National Film & TV Awards South Africa
12th Annual · 19 November 2026 · Johannesburg

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BMW NorthcliffaQuelleLa CabonadaFIELDBARLOCAL Premium BeveragesKagisho Décor, Flowers & CateringVinetteNilotiqaShazmins Luxe PatisserieKrispy KremeDouwe EgbertsFalco MilanoAvante BrandyYenzaLindt & SprüngliTempest Car HireMentosChâteau GâteauxReviveJ'adoreBMW NorthcliffaQuelleLa CabonadaFIELDBARLOCAL Premium BeveragesKagisho Décor, Flowers & CateringVinetteNilotiqaShazmins Luxe PatisserieKrispy KremeDouwe EgbertsFalco MilanoAvante BrandyYenzaLindt & SprüngliTempest Car HireMentosChâteau GâteauxReviveJ'adore

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12th

Annual Ceremony

A decade of cinematic excellence

Official Partners · 2026

The Brands Behind
the 4th Annual Ceremony

The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 is made possible by partners who believe in the power of South African storytelling — on screen, on the red carpet and long after the final award is presented.

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Mentos logo

Official Sponsor

Mentos

Mentos brings its unmistakable freshness and playful spirit to the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as an Official Sponsor. Known for its chewy sweets and refreshing gum, the brand celebrates the spontaneous connections that make shared moments memorable. As South Africa's film and television community gathers to honour exceptional talent, Mentos adds a fresh burst of personality to the occasion, sharing in the excitement of an evening dedicated to creativity, standout performances and the people who keep audiences entertained.

mentos.co.za
02
Khiee23Hair logo

Official Hair Extensions Sponsor

Khiee23Hair

Khiee23Hair brings elegance and individuality to the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as Official Hair Extensions Sponsor. Specialising in raw and virgin hair extensions sourced from Vietnam, the brand offers versatile styles for women who value quality and a natural finish. In an industry where every look helps tell a story, Khiee23Hair celebrates the confidence behind memorable appearances. Its partnership connects the artistry of hair with the glamour of an evening honouring South Africa's finest screen talent.

khiee23hairsa.co.za
03
Theatre of Marcellus logo

Awards Venue Partner

Theatre of Marcellus

The Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace sets the stage for the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as Awards Venue Partner. A destination for local and international live entertainment, the theatre provides a fitting setting for the performances, acceptance speeches and career milestones that define awards night. As nominees, presenters and industry guests come together, the Theatre of Marcellus places South African storytelling in the spotlight, creating a shared space to applaud the talent behind the country's most compelling screen moments.

theatreofmarcellus.co.za
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The Luggage Company logo

Official Luggage Partner

The Luggage Company

The Luggage Company joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as Official Luggage Partner, bringing style and practicality to a celebration of talent on the move. With a selection of luggage, business bags and travel accessories from brands including Gino de Vinci, Troop London and BESTLIFE, it caters to journeys of every kind. From location shoots to festival appearances, travel is part of life in entertainment, making The Luggage Company a natural companion to an industry whose stories reach far beyond home.

theluggagecompany.co.za
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Zulzi logo

Official Sponsor

Zulzi

Zulzi brings the convenience of on-demand shopping to the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as an Official Sponsor. Connecting customers with groceries and everyday essentials through its app and online platform, Zulzi helps make busy days easier to manage. For an entertainment community balancing production schedules, rehearsals and red-carpet preparations, that convenience has a familiar appeal. Through its support of the awards, Zulzi celebrates the people who bring South African stories to life, while helping customers make more time for the moments they enjoy.

zulzi.com
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Emperors Palace logo

Afterparty Venue Partner

Emperors Palace

Emperors Palace keeps the celebration going as Afterparty Venue Partner of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026. Known for its hospitality, dining and entertainment, the destination provides a welcoming setting for guests to unwind after the ceremony and toast the evening's achievements. As the spotlight moves from the stage to the afterparty, Emperors Palace brings winners, nominees and industry guests together to share congratulations, reconnect with colleagues and round off a memorable night celebrating South African film and television.

emperorspalace.com

Why Partner with the
National Film & TV Awards South Africa?

More than a sponsorship — a cultural partnership that places your brand at the heart of South African and international cinema.

Naming rights to a category presented live on stage
Brand visibility across red carpet, digital, and press
Access to nominees, winners and industry VIPs
Academy News feature article reaching hundreds of thousands
Social media promotion across all NFTA channels
Priority placement in the official ceremony programme
Partnership Enquiries

BMW Northcliff

Official Car Sponsor

aQuelle

Official Water Sponsor

La Cabonada

Official Mocktail Sponsor

FIELDBAR

Official Cooler Sponsor

LOCAL Premium Beverages

Official Soda Sponsor

Kagisho Décor, Flowers & Catering

Official Flower Sponsor

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Partner Stories

The official sponsors bringing the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa to life — each with a story of their own.

