Actress Zenande Mfenyana Comments on Winning her First SAFTA
- Talented actress Zendande Mfenyana is grateful for scooping her first SAFTA after 19 years in the entertainment industry
- Mfenyana made headlines over the weekend when she won an award for her character in Inimba
- Fans of the actress and TV show responded to her winning the South African Film & Television Award
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Former Generations and The Queen actress Zenande Mfenyana, who plays Thumeka in Inimba, has responded to winning her first South African Film & Television Award (SAFTA).
The isiXhosa telenovela trended on social media on Saturday, 14 March 2026, when it received more than 2 SAFTAs.
Entertainment news channel @newslivesa shared a video on its X account of Mfenyana receiving her award on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
The former The Queen star shares in an interview with Drum Magazine that it feels different to be announced a winner as she's had to take it all in.
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"It was such a relief. This year marks 19 years of being in this industry, and I almost felt overlooked, almost felt like no one saw the work that I do," adds the star.
Mfenyana also reveals that when she won, she felt like it was a pat on the back that she was on the right track.
South Africans congratulate the actress
@HulisaniNeswisw said:
"I don't know them or their shows, but I hope they pay them for their outstanding performances."
@HrhMaNtshingila replied:
"This is the dress she was going to pick up in Newtown earlier today? Definitely a deserving thespian, but come on, South Africa, man? What is this dress?"
@Sli_Simelane wrote:
"From the few episodes I’ve seen of Inimba, I can safely say she’s killing the role and giving an outstanding performance. She deserves this award and more recognition. Congratulations."
@siya6888 commented:
"I love it when good actors get what's due to them."
@__T_touch said:
"She's one of the most talented actresses we have in this country by a mile; she's always taken her craft seriously. Well-deserved award."
@PaulMzilankatha replied:
"A very well-deserved award. This woman can act from the day she debuted, UNoluntu, the hatred the country had for her, and now as Thumeka. She can act as this woman."
@nodnajustza reacted:
"Why support and not the main character? Congratulations, she’s nailing her role!"
@TumiK46521661 wrote:
"Very well deserved!! She kills that Thum-Thum role, and also nice to see her speak and happy! Congratulations Zenande. I can safely say you made me watch Inimba."
@Melo_Malebo said:
"She’s finally getting the recognition she deserves."
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Kgomotso Christopher reacts to teen actor winning a SAFTA for Scandal! role
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that fan-favourite thespian Kgomotso Christopher recently commented on her former Scandal! co-star Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane's award.
The teen actor Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane, who played Tibi on Scandal!, won a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) over the weekend.
Christopher, who stars on Generations: The Legacy, previously acted on Scandal! as Yvonne Langa alongside Litlhakanyane.
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