The Fiëstas presented awards in fifteen categories, as well as three Lifetime Achievement Awards to legends of the industry - PG du Plessis (Word Art), Athol Fugard (Theatre) and May Abrahamse (Music) - for their continued commitment to the development of Afrikaans theatre.
The kykNET Fiëstas also gave the public the opportunity to choose their favourites and, following some feverish SMS-voting, the Most Popular Fiesta Presenter was awarded to André van der Merwe and Most Popular Festival to the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK).
"We believe the kykNET Fiëstas has become an awards institution and, importantly, a vital platform to showcase the best in Afrikaans theatre and arts. Once again we are incredibly happy with the ceremony and would like to extend our congratulations to all the worthy winners and nominees," comments Karen Meiring, head of kykNET.
The list of kykNET Fiëstas winners is:
Wessel Pretorius - Ont
Sandra Prinsloo - Oskar en die pienk tannie
Stian Bam - Bos / Babbel / Vrou vantevore
Karli Heine - Op dees Aarde
Lara Bye - Oskar en die pienk tannie
Marthinus Basson - Op dees Aarde
Janine Neethling (Music director and processing) - Wierook en Mirre
Wessel Pretorius - Ont
Wessel Pretorius - Ont
Wessel Pretorius - Ont
Janine Neethling, Bridget Rennie-Salonen, Elizabeth Rennie-Furtner - Trio met 'n Twist
Nicola Elliott & Underground Dance Theatre (production) - Keepsake Minus 3
Katie Barnard du Toit - Vrees en Verlies
'n Plekkie in die son
Oskar en die pienk tannie
The awards show will be broadcasted on kykNET (DSTV channel 144) on 4 April at 20:00.