ELECTION360 COVERS THE EFFECT OF ELECTIONS BROADCAST ON SABC1 AND SABC2

Johannesburg, 5 April 2024 – In commemoration of 30 years of democracy and as a lead-up to the 6th general elections taking place on the 29th of May 2024, SABC News, in collaboration with SABC1 and SABC2 will launch an election-driven programme, Elections 360

Elections 360 is a comprehensive, current affairs show reflecting the 30 years since South Africa obtained democracy. It will look at how the lives of South Africans have been impacted since 1994, hand over the mic to the public and get them to express their lived experiences, the quality of democracy and how they’ve experienced it. The show aims to amplify the voices not usually heard with unedited content that will tell South African stories and tackle issues related to service delivery, community development, politics, and economics, including topics of interest for all South Africans. 

SABC1 will broadcast Election 360 daily, starting Monday the 8th of April, Mondays – Thursdays at 17:00, hosted by the multi-talented Mxolisi Masango. 

SABC2 will broadcast Election 360 weekly, the Sunday edition, starting on the 14th of April at 19:00, where award-winning broadcasters Sakina Kamwendo and Blain Herman will host the political party debates.

For more information and publicity images, don’t hesitate to contact the Video Entertainment Publicity office.

AWE, WONDER AND SPECTACLE ON GAME OF TALENTS STARTING ON SABC2

SABC2 introduces a new seven-part series, Game of Talents, on Thursdays at 19:00 from the 7th of March 2024.

Game of Talents is a spectacular guessing game show presented by Vernon Kay.

In each episode, two teams of contestants will battle it out to compete for the chance to win a life-changing sum of money, helped by two celebrities to make the right decisions before the performers “Show us your talent.”

The teams are of two players who know each other well and compete against one another as they try to correctly guess the hidden talents of a line-up of mystery performers. Each round is an entertaining mix of surprise and tension as talents are revealed and money is won or lost. Can the audience tell the fire eater from the footballer or the line dancer from the lion tamer? A list of eight extraordinary talents displayed on the board, and one by one, over seven rounds, the performers will take to the stage and introduce themselves – revealing only basic information.

In each round, the contestant can either play or pass to their opponents. A clue is given of the performing talent to the team trying to guess correctly and may be delivered by famous faces.

Before the performers reveal their talents, it’s time to find out how much their guess is worth. Seven ‘cash balls’ rise from a podium, each 1 displaying a different amount ranging from £500 to £10,000. How much is inside? And, more importantly, have the duo guessed the talent correctly?

For every correct guess a team makes, they bank the money inside their chosen cash ball, however, if they get it wrong the money goes over to the opposing team. Whoever has banked the most money after seven performances will go to the final round to play for their prize pot. Along the way, the host ups the stakes by adding cash balls of £20,000 and £50,000 into the game.

Only one duo can go through to the final, but will the contestant who gets through take home the money they have banked? In the final round, one talent remains on the board – which means the contestant and their celebrity teammate already know our final performer’s talent.

Therefore, to win their prize pot, they need to identify the performer out of the four strangers presented to them on stage. One is the remaining talented performer, and the other three are imposters.

Will the contestant and their celebrity partner be able to correctly guess who out of the line-up is the talented performer? It’s time to make their final guess. The remaining performers will take to the stage for a jaw-dropping finale. But has the contestant guessed correctly? Or could they fall at the final hurdle and lose everything?

Si La with Game of Talents, every Thursday at 19:00, only on SABC2.

For more information and publicity images, contact SABC2 Publicity.

DEAL OR NO DEAL SOUTH AFRICA MOVES FROM SABC1 TO SABC2 – STARTING 4 MARCH 2024

Johannesburg, 20 February 2024 – SABC Video Entertainment announces that the exhilarating game show Deal or No Deal South Africa will move to a new home when its second season kicks off on 4 March 2024. 

Deal or No Deal Season 2 will be broadcast on SABC2 on weekdays at 18:30, with the Afrikaans News migrating to SABC 3 in a new timeslot at 20:30.

These scheduling adjustments follow SABC Video Entertainment’s decision to dovetail Skeem Saam and Generations – The Legacy on SABC1 as part of the broadcaster’s strategy to amplify its primetime local drama offering. From 4 March, Skeem Saam will move to the 19:30 timeslot on SABC1, currently occupied by Deal or No Deal South Africa Season 1. 

