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THOMAS GUMEDE IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE SAFTAS

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WHEN Mzansi Magic launched a new drama series Abomama last year, it became an instant hit and trended every Sunday night.

However, that wasn’t enough for a Safta nod. The omission of the show from the upcoming 13th installment of the awards has left a bitter taste in Thomas Gumede’s mouth whose production company Parental Advisory Productions produced the series.

Although the show featured some of Mzansi’s top stars, such as Khanyi Mbau, Noluthula Ledwaba and Joyce Skefu, among others – it failed to impress the Saftas’ judging panel.

A livid Thomas took to social media to let viewers of the show know that it was snubbed from this year’s ceremony, which is penciled to take place on the 2nd of March at Sun City Super bowl in North West.

“I’m just letting everyone know who supported the show every single Sunday. I don’t imagine anything will be done. I just wanted people to know we submitted properly (swipe left) and our team was shocked... I’m glad I’m gettin this off my chest, there was no incompetence on our side. The panel just didn’t believe we did ANYTHING right with,” he wrote. Sunday Sun reported last week that two of Mzansi’s biggest soapies Generations: The Legacy and Muvhango had also boycotted the awards over unfair treatment. 

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