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Official Car Sponsor

BMW Northcliff

“The ultimate arrival, for the ultimate night.”

Fleet

Red Carpet

Chauffeur

Driven

Official

Car Sponsor

BMW Northcliff takes the wheel as Official Car Sponsor of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa, ensuring every nominee, honouree and VIP arrives in unmistakable style. A fleet of the latest BMW vehicles will line the red carpet, chauffeuring the evening's biggest names from arrival to encore with the precision, presence and performance that define the marque. For a ceremony that celebrates the driving force of South African film and television, BMW Northcliff brings a partnership built on engineering excellence and the quiet confidence of a true flagship — the ultimate arrival, for an ultimate night of recognition.

BMW Northcliff — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Water Sponsor

aQuelle

“Natural spring water from the heart of South Africa.”

Still

& Sparkling

1.5L

Served

Natural

Spring Water

aQuelle, South Africa's beloved natural spring water, returns to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Water Sponsor. Drawn from deep within the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, every bottle of aQuelle — Still and Sparkling — carries the purity of a protected natural spring, served exclusively to nominees, presenters and guests throughout the evening. As the ceremony honours the year's most outstanding film and television performances, aQuelle keeps the room refreshed, hydrated and ready to celebrate, proving that true quality, like great storytelling, always begins at the source.

aQuelle — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Mocktail Sponsor

La Cabonada

“Designer. Carbonated. Mocktails.”

7

Signature Flavours

0%

Alcohol

1443 AH

Est.

La Cabonada brings the artistry of the mocktail to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa, arriving as our Official Mocktail Sponsor for 2026. Crafted for those who choose to celebrate without compromise, the collection ranges from the mellow sweetness of Peach Fresca to the deep, jewel-toned indulgence of Midnight Cherry, the bright heat of Chile Fresa, and the crisp, playful lift of Kiwi Melão, Crisp Appletini, Cante and Ispahan. Each bottle is designed to be photographed, poured and remembered — a fitting companion to an evening that honours the boldest storytellers on South African screens. From the red carpet to the after-party, La Cabonada ensures every guest raises a glass worthy of the moment.

La Cabonada — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Cooler Sponsor

FIELDBAR

“Heritage coolers, crafted for the outdoors.”

Handcrafted

In South Africa

Brass

Fittings

Leather

Straps

Handcrafted in South Africa, FIELDBAR joins the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Cooler Sponsor — a natural pairing of two brands built on craftsmanship, heritage and the pursuit of excellence. Each FIELDBAR cooler is finished by hand, pairing a deep navy lacquered body with bridle-leather straps and solid brass fittings, designed to keep the evening perfectly chilled from the red carpet arrivals to the final speech. On a night that celebrates the finest of South African film and television, FIELDBAR brings the same quiet luxury and attention to detail to every pour — a toast to a year of unforgettable performance.

FIELDBAR — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Soda Sponsor

LOCAL Premium Beverages

“No Ordinary Soda.”

88

Calories

Real

Squeezed Fruit

Premium

Soda

LOCAL Premium Beverages brings its bold, no-ordinary-soda spirit to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Soda Sponsor. Born to shake up the category, LOCAL pairs real squeezed fruit with a distinctly South African attitude — from Toasted Lime and Squeezed Citron to the spirited Twist range — all finished with the brand's signature calorie-conscious craft. Whether it's on the red carpet or backstage in the green room, LOCAL keeps the evening refreshingly honest: premium flavour, zero compromise, and a whole lot of character. A perfect match for a ceremony that celebrates the voices redefining South African screen culture.

LOCAL Premium Beverages — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Flower Sponsor

Kagisho Décor, Flowers & Catering

“Décor • Flowers • Catering — since 2007.”

2007

Established

Floral

Design

Full

Service

Kagisho Décor, Flowers & Catering brings a flourish of warmth and colour to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Flower Sponsor. Founded in 2007 and renowned for immersive, tablescaped celebrations, Kagisho will dress the ceremony with its signature style — vivid yellow florals, candlelit tables and artful arrangements that transform the venue into a living bouquet. From the nominees' banquet to the winners' portrait moments, Kagisho's touch ensures the evening is as beautiful as the stories it celebrates — a partnership rooted in South African craftsmanship and the belief that every great achievement deserves to be in full bloom.

Kagisho Décor, Flowers & Catering — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Wine Sponsor

Vinette

“Wine in a can. Crafted for the modern toast.”

