Leading this year’s nominations tally is the Netflix Original Series How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding starring Thando Thabethe, Busiswe Lurayi and Yonda Thomas. The comedy series received 13 nominations across various categories. Netflix received a further nod for their first African Original Series Queen Sono with 5 nominations, Blood & Water also received 5 nominations, and Oscar winner My Octopus Teacher receiving a nomination for Best Natural History and Environmental Programme.
M-Net once again sweeps the nominations board with the combined success of The River and Legacy raking in a formidable nominations total count of 24: receiving 12 nominations each. Tight on the heels of these top achieving nominees with 9 nominations, is South Africa’s 2020 Official Selection to the Oscars, “Toorbos”. Still Breathing, the deeply moving drama series which has taken South Africa by storm received 10 nominations.
Again, the power to decide the winners of the Best Presenter & the Most popular Soap/Telenovela categories is in the hands of the public. To vote for their favourite in these two categories, viewers will need to dial *120*32020# and follow the prompts on their screens. Voting lines open on 30 April 2021 and will close on 19 May 2021. Voters will be charged R1.50 per minute.
The team is putting together an amazing show and we are excited to have partnered with the S3 & Mzansi Magic, making sure we bring this amazing show to all South Africans who enjoy and continuously support our local talent.
Anneke de Ridder, SAFTAs Executive Producer
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