Since launching on SABC 1 a year ago, Deal or No Deal South Africa has transformed the lives of many contestants with big dreams – whether they wanted to further their studies, kickstart a business, invest in their children’s education, or fund a special project.

To date, the total winnings on this life-changing game show amount to more than R5 million. 

“We are immensely proud of Deal or No Deal South Africa and how it has brought smiles and excitement to many Mzansi homes,” said Jan du Plessis from Primedia Studios, the Africa-inspired television content hub spearheading the production of the show. Besides boosting the aspirations of hundreds of contestants, this family-friendly game of chance quickly became a mega-hit. Whilst the upcoming season will have all the thrilling elements that will make more viewers fall in love with the show, loyal fans are in for some delightful surprises. The mysterious banker will have some exciting new tricks up his sleeve.”

Katlego Maboe reprises his role as the show’s charming host – the middleman between the budget-conscious banker and the player in the hot seat who wants to go home with loads of cash. 

In Deal or No Deal, contestants can win anything between R1 and R250,000. It all depends on the order in which they select to open a series of numbered sealed boxes and how they deal with the banker’s offers to buy the box they have chosen for themselves.  

“Game shows are part of the SABC2 signature offering and have always been audience drawcards. They encourage family viewing and participation and speak to our family entertainment positioning, “said SABC2 Channel Head Gerhard Pretorius.

“We are excited to continue the show’s legacy of uplifting communities and giving back, and we welcome Deal or No Deal to the SABC2 family.”

To become a Deal or No Deal South Africa contestant, visit www.dealornodeal.co.za.

Deal or No Deal will be moving from SABC1 to SABC2, weekdays at 18:30, starting 4 March 2024. 

WIN A HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE WITH SABC TV LICENCES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER REVEALED

Johannesburg, 20 February 2024-  On Spring Day, 1 September 2023 SABC TV Licences launched the Win A Holiday Experience competition campaign in an effort to encourage South African customers to pay (or, renew) their TV Licences.

For their efforts, customers would be rewarded with weekly prizes such as Hisense Smart TVs, JBL Bluetooth Speakers, Sony Wireless Headphones and Lenovo laptops. This would be done through a random selection automated by a dedicated microsite that was setup to monitor the competition entries.

In order to qualify for the prizes, the customer needed to pay their TV Licence between 1 September 2023 and 15 December 2023; then go to www.winaholidayexperiencewithsabctvlicences.co.za; register for the competition; receive a confirmation message stating that their entry is valid; then, a random winner would be selected each week from the valid entries.

To sweeten the deal, the overall winner for the competition would get to choose an international experience between the Coachella music festival in California, United States of America. Or, a Bundesliga match in Germany.

Thabo Batshe, a 26-year-old hailing from Kimberley, in the Northern Cape entered the Win A Holiday Experience with SABC TV Licences competition hoping he would get one of the weekly prizes.

“I was on Twitter, and I saw [the competition],” Batshe explained.

“After entering the competition because I had paid my TV Licence about a month ago, I saw a couple of winners on Twitter and Instagram, and I was really rooting for a Play Station because I saw that someone had won a Play Station” he continued.

Like many hopefuls, Thabo Batshe was redirected to the Win A Holiday Experience with SABC TV Licences microsite from social media – where he clicked on one of the links shared from the SABC Corporate pages. After filling out his TV Licence and personal contact details he received a confirmation message on his email account that informed him that his entry was valid and that he had been placed in the pool where a lucky winner would be randomly selected for either a weekly prize or the grand holiday experience.

Clement Maosa from SABC 1’s Skeem Saam broke the news to Thabo Batshe when they secretly met up at the Randburg Sports Complex earlier in the year. “Today is a big day because we are going to meet the winner of the SABC TV Licences’ Win A Holiday Experience competition,” Maosa explained.

“What Thabo does not know is that he is the overall winner of the competition. He thinks he is coming here to pick one of the weekly packages only to realize that he is the grand winner.”

Thabo Batshe, who had entered the competition when he was still at his grandmother’s place in Kimberley, had since moved to Johannesburg for work and is now living in the Randburg area. He was with his girlfriend when Clement Maosa revealed the surprise to him.

