Canal+ Might Look To Strengthen The Bond Between VIU And MultiChoice

With over 45 million monthly active users and 15 million subscribers, Viu ranks amongst the top 3 SVOD/AVOD players in Southeast Asia in terms of revenues. It is operated by VIU International Ltd., a joint venture between PCCW and Canal+.

VIU serves as one of few broadcasters in the streaming regime to curate local content. Aside from licensing shows like Uzalo and Skeem Saam from the SABC, they've also been dubbing various international shows to Zulu and Afrikaans.

They've been creating a lot of buzz for their Zulu dubbed kdramas with shows like Iqhawe Labafundi (High School: Return of a Gangster) and Intengo Yothando (Pear Perfect).

Alongside Canal+'s crown jewel MultiChoice, they've been bulking up on Afrikaans dubbed shows with Landman, Die Stokman and Eerste Liefde Laaste.

As Canal+ continues to build up it's stake in VIU and make further enhancements to MultiChoice. One of the likely outcomes awaiting the two is a potential partnership.

Showmax is going dark soon and this gives VIU ample room to license some of its content. Although, Canal+ plans to launch a dedicated app don't be surprised if VIU alongside DStv Stream were to bulked up on this app.

Same goes for the content, Canal+ Afrique benefitted from the MultiChoice tie-up as they got access to M-Net's local archives and SuperSport. MultiChoice had exclusive agreements with certain suppliers which extended to include them.

Canal+'s stake in VIU is sitting at 37,2% and when they do get it to 51% or before that. Don't be surprised if we got to see these dubbed shows from VIU on (a) separate DStv channel(s) if not Mzansi Magic and KykNET.

MultiChoice had been bulking up on the dubbed stuff with the launch of Landman on KykNET. Prior to this was the rollout of Star Khanya with the future rollout of Zee Dunia in East Africa.

According to some insiders, MultiChoice has more dubbed content they're planning to rollout on DStv and since last year they've been talks about allocating new channels. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if VIU's scraps were one of them.

MultiChoice did away with the English feed of TLNovelas and interesting how the remaining dubbed channels all have to appeal to the local consumer. You have Telemundo (English), Zee World (Sesotho and Swahili) and Star Khanya (Zulu).

Op 'n Afgrond, Brand New Series Launches On eVOD

eVOD, a South African based streaming service operated by eMedia Investments will be rolling out a new Afrikaans dubbed Turkish drama called Op 'n Afgrond. Known in Turkey as Siyah Kalp, it will be streaming on eVOD from Wednesday 13 May.

It starred Ece Uslu as Sumru Devresli, Aras Aydın as Nuh Çakırca, Hafsanur Sancaktutan as Melek Çakırca, Burak Tozkoparan as Cihan Şansalan, Leyla Tanlar as Sevilay Günser and Burak Sergen as Samet Şansalan.

Synopsis for Op 'n Afgrond 

The story kicks off with the arrival of twins, Nuh and Melek, in Cappadocia. They are seeking the mother who abandoned them years ago—Sumru.

Sumru has built a new, wealthy life as the matriarch of the Şansalan family, keeping her first children a complete secret from her husband and her current life.

When Nuh and Melek find her, they aren't just looking for a reunion; they are fueled by the pain of abandonment. Their presence threatens to dismantle the "perfect" facade Sumru has carefully constructed.

As the twins infiltrate the Şansalan world, they become entangled with Sumru's other children and business associates. This creates a web of forbidden romances and high-stakes rivalries, particularly involving characters like Cihan and Sevilay.

e.tv Is Bringing Two Original Dramas To The Lineup: eGagasini: Waves Of Change And The Four Of Us

e.tv is bringing two new original dramas to its primetime lineup with the upcoming premiere of eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us. Scheduled to launch on 29 June 2026, the two series will anchor a brand-new primetime power hour, delivering exactly what South African audiences want at the peak of the evening schedule: intense conflict, compelling characters, and high-stakes drama.

