‘Inxeba’ makes great leaps at the Saftas

Controversial film Inxeba proved to be one of the best films during the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) held on Saturday.

It emerged as the Best Feature Film and took home a total of five awards. That of Best Achievement in Scriptwriting, Best Achievement in Directing as well as Best Actor for its director and lead actor, Nakhane.

Bongile Mantsai also won the Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film.

Inxeba had been banned from showing in cinemas in the Eastern Cape. It was classified as porn by the Film and Publications Board.

Producers however went to court and got a reprieve when it was allowed back on the screens.

The Saftas were held at Sun City in North West.