Online Reporter
Reality TV star Londie London (real name Londiwe Zulu) has won Best Female TV Personality at the National Film & Television Awards (NFTA).
The 3rd annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa, took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the South African State Theatre, Pretoria.
Londie London, appeared on season five of “The Real Housewives of Durban” as a friend of the cast. She was previously a full time housewife on season two of the hit reality show.
The NFTA, are determined by public votes and, the musician had previously asked her followers to vote for her and they certainly did, earning her the award.
Londie London has been on a winning streak this year, first wowing viewers with her appearance on season five of “The Real Housewives of Durban”, then going on to make business moves wih her braid line and salon venture. She also returned strongly to the music scene, with several features.
Other big winners at the NFTA, include TV presenter and actor Lawrence Maleka, who took home Celebrity Personality of the Year, actor Clint Brink won Best Actor in a TV Series for his role in season three of “Kings of Joburg”.
“Big Brother Mzansi” season five winner Sweet Guluva winning streak continues, he won Best Male TV Personality.
Mzansi Magic hit historical drama series “Shaka iLembe” also won big; Best Scripted TV Series, Angus Gibson won Best Director, Desiree Markgraff and Nomzamo Mbatha won Best Producer and Zamani Mbatha won Outstanding Performance.
“Open Chats” won Best Podcast, which is quite a surprising win after their podcast was rocked by controversy tis year. The “Open Chats Podcast” came under fire in August 2025 for racist remarks made by its hosts about the Coloured community. – IOL
Mathew Masinge