On Saturday evening, a constellation of stars and supporting cast were honoured for their outstanding work. The 4th Royalty Soapie Awards celebrated the South African soapie industry in style with comedian Mpho Popps and deejay Lerato LKG Kganyago performing hosting duties.

All of your favourite soapie stars were dressed to the nines, as they gathered to celebrate fellow thespians who were recognised for their commitment to their craft and playing a vital role in the performing arts.

The show kicked things off with the announcement of the winners in the technical categories honouring outstanding editing, lighting, art direction and directing teams in a soapie. Ushered by the sound of award-winning songstress, Shekinah with her track ‘What a Love’.

The creative categories followed paying homage to the writing teams that pens imagination to tell stories loved by viewers alongside the beauty gurus (Make-up & Hair) and fashionistas (Wardrobe) that sets the trends in the make-believe world of soapies.

One of the highlights of this year’s awards show was a special moment with the public vote winner and superfan, Frans Mohale who co-presented the public vote category the Most Popular Soapie of the Year alongside Lootlove.

Another first for The Royalty Soapie Awards was a beautiful ‘In Memoriam’ tribute to all the entertainment artists, pioneers and legends who have left a legacy in the industry remembered through a touching tune from Toya Delazy accompanied by a dance duo’s performance, Thabiso Lekuba and Tholakele Nkala.

Leading the way with a song of hope titled ‘Pieces’ by actresses Siyasanga Papu and Sihle Ndaba who showcased their singing talents and handed the baton to guest presenters, actress Deirdre Wolhuter and diversity advocate, Thando Hopa who had the task of announcing Getroud met Rugby as the winners of the new recognition award, Social Cohesion.

The Background Actor Recognition Award went to Sphiwe Msebe from Isidingo, who was essential in creating the tone, mood and atmosphere of the soapie. Sphiwe always dreamt to be an actor but did not have formal opportunities to make his dream a reality until he became a background actor on Isidingo.

The prestigious category of the evening, the Outstanding Soapie Award closed the chapter of the awards show as Binnelanders bagged the title for 2020 Royalty Soapie Awards.

SEE FULL LIST OF THE WINNERS HERE:

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES 

Outstanding Editing Team

Isibaya

Outstanding Lighting

The Queen

 Outstanding Art Direction

Getroud met Rugby                 

Outstanding Directing Team

Gomora

CREATIVE CATEGORIES

Outstanding Make-Up & Hair

The River                                 

Outstanding Wardrobe

The Queen

Outstanding Writing Team

Skeem Saam

Most Popular Soapie of the Year (Public Vote Category)

Gomora

SUPPORTING ROLE CATEGORIES 

Outstanding Supporting Actor

Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza in The Queen

Outstanding Supporting Actress

Sannah Mchunu as Zodwa in Gomora

Outstanding Newcomer

Sicelo Buthelezi as Teddy in Gomora

Outstanding Couple

Sindi Dlathu & Hlomla Dandala as Lindiwe & Zweli in The River

LEAD ROLE CATEGORIES

Outstanding Lead Actor

Presley Chweneyagae  as Cobra in The River

Outstanding Lead Actress

Dawn Thandeka King as MaNgcobo in Uzalo

Outstanding Male Villain

Dirk Stoltz as DeWet Basson in 7de Laan

Outstanding Female Villain           

Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe in The River

Outstanding Soapie

Binnelanders

RECOGNITION & SPECIAL AWARDS

Social Cohesion                                 

Getroud met Rugby

Background Actor                              

Sphiwe Msebe

Lifetime Achievement Award               

Angus Gibson

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After an intense judging process and deliberation, the 4^th Royalty Soapie Awards nominations are in. South African fans geared up to celebrate their favourite stars in the soapie world when the nominees were revealed in a broadcast on Wednesday, 26 August at 18:00 on SABC 1 and streamed live from the RSAs YouTube and Facebook platforms.

Hosted by the exceptionally sensational, Winnie Ntshaba and the remarkable comedian, Mpho Popps the nominees’ announcement was a display of great possibilities for the entertainment industry as the RSAs took centre stage in an opulent theatre set up.

The nominations announcement was recorded in studio and included commentary by previous Royalty Soapie Awards winners, who gave us insight of the soapie world.

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Supported by The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, funding the youth and industry development made possible by the Royalty Soapie Foundation and the National Lotteries Commission, broadcasting channel SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho, and make-up partner BX Cosmetics.

The public vote for the Most Popular Soapie continues until midnight on the 31 August.

The 4^th Royalty Soapie Awards will be broadcasted on the 26^th of September 2020 on SABC 1 at 20:00.

