The revamped season of Selimathunzi, now Hotspot Seli, premieres today, 1 October 2026, and will give fans a modern approach to pop culture. Also see: New faces, new energy: ‘Selimathunzi’ returns to SABC1 This follows the departure of long-time host Zanele Potelwa. With a new presenting trio and a sharper focus on social media trends, the […]
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The popular SABC drama Amalanga Awafani is set to return with exciting changes as the production introduces new faces in the upcoming season. The series continues to grow in popularity, and the latest developments signal a refreshed direction for the storyline as it prepares to deliver more drama, emotion, and unexpected twists. Also see: SABC1 […]
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South African media personality, actor and digital creator Diolan Govender is set to make an exciting on-screen appearance in one of the country’s most-watched television dramas, Uzalo, airing on SABC 1. Also see: Viral ‘Prison Romance’ Video Is Fake, It’s a Scene from ‘Uzalo’ The cameo marks a significant milestone in Govender’s expanding entertainment career, as he continues to expand his creativity on […]
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A new face in Turf Mzansi viewers are in for a treat as actor Lunga Mofokeng steps back into daily drama screens, this time joining Skeem Saam on SABC 1. Known for his breakout role as Andile Dikana on The River, Mofokeng brings both charm and intrigue to his new character, Qhomane, or Mr Q, […]
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With the eighth season of Uthando Nesthembu recently wrapping up, viewers were concerned about what they would be watching. With various interesting plots in the works, Skeem Saam has quickly emerged as a potential successor. In a world of unequal representation, and where members of some ethnic groups have expressed frustration in the overrepresentation of […]
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Celebrity sangoma and graphic designer Romeo Malepe revealed that he still has not been compensated for his work on the 2006 SABC 1 logo. Over the years, the logo designer has made claims that the broadcasting channel has not paid him and added that the rapper behind the famous tagline used on the channel “Msawawa […]
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Local television shows have been responsible for bringing light and educating South Africans about issues that are affecting society for a long time. To continue this tradition, SABC 1’s Skeem Saam has aired a controversial episode that touches on how quickly and easily the lines of consent can be blurred. This storyline follows the characters […]
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Since its inception in 1996, SABC 1 has been responsible for providing quality and accessible entertainment to the South African population. Whether your interests are in educational or musical shows, or you’re a movie and series enthusiast, the channel prioritises diversity in their shows. ‘Dichipi’, a show by Jikizinto is set to take the channel […]
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The legendary Maskandi singer, Zibokwakhe Mnyandu popularly known as Phuzekhemisi has been revealed to be among the judging panel of SABC’s new reality show, Ushuni Womhlaba set to debut on the 7th of July on SABC 1. The Imbizo hitmaker will identify the new talent alongside rapper Big Zulu, Sho Madjozi and Msaki; with Mpumi […]
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Mzansi received exciting news regarding one of South Africa’s most popular music genres amapiano when SABC 1 announced that the second annual Amapiano Awards will be making a comeback to our screens. This award ceremony serves as a milestone to celebrate and pay homage to artists and deejays that have graced our dancing scenes and introduced us […]
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Next month, Miss South Africa 2021 title holder Lalela Mswane is set to co-host the SABC 1 youth talk show Daily Thetha. Airing Mondays to Thursdays at 10h30, the audience-driven, educational talk show seeks to inspire South African youth by engaging them in various issues that affect their lives through open, studio dialogue including debates […]
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South African television host Musa Mseleku is celebrating his wives for bagging a talk show on SABC 1. Early this year, it was announced that Musa’s wives MaYeni, MaNgwabe, MaKhumalo and MaCele will host a talk show named, Igumbi Lamakhosikazi on the national television channel. According to SABC 1, the show is a female driven […]
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