Recap To Last Month: Nuus On SABC 3 Gains 100,000 Viewers In April As Turkish Drama Innocence Fails To Debut In The Top 20, Afrikaans Still Looming SABC 2 With Voetspore

After the public broadcaster wase warned that the removal of Afrikaans content on SABC 2 would lead to a decline in viewers and ad revenue. March proved to be an uphill battle for SABC 3 to gain these viewers as Nuus debuted at #10 with 317K.

Now on SABC 2, it was one of the leading Afrikaans shows following 7de Laan's demise pulling 621K viewers. Now for that to be halved and also remain below the top 10 makes it lose credibility during the month of March. 

The upside is that April saw Nuus add an extra 100k to its audience from March. This could prove to be a victory for SABC 3 as most content had fallen into the abyss but Nuus is helping shape up primetime and at the moment is the only Afrikaans show.

Innocence made its debut on SABC 3 a month ago and is nowhere in site while rebroadcasts of The Estate helped give the channel some purpose. It seems like the broadcaster's first attempt at rivaling with eExtra's Kuiertyd and KykNET went unnoticed.

On top of that Voetspore is dangling around the top 20 section of SABC 2 in April after promising to move that to SABC 3 making it the main network for Afrikaans content. The channel has not only needed to compete with third parties but even a brand like SABC 2.

Worst of all, Voetspore is pulling 455K viewers in the last month on SABC 2 while a majority of SABC 3 content is struggling to reach 420K as runner up Bundesliga, Soccer Build Up and Deal Or No Deal SA repeat had reached 400K to 419K.

Recap To Last Month: Ridiculousness Makes Its To The Top 20 Watched Shows On SABC 2

Ridiculousness is a comedic clip show produced by Rob Dyrek for MTV Studios and as DStv consumers already know this MTV's SpongeBob. It showcases the most hilarious viral videos divided into categories with the host interacting with various guests. 

SABC 2 acquired rights to the show sometime in 2023 and although no word was given on its audience number we can only assume it was low at the time. The last watched show Voetspore had 490k in March while in April Soul'd Out Sessions pulled 320k.

If we had to guess, consumers of SABC 2 were probably perplexed at some of the adjustments to the lineup that they were browsing for something to view. Surprisingly, Ridiculousness ranked at #11 last month with 520k viewers with some possibility of an increase.

It's not everyday where a program magically appears on these stats sheet especially eyeing a top 10. If Ridiculousness was going at a very slow and steady pace it would be sitting below the top 15 unless some form of marketing was associated with its viewers.

Similar to sports upbringing on SABC 3, we anticipate that Ridiculousness will be heavily disregarded as it currently broadcasts on SABC 2 every Sunday at 18:30.

Press Release: Disney Jr's Ariel Premieres This June Across Africa

Disney Branded Television announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated animated musical series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” the series will debut on SATURDAY, 29 JUNE, on Disney Junior at 8:30 a.m. CAT on DStv, Channel 309. Additionally, new recurring cast members were announced, including Yvette Nicole Brown, Melissa Villaseñor and Ron Funches.

To help build excitement for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” it was also announced that a new series of shorts titled “Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales” will be featured across Disney Jr. beginning Monday, 24 June. Each two-minute short will highlight a different aspect of Ariel’s life in Atlantica.

Set in the Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young mermaid princess Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris) as she embarks on underwater adventures with her family and friends, including King Triton (Taye Diggs), Ursula (Amber Riley), Flounder (Gracen Newton) and mer-friends Fernie (Cruz Flateau) and Lucia (Elizabeth Phoenix Caro).

Each episode highlights themes of self-expression, curiosity and resourcefulness and celebrates the multicultural elements of the Caribbean through food, fashion, language and folklore. Dr. Patricia Saunders, professor of English and hemispheric Caribbean studies and director of graduate studies at the University of Miami, serves as cultural consultant on the series.

