The nominees of the 7th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) were announced this past Wednseday at a star-studded event held in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The SAFTAS are the premier film and television industry awards under the custodianship of the National Film and Video Foundation. The award’s main objectives is to honour, celebrate and promote the creativity, quality and excellence of South African film and television talent, and encourage entrepreneurship and the development of new talent in the industry. Hosted by author, presenter and comedian Nik Rabinowitz, the nominees announcement was attended by industry personalities from across film and television value chain as well as government representatives. Here are some of the people we spotted:
David Kau
DJ Zinhle kept the guests entertained through out most of the night, she even played a hip hop set
Beautiful people
Katlego Danke
KB Motsilanyane
Kgomotso Christopher, Tango Ncetezo and Bubu Mazibuko
Mbali Maphumulo
Mduduzi mabaso with a partner
Penny Lebyane and Zama Mkosi
Tango Ncetezo and Thandy Matlaila
Thando Thabethe
Thuli Thabethe
Tumisho Masha
Winnie Ntshaba and Nkuli Sibeko
Zikhona Sodlaka with Pearl Thusi getting down on the dance floor
The SAFTAs ceremonies will take place on the 15th and 16th of March 2013 in Midrand, broadcast live on SABC 3 on the 16th March with highlights from the 15th. Mzansi Magic and Top TV will broadcast an edited version of the awards.
