For the past 11 years, the Simon Sabela Awards have celebrated achievements in the KwaZulu-Natal film industry.
Screen veterans and seasoned actors Melusi Yeni and Thembinkosi Mthembu scored their first awards at this year's event.
In a heartfelt speech, Yeni shared it was 25 years ago that he boarded a Greyhound bus to Johannesburg and kicked off his career. He dedicated the win to other thespians pursuing their dreams.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, Yeni said winning awards such as the Simon Sabela statuette is a great motivator for actors.
It always feels good for someone to shake your hand and say, 'well done'. We see you, we appreciate you, and that's exactly what this is.
