Uthando Nes'thembu
On this popular reality show, we follow the life of businessman Musa Mseleku and his wives, as they navigate a polygamous relationship and family dynamics while staying true to tradition in a modern world. It’s nominated for Best Structured Soapie Reality Show.
Our Perfect Wedding
Twelve seasons in, and Mzansi’s favourite wedding show has proven to be popular over the years. On this show, we follow the journey of an engaged couple, as they tick off all the items on their wish list and declare that they had their perfect wedding at the end of the show. The show got the nod for the Best Structured Or Docu-Reality Show.
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Mzansi Icons
This reality show uncovers the tales of some of the country’s trail blazers, their trials and tribulations that led them to their legendary status. Some of the guests have included former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunz, musician Kabelo Mabalane, legendary actress Connie Chiume and the man behind South Africa’s luxurious knitware brand “MaXhosa” Laduma Ngxokolo among others. Mzansi Icons is in the nomination list for the Best Variety Show.
Sunday Sexy Love
This one’s for all the lovers out there. Celebrity couples test their chemistry on the popular reality series, Sunday Sexy Love. We’ve seen the likes of Dumi Mkokstad and his wife Zipho, actress Dineo and husband Zothile ‘Solo’ Langa and dancer Bontle Modisele and husband Priddy Ugly. Sunday Sexy Love is in the nomination list for the Best Variety Show.
VIP Invite
Renowned gospel singer, HLE gives viewers front-row seat to an inspirational festival of praise and worship from the comfort of their homes. VIP Invite is nominated for the Best Variety Show.
Ayeye: Stripped
The series tells of the story of a rich stay-at-home mom, who becomes an adult content creator in order to maintain her lifestyle after her baby daddy dies and his family takes everything. The show is nominated for the Best Achievement In Scriptwriting – TV Drama.
The Republic
The brilliantly crafted show tells the tale of South Africa's first fictional female president, who was betrayed by those closest to her leading to the biggest fight for her life and freedom. The show is nominated for the Best Achievement In Scriptwriting –TV Drama.
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DiepCity
A fresh telenovela that focuses on disillusioned young women who were forced into crime while in high school, just to make ends meet. DiepCity has been nominated again for the Most Popular TV Soap or Telenovela (Public Vote).
Gomora
A story about inequality. It's about the rich and the poor and how fine the line between the two can be. It follows the lives of two families and how their worlds collide. Gomora has been nominated again for the Most Popular TV Soap or Telenovela (Public Vote).
The SAFTAs will be held on 29 and 30 September. Best TV Presenter and Most Popular TV Soap or Telenovela are up for public vote.
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