“I have been telling him that I actually want to go to Coachella,” the girlfriend explained.

“One thing that I am really looking forward to is experiencing a festival of this nature,” Batshe said in excitement. “And also going overseas and getting to travel.”

Thabo Batshe works in Marketing as a Communication Assistant and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences at the University of the Free State. This was followed by a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Strategic Communication at the University of Johannesburg. It will be his first time traveling outside of South Africa and he is currently applying for his passport which he will need to get a VISA in order to travel to California, in America.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be taking place between the 19th and 21st of April 2024.

SABC2 INTRODUCES CITIZENS CONNECT

SABC2, in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) department, announces the launch of the 13-part Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) Citizens Connect, which will broadcast on Thursdays at 20:30 starting 18 January 2024.

Citizens Connect is a social reality program featuring government content, re-enactments and discussions on matters that affect communities in South Africa such as Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), Anti-Corruption and Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan (ERRP).

Unpacking the reality will be Broadcast Journalist and TV Host Busisiwe Gumede. Citizens Connect encourages active citizenry, inspiring change whilst informing and profiling government programmes.

The government calls on all South Africans to follow all 13 episodes of the AFP on SABC 2 from the day of its launch up until the end of all episodes every Thursday at 20:30, with repeats on Fridays from 12:00 – 12:30 and it will be available on the SABC Plus streaming platform.

“We call on all South Africans across all spheres of life to follow and tune into SABC 2 from Thursday, 18 January – 11 April 2024 at 20h30, to follow and engage on the 13 episodes of Citizens Connect, which will significantly touch on various interventions and experiences of citizens with government on issues that are essential to their lives. Through storytelling and engaging content, we aspire to inspire a collective shift towards an informed and engaged society”, said Acting Director General of GCIS, Nomonde Mnukwa.

“Citizens Connect aims to make important connections by bringing government closer and more accessible to its citizens by fostering dialogue and conversation around critical matters that affect people and communities. The show also aims to hold government accountable to its citizens in terms of delivery of services, dissemination of critical information and the opening up of opportunities in order to fight the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment”, Jacqui Hlongwane, Programme Manager SABC 2.

For more information, interview opportunities and publicity images, contact SABC2 Publicity.

Si La with Citizens Connect every Thursday at 20:30 from the 18th of January 2024, only on SABC2.

VETKOEKPALEIS – PRESS RELEASE

Media Release

Johannesburg, 21 December 2023 – SABC2 announces Vetkoekpaleis as the replacement for long-running soapie 7de Laan from the 27th of December 2023, taking over the 6pm slot. 7de Laan will air for the last time on the 26th of December 2023 after 24 seasons.

This truly South African series with homegrown humour set in the small town of Nigel, where the leading character, Worsie Visagie, starts his own “take away” business to create employment for himself and a few others. The trials and tribulations of starting a business from scratch are clearly, and in a light-hearted way, expressed in the series. The battle of the small guy against big business has always been a favourite theme amongst the viewers. The personal problems of the leading characters are another source of amusement and of such a nature that the viewers can identify with the characters and their daily issues in the series.

“Vetkoekpaleis was made 27 years ago. What a compliment to everyone involved that the SABC wants to repeat broadcast this program in 2023, in prime time. Most of the reactions that the series has received from the viewers have been very positive. Maybe the reason for Vetkoekpaleis’ longevity is because it was made with one thing in mind, and that was to be entertaining and do it with heart and kindness. I know the viewers will again enjoy Vetkoekpaleis as they did 27 years ago. There is a whole new generation of viewers out there who will enjoy this iconic sitcom”. Says writer and director Willie Esterhuizen.

Featuring: Alvin Bruinders, known for playing the role of a security guard Sheridan; Willie Esterhuizen, who plays Worsie Visagie; Helene Truter, plays the Poppie Delport; Marga Van Rooy, who plays Ella Visagie; Zak Du Plessis, who plays Frikadel Delport, and Liane Heyl known as Boeboe Botha. 

For more information, interview opportunities and publicity images, contact SABC2 Publicity.

Do not miss this classic family entertainment series, Vetkoekpaleis weekdays at 6pm, starting 27 December 2023.

