It was all glitz and glamour at The Royalty Soapie Awards. Celebrities put on their glad rags to witness cast and crew being awarded for their hard work on the small screens at The Galleria, M1Place, 10 Eastern Service Kramerville in Johannesburg. Telenovela, The River walked off with five awards and Gomora walked off with three awards.

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SIX YEARS OF SUCCESS
This year marks six years since the award ceremony has been in existence. 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.' Winnie adds that the sixth-year milestone has been a fantastic journey, a dream coming to fruition. "As an actress, I am super excited about a new relationship that will bring inclusion of the Pan African Actors.  A platform where we celebrate the hard work of individuals behind the soapie industry across Africa."

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HERE ISTHE LIST OF WINNERS

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 - 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 andSindi 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