By Zuko Komisa
A star-studded event is anticipated for the 16th annual South African Film & Television Awards (Saftas).
Smash Afrika and Candice Modiselle, Khutso Theledi, Mpho Popps, a comedian and TV personality, as well as GQ’s best-dressed breakout sensation Ryle De Morny will serve as the official “Saftas Main Awards Show” hosts for the main night.
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Lasizwe and Palesa Tembe have been announced as the red carpet hosts for SAFTAs.
Congratulations to our official hosts!
— South African Film & Television Awards #SAFTAs (@SAFTAs_1) August 30, 2022
Your hosts for the #SAFTAs16 Red Carpet are @Lasizwe & @PaliTembe. They host the #redcarpet on Saturday, 03 September 2022. Stream it on YouTube: https://t.co/VyQpBw3wsZ & watch it on @SABC3 at 18h30 pm. Read more: https://t.co/HfbFVrbxGj pic.twitter.com/ZdLgQfsmTP
Saftas executive producer Anneke de Ridder says the plans to make this year’s SAFTAs a memorable event are underway.
“At the time, SA was still under lockdown and the bid criteria was per Saftas15 guidelines – no public event. Given the restrictions with government institutions when it comes to changing the merits of a tender bid, we had to continue hosting the ceremony virtually.
“While we do acknowledge that it would have been ideal to celebrate with the industry in-person, our production company have worked exceptionally hard to give industry practitioners the honour they deserve.
“Plans for Saftas17 though are already underway and we definitely will resume with an in-person celebration of the industry’s best.”
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