THE 2023 CROWN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS TO BE BROADCAST ON SABC2

SABC2 is excited to close off the year with the celebration of the 16th anniversary of The Crown Gospel Music, taking place on Sunday, 26th November 2023. The Awards will be broadcast on SABC2 on Sunday 3rd of December 2023 at 19:30.

In the history of The Crown Gospel Music Awards, they will be held for the first time in Gauteng, moving from KZN to FNB Stadium.

Khaya Mthethwa returns as the host, alongside media personality Rorisang Thandekiso, with performances from artists such as Xolly Mcwango, Ntokozo Ngongoma, Jumbo Nyangiwe, Nathi Sithole, Sipho Ngwenya, The Tshwane Gospel Choir and DJ Happy Girl.

The Crown Gospel Music Awards salutes and celebrates excellence within the Gospel Music Industry in South Africa and beyond.

This category presenters for this year include former Skeem Saam actor Cornet Mamabolo, actor extraordinaire Vuyo Dabula, Uzalo actor Nkanyiso Mchunu, founder of the Crowns Gospel Music Awards Zanele Mbokazi, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

In the running for The Best Gospel Artist Award are the following artists: Omega Kenou, Andile Majola, Canaan Nyathi, Jumbo Nyangiwe and Tebs David. In The Best Gospel Song Award: Tebs David, Butho Vuthela, Ntokozo Ngongoma, Nathi Sithole, and Jumbo Nyangiwe will contest to see who wins the award.

“Now in their 16th year, the SABC is very proud to be the official broadcast partner of the Crown Gospel Awards since their inception. This year’s awards are exciting because, for the first time in their history, they will be held in the economic hub of the country, Gauteng, and South Africans, especially gospel fans, will be treated to spiritually uplifting performances featuring their favourite Gospel artists and the best that the country and the continent have to offer. The Crown Gospel Awards, the brainchild of Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule and the Gospel Powerhouse, are the only awards in the country and the African Continent that acknowledge and celebrate artists in the Gospel Music genre. SABC 2 is thrilled to be the broadcast channel for these awards, which promise to be the best.” – Jacqui Hlongwane, SABC2 Head of Programming.

LIST OF THE CROWN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES 2023

Number Of NomineesCategoryNomineeSong/Show
2Best Gospel Jazz SongLetiaTake It To The Lord Swazi
  Holy Ghost Outpouring ClaudsI Won’t Fear
4Best Gospel AcapellaJTG Gospel ChoirBek’ithemba Lakho Kuye
  Reality 7Baba
  Jehovah Praise Mass ChoirE Jesu
  Yithi Laba Gospel SingersThandaza
3Best Gospel RapAB CentralIndoda Must Pray
  Vovee and LG Praying For Africa
  Milli The ShepherdRestore My Soul
2Best Community OutreachGodfrey Mahlangu Amawele 
  Mawelane Letia 
4Best Community Radio StationTambo FMBuseka Nomandla
  Siyathuthuka FMSiphelele Ncebo Myeni
  Nqubeko Community RadioSbonelo Mbatha
  Imbokodo FM – Opulence Radio Angel Poe
4Best Gospel TV ShowAmahuboUrban Brew
  Women With PurposeOne Gospel
  Imvuselelo – Dumisa Hello Mamoruti –Gospel Lifestyle Zion Reloaded -1KZN
  UmthomboSoweto TV
4Best Gospel Producer Album3C Live   
  Go Explo

