Mamzobe, played by Deli Malinga in Umkoka, and Donga, portrayed by Sudumo Mshali in My Brothers Keeper, received great response.
Despite their demise being confirmed by TV channel Mzansi Magic last week, the TV show my brother's keeper and Umkoka: Curse won several of the night's prestigious awards at the National Film and Television Awards (NFTA) over the weekend.
Deri Malinga's portrayal of the villain Mamzobe Umukoka – Curse And Sudumo Mushari's portrayal of the arrogant Donga, my brother's keeper won two gongs for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Television Series at the NFTA Awards.
Malinga expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew. Umukoka When she won the award for best actress in a television series.
“God is amazing. He's always in good spirits. I'm speechless when he gets on stage, but once again thank you for the love and support,” the 59-year-old wrote on social media.
Despite attracting high viewership numbers, Mzansi Magic has decided not to continue. Umkoka: Curse and my brother's keeper As part of a “strategic evolution.”
The channel said in a statement that the move is part of a strategic evolution, with canned programming being replaced by new productions to be announced soon.
Umkoka: Curse Ends in February 2025 my brother's keeper The final episode is scheduled for April.
The second annual NFTA event was held at the Tshwane State Theater over the weekend.
The gorgeous ceremony was hosted by real housewives of johannesburgNicole Watson, British media personality Jordan Kensington and the incomparable Lesedi Farah.
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National Film & Television Awards
The National Film Academy is behind awards such as the British National Film Awards, the American Film & Television Awards, and the National Reality Television Awards.
The National Film Academy is one of the world's largest film and television organizations, with more than 7.5 million members worldwide.
The Academy expanded its reach to South Africa in 2023, introducing NFTA South Africa to celebrate African talent.
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Netflix movies Soweto love story The film, starring Lunga Tshabalala and Didintle Kunou, won the Best International African Film Award.
Diepe Waters It was voted Best Afrikaans TV Series of the night.
Other notable winners on the night included Tumi Morake, who was named Best Comedian, and broadcast journalist Devi Sankali Govender. Devi Shaw.
Trevor Noah won the gong for “Celebrity Personality of the Year.''
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