The M-Net channels received an incredible 97 nominations for the South African
Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), announced in Johannesburg on 18 February
2016.
The local entertainment channel cluster received 59 nominations. Three local
productions on Mzansi Magic, namely Isibaya, Saints and Sinners, For Love
and Broken Bones, received six nominations each. These include Best TV
Soap, Best TV Drama, Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a TV Drama, Best
Achievement by a Lead Actress in a TV Drama and Best Feature Film. Kota
Life Crisis was nominated in eight different categories, including Best TV
Comedy.
There were 31 nominations for the kykNET channels. The drama based on two top-
selling novels, Dis ek, Anna, received seven nominations, including
Best Feature Film. The channel’s popular soap, Binnelanders, was
nominated for five awards.
“This is a phenomenal achievement and we are extremely proud of the SAFTA
nominations we received. It is an affirmation that the stories we tell reflect our
society, which informs and entertains South African audiences. Congratulations to
our channels, nominees and production houses. We are encouraged to continue
investing in local productions and to play our part in building the local industry. We
wish all nominees well for the awards,’ said Yolisa Phahle, M-Net CEO.
M-Net is a sponsor of this industry event. The awards ceremony, celebrating its
tenth anniversary this year, will take place at Gallagher Estate on 18 and 20 March
2016.
For a full list of the 2016 SAFTA nominations, click here.