 
  Tebs David

 
  Bheka Mthethwa 
4Best Gospel NewcomerSibusiso Nzima 
  Muzi Zimu 
  Soso Sonwabo Maholwane 
  Vuyile Mboniswa 
  Ndumiso Zungu 
4Clap and TapTrue Faith Full Gospel Choir 
  Full Gospel Holy Choir 
  Isaac And The Mighty Messengers 
  Spiritual Gospel Choir 
3Best AmazioniJehovah Praise Mass Choir 
  King The David 
  Bhekani King Mncube 
3Best Gospel ItendeLondiwe Sphe NxumaloUphakeme Kakhulu
  JumboMakabongwe Jesu
  Sindiswa MasekoUmoya Ka Jehovah
4Best Gospel VideoBulelani Ndebele 
  Sbu Banda 
  King D Music 
  Dr Excel 
4Best Gospel CollaborationTrue Faith Full Gospel Choir 
  Full Gospel Holy Choir 
  Isaac And The Mighty Messengers 
  Spiritual Gospel Choir 
4Best Gospel Live RecordingGershom Ntimane 
  Dumi Mkokstad 
  Tebs David 
  Boni Maleke 
4Best Gospel Group3C Live 
  Tembisa Gospel Group 
  Go Explo 
  Di Bruin 
5Best Gospel Worship SongColleen MalulekeSong of breakthrough
  3C LiveCommunion with the King
  GO ExploUfanel’udumo
  SonwaboBayede
  DR ExcelHave your Way
4Best of Africa GospelEverton Mlalazi 
  Sesame 
  Tsepo Lesola 
  Ov Prince 
7Best Traditional Gospel ShowLombard MatshingeJehovah Shammah
  Rofhiwa ManyangaJohane 14
  Butho VuthelaEtheBambelela
  Jonas MasotlaKena Kena
  Qiniso NseleNgokhala Kubani
  Canaan NyathiUngu Jehova
  Sbu BandaSine Gama
4Best Gospel Song Writer3C LivePower In The Blood
  Andile KamajolaSekudlule Konke
  Dumi MkokstadVumbelimnandi
  Gundo NemekulaU Mukhethwa
5Best Classic of All Time  Andile Kamajola Ngendlala Indumiso
  Ga NdlelaUkhona Umoya Ongwele
  BaboAmatshe
  ThobekileWonderful Day
  Joseph TshawanaXihanya Nomu
6Best Contemporary Gospel SongJabulile JMiracle Worker
  King DMiracle
  Phindy PNgobambelela
  Mnqobi NxumaloMost Holy One
  Sbu Noah Malifezeke
  Franki and IForgiven
4Best Gospel Praise Song  Tebs DavidMakabongwe
  3C LiveYou Are
  Mnqobi NxumaloMost Holy One
  GershomJeso o Tshepehile
3Best Gospel Female ArtistLondiwe Kamasondo 
  Sindi Ntombela 
  Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo 
7Best Gospel Male ArtistRofhiwa Manyaga 
  Jumbo Nyangiwe 
  Omega Kenou 
  Zolisa Kwinana 
  Canaan Nyathi 
  Dumi Mkokstad 
  Tebs David 
4Best Gospel Album3C LiveCommunion With The King
  King DPerfect Love
  Coleen MalulekeWord Prayer Worship
  Dumi MkokstadThe Overflow Gcwala Kimi
4Best Gospel Artist     Omega Kenou 
  Andile Majola 
  Canaan Nyathi 
  Jumbo Nyangiwe Tebs David 
 Best Gospel Song  Tebs DavidMakabongwe
  Butho Vuthela Ethembeni Bambelela
  Ntokozo NgongomaIzindlela Zakhe
  Nathi SitholeBaba Mlondolozi
  Jumbo NyangiweMakabongwe Ujesu

Do not miss this year’s Crown Gospel Music Awards on Sunday, 3rd December 2023, at 19:30, only on SABC2, your favourite family entertainment TV channel.

For more information and interview opportunities, contact the SABC2 Publicity office.

For media enquiries:

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist

Video Entertainment

072 382 2032

Giyani Land of Blood Watch & Win Competition 2023

Giyani Land of Blood Watch & Win Competition 2023

1. SABC 2 Giyani Land of Blood Watch & Win Competition 2023 (the “Competition”) will run from Monday, 16 October 2023, till Wednesday, 8 November 2023.

2. The competition doesn’t have a promoter and it will be ran by SABC VE Digital.

3. To be eligible (the “Eligibility Requirements”) to enter, entrants must:

a. be over the age of 18 years old as of 1 January 2023.

b. be a resident of South Africa.

 c. entries must be correct.

d. entries must be submitted Everyday after each episode goes on air.

4. Tune-in to Giyani Land Of Blood (SABC2) from Monday, 16 October 2023, till Wednesday, 8 November 2023. Keep an eye on the storyline and answer a question that will pop up on fakebook, twitter, Instagram, threads and tiktok, answer it correctly and stand a chance to win.

