Nonkanyiso “LaConco” Conco has won the Best Presenter award at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).
LaConco, as her admirers lovingly call her, received her first nomination for Best Television Presenter for “Forever Thina” and won the Golden Horn on Saturday at the main awards ceremony.
LaConco accepted her prize on stage, accompanied by her mother, and in her 30-second speech, she reminisced on her path and the opportunity to collect such a prestigious honor so early in her career.
She praised her mother, telling her that this is only the beginning, and thanked God for allowing her to be a light in South Africa.
LaConco came to Instagram on Sunday and posted a lengthy caption expressing her profound gratitude. Pouring out what she couldn’t say in 30 seconds on stage.
“I’m still numb, full of gratitude for the love you’ve shown me since the day you learnt of me. It’s not long since I joined the entertainment industry, so I never-ever imagined being on TV and winning a SAFTA! Please!! Never even passed my thinking.
“@urbanbrewstudios Thank you for trusting me to carry the show ‘Forever Thina’, crew bafwethu Nkosi busise I had a beautiful experience working with you. @mzansimagic @showmaxonline thank you for welcoming me to be myself all I ever wanted is to gain back my identity, build a brand and you gave me the platform. @sabc2 ngithathe oe nawe anginabungozi! To all productions I’ve worked with thus far it’s been an absolute honour kwande🙏🏽.”
The winner of Best Presenter is determined by public voting.
