Radio Stars Lerato Kganyago and Skhumba Hlope to Host the SAFTAs: “Super Excited and Grateful”

• Radio presenters Lerato Kganyago and Skhumbuzo Hlophe are set to host a stars prestigious awards ceremony
• The two stars were announced as the 18th annual SAFTA Awards main hosts for the night
• On behalf of SABC, Publicity specialist Caroline Phalakatshela confirmed with Briefly News that the awards will be broadcast on their channel

The 18th annual South African Flim and Television Awards are gearing up for their long-awaited awards main ceremony, and they have also announced their hosts for this year.

Lerato Kganyago and Skhumba to host SAFTAs

The wait is over, as the prestigious SAFTA Awards have announced on social media who will host this year's main ceremony.

South African radio presenters Lerato Kganyago and Skhumba Hlophe have been unveiled as the hosts for the 18th annual SAFTA Awards, which will be held on Saturday, 26 October 2024, in Midrand, Johannesburg.

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Skhumba shared the announcement and the event's organisation on their Instagram pages.

On behalf of SABC, Publicity specialist Caroline Phalakatshela confirmed with Briefly News that the awards will be broadcast on their channel.

She said:

"SABC Video Entertainment announces that the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards will be broadcast live on SABC2 on Saturday, the 26th of October 2024, at 20:00. The Craft awards, which will be recorded on Friday, the 25th of October 2024, will be broadcast on S3 on the 3rd of November 2024 at 19:30. The hosts for the Craft Awards are Kuhle Adams and Christopher Jafta."

Skhumba wrote:

"Super Excited and Grateful...... @saftassa Happening this Saturday....... Do i even have a Taxedo nje?..... Huuuuuu Skhumbuzo.....Otherwise, it's Game Time... #BeatTheOdds #DoNumbers #RemainHumble."

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The award organisers also shared the announcement online and wrote:

"The SAFTAs18 main Awards Ceremony is just around the corner! Join us on 26 October 2024 at 20:00 as the iconic Lerato Kganyago and the hilarious Skhumba Hlophe take the stage to host the most prestigious night in South African film and television! Watch the ceremony LIVE on SABC 2 and Mzansi Magic as we celebrate the finest talents in the industry. It's going to be a night to remember! Mark your calendars and be part of the magic! #SAFTAs18 #AwardsCeremony #CelebratingExcellence."

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Source: Briefly News