5. The following prize/s (the “Prize”) will be awarded by random selection to entrants that correctly submitted answers: Giyani goody bags will be awarded to entrants that entered correctly at least 5 times on the day. (any cost not referred to above, does not form part of the Prize, and will be for the winners own account. The SABC2 shall be responsible for the logistical delivery of all Prizes.

6. By submitting an entry in accordance with clauses 3 and 4 all entrants hereby grant to SABC2 and its respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies a perpetual, worldwide, royaltyfree, irrevocable, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, copy, adapt, transmit, broadcast, publish or delete any information or other material including without limitation, the entrant’s name, entry, photographs, likeness, biographical information, voice, text, images, designs, audio and/or video clips submitted in entering or, or otherwise concerning the Competition, by any means and in any and all media as they, in their discretion, see fit. Each entrant further agrees that by submitting an entry to the Competition, they hereby agree to be filmed accepting and fulfilling the Prize , if selected as a winner, and grant to the SABC 2 the exclusive right to film, tape, sound record and photograph them at, and in connection with, the fulfilment of any Prize, and acknowledge that the SABC 2  shall own all right and title in and to all such films, tapes, recordings and photographs and shall have the right to distribute all such materials (in whole or in part) worldwide, in perpetuity, via any and all media. SABC 2 shall have the right to use and authorise others to use the entrant’s name, likeness and any biographical facts which may have been provided by the entrant to Promoter in any and all media. Entrants acknowledge and agree that they may be required to be used in publicity without further consent or payment if they are selected as the winner of the Prize. Entrants hereby warrant and undertake that they have all rights necessary to make such assignments and grant such rights as set out in this clause. To any extent necessary, all entrants agree that they will at SABC 2’s request, do and execute all further acts, deeds, documents and instruments as SABC 2 may from time to time require for the purposes of giving effect to the operation and/or assignment of rights contained in this clause 5.

7. By entering the competition, entrants confirm that they meet the Eligibility Requirements as laid out in clause 3.

8. Winners will be randomly selected from the correct entries received via SABC2 Social Media platforms. Entrants that have not been contacted by 30 November 2023 should assume their entries unsuccessful.

9. The winners will be contacted personally.

10. The award of the Prize is subject to the consent of the winner; if consent is not given then the winner will be disqualified.

11. If a winner declines a Prize, cannot be contacted timeously, is disqualified for failing to comply with any of the Eligibility Requirements, is not available to travel during dates for the Prize fulfilment as advised by SABC 2, or for any other reason in the SABC 2 ‘s discretion, a further winner will be chosen until all such Prizes are awarded and accepted.

12. The SABC 2 ‘s decision on any matter concerning the Competition, including but not limited to the selection of the Competition winner, and/or arising out of these terms and conditions is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.

13. The SABC 2  and its affiliates will not be responsible for any harm, damage, loss or claim relating to the provision of any element of the Prize or any changes to the Prize that may be made at any time.

14. Prizes are not transferable and may not be deferred, changed or exchanged for cash or any other item. For the avoidance of doubt, all entrants acknowledge that once dates for the Prize fulfilment have been set, these dates cannot be changed or deferred by the winner.

15. Employees of the SABC, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, associated and group companies and any other company involved in this Competition, their families and agents, are not eligible to participate in this Competition.

16. By entering this Competition, entrants agree that they will be bound by these terms and conditions as well as the General Competition Rules and Privacy Policy which can be found on the SABC website.

17. These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of South Africa. The participant consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the High Courts of South Africa (Gauteng Provincial Division, Pretoria / Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg), in respect of all matters arising out of or in connection with the Competition or these terms and conditions.

18. If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be severed from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.

19. It is not intended that any provision of these terms and conditions contravenes any provision of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008, and therefore all provisions of these terms and conditions must be treated as being qualified, if necessary, to ensure that the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act are complied with.

20. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. These terms were last updated on 12 October 2023.

LINCOLN RHYME: THE HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTOR (SATURDAYS @ 20:30, STARTS 7 OCTOBER 2023)

Synopsis: – Based on the internationally best-selling book series, Lincoln follows Lincoln Rhyme, a legendary forensic criminologist who was seriously injured during his hunt for the diabolic serial killer known as the Bone Collector. Called back into action when the killer re-emerges, Lincoln forms a unique partnership with Amelia Sachs, a young beat cop who helps him hunt the deadly mastermind while also taking on the most high-profile cases in the NYPD.