5

Varietals

Premium

Canned Wine

South

African Grapes

Vinette brings a contemporary twist to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Wine Sponsor, serving its award-winning range of premium canned wines throughout the evening. From a crisp 2022 Chardonnay and refreshing Chenin Blanc to the elegant Rosé, the structured Merlot and the playful Sweet Sparkle, every Vinette can is crafted from quality South African grapes and finished with the brand's signature wireframe elephant — a symbol of memory, grace and quiet strength. Perfectly portioned and effortlessly stylish, Vinette reimagines how the industry toasts its finest, proving that tradition and innovation can share the same glass.

Vinette — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Hair Care Sponsor

Nilotiqa

“Africa's Luxury Essentials.”

Award

Winning

Natural

Hair Care

Africa's

Luxury

Nilotiqa, Africa's award-winning luxury hair care house, joins the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Hair Care Sponsor — looking after the crowning glory of every nominee, presenter and performer stepping onto the red carpet. Born from a passion for nourished, celebrated natural hair, Nilotiqa's award-winning conditioners and styling rituals will be the backstage secret behind the evening's most show-stopping looks. As the cameras turn on a year of outstanding South African storytelling, Nilotiqa ensures every leading face is framed with confidence, care and a touch of African luxury — because the world notices when confidence is crafted, not borrowed.

Nilotiqa — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Dessert Sponsor

Shazmins Luxe Patisserie

“French Café · Espresso Bar · Tea Lounge.”

French

Patisserie

Espresso

Bar

Tea

Lounge

Shazmins Luxe Patisserie brings a touch of edible artistry to the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa as Official Dessert Sponsor. Famed for its French café, espresso bar and tea lounge, Shazmins will curate an after-party dessert spread of pink-tinted pastries, delicate petits fours, fresh fruit and gourmet bite-sized indulgences — a sweet finale worthy of the night's biggest winners. Every piece is hand-finished with the patisserie's signature refinement, pairing Parisian craft with a distinctly South African sense of occasion. As the envelopes open and the statuettes are raised, Shazmins ensures the celebration ends, beautifully, on a high note.

Shazmins Luxe Patisserie — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Sweet Treat Sponsor

Krispy Kreme

“The #1 sweet treat retail brand in South Africa.”

#1

Sweet Treat Brand

Original

Glazed

Dozen

Smiles

Krispy Kreme, South Africa's number one sweet treat retail brand, rolls out the warm glaze as Official Sweet Treat Sponsor of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa. Renowned for its Original Glazed doughnuts — freshly made, melt-in-the-mouth and best shared — Krispy Kreme will sweeten the ceremony and after-party with a dozen reasons to smile, from the red carpet arrival to the final encore. A beloved household name and a celebration in themselves, Krispy Kreme's partnership brings a playful, crowd-pleasing touch to an evening that recognises the year's most outstanding film and television — because every great awards night deserves a great doughnut.

Krispy Kreme — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Coffee Partner

Douwe Egberts

“It's coffee o'clock at the 2nd Edition.”

1753

Est.

Dutch

Coffee

5

Signature Blends

It's coffee o'clock at the 2nd Edition of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa! We are thrilled to introduce Douwe Egberts as our official coffee partner. With a history of quality, freshness, aroma and rich taste, Douwe Egberts is the quintessential Dutch coffee — from the bold intensity of Espresso Style and the adventurous notes of Mocha Kenya Style, to the signature Pure Gold, the indulgent Pure Indulgence and the bright, tropical finish of Brazil. Every cup poured at the ceremony is a toast to great moments and even greater coffee, served to nominees, presenters and guests as the industry gathers to celebrate a year of outstanding South African film and television. Cheers to great moments and even greater coffee.

Douwe Egberts — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Eyewear Sponsor

Falco Milano

“Red carpet-ready eyewear.”

Italian

Design

Sunglasses

& Eyewear

Red Carpet

Ready

Get ready to shine! Falco Milano is the official sponsor of the 2nd Edition of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa, bringing its signature Italian flair to the red carpet. Step up your game with red carpet-ready eyewear and sunglasses that frame the night's biggest moments — a partnership built on bold design, craftsmanship and the confidence of an entrance well-made. From the first flashbulb to the final bow, Falco Milano ensures every nominee, presenter and guest steps into the spotlight looking unmistakably the part.

Falco Milano — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Brandy Partner

Avante Brandy

“Founders' Fifteen Cape Brandy — sophistication and spirit.”

