Glitz, Glam, and Star Power at the 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards

Oh, darlings, Shwashwi was positively dazzled at the 12th annual Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards, held on July 19, at the Durban ICC. The night was a fabulous explosion of African storytelling, with the theme “Africa’s Giants of Storytelling: From Piers to Pages” setting the stage for a celebration of heritage and cinematic brilliance.

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The red carpet was a feast for the eyes, with KZN’s finest serving looks that screamed bold, royal, and legendary.

Let’s dish on the stars who lit up the evening!

The event, hosted by the dynamic Umkhokha: The Curse duo Nay Maps and Hope Mbhele, was a whirlwind of charm and wit. Hope Mbhele stole hearts with a spontaneous isiZulu praise song that had the crowd roaring talk about a queen owning the stage.

Meanwhile Nay kept forgetting he is not in America with that fake twang.

Khaya Dladla, our resident fashion slayer, worked the red carpet interviews with his signature flair, making every moment a vibe.