Both titles join a strong slate of local storytelling on e.tv, stepping into the timeslots held by two of South Africa’s most-loved dramas, Scandal! and House of Zwide. With eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us, viewers can expect bold narratives rooted in family, ambition, betrayal, and survival - brought to life by two of the country's most respected production houses.

Joining the new 7:30PM slot is eGagasini: Waves of Change, taking over from House of Zwide as a stylish youth music daily drama produced by Stained Glass TV, the award-winning production house behind Durban Gen. Produced by Gugulethu Zuma and Pepsi Pokane, the series delivers a fresh, youthful story set against the vibrant pulse of Durban's fast-rising music scene.

Tshedza Pictures brings a gripping new family drama to the 8PM slot with The Four of Us, marking the acclaimed production company's first-ever production for e.tv and taking over from Scandal!. Produced by celebrated storytelling duo Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon, the series promises the kind of captivating, character-driven drama that e.tv audiences know and love.

Speaking on the production, Stained Glass TV executive producer Pepsi Pokane says eGagasini is a story about the dangerous collision between dreams and consequences.

"At its heart, eGagasini explores what young people are willing to sacrifice in pursuit of success. It is vibrant, aspirational, and deeply rooted in music culture, but beneath that is a tense thriller about guilt, fear, and the weight of one life-changing decision. We are excited to bring audiences a story that feels fresh, contemporary, and emotionally charged."

Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Executive Producer at Tshedza Pictures, says the production marks a significant milestone for the company.

"Tshedza Pictures is proud to be debuting a new telenovela on e.tv for the very first time. We are going on a journey with the loyal viewers of e.tv, a journey built on relatable characters and the kind of compelling, edge-of-the-seat storytelling we love delivering to millions of South Africans. The Four of Us is a story worth waiting for."

"Launching two new shows signifies a major expansion in our primetime storytelling at e.tv. We are excited to partner with these renowned, award-winning production houses, whose expertise will help us craft narratives that authentically reflect the complexities of our societies. Our channel is dedicated to delivering content that sparks conversation and cultivates audience engagement and loyalty," said Helga Palmer, Group Head of Content Development and Strategy at eMedia.

Together, eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us form e.tv's new primetime power hour — a double commission that gives South African viewers two unmissable new reasons to be in front of the screen each night.

SABC Provides An Update On Pimville Production

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wishes to provide an update regarding the production of Pimville, currently broadcast on SABC 2.

The SABC wishes to confirm that the broadcaster has duly fulfilled its contractual obligations to Bakwena Productions. The corporation is therefore up to date with payments, underscoring its commitment to the smooth running of productions. It must be noted, that in this case the production company concerned is in breach of the contract with the SABC.

In response to the current situation, the SABC is:

• Actively engaging the production company to remedy the situation.

• Implementing contingency plans to ensure continuity of content on SABC 2

• Exploring alternative production solutions, should this become necessary.

• We have engaged the cast of Pimville today.

The SABC became aware of concerns regarding the production company following the commissioning of Pimville and the contracting of Bakwena Productions. Following this, a set of risk mitigation measures were put in place. While these interventions were intended to safeguard the production and protect the SABC, recent developments indicate that further action is required.

We remain committed to ensuring that all productions adhere to the highest standards of governance, accountability, and fair treatment of all industry professionals.

Een With Leuen Makes It's Linear Debut On eExtra Following Rollout On eVOD

eExtra, a general entertainment channel offering Afrikaans dubbed telenovelas alongside other programming will be airing Een Wit Leuen from Monday 12 May. Known as Benim Tatli Yalanim in Turkey, the series had also been streaming on eVOD.

Lente Na Die Storm was originally slated to rollout in place of Blink Kant Bo as advertised by the channel through its ratings cards. As seen with potential airings of Uzozisola - Regrets on e.tv, it appears that will no longer be the case.

Synopsis for Een Wit Leuen 

What starts as an innocent lie evolves into a complex "family game" as Suna becomes an integral part of Kayra's life and slowly falls in love with Nejat, a devoted father trapped in his own web of lies.