In addition to Brown as Aquatica, Villaseñor as Navi, and Funches as Delfino, the series recurring cast includes Kevin Michael Richardson as Sebastian, Parvesh Cheena as Ravi, Danni Washington as Tantie Chantale, Alanna Ubach as Cristina Cuttles, and Dana Heath and Jessica Mikayla as Ariel’s twin sisters Ayanna and Alanna, respectively.

Music plays an integral role in the series, with original songs inspired by the diverse genres of Caribbean music. The acclaimed songwriting teams are comprised of Anthony M. Jones (Tone), Sofia Quinn, Olivia Waithe, Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga and Rosemarie Tan. EmmyⓇ Award winner Christopher Willis serves as composer. Sean Skeete, dean of the Professional Performance division at Berklee College of Music, is the Caribbean music consultant.

“Disney Jr.’s Ariel” is executive produced by Lynne Southerland and is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Jr.

June 2024 On The Home Channel | Popular Demands Including Property Brothers: Forever Home And Grow Cook Eat | More

Show Title and Season: Grand Designs Australia Season 10 

Starting Date: Monday, 24 June 2024 at 13:00

End Date: Sunday, 18 August 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Thurs 21:00 & Fri 18:00 | Mon 13:00 &23:00 | Tue 17:00 | Wed 14:00 | Fri 09:00 | Sat 11:00 & 18:00 | Sun 15:00

Grand Designs Australia is an Australian spin-off of the British TV series Grand Designs. You haven't seen anything like it. Peter Maddison chronicles electrician Mickas as he takes on the challenge of a lifetime, when he and artist wife Belynda decide to build their dream Modernist home in the bucolic Dooralong Valley, on the New South Wales Central Coast.

Show Title and Season: Gardening 101 Season 5

Starting Date: Monday, 3 June 2024 at 14:30

End Date: Monday, 1 September 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Tues 21:00 & Wed 18:30 | Mon 14:30 | Wed 09:00 | Thu 13:00 & 23:30 | Fri 17:00 | Sat 12:00 & 19:00 | Sun 16:00 & 23:00

Gardening 101 is your complete beginners’ gardening guide, from things that need to be done in the garden, to practical planting advice and basic landscape design principles. Presented by Melanie Walker and organic food gardener Linda Galvad, this team will give you the confidence and inspiration to create a thriving garden for you and your family. A new design focused segment steered by award winning landscape designer Michael Rickhoff will give you the confidence to design your own aesthetically pleasing garden. Whether you’re a novice gardener or simply

want inspiration, this series will show you how to get your hands dirty and start growing.

Show Title and Season: Real Health Season 15

Starting Date: Monday, 3 June 2024 at 18:00

End Date: Monday, 1 September 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Mon 18:00 & Tue 20:00 | Tue 11:00 | Wed 10:00 & 15:00 | Thu 14:00 | Fri 16:00 | Sat 09:30 & 19:30 | Sun 08:00

Real Health is a studio-based chat show, hosted by Michael Porter, featuring topics about holistic health solutions. During the series we don’t just explore how diet, exercise and lifestyle all contributes to a healthier mind, body and soul, but by delving a little deeper we go to the root of what happens on a biological, physiological and psychological level when healthy living is practiced holistically. Each episode aims to inspire, transform and enlighten.

Show Title and Season: Escape to the Country Season 25

Starting Date: Monday, 3 June 2024 at18:00

End Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Mon 21:00 & Tue 09:00 | Wed 13:00 | Thu 08:00 & 17:00 | Sat 21:00 | Sun 09:30 & 18:00

Escape to the Country is a much-loved, 

aspirational and factual property programme, hosted by a group of knowledgeable and colourful presenters, who provide insight and information with a sprinkling of entertainment,

although their prime role is to help prospective house buyers find their dream home in the country. In each episode, the buyers are taken on a journey of discovery in the form of three to four idyllic country properties, in a bid to help them get a deeper understanding of their chosen local area and community, they are also exposed to local country life.

