By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
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South Africa has made history at the 2025 International Emmy® Awards, earning five nominations — the most ever for an African country in a single year.
MultiChoice has secured four nominations: (1) Chasing the Sun 2 (SuperSport): The gripping Rugby World Cup documentary that lets fans relive the Springboks’ historic 2023 journey to their fourth title.
(2) Koek (Showmax): An Afrikaans crime drama filled with wit, suspense, and unforgettable characters, hailed as the most awarded TV series at Silwerskerm 2024.
(3) School Ties (M-Net): A brave, hard-hitting documentary shining a light on the silenced stories of learners, igniting national conversation and change.
(4) Catch Me a Killer (Showmax): A psychological thriller where Charlotte Hope, playing Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first serial-killer profiler, earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress.
And a fifth nomination, Play Room Live, adds another reason to celebrate.
“We are incredibly proud of our content teams and producing partners, whose creativity, passion and commitment have earned MultiChoice a record four International Emmy nominations,” says Nomsa Philiso, Director of Content: General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa at MultiChoice.
“These nominations mark a significant milestone for our industry – a moment where local stories, crafted with care and cultural depth, are being recognised on a global stage like never before.”
This incredible achievement places South Africa in third place worldwide, trailing only behind the UK and Brazil and firmly stamping our storytelling power onto the international stage. For a nation brimming with creativity, passion and cultural richness, this moment is monumental.
Winners will be announced in New York City on Monday, 24 November 2025.