Suna Doğan, a high-spirited woman who agrees to the lie to help save her father's coffeehouse and ends up becoming a true mother figure to Kayra.

The secret is constantly threatened by Hande, Nejat’s business partner who wants him for herself, and the eventual return of the real Aylin, who seeks custody of Kayra.

Kayra eventually learns the truth, leading to a period of devastation where she feels betrayed by both Nejat and Suna.

Produced by O3 Medya for Star TV, it was Turkey’s top-performing drama series in the summer of that year, according to Eccho Rights. Several adaptations had been filmed by Markiza (Mom For Rent, Slovenia) and Open TV (Like A Lie, Greek).

It starred Furkan Palali as Nejat Yilmaz, Asli Bekiroglu as Suna Dogan, Lavinya Ünlüer as Kayra Yilmaz, Gonca Sariyildiz as Hande Eymen, Asli Inandik as Saniye Dogan and Cem Zeynel Kiliç as Hayri Hicdurmaz.

Switching Times AGAIN!!! eExtra Kills Primetime At 18:30 With Daily Repeats Of Yosef As Sout Van Die Aarde Moves To 17:30

After e.tv decided to move Kelders Van Geheime from 19:00 to 18:00 during the month. The broadcaster has announced that Sout Van Die Aarde would be moved to 17:30 on eExtra from 29 April as Yosef takes its current timeslot at 18:30.

Not long ago, Sout Van Die Aarde had it's repeat broadcasts removed from e.tv due to the rollout of eVOD's new addition, Maanligsprokie.

Viewers who are probably not at their homes during these times for Yosef but arrived to see Sout Van Die Aarde will now miss out on daily episodes. Then there's Yosef in which viewers are probably lost on the plot as they couldn't see its broadcast on e.tv.

We can only assume that eMedia Investments after some rationalising saw the division they created for Yosef. With it's broadcasts being so close together, you're dividing the viewers and adding Sout Van Die Aarde is only going to complicate matters.

There's a reason Bollywood shows air in the daytime on eExtra with Turkish shows on e.tv. So they do not clash as such friction would harm the viewership it's the reason e.tv News is at 18:30 as it's being hammered by Amalanga Awafani on SABC 1.

Prior to e.tv News, this slot was initially reserved for the channel's local dramas like Durban Gen and Nikiwe but the timeslot proved to be troublesome for its local endeavours.

The Real Reason Telemundo Africa Changed The Names To Shows Like The Way To Paradise And A Passion For Revenge

Telemundo is an American based entertainment channel home to variety of telenovelas from Latin America, Mexico and Colombia. It's been in Africa for 13 years with shows like My Heart Beats For Lola, For Love And Justice and The Face Of Destiny.

Some viewers have noticed that Telemundo changed the names various of shows being allocated on the channel. Aside from the latter two there's also The Woman In Charge, The Way To Paradise and All Roads Lead To Love.

The Woman In Charge which will be concluding soon is known as La Jefa which translates to The Boss. Because Telemundo already reserved The Boss for La Patrona, they resorted to an alternative title with the same meaning. 

For The Way To Paradise, it's whole premise even the title Sin Seños Si Hay Paraíso deals with breasts and some countries are sensitive about this. It's been long been speculated that Telemundo never made this show available in Africa due to this ordeal.

Another show which also got a name change For Love And Justice is known as Los Miserables which translates to The Miserable Ones. The series revolves on Lucia clearing her name (Justice) and finding romance "Love".

The Miserable Ones doesn't really sit well with a show containing such a plot. Another instance is All Roads Lead To Love (Eva La Trailera/Eva The Trucker) as they wanted it to appeal to a wider audience as opposed to feeling niche or industrial.

A Passion For Revenge (Tierra De Reyes/Land Of Kings) is a remake to Hidden Passions (Pasión de Gavilanes) and similar to All Roads Lead To Love the title was touching on the plot. Brothers avenge the death of sister (Revenge) and fall in love (Passion).

Another reason with A Passion For Revenge being a remake, Telemundo probably wanted it to stand on its own feet from past iterations.

In short, there's several reasons Telemundo gave these shows their respective names some like The Way To Paradise proved to be controversial. Then there's others like All Roads Lead To Love where they wanted to make it appealing to viewers.

Chrysalis (Kamdaki Kiz) Season 3 Ending Explained

In the TV finale for Chrysalis (Kamdaki Kiz), Sedat and Nalan's actual remarriage was not shown on screen because the production opted for a time-skip conclusion that focused on their reconciliation rather than a full wedding sequence.

The decision to provide a "forced happy ending" for the television series was heavily criticised by viewers and critics, primarily because it deviated significantly from the original book's ending.

Key reasons for the handling of the finale include:

• Deviation from the source material: In the real life-story and the novel, Nalan and Sedat never get back together. Nalan's true life partner after her divorce is Hayri, with whom she lived with for seven years.

• Thematic shift: The TV series chose to redeem Sedat - showing him changing his ways after his mother's death - and concluded with him proposing to Nalan again on her birthday.

• Pacing and Time Skips: Rather than dedicating screen time to a second wedding, the final episode used a one-year time jump to show the couple already reunited and happy, which some viewers perceived as "cutting" the wedding scene.

eToonz And ePlesier Are Believed To Have The Least Amount Of Viewers

eToonz is a South African based children's channel that offers a mixture of animated and live-action shows alongside films. This includes MasterChef Junior, Hank Zipzer, DreamWorks Dragons: Race To The Edge and Angelina Ballerina.

ePlesier serves as a dedicated channel to older shows viewed on e.tv and eExtra's Kuiertyd. These would include Kelders Van Geheime, Annekan Die Swa Kry, Doodsondes and Stiletto Vendetta.

As mentioned, eMedia Investments had published it's ratings cards for all of its 8 channels. It's through this where one can get some pointers on how these channels are performing overall and things aren't looking for eToonz.

It serves as one of the company's longest running channels alongside e.tv, eMovies and eNCA through a separate agreement with MultiChoice. But in terms of investment and marketing the channel is lagging behind its other comrades.

Even ePlesier despite only serving reruns and only packaged on Openview has more viewers than eToonz. You can only conclude this as eMedia Investments charges advertisers more money for ePlesier than they would with eToonz.

This news doesn't come as surprise as Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery were in a dispute last year regarding the carriage of their 12 channels including Cartoon Network and Cartoonito.

Warner Bros. Discovery revealed Cartoon Network was responsible for 50% of kids viewing on DStv. This would mean eToonz formed part of the other 50% alongside Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.

eToonz is a channel that is also distributed on DStv so viewers are going to expect that the channel is getting it's money's worth but for ePlesier to rack more dough is kinda depressing.

But from what was understood about Cartoon Network, a percentage of these viewers are adults. You can understand why ePlesier might have gotten the upper hand because kids prefer YouTube and TikTok while a majority on linear TV are adults.

ePlesier likely factored in what led to kill off primetime in the afternoon for daily repeats of Sout Van Die Aarde, Yosef and Bittersoet. Reruns can draw a decent amount of viewers and potential revenue it's like that with e.tv and Mr. Bones. 

eExtra Killing Off Primetime In The Afternoons Explained

eExtra is a South African based entertainment channel that offers telenovelas from Turkey this includes shows like Bittersoet, Sout Van Die Aarde and Soete Wraak. It also offers other shows like Ouma Sarie, Voetspore and Twist Of Fate.

As some viewers recall, eExtra also offered Asian and Bollywood dramas like Naagin, High Society Scandal and Empresses In The Place. Since then, the latter had gradually been phased out or reduced on the channel to just late nights.

Thanks to the rating cards provided by eMedia Sales, viewers get a glimpse into how much the channel charges it's advertisers.

From what is understood here, the timeslots to accumulate the most dough here is the ones where the most viewers reside. eMedia Investments hadn't disclosed how many viewers these shows have but it could be around 100,000+.

These cards also put a damper to shows like India: A Love Story and Naagin as it's clear here that daily repeats of Bloedspoor, Kelders Van Geheime and Yosef dominate the channel's overall viewing.

Despite eMedia Investments already packaging ePlesier for such content on Openview. It's clear that eMedia Investments can re-coperate the costs of ePlesier with just Bloedspoor reruns on eExtra.

We can only assume after eMedia Holdings had acquired the remaining stake in the company. Some restructuring was likely underway for eExtra and this led to reruns (particularly Kuiertyd) taking over afternoons as it made them the most income.

If you combine the potential earnings Naagin's weekday timeslot with that or Sout Van Die Aarde. You can see that eExtra can make almost double of Naagin's earnings with Sout Van Die Aarde.

Development Alert: Lente Na Die Storm Will Be Making It's Linear Debut On eExtra, Maanligsprokie And Uzozisola - Regrets To Follow On e.tv

After being allocated on eVOD last year, Lente Na Die Storm will now be allocated on eExtra from Sunday 24 May. The company recently published it's ratings card where details of potential new shows was revealed.

Also joining the lineup will be the newly added Maanligsprokie from eVOD alongside Uzozisola - Regrets both of which are slated for e.tv. With Uzozisola - Regrets that will be returning on eExtra in the coming weeks.

A rebroadcast of Chrysalis S3 will also be allocated on e.tv weekdays at 09:30.

It should be noted that eMedia Investments hadn't provided dates to any of the broadcasts on e.tv but these shows appear on their ratings card each with a timeslot inserted on them. We can only assume it will come into effect between April and May.

Synopsis for Lente Na Die Storm 

It follows the dramatic journey of a devoted housewife who rediscovers her self-worth after a medical emergency forces her to reevaluate her life. Bahar graduated from medical school 20 years ago but sacrificed her career to be a devoted wife and mother.

She is married to Timur Yavuzoglu, a successful and well-respected surgeon. From the outside, they appear to have a happy and comfortable life. Bahar's world is shattered when she suddenly collapses and is diagnosed with a severe liver illness.

As she faces a life-or-death situation, Bahar discovers that her husband, Timur, and his mother have been hiding a terrible secret from her. Bahar also learns that Timur has been having an affair with his colleague, Rengin, for many years.

A liver transplant is her only hope for survival, and tests show that Timur is a compatible donor. However, he is unwilling to donate his liver and tries to convince Bahar's doctor to let her die. 

After surviving, Bahar decides she will no longer be a victim. She returns to the hospital to complete her medical residency. She must navigate the difficulties of working with her estranged husband their resident son, and Timur's affair partner, Rengin.

Maanligsprokie, Brand New Turkish Drama Streaming On eVOD From 13 April

eVOD, a South African based streaming service offering a variety of locally produced and international content has announced the addition of Maanligsprokie. With the Turkish drama set to stream on the platform from Monday 13 April.

Known in Turkey as Bir Gece Masali, it starred Burak Deniz as Mahir Yilmaz, Su Burcu Yazgi Coskun as Canfeza Kilimci, Gurkan Uygun as Kursat Kilimci, Mesut Akusta as Rasit Kara, Ozlem Turkad as Sureyya Yilmaz, Eren Vurdem as Selim Allame and Irem Altug as Sevde Yilmaz.

The series concluded on ATV with 35 episodes each with a 2 hour duration. It received recognition at the Current Knowledge Awards, winning "Best Television Series of the Year," while the leads won "Jury Special Best Series Couple".

Synopsis for Maanligsprokie 

Mahir is a successful police commissioner. After his father’s death, he follows his father’s footsteps and succeeds as a successful police commissioner to find the culprits who killed his father.

Twenty years later, Mahir returns to the city where his father was murdered. He is determined to exact revenge on the person who is responsible for his father’s death.

Kursat Kilimci is a wealthy businessman who killed Mahir’s father years ago. Behind the identity of a businessman, he does illegal things. He does anything to protect his status and maintain his power.

The lives of Mahir and Kursat Kilimci intersect twenty years later.

The moment Mahir sets foot in the city, he is enchanted by a beautiful girl, whom he meets mystically. He gives the name of Sehrazade to this girl as he is unable to learn her true name. Mahir falls in love with this girl at first sight even though he does not know anything about her.

The girl with whom Mahir falls in love is Canfeza. She is the daughter of Kursat Kilimci.

Canfeza is a young girl who was born on the same day when Mahir’s father was murdered. On that day, Canfeza’s mother also passed away while giving birth. Since then, Canfeza has been bearing the guilt of her father on her shoulders.

Canfeza has a dream where she sees the star and crescent in her hands with blood. Her grandmother states that the star and crescent represent her destiny and the blood represents his father’s guilt. She believes that she will get married to a man who has a star and crescent. However, she needs to get rid of his father’s guilt which is intertwined with her destiny.

Dr. Aarambhi, Brand New Medical Drama Launches On Star Khanya

Star Khanya, a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel offering a variety of series and movies will be adding a new medical drama, Dr. Aarambhi. It will air daily at 17:30 from 22 April replacing Elinye Ithuba.

Synopsis for Dr. Aarambhi 

Aarambhi lives within a powerful medical family where her husband, Dr. Vishwas, is the public face of their legacy. While he appears to be an ideal, progressive husband to the world, he is secretly controlling and manipulative, eroding Aarambhi's confidence until she doubts her own intelligence.

Aarambhi discovers that Vishwas has been unfaithful and is involved with Dr. Avantika. The plot thickens when she overhears Vishwas plotting to eliminate her to end a potential custody battle so he can marry Avantika.

Instead of seeking revenge, Aarambhi focuses on a "restart." She defies her husband’s control to pursue her long-lost dream of practicing medicine, aiming to prove her worth both professionally and as a mother.

Dr. Aarambhi premiered on Colors TV (from 27 January 2026) a few months ago and joins a slate of Colors TV shows to have launched during the year including Mannat and You Are My Love.

The series starred Aishwarya Khare as Dr. Aarambhi, Aditya Redij as Dr. Vishwas, Anjuum Faakih as Dr. Avantika, Abhishek Verma as Dr. Raj, Sumit Singh as Dr. Manmeet and Lubna Salim Dr. Dimple.

Ungapheli Amandla, A Brand New Series Launches On Star Khanya

Star Khanya, a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel offering a variety of series and movies will be adding a new drama, Ungapheli Amandla. It will broadcast daily at 21:00 from 24 April replacing Unami Na? once it ends.

Synopsis for Ungapheli Amandla 

It follows the story of a woman’s resilience against abandonment and a later generational saga following her daughter's quest for justice.

Megha marries Manoj Kohli, an NRI who presents himself as her "Prince Charming". However, the marriage is a fraud; Manoj is a conman who abandons her shortly after the wedding to flee with her family's savings.

Instead of succumbing to societal pressure or grief, Megha resolves to track him down. She finds an ally in Arjun Talwar, an IAS officer who is already investigating a series of NRI marriage scams.

It is eventually revealed that Manoj is not just a petty con artist but the head of a major criminal organization. 

Known in India as Megha Barsenge, it was broadcast on Colors TV from 6 August 2024 and concluded on 26 June 2025. It starred Neha Rana as Megha Arjun Talwar and Megha "Mannu" Talwar; Neil Bhatt as Arjun Talwar and Kabir Khanna.

Development Alert: Kelders Van Geheime Will Broadcast An Hour Early On e.tv As It Moves From 7PM To 6PM

 With e.tv looking to allocate the eVOD limited series Phoenix to e.tv there was questions on what is become of the remainder of Kelders Van Geheime. As it was confirmed by the broadcaster that it would be cancelled after two seasons.

To no one's surprise, e.tv will be adjusting their schedule yet again by removing Judge Judy from its 4PM timeslot again and having Sout Van Die Aarde start 30 minutes early. With Yosef that will come after Sout Van Die Aarde now at 5PM.

Kelders Van Geheime will move to 6PM after going through multiple timeslot changes last year. It was stated by e.tv that by moving Kelders Van Geheime to a later timeslot would give more viewers a chance to watch the show.

Now they're going back on that promise and making it difficult for some viewers to watch during primetime. 

In other developments, Chrysalis will be concluding on eExtra later in the month with Bloedspoor set to return for a second season. Dokter Ali is also said to be concluding during the month with a rebroadcast of Bittersoet set to replace the show.

Development Alert: Cacau Returns To Telemundo For A Season 2 Across Africa

Telemundo, an Spanish based entertainment channel that offers telenovelas from Latin America and Mexico has announced the return of Cacau. Season 2 will be broadcast from 4 May at 22:00 CAT replacing The Woman In Charge.

Recap on Cacau

The series focuses on intense kidnappings, deep family secrets, and romance on cocoa plantations, with the second part expected to resolve cliffhangers involving characters like Cacau, Tiago, and villainous plots.

The previous season concluded with Tiago seeking advice from his mother, Júlia, and essentially deciding to step back or leave to give himself—and Cacau—space, unaware that he was leaving his own child behind.

Sal, who reconciled with Cacau at that final dinner, becomes the one person who might actually help bridge the gap between Cacau and Tiago, as she has no loyalty left for her mother, Simone.

Justino’s death (which follows shortly after that dinner) triggers a legal war.

In a major reveal, the character Baobá finally breaks her long-held oath of silence, providing key testimony that impacts the other characters. 

It starred Matilde Reymão as Clara Cacau Coutinho/Vaz Pereira, José Condessa as Tiago Saavedra, Alexandra Lencastre as Simone Vaz Pereira and Carolina Amaral Salomé "Sal" Eugénia Vaz Pereira.

Reminder: Bloedspoor Crawls It's Way Back To eExtra For A Second Season

eExtra, a general entertainment channel operated by eMedia Investments that offers telenovelas from Turkey and around the world has announced the return of Bloedspoor. The second season is scheduled to replace Chrysalis on 13 April at 21:00.

Synopsis for Bloedspoor S2

This season shifts from the investigation of a single murder to a broader, more psychological series of interlocking crimes that test the marriage of Ilgaz Kaya and Ceylin Erguvan. It begins with the discovery of four bodies in a well, setting off a dark new investigation. 

Ilgaz theorizes that the "Well Killer" is attempting to create a "target family" by abducting specific people to play roles in a twisted psychological game. Ceylin becomes one of the abducted targets and is held captive with others, forced to fight for survival while Ilgaz frantically searches for her.

It also explores the death of Serdar (a recurring antagonist from Season 1) shocks both families. Ceylin finds herself torn between protecting her family and her belief in justice when her niece, Parla, confesses to the crime.

Kaan Urgancıoğlu (Ilgaz Kaya) and Pınar Deniz (Ceylin Erguvan Kaya) reprise their roles in this season. This season will star Doğaç Yıldız as Ömer Tilmen/Yakup Atamer, Samet Kaan Kuyucu as Burak Yıldırım and Emir Özden as Tolga Çırmak.

Development Alert: uMakhwapheni To Make Its Freemium Debut On Zee One In South Africa

Zee One, an English dubbed Bollywood channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and spinoff to Zee World will now be importing shows from Zee Zonke. With uMakhwapheni being the first entry to consumers in South Africa.

Following Zee Zonke's successful launch on DStv, eMedia Investments had attempted to replicate this offering with the short lived Uzozisola Regrets. With JioStar that launched Star Khanya into the market as a rivalled broadcaster to the lineup.

With Zee Zonke being confined to DStv, Zee TV is using Zee One's existing footprint to increase its reach. Zee One will not only be competing with Star Life but also Star Khanya when uMakhwapheni launches on 30th March at 7PM CAT.

Synopsis for uMakhwapheni 

The story follows Radhika, a devoted and somewhat overprotective wife, whose life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband, Gurunath (often called "Garry"), is having an affair with his trendy colleague, Shanaya. 