Show Title and Season: Finest Homes Season 5

Starting Date: Monday, 10 June 2024 at 16:00

End Date: Sunday, 8 September 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Tue 19:00 & Wed 20:00 | Mon 16:00 | Tue 19:00 | Wed 22:30 | Thu 11:00 | Fri 12:00 & 15:00 | Sat 15:00 & 22:00 | Sun 10:30 & 19:00

South African home design and architecture has truly come into its own; bland imitations have made way for modern masterpieces and character-filled design. Finest Homes is where we explore these creations, talking to the visionaries  who are bringing them to life, as well as the people who live in them. Journey with us as we are taken through the spaces, showcasing architecture, interior design, and landscape design; discover valuable tips and ideas offered up by local experts, and recreate some of these looks in your own home.

Show Title and Season: Luxury Homes Revealed

Season 4

Starting Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 at 10:00

End Date: Sunday, 25 August 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Tue 19:30 | Mon 10:00 | Wed 22:00 | Thu 11:30 | Fri 15:30 | Sat 13:30 | Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Luxury Homes Revealed embodies everything luxurious in the housing business. Follow our hosts Gary, Nadia, Cindy and Anita on their journey around Australia and the USA walking through the most exquisite houses. From an apartment to a 7,000 square foot estate, viewers of Luxury Homes Revealed get to see the ins and outs in some of the countries’ most extravagant homes. Getting to meet along the way real estate agents, builders and designers. This show has it all and is guaranteed to make your jaw drop.

Show Title and Season: Freshly Picked with Simon Tooney Season 1

Starting Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 at 11:00

End Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Tue 18:00 | Mon 11:00 & 22:00 | Wed 23:00 | Thu 10:00 | Fri 14:00 | Sat 07:30 & 20:30 | Sun 14:00 

Discover the ultimate in feel-good-food with Simon Toohey in Freshly Picked, a cooking series exploring the benefits of sustainable, fresh, flavour packed cooking. Along the way Simon shows us how to build exciting flavour combinations with everyday fruit and veggies and dishes out plenty of tips on how to eat fresh and get it right. Serving everything from international street food sensations to bright summer salads and dals to die for, Simon hero's ingredients in a way only he can. He will also be joined by an exciting selection of passionate guests already to share their secrets to their delicious and vibrant home cooked creations.

Show Title and Season: Grow Cook Eat Season 3

Starting Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 at 11:30

End Date: Sunday, 4 August 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Thu 18:00 | Mon 11:30 & 22:30 | Tue 14:00 | Wed 09:30 | Fri 10:30 & 23:00 | Sat 07:00 | Sun 13:30

GROW COOK EAT returns for a third series of this very practical series aimed at helping people with little or no knowledge of growing their own food, but who like the idea of being able to grow something themselves. Presenters Michael Kelly and Karen O’Donohoe once again show viewers how to grow seven types of vegetables, while cook Katie Sanderson turns the home grown produce into some tasty dishes that will appeal to everyone who enjoys good food – carnivores and vegetarians alike.

Show Title and Season: Interior Design Masters Season 2

Starting Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 at 12:00

End Date: Sunday, 24 August 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Thu 20:00 & Fri 19:00 |

Mon 12:00 | Tue 10:00 & 16:00 | Fri 08:00 | Sat 12:30 | Sun 16:30 & 23:30

Alan Carr, sees ten talented new designers all looking for their big break in the fast-paced world of commercial interior design. Every week, the designers will be set a new commercial design challenge, to take on the interiors of show homes, offices, hotels, shops, beach huts, salons, restaurants and luxury holiday villas. Their skill and expertise will hopefully create design magic to impress the discerning judges. Michelle is joined each week by a different guest expert, on hand to offer their advice and appraisal.

