Publications
- The winners of the 5th Royalty Soapie Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg on Sunday.
- Enhle-Mbali Mlotshwa and Felix Hlophe hosted the annual ceremony.
- Mzansi Magic drama DiepCity was the big winner of the night, taking home seven awards, including Outstanding Daily Drama.
- The red carpet and ceremony will be broadcast on SABC 1 on Saturday, 2 October from 19:30.
The 5th Royalty Soapie Awards winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 18 September.
In a milestone year for the annual awards shows, it celebrated South Africa's daily TV dramas, showcasing and emphasising the importance of stories.
Actor Enhle-Mbali Mlotshwa and comedian and radio personality Felix Hlophe hosted the gala event, which will be broadcast on Saturday, 2 October at 20:00 on SABC 1 (DStv 191). The red carpet show hosted by Candice Modiselle will air at 19:30.
SEE SOME PICS FROM THE RED CARPET HERE:
DiepCity bagged the Outstanding Daily Drama Award, and Skeem Saam was voted Most Popular Show. In the two new categories voted by the public, Chrispen Nyathi walked away with Best Actor and Lebohang Mpanya with Best Actress.
Dr Lillian Dube received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
See the full list of winners here:
Outstanding Art Direction
Binnelanders
Outstanding Directing Team
DiepCity
Outstanding Editing Team
The Queen
Outstanding Lighting Direction
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Casting
DiepCity
Outstanding Mixing & Editing
Getroud met Rugby
Outstanding Cinematography
Imbewu
Outstanding Makeup & Hairstyling
Gomora Season 2
Outstanding Wardrobe
The Estate
Outstanding Writing Team
The Estate
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Emmanuel Castis, Binnelanders
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Elizabeth Serunye, Skeem Saam
Outstanding Onscreen Couple
Zolisa Xaluva and Thembi Seete, Gomora Season 2
Outstanding Newcomer
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Outstanding Young Performer
Ditebogo Ledwaba, Generations: The Legacy
Outstanding Lead Actor
Aubrey Poo, The Estate
Outstanding Lead Actress
Lusanda Mbane, Scandal
Outstanding Male Villain
Vusi Kunene, Generations: The Legacy
Outstanding Female Villain
Jessica Nkosi, The Queen
Outstanding Daily TV Drama
DiepCity
Viewer's Choice: Most Popular Show
Skeem Saam
Viewer's Choice Best Actor
Chrispen Nyathi, DiepCity
Viewer's Choice Best Actress
Lebohang Mpyana, DiepCity
Social Cohesion Recognition Award
Suidooster
Background Actor
Themba Sibanyoni, Diepcity
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Dr Lillian Dube
Watch South Africa's daily television stars celebrated at the Royalty Soapie Awards on 2 October at 20:00 on SABC1 (DStv 191).
