Full list of winners for the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023

The Royalty Soapies Awards took place at The Galleria, M1Place, 10 Eastern Service Kramerville in Johannesburg. The River won five awards and Gomora scored three awards.

Actress, founder and CEO of the awards Winnie Ntshaba says, “We are proud to celebrate the diverse calibre of nominations from across the continent. Our strategic collaboration with South African Tourism is significant as it buoys our local talent and elevates them on the international stage. The soapies are filmed locally showcasing South Africa’s beautiful landscapes, infrastructure, and talent.

See the Full List of Winners below:

Outstanding Male Villain – Jack Devnarai from Imbewu

Outstanding Lead Actress – Katlego Danke from Gomora

Outstanding Lead Actor – Vusi Kunene from HOZ (House of Zwide)

Outstanding Daily TV Drama – Binnelanders from Binnelanders

Outstanding Newcomer – Vuyo Biyela- The River

Outstanding Young Performer – Karabo Magongwa- House of Zwide

Outstanding Onscreen Couple – Hlomla Dandala and Sindi Dlathu- The River

Outstanding Supporting Actor – Zenzelisphesihle SparkyXulu- The Estate

Outstanding Supporting Actress – Lunathi Mampofu- The River

Most Popular Show – 7 De laan

Viewer’s Choice: Best Actor – Thabiso Molokomme asPaxton Kgomo- Skeem Saam

Viewer’s Choice: Best Actress – Lunathi Mampofu as Emma –The River

Social Cohesion – Diepcity S2

Lifetime Achievement Award – Connie Chiume- Gomora

Most Watched Show – Uzalo

Trailblazer Award – Mfundi Vundla – Generations the Legacy

Outstanding Makeup & Hair Styling – The Estate

Outstanding Wardrobe – House of Zwide

Outstanding Writing Team – Diepcity S2

Outstanding Editing Team – Gomora

Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing – House of Zwide

Outstanding Lighting Direction – The Black Door – TheBlack Door

Outstanding Cinematography – Imbewu

Outstanding Directing Team – The River

Outstanding Art Direction – uBettina Wethu Season 2- uBettina Wethu Season 2

Outstanding Casting – Gomora