
Made in South Africa
Empini episodes 33-34 recap: The alpha protection team
In episodes 33-34 of Empini, Winnie’s greatest fears come alive and Thobani blames Ndoni for what happened to Zenzele. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Law, Love and Betrayal episode 2: The mind of the possessor
In episode 2 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Ayanda is unimpressed when she’s instructed to assist Gugu on a land claim case. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa