By: Natasha Archary

Legendary South African Actresses Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd Annual Golden Elephant Ceremony.
A prestigious event was held at the Market Theatre in Newtown on Wednesday, 28 August, where renowned Mtshali-Jones and Khumalo received the prestigious award.
Mtshali-Jones is widely recognized as one of South Africa’s most celebrated actresses, known for her remarkable performances in popular television series such as Sgudi ‘Snaysi, Stokvel, Silent Witness, and Imbewu. Her influence on South African entertainment is truly remarkable.
Khumalo, equally lauded for her outstanding talent, is best known for her iconic role in the movie and stage play Sarafina. She has also captivated audiences in films like Hotel Rwanda, Yesterday, and Invictus, as well as in television series like Imbewu: The Seed and Uzalo.
“We are deeply honoured and grateful to receive the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd Annual Golden Elephant Ceremony. It’s a recognition of our years of dedication to the arts, and we hope to continue inspiring others through our work.” – Mtshali-Jones
“We are humbled by this prestigious award and thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the creative industry. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and telling meaningful stories through our art.” – Khumalo
Duma Ndlovu, Executive Producer of Word of Mouth Pictures and DNA Academy, stated that the award is given to individuals who are recognized for their exceptional contributions and impact on the creative industry. He emphasized that the award’s purpose is to sustain and invigorate the creative industry.
The 2nd Annual Golden Elephant Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrates not only South African talent but also international luminaries whose contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping African arts for more than two decades.
This esteemed recognition aims to commemorate outstanding achievements in the global arts and further elevate the creative industry on a global scale.
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