Episode Synopsis

Episode 1 – 7 October 2023

Three years after the Bone Collector ended his career, Detective Lincoln Rhyme teams with NYPD officer Amelia Sachs to investigate a series of murders that suggest the killer’s return and an unlikely team is born.

Episode 2 – 14 October 2023

Lincoln and Amelia join forces to find a killer inspired by Greek mythology who is live-streaming murders. Meanwhile, the Bone Collector prepares a terrifying gift to celebrate Lincoln’s return to work with his new partner.

Episode 3 – 21 October 2023

When a young woman from an insular Russian community who witnesses a murder comes to Lincoln and Amelia for help, the case takes a shocking turn when the mysterious murder is linked to a cold case – the tragic disappearance of a teenage girl. Meanwhile, the Bone Collector’s ‘secret’ is discovered.

Episode 4 – 28 October 2023

A bizarre murder at a university research site thrusts Amelia and Kate into the world of post-mortem forensics. Lincoln explores new possibilities with the help of Sellitto’s friend.

Episode 5 – 4 November 2023

The Bone Collector challenges Lincoln, Amelia, and the team with a trifecta of victims across New York City. But as our team races to solve the clue trails before it’s too late, Lincoln must come to terms with the Bone Collector’s real target – his own ego.

Episode 6 – 11 November 2023

Lincoln and the team hunt a serial killer who stages perfect murders by brilliantly framing suspects in what appear to be open and shut cases. The hunt hits home when one of Lincoln’s closest friends is accused.

Episode 7 – 18 November 2023

Lincoln, Amelia and the team are tasked with tracking down an anonymous bomber, targeting a string of buildings all across Manhattan. Meanwhile, the marriage between The Bone Collector and his wife, Danielle, reaches a terrifying crossroad.

Episode 8 – 25 November 2023

When a politician’s teenage daughter is kidnapped for ransom, Lincoln, Amelia and the team race against time to rescue her before the unthinkable happens. Meanwhile, the team makes a startling discovery – The Bone Collector’s true identity.

Episode 9 – 2 December 2023

The Bone Collector’s name and face are all over the news. Staying one step ahead of our team, The Bone Collector puts his ultimate revenge plan into action by targeting those closest to Lincoln, including Amelia.

Episode 10 – 9 December 2023

In the first season’s terrifying conclusion, Lincoln is forced to save his son, Camden, by putting himself at risk and confronting The Bone Collector in a deadly face off, Mano a Mano.

Don’t miss Lincoln Rhyme: The Hunt For The Bone Collector on Thursdays at 20:30, only on SABC2.

For media enquiries:

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment 072 382 2032/ phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

THE COMEBACK KID – HECTIC NINE-9

Johannesburg, 5 September 2023 – SABC2 is pleased to announce that Hectic Nine-9 is returning to the channel with new episodes today, 5 September 2023, at 16:30. 

The popular youth variety show has been on a production hiatus since May 2022, and the channel looks forward to airing new, fresh episodes that will entertain the youth of South Africa. 

Hectic Nine-9 provides a platform for young people to tackle issues and express relatable views that resonate with young viewers from all walks of South Africa.

Returning for its seventeenth season live from Cape Town, the Trace Studios-produced show will be making its highly anticipated return to SABC 2 with three brand-new faces.

Hailing from the Mother City, Anathi Godlo and Amanda Masilela will join forces with Mpilo Ntanzi from Durban to keep “HN9ers” glued to their screens from Tuesdays to Thursdays at 16:30.  

The trio from the coasts will join Dante Poole, who is no stranger to Mzansi, as he made his television debut with S3s (SABC 3) Hectic on 3. Poole went on to enjoy three glorious seasons with the program and has graduated to becoming one of Hectic Nine-9’s presenters. 

Do not miss the new season of Hectic Nine-9 from Tuesdays to Thursdays at 16:30, starting 5 September 2023, only on SABC2. 

For more information and interview opportunities, contact the SABC2 Publicity office. 

For media enquiries: 

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment

Tel: 072 382 2032/ Email: phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za