Here is the full list of the RSAs 2020 Nominees:

OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION

7de Laan

Getroud met Rugby

Gomora

Isibaya

The River

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM

Gomora

Isibaya

Lithapo

The Queen

The River

OUTSTANDING EDITING TEAM

Arendsvlei

Gomora

Isibaya

Suidooster

The River

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING

Arendsvlei

Gomora

Isibaya

The Queen

The River

OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP & HAIR

7de Laan

Gomora

Muvhango

The Queen

The River

OUTSTANDING WARDROBE

Binnelanders

Gomora

Suidooster

The Queen

The River

OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM

Arendsvlei

Gomora

Isithembiso

Skeem Saam

The River

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR

7de Laan                               Dann-Jaques Mouton as Justin Booysen

Isidingo                                 Luzuko Nkqeto as Bangizizwe

The Queen                            Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza

The Throne                           Jeremia Phele as Uncle Maswabi

Uzalo                                      Simphiwe Majozi as Sbu

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Generations: The Legacy  Nomsa Buthelezi as Boipelo

Gomora                                 Sannah Mchunu as Zodwa

Gomora                                 Siyasanga Papu as Pretty

Skeem Saam                       Lydia Mokgokoloshi            as Koko Mantsha

The Queen                            Zandile Msutwana as Vuyiswa

OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER

Arendsvlei                             Cantona James as Daniel Lafras

Gomora                                 Sicelo Buthelezi as Teddy

Gomora                                 Siphesihle Ndaba as Mazet

Suidooster                            Richard September as Bennie

The River                               Thembinkosi Mthembu as Mabutho

OUTSTANDING COUPLE

Arendsvlei                             Roberto Kyle as Leeroy Foster and

Craig Adriaanse as Wesley

Binnelanders                       Germandt Geldenhuys as Louis Koster and

Je-Ani Swiegelaar as Naomi Koster

Getroud met Rugby             David Louw as Simon Greeff and

Christel van den Bergh as Renate Greef

Isidigo                                                Thulani Mtsweni as Sibiya and

Nasiphi Ntabeni as Cebisa

The River                               Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe and

Hlomla Dandala as Zweli

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR

Arendsvlei                             Jody Abrahams as Lionel Foster

Generations: The Legacy  Vusi Kunene as Jack Mabaso

Muvhango                             Gabriel Temudzani as Chief Vhafuwi Azwindini

Suidooster                            Maurice Paige as Tyron Daniels

The River                               Presley Chweneyagae as Cobra

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS

Lithapo                                  Lorraine Moropa as Pabi

Skeem Saam                       Dieketseng Mnisi as MaNtuli

The River                               Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe

The Throne                           Tsholofelo Matshaba as Princess Odirile

Uzalo                                      Dawn Thandeka King as MaNgcobo

OUTSTANDING MALE VILLAIN

7de Laan                               Dirk Stoltz as DeWet Basson

Binnelanders                       Jacques Gombault as Jonas

Isidingo                                 Lindani Nkosi as Lincoln Sibeko

The River                               Thembinkosi Mthembu as Mabutho

The Throne                           Zolisa Xaluva as Sello Morule

OUTSTANDING FEMALE VILLAIN

Binnelanders                       Laré Birk as Alice Moolman

Gomora                                 Connie Chiume as Mam’ Sonto

Skeem Saam                       Lesego Marakalla as Rachel

Suidooster                            Denise Newman as Bridgette October

The River                               Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe

OUTSTANDING SOAPIE

7de Laan

Binnelanders

Getroud met Rugby

Isidingo

The Queen

The build-up to the SAMA26 is underway and the most recent update released was the announcement of the Lifetime Achievement Awards and the International Achievement Award recipients. Bishop Benjamin Dube will be honoured for his spiritual stewardship in the gospel industry and the late Dan Tshanda will be honoured posthumously for his great run in the 1980s.

Bishop Benjamin Dube’s numbers are bar none. With hits such as Holy Spirit selling over 25 000 units and his live album I Feel Like Going On that went platinum, his legend is unquestionable. Having won the SAMA award before, it is fitting to bestow the award to the gospel artist.

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Another recipient that made his mark in the South African music industry was the Soweto-born producer Dan Tshanda. Dan dominated the 1980s bubblegum pop scene with his production prowess. He rose to national stardom with his group Splash following the release of their 1986 classic album Peacock.

This year’s International Achiever Award recipient is Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo. Their performances on the reality talent search show America’s Got Talent took them to the final round and captured the hearts and minds of viewers around the world. They have since been signed by Sony Music in partnership with Syco Entertainment, headed by British entertainment mogul Simon Cowell.

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The choir’s debut album was released in November 2019 and delivers their signature songs that took the choir from the village of Moutse to the heights and hearts of American showbiz. The voices of Ndlovu Youth Choir have emerged as proud ambassadors for a united South Africa.

Don’t miss the five day SAMA26 spectacular streamed live on the My Muze by Vodacom platform and broadcast on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161 from the 3-7 August at 21:30.

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