{"id":52778,"date":"2026-03-15T13:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=52778"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:09:17","slug":"2026-03-15-teen-star-litlhonolofatso-litlhakanyane-shines-at-saftas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/15\/2026-03-15-teen-star-litlhonolofatso-litlhakanyane-shines-at-saftas\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen star Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane shines at Saftas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane walked away with his first South African Film and Television Award (Safta) on Saturday night at the age of just 16 for his role as Tebello (Tibi) on <i>Scandal!.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The ceremony, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre and hosted by media personality Anele Mdoda alongside co-host Alphi Mkhwanazi, celebrated the country\u2019s finest television performances, bringing together both rising stars and seasoned actors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">For Litlhakanyane, the recognition for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap (<i>Scandal!<\/i>) came early in his career, but he described it as profoundly validating. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Speaking to Sowetan backstage, he thanked veteran actor Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha, who has been a guiding force in his journey. On screen, Mofokeng wa Makhetha portrays Neo Mokgethi, the grandfather of Litlhakanyane\u2019s character, and off-screen, he has acted as a mentor and inspiration.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7RPYOSZTBVFKXN5MAAWU6X3YWE.jpg?auth=fae57c04dd979c2509750ee0c6c0008916d8c67bd3690bb41165582ed464297c&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7RPYOSZTBVFKXN5MAAWU6X3YWE.jpg?auth=fae57c04dd979c2509750ee0c6c0008916d8c67bd3690bb41165582ed464297c&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7RPYOSZTBVFKXN5MAAWU6X3YWE.jpg?auth=fae57c04dd979c2509750ee0c6c0008916d8c67bd3690bb41165582ed464297c&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7RPYOSZTBVFKXN5MAAWU6X3YWE.jpg?auth=fae57c04dd979c2509750ee0c6c0008916d8c67bd3690bb41165582ed464297c&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7RPYOSZTBVFKXN5MAAWU6X3YWE.jpg?auth=fae57c04dd979c2509750ee0c6c0008916d8c67bd3690bb41165582ed464297c&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2158&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Teen actor Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cNtate Jerry is one of my mentors, I just love him, and I look up to him. We\u2019d often sit down, and he\u2019d talk to me \u2026 he\u2019s like a grandfather to me. I remember this one time when I was visiting him at his home, and I walked into the room which was full of Safta awards \u2026 that room just screamed achievement,\u201d Litlhakanyane said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI remember holding and touching one of them. He came to me and said, \u2018My boy, one day, you too will get one,\u2019 and that day came.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The young actor added that congratulatory messages had already started flooding in from his classmates at the National School of the Arts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m over the moon. Before they announced my name, I said a short prayer \u2026 and I thank God for this achievement and all those who have supported me. I saw in the school group chat that the messages were popping off with so many congratulatory messages. I\u2019m just excited,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/FOC2HNHWKJGCTLNK5UFPD27AL4.jpg?auth=8831076b9e8479b6d025922bbea4510024444253639037a6ae2c49f8f5b7830a&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/FOC2HNHWKJGCTLNK5UFPD27AL4.jpg?auth=8831076b9e8479b6d025922bbea4510024444253639037a6ae2c49f8f5b7830a&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/FOC2HNHWKJGCTLNK5UFPD27AL4.jpg?auth=8831076b9e8479b6d025922bbea4510024444253639037a6ae2c49f8f5b7830a&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/FOC2HNHWKJGCTLNK5UFPD27AL4.jpg?auth=8831076b9e8479b6d025922bbea4510024444253639037a6ae2c49f8f5b7830a&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/FOC2HNHWKJGCTLNK5UFPD27AL4.jpg?auth=8831076b9e8479b6d025922bbea4510024444253639037a6ae2c49f8f5b7830a&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2158&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773580148_685_Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cThis award is validating. It\u2019s rare to find someone my age winning this type of award. I think I\u2019m one of the first ones, which makes me so proud. I know many more are to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The night also marked a long-awaited milestone for actress Zenande Mfenyana, who finally scooped her first Safta for her role as Thumeka in <i>Inimba<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI am ecstatic. When people were cheering for my name, I couldn\u2019t believe it. It\u2019s so inspiring to know that you have an impact out there and people are watching and appreciating the work you put in. For me, it speaks volumes and says I\u2019m on the right track, which tells me to keep on pushing,\u201d gushed Mfenyana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7VGAPH7JXRDYNCFOXY6VJXZROE.jpg?auth=4506282a66ff99425c3a26cbed35e6bf6f68061ab7f193f771b00305e2b938bc&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7VGAPH7JXRDYNCFOXY6VJXZROE.jpg?auth=4506282a66ff99425c3a26cbed35e6bf6f68061ab7f193f771b00305e2b938bc&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7VGAPH7JXRDYNCFOXY6VJXZROE.jpg?auth=4506282a66ff99425c3a26cbed35e6bf6f68061ab7f193f771b00305e2b938bc&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7VGAPH7JXRDYNCFOXY6VJXZROE.jpg?auth=4506282a66ff99425c3a26cbed35e6bf6f68061ab7f193f771b00305e2b938bc&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/7VGAPH7JXRDYNCFOXY6VJXZROE.jpg?auth=4506282a66ff99425c3a26cbed35e6bf6f68061ab7f193f771b00305e2b938bc&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2158&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773580149_875_Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Actress Zenande Mfenyana scoops her first Safta. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/IFFBA6XFNZAC3MZGOOAW624FMI.jpg?auth=04e130bc771fc7878bea29d1910429b9781afca2e44e12d98dadf4cbc5b09274&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/IFFBA6XFNZAC3MZGOOAW624FMI.jpg?auth=04e130bc771fc7878bea29d1910429b9781afca2e44e12d98dadf4cbc5b09274&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/IFFBA6XFNZAC3MZGOOAW624FMI.jpg?auth=04e130bc771fc7878bea29d1910429b9781afca2e44e12d98dadf4cbc5b09274&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/IFFBA6XFNZAC3MZGOOAW624FMI.jpg?auth=04e130bc771fc7878bea29d1910429b9781afca2e44e12d98dadf4cbc5b09274&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/IFFBA6XFNZAC3MZGOOAW624FMI.jpg?auth=04e130bc771fc7878bea29d1910429b9781afca2e44e12d98dadf4cbc5b09274&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2158&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773580150_976_Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Zenande Mfenyana. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Gail Mabalane also had a triumphant evening, taking home Best Actress in a TV Drama for her gripping portrayal of Zenzi Mwale in season two of <i>Unseen<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cAll of this feels like a dream \u2026 I don\u2019t know how to describe it, but receiving this award feels incredible. I always say we don\u2019t do it for the recognition or the accolades, but when you do get it, it feels \u2026 I feel seen,\u201d said Mabalane.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/VWS44TYCL5CULFMACEHQRXD744.jpg?auth=6e13454fd69a5617de79deb0403d5b917b0859174b4a9ddcb620337c18eda217&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/VWS44TYCL5CULFMACEHQRXD744.jpg?auth=6e13454fd69a5617de79deb0403d5b917b0859174b4a9ddcb620337c18eda217&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/VWS44TYCL5CULFMACEHQRXD744.jpg?auth=6e13454fd69a5617de79deb0403d5b917b0859174b4a9ddcb620337c18eda217&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/VWS44TYCL5CULFMACEHQRXD744.jpg?auth=6e13454fd69a5617de79deb0403d5b917b0859174b4a9ddcb620337c18eda217&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/VWS44TYCL5CULFMACEHQRXD744.jpg?auth=6e13454fd69a5617de79deb0403d5b917b0859174b4a9ddcb620337c18eda217&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2159&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773580152_346_Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Gail Mabalane bags a Safta for her role as Zinzi in Netflix&#8217;s Unseen. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/NBBWNVL7WZF5JG5JV44TXUWOHU.jpg?auth=bc36598200f5f3bf467696ccd444889de4a91567d48eabf5ba5aebe510b489f2&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/NBBWNVL7WZF5JG5JV44TXUWOHU.jpg?auth=bc36598200f5f3bf467696ccd444889de4a91567d48eabf5ba5aebe510b489f2&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/NBBWNVL7WZF5JG5JV44TXUWOHU.jpg?auth=bc36598200f5f3bf467696ccd444889de4a91567d48eabf5ba5aebe510b489f2&amp;width=768&amp;height=1151&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/NBBWNVL7WZF5JG5JV44TXUWOHU.jpg?auth=bc36598200f5f3bf467696ccd444889de4a91567d48eabf5ba5aebe510b489f2&amp;width=1024&amp;height=1535&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/NBBWNVL7WZF5JG5JV44TXUWOHU.jpg?auth=bc36598200f5f3bf467696ccd444889de4a91567d48eabf5ba5aebe510b489f2&amp;width=1440&amp;height=2158&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773580153_291_Teen-star-Litlhonolofatso-Litlhakanyane-shines-at-Saftas.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Gail Mabalane. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Bonko Khoza also celebrated a major achievement, collecting the Safta for Best Actor in a Telenovela for his impressive dual portrayal of Banele and Sanele Magwaza in <i>Ithonga<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI feel elated, overwhelmed a bit, but super grateful \u2026 this award means so much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-media-item b-article-body__image\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"custom-image-placeholder\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/RDGNQCKNOBG7HNTFKSN5HJHDOI.jpg?auth=0bf3ee044599e0d01b392e0b6197daf0ff28cbd1a0e2e77139e2b26a4316d139&amp;width=274&amp;height=410&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 274px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sowetan.co.za\/resizer\/v2\/RDGNQCKNOBG7HNTFKSN5HJHDOI.jpg?auth=0bf3ee044599e0d01b392e0b6197daf0ff28cbd1a0e2e77139e2b26a4316d139&amp;width=400&amp;height=599&amp;smart=true\" media=\"(max-width: 400px)\"\/><source 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loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"c-media-item__fig-caption\"><span class=\"c-media-item__caption\">Bonko Khoza bags a Safta for his dual roles on &#8216;Ithonga&#8217;. <\/span><span class=\"c-media-item__credit\">(Supplied) <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cFor those coming after me, if you\u2019re young and want to be an actor and be in the position I\u2019m in, and all my colleagues who are here, it\u2019s very important to put in the work and stop playing around. 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