The South African Film and Television Awards is an annual South African awards ceremony hosted by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), to honour creative excellence in the local film and television industry as assessed by the volunteer judges. The various category winners are awarded a statuette, officially called the Golden Horn, and a certificate. The awards, first presented in 2006 at the Gallagher Estate, are overseen by a committee governed by the NFVF.
Deon Lotz is a South African film, television, and theatre actor. He is perhaps best known internationally for roles in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Beauty (Skoonheid). He has appeared in both English- and Afrikaans-language productions.
Abigail Kubheka is a South African singer, songwriter and actress. On the SABC TV series Generations: The Legacy, she plays the role of Zondiwe Mogale, the mother of Tau Mogale and Tshidi Phakade.
Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu is a South African actress, She rose to prominence for her performance in the South African teen drama series Is'Thunzi for which she was nominated consecutively for an International Emmy in 2017 and 2018. Mbedu later appeared on the 2018 Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list.
Vatiswa Ndara is a South African actress and media personality.
Mpho Osei Tutu, is a French-born South African actor and voice artist of Ghanaian-Mosotho descent. He is best known for his roles in the films and television serials: Seriously Single, Mrs Right Guy and The Jakes Are Missing. Apart from acting, he is also a screenwriter, director and producer. Tutu also starred as the leading character of the South African 2018 series called The Imposter which was the second boy's vision following the first girl's vision, he played the role of Tebogo and Gary Mokoena.
Karin Antonia Nadine van der Laag, is a South African actress, writer, script supervisor and casting director. She is best known for her role as Maggie Webster in the popular soap opera Isidingo on SABC 3. She is also an independent casting director, writer and script supervisor. She has worked as a part time judge, coach and mentor for among others the National Eistedfod Association, The South African National Community Theatre Association (SANCTA) and Talent Africa.
Ben Kruger was a South African actor and author, best known for his roles in the popular serials Snake Island, Binnelanders and Zero Tolerance.
The Woman King is a 2022 American historical action-adventure film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens, based on a story she wrote with Maria Bello. The film also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.
Patrick Molefe Shai was a South African actor and director. He was best known for the roles in the television series and shows Soul City, Generations, Zone 14,Ashes to Ashes, and Zero Tolerance. He was one of the founding members of Free Film Makers of South Africa.
Bongiwe Brenda Ngxoli, is a South African actress, model, dancer and director. She is best known for her roles in the television serials; Home Affairs, Ses' Top La and Hustle.
Siyabonga Radebe, is a South African actor, singer, writer, stand-up comedian and director. He is best known for the roles in the television serials and soapies such as Home Affairs, Saints and Sinners and Ring of Lies.
Lindiwe Thembekani "Thembeka" Ndlovu was a South African actress. She is best known for the roles in the films Little One (2013), Safari (2013) and Winnie Mandela (2011).
Shoki Mokgapa was a South African actress. She was best known for her role as Rachel in the film Sink.
Nomathemba 'Thembisile' Matu, also known as Thembsie Matu, is a South African actress and television presenter. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as Tshisa, Rockville and The Queen.
Nonkuleleko 'Nkuli' Sibeko, is a South African actress, producer and screenwriter.
Jana Strydom is a South African actress, television presenter, voice over artist and MC. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; 7de Laan, Egoli: Place of Gold, Swartwater, Erfsondes and Arendsvlei.
Meme Ditshego, is a South African actress. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Ga Re Dumele and The Coconuts.
Crystal-Donna Roberts is a South African actress, presenter, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the films The Endless River (2015) and Krotoa (2017).
Quizzical Pictures, formerly known as Curious Pictures until 2012, is a South African film and television production company based in the Johannesburg area.
