Duma Ndlovu honoured with Trailblazer Award

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Legendary filmmaker, producer, and playwright Duma Ndlovu was celebrated at the seventh Royalty Soapie Awards with the prestigious Trailblazer Award.

This esteemed accolade recognizes Ndlovu’s extraordinary contributions and pioneering spirit in the television industry.

It highlights his significant and groundbreaking advancements in the world of soap operas.

He is well known in the South African television industry, having created award-winning shows such as Muvhango, Imbewu: The Seed and Uzalo.

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Between 1996 and 2004 he was the chairman of the South African Music Awards.

The Trailblazer Award is a testament to Ndlovu’s exceptional legacy in the entertainment industry and his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling through television.

Humbled to receive the Trailblazer Award

As a renowned figure in the field, Ndlovu’s impact has been felt far and wide, inspiring and influencing countless individuals within the television and film community.

“Receiving the Trailblazer Award is a tremendous honor and I am deeply humbled by this recognition. I am privileged to have been a part of the evolution of television, and I am committed to continuing to push the envelope in creating compelling and diverse narratives for audiences around the world,” he said.

Other notable winners at the Royalty Soapie Awards:

• Viewer’s Choice Best Actress and New Comer – Lethabo Mekoa (Ntswaki in Skeem Saam on SABC 1)
• Viewer’s Choice Best Actor – Mahlatsi Moropo (Letetswe in Skeem Saam on SABC 1)
• Outstanding Supporting Actor – Chirispen Nyathi (Charleston in Diep City Mzansi Magic)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress – Harriet Manamela (Meikie Maputla in Skeem Saam on SABC 1)
• Outstanding Male Villain – Mduduzi Mabaso (Mgedeza in Diep City on Mzansi Magic)
• Outstanding Female Villain – Deli Malinga (MaMzobe in Umkhokha: The Curse on Mzansi Magic)
• Outstanding Lead Actor – Motlatsi Mafatshe (Molefe in House of Zwide on e.tv)
• Outstanding Lead Actress – Zikhona Sodlaka (Bulelwa in Gqeberha on Mzansi Magic)
• Outstanding Young Performer – Karabo Magongwa (Keletso in House of Zwide on e.tv)
• Outstanding Daily TV Drama – The River on Mzansi Magic
• Most Watched Soapie – Uzalo on SABC 1
• Most Popular Show – 7de Laan on SABC 2
• Lifetime Achievement – Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha