Local is lekker as Mzansi votes yes to e.tv's incredible dramas
Updated | By East Coast Radio/Preneil Pillay
e.tv dramas have been voted tops by South African viewers.
Mzansi has spoken and local wins - always!
The winners of the best local dramas were announced at the 6th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards, held at the Galleria in Sandton, on Saturday evening.
All the e.tv dramas received 47 nominations across various industry categories, and e.tv walked away with a total of 7 awards, competing against all South African soapies.
The stable also produces the popular show, Durban Gen.
Durban Gen follows the trials, tribulations, triumphs, heartbreaks, betrayals, and bonds experienced by Mbali, the staff of Durban General, and the patients who come through their doors looking for help.
House of Zwide took four awards:
Outstanding Lead Actor: Vusi Kunene as Funani Zwide - House of Zwide
Outstanding Young Performer: Karabo Magongwa as Kelts - House of Zwide
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Editing: House of Zwide
Outstanding Wardrobe: House of Zwide
Imbewu walked away with 2 awards:
Outstanding Male Villain: Jack Devnarain as Sunil Maharaj – Imbewu
Outstanding Cinematography: Imbewu
The Black Door also bagged one award:
Outstanding Lighting Direction: The Black Door
House of Zwide is in its 2nd season and holding its own in prime time.
The well-loved drama portrays the stylish world of fashion, whilst contrasting the lives of characters in Tembisa and Rosebank.
Imbewu is currently the most-watched drama in its late-night timeslot and has kept viewers glued and intrigued for 5 seasons with a loyal following.
The Black Door launched almost a year ago.
eMedia also recently launched the 1st anti-load-shedding channel called PowerUp to allow viewers the chance to catch up on all the e.tv soapies they might have missed due to load shedding.
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