TV nominations for kykNET Silwerskerm awards

 

This year’s television nominees for the prestigious kykNET Silwerskerm awards for Film and TV in various genres and formats, showcase the exceptional talent and creativity within the Afrikaans entertainment landscape.

The awards ceremony, honouring the best films and actors of the festival, as well as top television productions, will take place on Saturday 31 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

At this glamorous event to wind up this year’s kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, the iconic blue carpet will be rolled out for the biggest stars, and top musicians will provide entertainment on stage.

The ceremony will be broadcast the following evening, Sunday 1 September at 20:00, on kykNET (DStv channel 144).

For the TV categories – including best actors, presenters and personalities – the nominations include series on kykNET and Showmax that provided outstanding television entertainment between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, covering more than 20 categories.

Three awards for lifetime contribution to the television industry will also be handed over. The names of recipients will be announced on August 15.

While an independent panel of experts are deliberating on the Personality of the Year category winner, kykNET viewers can also nominate favourites.

Personalities in the run are Brendan Peyper and Rachelle Fourie of Op my eish!, Derick Hougaard of Hougaard – Liefling van Loftus, Avril Albetti of Die brug, Anita Lloyd of Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande, and the winners of Kokkedoor: Vuur en Vlam – Karen Els and Gert Joubert.

Viewers who wish to vote can make their choice on the kykNET website from 5 July to 5 August.

TV nominations for the kykNET Silwerskerm awards for Film and Television are:

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy

  • Magda Louw – Gershwin Mias
  • Lui maar op, Belinda – Annelisa Weiland
  • Taktiek – Mandri Sutherland
  • Taktiek – James Borthwick

Best Presenter in an Entertainment Programme

  • Wie word ’n miljoenêr? – Rian van Heerden
  • Kyk wie praat – De Klerk Oelofse
  • My ma kook beter as joune – Early-B
  • Sê jou sê – Aden Thomas

Best Presenter in a Lifestyle Programme

  • Ommighellie – Frazer Barry
  • Elders: Frankryk – Erns Grundling
  • 4 x 4 met André – André de Villiers
  • Gee my krag – Konrad Raubenheimer
  • Hier gaan ons alweer – Petri de Wet
  • Lottoland: Help ’n dorp – Leah van Niekerk
  • La’t wiel – Hannes Visser
  • Ysters op die landgoed – Johnny Davids

Best Newcomer in a Telenovela or Soap

  • Suidooster – Jadon Booysen
  • Diepe Waters – Diandré Slabbert
  • Binnelanders – Megan Troskie
  • Arendsvlei – Talia Davis
  • Wyfie – Mienke Ehlers

Best Actor in a Comedy

  • Magda Louw – Hannes van Wyk
  • Lui maar op, Belinda – Chris van Niekerk
  • Taktiek – Bennie Fourie
  • Taktiek – Schalk Bezuidenhout

Best Actress in a Comedy

  • Magda Louw – Desiré Gardner
  • Lui maar op, Belinda – Brümilda van Rensburg
  • Taktiek – Leché Joubert
  • Taktiek – Marion Holm

Best Presenter in a Reality Programme

  • In die sop – Bertus Basson
  • Kokkedoor: Vuur en Vlam – Bertus Basson and Kobus Botha
  • Op my eish! – Jo Black

Best Ensemble Presenter Team

  • eNuus – Jenna-Leigh Bilong, Daniëlla van Heerden, Barron Hufkie, Genée White, Echbert Boezak, Percivale Young
  • Ontbytsake – Dawie Roodt, Charlene Lackay, Corli Prinsloo, Leon Gropp, Annika de Beer
  • Die groot ontbyt – Pierre Breytenbach, Jennifer Myburgh, Jenna-Leigh Bilong
  • Kom ons praat daaroor – Annelie Bouwer, Charonike Nel, Tanya de Vente-Bijker
  • Toks en Tjops – Breyton Paulse, Hamilton Wessels, Rika Nieuwoudt, Rikus de Beer, Janina Oberholzer, Jean de Villiers, Jonathan Mokuena, Jannie du Plessis, Tommy Dickson (Chef Vaatjie)

Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela or Soap

  • Suidooster – Marco Spaumer
  • Diepe Waters – Werner Coetser
  • Binnelanders – Odelle de Wet
  • Arendsvlei – Bobby Stuurman
  • Wyfie – Marguerite van Eeden

Best Male Supporting Actor in a Drama

  • Hartklop – Jacques Bessenger
  • Straat – Wilhelm van der Walt
  • Die Byl – Gershwin Mias
  • Koek – Dawid Minnaar

Best Female Supporting Actor in a Drama

  • Hartklop – Carla Classen
  • Trompoppie – Marion Holm
  • Koek – Sandra Prinsloo
  • Koek – Llandi Beeslaar

Best Presenter in a Magazine Programme

  • Kwêla – Pieter Koen
  • Bravo! – Ewan Strydom
  • Prontuit – Kabous Meiring
  • Klop! – Heindrich Wyngaard
  • Medies – Darren Green

Best Presenter in a Documentary Reality Programme

  • Grondpad geloof – Dana Snyman
  • Hougaard: Liefling van Loftus – Rian van Heerden

Best Presenter in a Talk Show

  • Roer – Alfred Adriaan
  • KoppieTeeFontein – Jak de Priester
  • Hannes aan Huis – Hannes van Wyk
  • Laataand by Rian – Rian van Heerden

Best Presenter in a Current Affairs Programme

  • In gesprek – Lourensa Eckard
  • Grootplaas – Mia Slabbert
  • Wie’s nuus met Netwerk24 – Mia Spies
  • Sakegesprek met Theo Vorster – Theo Vorster

Best Actor in a Drama

  • Die Byl – Waldemar Schultz
  • Die Byl – Marvin-Lee Beukes
  • Koek – Stian Bam
  • Koek – Jacques Bessenger

Best Actress in a Drama

  • Hartklop – Renate Stuurman
  • Die Byl – Amalia Uys
  • Die Byl – Milan Murray
  • Trompoppie – Melissa Myburgh
  • Koek – Cindy Swanepoel

Best Actress in a Telenovela or Soap

  • Suidooster – Jill Levenberg
  • Diepe Waters – Nadia Valvekens
  • Binnelanders – Je-ani Swiegelaar
  • Arendsvlei – Jolene Martin
  • Wyfie – Beáta Green

Best Actor in a Telenovela or Soap

  • Suidooster – Irvine van der Merwe
  • Diepe Waters – Justin Strydom
  • Binnelanders – Hykie Berg
  • Arendsvlei – Jody Abrahams

The winners of the kykNET Silwerskerm Festival’s other film categories will also be announced on Saturday 31 August, during a morning awards ceremony at The Bay Hotel.

The kykNET Silwerskerm Festival is made possible by Openserve and the City of Cape Town.