Ses'Top La

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Ses'Top La
GenreSitcom
Created byMandla Ngcongwane
Directed byMandla N.
Country of originRepublic of South Africa
Original languageMix (South African Languages)
No. of seasons5
Production
ProducerBlackbrainz Production
Running time24 Minutes
Original release
NetworkSABC 1
Release4 February 2014 (2014-02-04) 
August 2022 (2022-08)
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City'ses La

Ses'Top La is a South African sitcom that aired on SABC 1. This sitcom was produced by Blackbrain Productions and it was directed by Mandla Ngcongwane who played the role of Themba. It is a spin-off of the show City Ses'la . [1]

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Cast

Accolades

List of awards and nominations received by Ses'Top La
YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2015 South African Film and Television Awards Best Supporting Actor (TV Comedy): Warren Masemola Won [5]
2018Best Achievement in Art Production Design (TV Comedy)Nominated [6]
Best Achievement in Directing (TV Comedy)Nominated [6]
Best Achievement in Editing (TV Comedy)Nominated [6]
Best Supporting Actor (TV Comedy): Trevor GumbiNominated [6]
Best Supporting Actor (TV Comedy): Warren MasemolaNominated [6]
2023Best Achievement in Sound (TV Comedy)Nominated [7]
Best Supporting Actor (TV Comedy): Trevor GumbiNominated [7]
Best Supporting Actor (TV Comedy): Warren MasemolaNominated [7]

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