XV

Founders' Fifteen

Cape

Brandy

Premium

Spirit

Avante Brandy brings sophistication and spirit to the National Film & TV Awards South Africa as our Official Brandy Partner. Its signature Founders' Fifteen Cape Brandy — a distinguished expression of the Cape's centuries-old brandy tradition — is poured for nominees, presenters and VIP guests, marking the evening's most unforgettable moments with even finer taste. With its deep amber warmth, hand-finished bottle and the heritage of the Cape in every sip, Avante raises the standard of celebration on a night dedicated to South African excellence. Here's to unforgettable moments and even finer taste.

Avante Brandy — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Sneaker Sponsor

Yenza

“Fearless. Walk bold paths.”

Fearless

Design

Made

In Africa

Bold

Stride

Stepping into success with Yenza — the official sneaker partner bringing the perfect blend of style and energy to the National Film & TV Awards South Africa. Born in Africa and built for the fearless, Yenza's bold, fearless designs — from neon pink to fiery red — bring a fresh, confident stride to the red carpet, proving that a great entrance starts from the ground up. Here's to walking bold paths and celebrating greatness together, one fearless step at a time.

Yenza — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Chocolate Partner

Lindt & Sprüngli

“Irresistibly smooth — sweet success, celebrated in style.”

1845

Heritage

Lindor

Collection

4

Flavours

Cheers to sweet victories! Lindt & Sprüngli makes the National Film & TV Awards South Africa even more unforgettable with its signature luxurious indulgence. The master chocolatiers' irresistibly smooth Lindor range — from classic milk chocolate to the four-flavour assorted selection — graces the night's celebrations, turning every moment of excellence into something to be savoured. With a heritage of craftsmanship dating back to 1845, Lindt & Sprüngli brings the perfect blend of luxury, elegance and indulgence to an evening dedicated to celebrating South African film and television excellence. Here's to celebrating excellence in style.

Lindt & Sprüngli — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Car Hire Partner

Tempest Car Hire

“It's our main character moment — homegrown pride on the big screen.”

Main

Character

Local

Pride

SA

Stories

It's our main character moment! Tempest Car Hire is proud to sponsor the National Film & TV Awards South Africa — bringing our homegrown pride to the big screen. As one of South Africa's most trusted car rental brands, Tempest has been getting South Africans where they need to go for decades, and now they're driving the celebration of local storytelling and screen excellence. Supporting local talent and celebrating South African stories? Now that's a plot twist we love. Lights, camera, action — and a smooth ride to the red carpet.

Tempest Car Hire — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Confectionery Partner

Mentos

“A burst of freshness in every celebration.”

2025

On Board

2026

Returns

Fresh

Every Bite

A burst of freshness in every celebration! Mentos returns as an Official Sponsor of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa, having come on board in 2025 and coming back for 2026. Loved for its playful, refreshing spirit — from the rainbow of Mini Mentos to the Incredible Chew and Full Fresh gum — Mentos brings a pop of fun and flavour to the night's biggest celebrations. A sponsor who believed in South African stories from the start, and returns to celebrate another year of homegrown excellence.

Mentos — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Cake Partner

Château Gâteaux

“Exceptional cake creations — sweet moments, sweet celebration.”

3rd

Edition

Hand

Finished

Dessert

First

Sweet moments deserve a sweet celebration! Château Gâteaux joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa as an Official Sponsor of the third edition, bringing its exceptional cake creations to the heart of the ceremony. Renowned for decadent, hand-finished cakes — from caramel and honeycomb to toffee-drenched showstoppers — Château Gâteaux adds a layer of indulgence to every red-carpet moment. Because behind every red-carpet moment, there's always room for dessert — and always room to celebrate South African storytelling in the sweetest way possible.

Château Gâteaux — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Hydration Partner

Revive

“Great taste, zero sugar, powerful rehydration — get revived.”

Zero

Sugar

1000

mg Sodium

Refresh

All Night

Get Revived! Revive joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa as an Official Sponsor, bringing its great-tasting, zero-sugar, zero-carb, zero-calorie electrolytes to the heart of the celebration. Packed with 1000mg sodium, 200mg potassium and 100mg magnesium in every Blood Orange sachet, Revive keeps you refreshed from red carpet to after-party — whether your night calls for fasting, keto, paleo, vegan or simply a long, glittering celebration. Because behind every headline moment, there's a reason to get revived.

Revive — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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Official Sparkling Beverage Partner

J'adore

“Celebrate in style — bring the sparkle to every celebration.”

Rose

Gold

Berry

Sparkle

Style

First

Celebrate in style! J'adore joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa as an Official Sponsor, bringing its elegant rose-gold collection of sparkling berry beverages to the heart of the ceremony. From red carpet glamour to unforgettable after-party moments, J'adore pours the sparkle into every toast — a drink as beautifully crafted as the films and talent it celebrates. Because every great night deserves a great pour.

J'adore — Official NFTA South Africa sponsor

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