“When the Time Is Right, I the Lord Will Make It Happen,” Gail Mabalane Expressed Gratitude for Her SAFTA
“When the Time Is Right, I the Lord Will Make It Happen,” Gail Mabalane Expressed Gratitude for Her SAFTA. The South African Film and Television Awards took place over two nights, on 13 and 14 March 2026 in Johannesburg. The SAFTAs celebrated the creative brilliance and talent behind the scenes and on screen who continue to set the benchmark for exceptional storytelling.
Among those who won an award is none other that Gail Mabalane. She won an award for Best Actress in a TV Drama. This was a big one for Gail, as it marks her first SAFTA.
“When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.” 🥹🙌🏾
Thank you @saftassa for this incredible honor. 🙏🏾 To my fellow nominees, @kimengelbrecht @amaliauys – you are phenomenal,” Gail said in gratitude.
The award winning actress and entrepreneur also gave a shout out to her beautiful family. She credits her husband Kabelo Mabalane and their two children for being her biggest cheerleaders. Gail also thanked them for the sacrifices they make so she can do what she loves.
“@netflixsa @gambitfma thank you for trusting me with 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. 🙏🏾
My #Unseen family!!!! 😭 The @gambit team of producers, directors, 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!!! ❤️
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! 🙏🏾
Last but not least – #KingJesus!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 You alone deserve the glory!!! Thank you for adding your SUPER to my natural! 🥹🙌🏾❤️,” Gail added.
