For the first time ever, South Africa stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s biggest television industries, landing in third place globally for Emmy® nods in 2025.
South Africa (27 September 2025) – South Africa has just made history. And it’s the kind of news that makes the heart swell with pride. MultiChoice has secured four nominations at the 2025 International Emmy® Awards… the most ever for an African country in a single year.
And if that wasn’t enough, a fifth nomination, Play Room Live, adds another reason to celebrate.
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.
The Stories Taking South Africa Global
The nominations span across genres, showcasing the sheer range of talent and storytelling depth coming out of the country:
Chasing the Sun 2 (SuperSport): The gripping Rugby World Cup documentary that lets fans relive the Springboks’ historic 2023 journey to their fourth title.
Koek (Showmax): An Afrikaans crime drama filled with wit, suspense, and unforgettable characters, hailed as the most awarded TV series at Silwerskerm 2024.
School Ties (M-Net): A brave, hard-hitting documentary shining a light on the silenced stories of learners, igniting national conversation and change.
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.
Play Room Live (DStv Channel 300): A vibrant nominee in the Kids: Factual and Entertainment category, proving that even the youngest audiences are being treated to world-class local content.
Pride in Every Frame
This is not an isolated success. It marks the fourth consecutive year MultiChoice content has cracked the International Emmy shortlist, bringing the company’s tally to 11 nominations in just eight years.
Nomsa Philiso, Director of Content: General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa at MultiChoice, couldn’t have put it better: “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. 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.”
It’s a clear sign that African stories don’t just resonate at home, they have the power to move, challenge and inspire audiences across the globe.
As MultiChoice expands its global footprint under new parent company CANAL+, these nominations symbolise more than recognition; they herald a new chapter where African storytelling is celebrated, exported and embraced worldwide. With over R8 billion invested in local content in the past year alone, the company is fuelling a library of more than 90,000 hours of authentic African stories.
And now, five of those stories are standing tall on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
The winners will be announced in New York City on 24 November 2025 but regardless of the outcome, South Africa has already won. The recognition affirms what we’ve always known: our stories matter, our voices are powerful and our creativity is limitless.
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Great news, indeed. Kudos for getting the basics of journalism right and adding the date of the event on 24 November. I had to read three articles to find it.