Pictures: A look at all the winners from the Royal Soapie Awards 2023
The 2023 winners for the Royalty Soapie Awards were announced on Saturday, 11 March, on SABC1, comprising actors, creatives and behind-the-scenes technical teams who bring magic to the small screens daily.
The winners in the six award categories are:
LEADING ROLES
Outstanding Female Villain – Deirdre Wolhuter from 7 de Laan
Outstanding Male Villain – Jack Devnarai  from Imbewu
Outstanding Lead Actress – Katlego Danke from Gomora
Outstanding Lead Actor –Â Vusi Kunene from HOZ (House of Zwide)
Outstanding Daily TV Drama – Binnelanders from Binnelanders
SUPPORTING ROLE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Newcomer –Â Vuyo Biyela-Â The River
Outstanding Young Performer –Â Karabo Magongwa-Â House of Zwide
Outstanding Onscreen Couple –Â Hlomla Dandala and Sindi Dlathu-Â The River
Outstanding Supporting Actor –Â Zenzelisphesihle Sparky Xulu-Â The Estate
Outstanding Supporting Actress –Â Lunathi Mampofu-Â The River
PUBLIC VOTE CATEGORIES
Most Popular Show –Â 7 De laan
Viewer’s Choice: Best Actor –Â Thabiso Molokomme as Paxton Kgomo-Â Skeem Saam
Viewer’s Choice:Â Best Actress – Lunathi Mampofu as Emma –The River
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Social Cohesion –Â Diepcity S2
Lifetime Achievement Award –Â Connie Chiume- Gomora
Most Watched Show –Â Uzalo
Trailblazer Award –Â Mfundi Vundla –Â Generations the LegacyÂ
CREATIVE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Makeup & Hair Styling –Â The Estate
Outstanding Wardrobe –Â House of Zwide
Outstanding Writing Team –Â Diepcity S2
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
Outstanding Editing Team –Â Gomora
Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing –Â House of Zwide
Outstanding Lighting Direction –Â The Black Door – The Black Door
Outstanding Cinematography –Â Imbewu
Outstanding Directing Team –Â The River
Outstanding Art Direction –Â uBettina Wethu Season 2 –Â uBettina Wethu Season 2
Outstanding Casting –Â Â Gomora
The awards ceremony will be broadcast on March 25 at 8pm on SABC1.