Gail Mabalane celebrated her recent achievement at the 2026 South African Film and Television Awards with joy.
The actress took home the Best Actress in a TV Drama award for her portrayal of Zenzi in Unseen season 2.
On her social media platforms, Mabalane shared her happiness about the award, starting her message with an expression of faith: “When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.”
She expressed her appreciation for the other nominees, describing Kim Engelbrecht and Amalia Uys as “phenomenal,” and acknowledged the steadfast support of her family. “My beautiful family … @kabelomabalane @zoemabalane @khumo_mabalane thank you for being my biggest cheerleaders. Thank you for the sacrifices you make so I can do what I love. 🥹❤️”
Mabalane expressed her gratitude to Netflix South Africa and Gambit Film & Media Arts for their trust in her portrayal of Zenzi.
“Playing her has been an incredible honor. Thank you for being bold enough to tell stories with women as leads. Thank you for telling stories not only about us or around us, but through us. 🙏🏾”
She also expressed her appreciation for the cast and crew of Unseen: “My #Unseen family!!!! 😭 The @gambit team of producers, directors, writers, cast, crew … thank you all so much for holding me up through both seasons. We know what it took to create this body of work collectively – I couldn’t have done it without you!!! ❤️”
Recognizing the audience, she noted: “What’s the point of any show without viewers!!! 😭 Thank you to everyone who watched, reposted, reviewed, rewatched, commented, celebrated, critiqued and loved the show so publicly!! We love you! Re a leboga! 🙏🏾”
Mabalane concluded her message with a statement of faith: “Last but not least – #KingJesus!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 You alone deserve the glory!!! Thank you for adding your SUPER to my natural! 🥹🙌🏾❤️”
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