eNCA Reveals An Empowering New Brand Identity

eNCA reveals an empowering new brand identity with an emotive call to action, inspiring South Africa to make the news their own.

From 1 May, viewers will see an updated logo and fresh look for the channel.

The channel made history when it launched on 1 June 2008 as South Africa's first 24-hour news service.

Since then, it's dominated the market as a leading and discerning voice in the South African local news landscape and trusted as a reliable source of news and current affairs.

As part of the refresh, viewers can expect some updates in the daily broadcast schedule.

Viewers can look forward to entertaining mornings with a simulcast of The Morning Show (currently on e.tv) from 6 to 9am, followed by Tumelo Mothotoane and Gareth Edwards on NewsLink from 9am to midday.

Viewers will still see the familiar faces they’ve grown to rely on, and also some new ones who will join the channel.

Amongst others, Shahan Ramkissoon will be back with a brand-new show: The Last Word, which will be broadcast on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.

The weekend schedule is also being refreshed. Going forward, We the Nation will be shown on Sundays at 8pm.

eNCA will also extend its broadcast hours until midnight, every night.

Breaking News From Across The World In The Last 2 Weeks Dated 28 April

1. Totally Spies to be rebooted with a season 7 on Cartoon Network and Max
2. Moonbug Entertainment unveils new channel on YouTube, Minibods
3. We Bare Bears and Miraculous voice actor Jesus Barreda had passed away
4. The Pope's Exorcist sequel is in development
5. Amber Heard to reprise role as Mera in upcoming Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom
6. Netflix unveils upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Saving Bikini Bottoms: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
7. A rebroadcast of Queen Of The South rolls out on Telemundo Africa
8. Will Trent renewed by ABC for season 2
9. Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre unit for new project, How To Be A Bookie
10. Baywatch TV remake is in active development
11. Netflix to spend 2.5 billion in Korean entertainment
12. Denver The Last Dinosaur is being rebooted as a feature film
13. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes his first child
14. Kesha unveils two singles for upcoming album, Gag Orders
15. Jack Harlow unveils new album Jackman
16. Popular TV show host Jerry Springer has passed away
17. Rihanna to voice Smurfette in Paramount's The Smurfs Movie
18. A Christopher Robin TV series is in development
19. Prime Video loads up on Batman toons
20. Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal star as Queer couple in Cowboy movie, Stranger Way Of Life
21. Final Destination 6 is in development
22. Paramount readies a brand new animated Transformers Movie starring Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson

For more breaking news tune into pop-up channel and for more content look onto Insidus Lite

Important Notice: Muvhango Rebroadcasts Stop Airing On SABC 1, To Be Replaced By The Estate

During the month, SABC 2 became the first channel which saw an adjustment to their daytime offering which included the axing of daytime rebroadcasts of Skeem Saam and Generations: The Legacy as the public broadcaster is looking to restructure rebroadcasts.

Interesting to note, 7de Laan was silently removed from the daytime schedule of SABC 3 but Generations: The Legacy remains onboard. No clue if that will be phased out in the process considering the upcoming schedule adjustment awaiting viewers on SABC 1.

Unlike SABC 2, the only adjustment coming to SABC 1 is for the daytime repeat of Muvhango. From the 1st of May, rebroadcasts of SABC 3's The Estate will replace Muvhango when the public broadcaster clearly stated these content would be seen on their respective brand.

Similar to SABC eKhaya's failed launch in April, could it be possible that the public broadcaster got cold feet on the idea of scrapping all these repeats so they're just opting to minimise the offering which include explain the induction of The Estate and demise of Muvhango.

There's chances that The Estate is just a placeholder for another show but why replace Muvhango with another repeat if plans were underway to get another program onboard it would make more sense to keep the current show onboard.

If I had to guess The Estate was brought back due to low viewership for which Muvhango had no trouble with while broadcasting on SABC 2 as it remains the channel's most watched show and who can blame the public broadcaster for going back on their word.

When rebroadcasts of The Estate rolled out on the channel in 2021 it managed to pull close to 2 million households and became the top 10 show on SABC 1. If anything, SABC 1 helped consumers express a bit of interest in SABC 3 especially with the star attraction.

SABC 1-3, e.tv And DStv TV Ratings For April 2023

SABC 1

Notes:
- Deal Or No Deal and Zahara: As I Rise are currently sitting in the top 20.
- Uzalo rebroadcasts occupy the top 10 section of the channel.
- News occupies the top 5 section of the channel.

SABC 2

Notes:
- 7de Laan rebroadcasts debut in the Top 20.
- The Estate rebroadcasts debut in the Top 10.
- Monk debuts in the Top 20.

SABC 3

Notes:
- Sports occupies the top 10 section of the channel including top spot.
- The Estate rebroadcasts are currently the top 10 section of the channel.
- The Great Elephant Tale is the only documentary charting in March.

e.tv

Notes:
- Durban Gen dethroned by eVOD original Abafana Ababi and repeats like Mr. Bones.
- eKasi: Our Stories debuts in the top 20.
- The Goldbergs reenters the top 20.

DStv

Notes:
- Moja Love occupies the top 10 section.
- Big Brother Titans: Daily Shows debut in the top 30.
- Mzansi Bioskop is the only brand sitting outside the top 10.

Microids Announces Totally Spies! Game For Consoles, PC

Microids has announced a partnership with Banijay Kids and Family for a new video game based on the animated series Totally Spies! It will launch for consoles and PC in 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via Microids:

The Totally Spies! video game will offer players the opportunity to step into the shoes of the three legendary secret agents, Sam, Clover and Alex. Together they must try and save the world from a new enemy, with a host of thrilling missions, offering innovative game mechanics.

“Microids is committed to faithfully and innovatively adapting well-known IP and it is a real honor for us to work on the Totally Spies! license,” said Microids CEO Stephane Longeard in a press release. “Thanks to the skills of our studios and in-house teams, we will do everything we can to offer the community a game that meets its expectations.”

Banijay Kids and Family new business and strategic alliances director Annick Bizet added, “We are seeing great momentum building for the Totally Spies! brand ahead of the much-anticipated return of the series next year. Microids’ expertise and passion for the world of video games, make it the perfect partner to recreate the universe for an authentic and captivating game for our fans.”