Themed Our stories flow together, the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards ( Saftas17 ) recuperated this year.

For the first time in three years of virtual ceremonies due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the prestigious awards were held in person this year.

 

The star-studded event was held on Saturday evening, 30 September, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. It honoured and celebrated the best of the South African film and television industry.

How to Ruin Christmas led the TV Comedy category with five wins while eTV bagged 12 awards to come out on top among the TV channels.

The legendary Koos Roets and the late Derek Watts were honoured with the Lifetime Achiever awards.

National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Acting CEO, Thobela Mayinje, applauded the hard work and dedication of the Saftas jury and congratulated all the winners.

She said: You represent the best of the South African film and television industry. We are excited by all the films now showcasing in international festivals and markets.

Feature films like Sihle Hlophes Lobola, A Brides True Price? , an NFVF-funded film which also won an award today, showcases the depth of the South African film and television discourse and has been a conversation starter across the continent and the world since its release.

Full list of winners of the 17th edition of the SAFTAs
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