The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Tourism and Film Authority is delighted to unveil the nominees for the 2024 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards. This prestigious awards ceremony, named in honor of the legendary actor and director Simon Mabhunu Sabela, aims to recognize and celebrate the exceptional talent within KZN’s vibrant TV and film industry. Set to take place on 20 July 2024, the event promises to be a night of glamour and recognition, shining a spotlight on the finest performances and productions that have captivated audiences over the past year. Here are the nominees who have made a significant impact with their outstanding contributions to the industry.
Here are the nominees:
1. Best Actor – TV
- Thembinkosi Mthembu (Shaka iLembe)
- Wiseman Mncube (Shaka iLembe)
- Wiseman Mncube (Uzalo)
2. Best Actress – TV
- Deli Malinga (Umkhokha the Curse)
- Nirvana Nokwe-Mseluku (Outlaws)
- Nomzamo Mbatha (Shaka iLembe)
3. Best Supporting Actor – TV
- Ernest Ndlovu (uZulu no Mhlaba)
- Khayelihle Dladla (House of Zwide)
- Melusi Yeni (Sibongile and the Dlaminis)
4. Best Supporting Actress – TV
- Dawn Thandeka King (Shaka iLembe)
- Hope Mbhele (Shaka iLembe)
- Slindile Nodangala (Outlaws)
5. Best Actor – Film
- Kwenzo Ngcobo (Freedom Street)
- Masoja Msiza (Dear Future Wife)
- Mpho Sebeng (Ingoma)
- Siyabonga Shibe (Blind Eye)
6. Best Actress – Film
- Jo-Anne Reyneke (A Queen’s Lobola)
- Leleti Khumalo (Dear Future Wife)
- Phumzile Puting (Why it Came)
7. Best Supporting Actor – Film
- Mbongeni Ngema (A Queen’s Lobola)
- Nkosinathi Keswa (Inkabi)
- Muzi Mthabela (Inkabi)
8. Best Supporting Actress – Film
- Tumelo Nkwanca (London Recruits)
- Nqobile Dhlomo (Amathambo)
- Thembi Mtshali-Jones (Blind Eye)
9. Best Director
- Mengameli Nhlabathi (Blind Eye)
- Obett Motaung (Dear Future Wife)
- Tumelo Lekena (Father’s Day)
- Vivek Mehta (A Queen’s Lobola)
10. Best Pan-African Film
- Norman Maake (Inkabi)
- Jacintha De Nobrega (London Recruits)
- Daudi Anguka (Mvera)
11. Best isiZulu Film
- Joe Spirit (Amathambo)
- Caroline Doherty (Dear Future Wife)
- Zamani Mthiyane (Ingodusoyami)
12. Best Micro-Budget Film
- Zamani Mthiyane (Ingodusoyami)
- Sanele Ndlovu (Intandokazi)
- Lwazi Duma (Thulebona)
13. Best Feature Film
- Ashish Gangapersad (A Queen’s Lobola)
- Joe Spirit (Amathambo)
- Sans Moonsamy (Who’s my Daddy?)
14. Best Screenplay
- Obett Motaung & Caroline Doherty (Dear Future Wife)
- Tumelo Lekena (Father’s Day)
- Mli Dube (Freedom Street)
15. Best Student Film
- Sithabiso Ndlovu (Cipher)
- Sithabiso Ndlovu (Hobo)
- Lindani Msibi (Isibazi)
- Jarnell Kisten (The Captive)
16. Best Newcomer – Actor
- Bonga Mhlongo (Father’s Day)
- Ntando Zondi (Shaka iLembe)
- Ntokozo Mthembu (Uzalo)
- Ntokozo Vilakazi (uZulu no Mhlaba)
17. Best Newcomer – Actress
- Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku (Outlaws)
- Zamuntu Khoza (Sibongile and the Dlaminis)
- Ziya Zulu (Shaka iLembe)
18. Best Use of Cinematography
- Tiyane Nyembe (A Queen’s Lobola)
- Jimmy Reynolds (Dear Future Wife)
- Jimmy Reynolds (Freedom Street)
19. Best Production Design
- Boitumelo Nhlapo (A Queen’s Lobola)
- Dylan Lloyd (Shaka iLembe)
- Shalen Haluman (Who’s my Daddy?)
20. Best Use of KZN as Filming Location
- Caroline Doherty (Dear Future Wife)
- Gabhisa Khuluse (Ithesho Lami – My Hustle)
- Christy Denn (Sibongile and the Dlaminis)
21. Best Documentary Short Film
- Sibusisiwe Buthelezi (Checkpoint)
- Enver Samuel (Truth Be Told – Ntombi Kubheka – Bones of Memory)
- Enver Samuel (Truth Be Told – Phila Portia Ndwandwe – The Breastfeeding Warrior)
22. Best Documentary Feature Film
- Jacintha De Nobrega (London Recruits)
- Carolyn Carew (Music Is My Life – Joseph Shabalala And Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
