Isibaya bags most wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film & TV Awards

Actors, Nomzamo Mbatha, Siyabonga Thwala and Linda Mtoba raked in the most awards for the popular soapie.

The fifth annual Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards which celebrate and honour exceptional work in the industry took place on Saturday at The Playhouse in Durban. The beautiful Nandi Madida was host for the evening and Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya came out tops in most categories.

What a night! Great being in my hometown Durban to host with my angel Selbeyonce at the Simon Sabela Awards 2017?. #SimonSabela2017 #Host #Work Stylist : @kgosilesego @scalodesigner gown? ? KwaZuluFilm

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Live performances by popular musos, Khaya Mthethwa, Sands and Mondli Ngcobo.

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Siyabonga Thwala won Best Actor while Nomzamo Mbatha bagged the Best Actress award. Andile Mxakaza took home the Best Supporting Actor award, Linda Mtoba, Best Newcomer and Gcina Mkhize Best Supporting Actress. Well done to the team!

Celebrating 5 years of magic between father and daughter @isibayamzansi with Best actor and actress awards to Nomzama and Siyabonga #simonsabelaawards ? It is unusual to have such a powerful father daughter combo on screen and these two actors make us all yearn for their special connection. #excellence #awards #drama #telenovela A post shared by O Grand Jo (@bomb_productions) on Jul 16, 2017 at 5:06am PDT

Friends! I didn't know I was nominated for Best Actress at the #SimonSabela2017 awards! ???? they're happening tonight in Durban! My show #Isibaya leads with a total of NINE NOMINATIONS! ... Congratulations to all nominees tonight!!! A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha ?? (@nomzamo_m) on Jul 15, 2017 at 3:24am PDT

Linda Mtoba aka Zama Ngwenya @isibayamzansi winner Best Newcomer Tv#simonsabelaawards #telenovela #drama #awards #excellence A post shared by O Grand Jo (@bomb_productions) on Jul 16, 2017 at 5:02am PDT

Gcina Mkhize aka MaKhayi/Jola @isibayamzansi winner Best Supporting Actress #simonsabelaawards #telenovela #drama #awards #excellence A post shared by O Grand Jo (@bomb_productions) on Jul 16, 2017 at 4:53am PDT

Big up to amazing @isibayamzansi cast and the well deserved wins at #simonsabelaawards last night. ? Best Actor and Actress, Best supporting actor and actress, best newcomer. #celerbrate #excellence #awards #telenovela #drama A post shared by O Grand Jo (@bomb_productions) on Jul 16, 2017 at 4:34am PDT

Happiness Is a Four Letter Word won the Best Feature Film and Best KZN Wardrobe Design in a feature film.