Gurunath leaves Radhika for Shanaya, even attempting to kick Radhika out of their home.

Instead of giving up, Radhika undergoes a massive transformation. With the support of her friend Saumitra, she works hard to build her own business, eventually founding a successful spice company called Radhika Masale.

In a major twist, Radhika becomes the boss of the very company where Gurunath and Shanaya work, leaving them shocked by her success.

As the drama unfolds, Shanaya eventually realizes Gurunath's true nature and switches sides to help Radhika. Radhika moves on from her toxic marriage and eventually finds true love and happiness with Saumitra. 

Known in India as Majhya Navaryachi Bayko, uMakhwapheni launches on Zee One from 30th March at 6PM CAT.

Development Alert: Onesipho To Make Its Freemium Debut On Zee One In South Africa

Zee One, an English dubbed Bollywood channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and spinoff to Zee World will also air shows from Zee Zonke. With Onesipho being another entry to consumers in SA following uMakhwapheni.

Following Zee Zonke's successful launch on DStv, eMedia Investments had attempted to replicate this offering with the short lived Uzozisola Regrets. With JioStar that launched Star Khanya into the market as a rivalled broadcaster to the lineup.

With Zee Zonke being confined to DStv, Zee TV is using Zee One's existing footprint to increase its reach. Zee One will not only be competing with Star Life but also Star Khanya when Onesipho launches on 30th March at 6PM CAT.

Synopsis for Onesipho

The story follows Nayan, a simple small-town girl who is born with the gift of premonition—the ability to see visions of the future before they happen. While many in her village view her powers with suspicion, she often uses them to help others.

Through a series of unexpected events, Nayan marries Devansh, a wealthy man whose life is constantly in danger.

Nayan discovers that her visions are meant to protect Devansh. She becomes his "shield" against various threats, most notably from his own family.

The primary villain is Devansh's stepmother, Rita. Driven by greed, Rita repeatedly plots to kill Devansh so she can inherit his vast property. She is frequently assisted by her brother, Pompy.

Known in India as Nayan - Jo Vekhe Unvekha, Onesipho launches on Zee One from 30th March at 6PM CAT.

This Is Love, Former Glow TV Series Will Be Dubbed In IsiZulu And Broadcast On Star Khanya As Uthando Lento

Star Khanya, a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel operated by JioStar had picked up rights to the Bollywood drama Uthando Lento. Known as Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (This Is Love) in India, the series airs on weeknights at 20:30 from 2nd April.

To South African audiences, Uthando Lento had already been broadcast on the defunct Glow TV brand as This Is Love. Now Star Khanya will be giving DStv consumers the opportunity to complete the show 7 years after it ended.

To recap, Glow TV was removed from DStv as part of extensive review carried out by MultiChoice. This was before any of the shows on Glow TV could wrap productions.

Consumers had to rely on alternatives just to watch Uthando Lento for which there was Openview as it once carried Glow TV. Then there was DStv Indian which featured shows from Glow TV suppliers such as StarPlus, Colors TV and Sony Max.

Now the catch here is that This Is Love is coming back to South African audiences but as Uthando Lento. It's not being picked up by Star Life which aired it's spinoff and has wider reach but is being alienated from most parts of Africa.

It's not airing in English and Hindi which is what would have been the case if it aired on Star Life but Zulu as that is Star Khanya's target market.

Synopsis for Uthando Lento 

The story begins with Ishita Iyer, a kind-hearted Tamil dentist who is unable to have children. She forms a deep bond with her neighbour's daughter, Ruhi Bhalla, who is often neglected by her hot-headed Punjabi father, Raman Bhalla. 

Raman is embroiled in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, Shagun, who left him for his business rival, Ashok Khanna.

To ensure Ruhi stays with a loving mother figure, Raman and Ishita enter into a "marriage of convenience" despite their constant bickering and cultural differences. As they live together, Ishita helps Raman heal from his past. 

Uthando Lento will air daily at 20:30 from 2nd April.