The biggest night in South African film and television took place last night at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg and where the best of South African film and television talent was honored with the golden horn. While it was the winners that may might have made headlines, it is a few filler yet memorable moments that made the event a thrill to watch. From tear jerking speeches to funny stage comments, here is a look at the best moments of the SAFTAS 2016:
"I'd like to thank the executive producer of my life, thank you Lord", that's how Nthati Moshesh opened up her heart warming speech after winning for best actress in a lead role - TV drama. I swear I could feel a little lump build up in my throat at some point as she delivered the most touching acceptance (okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit). We absolutely loved how she was obviously proud of her win yet still very humble about it. She thanked her parents whom she knew were watching over her and with all her experience it was amazing to watch her being acknowledged for her work. Her moment on stage was quite emotional.
Fulu Mugovhani is the most adorable winner I have ever seen. She took home her first Golden Horn for best lead actress in a feature film. She was so excited, she didn't know what to do with herself. It was really cute watching her stumble all over her words, not knowing what to say, yet having so much to say at the same time. She also thanked her best friend, which I thought was a very beautiful gesture.
No one can forget the hilarious speech by Nomhle Nkonyeni who was honored with a life achievement award. She immediately made it clear that just because she has been given a life achievement, it certainly didn't mean she was about to die. The living legend let everyone know that she was a long way from death, much to the laughter of the entire audience.
The performance put together by the hosts, Katlego Maboe and Minnie Dlamini, as well as various TV soap stars was one of my favorite things to watch during the show. They turned the stage into a living room where Katlego watched his favorite shows and acted like a total groupie as each star joined him on stage. He asked his cohost to go and make him coffee and she came back without the coffee but an explaination that goes, "I made the things that made the coffee not to be done". It reminded me a lot of Broadway. It was fun and entertaining to watch. The musical instrument players also did a splendid job in rendering the soundtracks from the different TV shows. I really enjoyed watching this...and laughed a lot too.
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