Sad News For Dineo Ranaka
The SAFTAS went ahead, as late as that may be, despite seemingly worrying delays by the host going through the most… Dineo Ranaka.
Wooo guys!
We have had to move the LIVE Broadcasting of the Awards to 20:00 this evening…😩@dineoranaka is going to give us live updates on what is happening – Ausi o motona? What's happening? #LoveSATalent #SAFTAs14 pic.twitter.com/MiPP0BXxwx
— South African Film & Television Awards #SAFTAs (@SAFTAs_1) April 29, 2020
Initially scheduled for 5pm, they had to be pushed back because of… as Dineo Ranaka eloquently put, due to unforeseen circumstances.
🗣 SAFTAs 14 🗣 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS!
🗣 PSA 🗣
5pm broadcast moved to 8pm tonight! pic.twitter.com/8pPoA9hEG6
— #UKHONA OUT NOW (@dineoranaka) April 29, 2020
Dineo seemed to not be handling the whole situation well and took to her Instagram to vent her frustrations and fans were quick to point it out in concern for her mental well-being.
Dineo knows Black Twitter very well. 🤣🤣😂😂 #SAFTAs14 pic.twitter.com/jedx0jqndU
— Siiba 🌸 (@sibabalo__) April 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/Lumkokazi/status/1255756278401507328
Some nominees like Wiseman Ncube saw an opportunity to make light of the situation.
Running late for SAFTAs14 but luckily it now starts at 8pm. @dineoranaka @SAFTAS1 #LoveSATalent #SAFTAs14 pic.twitter.com/aiQrVkG1Ew
— Wiseman Mncube (@wiseman_mncube) April 29, 2020
Despite all the drama, the industry veteran managed to pull it off and the winners were eventually announced close to midnight.
She show will always go on, well done Dini.
– ZAlebs