Show Title and Season: Property Brothers: Forever Home Season 1

Starting Date: Monday, 24 June 2024 at 08:00

End Date:  Sunday, 22 September 2024

Broadcast Times: PRIME: Wed 21:00 & Fri 20:00 |

Mon 08:00 & 17:00 | Tue 12:00 | Wed 16:00 | Thu 09:00 | Fri 13:00 | Sat 16:00 & 23:00 | Sun 20:00

Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their current houses into forever homes—a place where they can put down roots and happily spend their lives. The homeowners aren’t looking to flip properties or make a quick buck, they know their house is “the one” and have plans to grow old together. But before that can happen, they need Drew and Jonathan to unlock its full potential.

Possible Endangerment: Paramount Likely To Be Scapped With Linear Channels And Streaming Services Likely To Be Closed/Sold Off If Sony-Apollo Succeed With Acquisition

Shari Redstone helped build Paramount Global into a media empire, but if Sony Pictures Entertainment and the private-equity giant Apollo Global Management succeed in acquiring it, they plan to break it all up, according to three people familiar with the matter.

The plan would include auctioning off CBS, cable channels like MTV and the Paramount Plus streaming service, said the people, who asked not to be identified sharing private details. Paramount Pictures — home to blockbusters like “The Godfather,” “Top Gun” and the “Mission: Impossible” franchise — would be combined with Sony’s business.

Sony and Apollo, which made a nonbinding expression of interest in acquiring Paramount for $26 billion last week, are also likely to keep Paramount’s library of films and TV shows and the rights to well-known characters, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants. They have not yet outlined this plan to Paramount or its advisers.

A breakup of Paramount would represent a major changing of the guard in the entertainment industry. CBS and Paramount have been controlled by the Redstone family for decades, since the media mogul Sumner Redstone assembled the conglomerate in a series of audacious deals. His daughter, Ms. Redstone, championed a 2019 deal to reunite it, and she remains Paramount’s controlling shareholder.

Sony and Apollo are now engaging with Paramount’s financial advisers on next steps in their proposal, the people said. The two companies have not yet signed formal nondisclosure agreements or begun due diligence reviews, a process that could take weeks.

Though it’s still early, the two bidders have already begun to envision how a deal for Paramount could unfold. The two would likely operate the company as a joint venture controlled by Sony, with a minority stake owned by Apollo, the people said. Sony would look to combine the marketing and distribution functions of the Paramount movie studio with its own operations, and divest the rest of the properties.

Over time, Apollo could sell its stake in the joint venture back to Sony or to another buyer. It’s not yet clear just how large a stake Apollo would hold in the business, though the company plans to invest billions in the deal, one person said.

A breakup of Paramount is not a preferred outcome for Ms. Redstone, who would prefer the company to pass on to another buyer intact, a person familiar with her thinking said. But it wouldn’t necessarily be a dealbreaker if the offer was compelling, the person said.

There are other suitors. Skydance, a media company founded by the tech scion David Ellison, has been in discussions with Paramount for months about a potential deal. Exclusive negotiations between Skydance and Paramount lapsed last week, shortly after Sony and Apollo put in their expression of interest. But Skydance remains interested.

Sony and Paramount have different approaches to the entertainment business, and a deal would probably result in a U-turn for Paramount. Unlike Paramount, which streams its content on Paramount+, Sony licenses its movies and TV shows to companies like Netflix and Disney. Sony would probably not change that approach in a deal with Paramount and would most likely look to combine Paramount+ with a rival service, such as Comcast’s Peacock or Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max.

Sony has long pursued Paramount’s movie studio. Several years ago, Sony executives reached out to Paramount to see if the company would be willing to sell Paramount Pictures or merge it into a joint venture, but Paramount signaled it was interested only in a deal for the whole company. So when Apollo made a bid for all of Paramount this year, Sony decided to team up.

Any deal by Sony would face regulatory hurdles. Regulations restrict foreign owners from holding licenses for U.S. broadcast stations, which could prevent Sony — which is owned by the Japanese-based Sony Group — from owning CBS-affiliated TV stations. But they could divest the stations immediately, or have Apollo apply for the license. They are also considering other options for the stations.

The deal would also most likely require clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, the panel in Washington that scrutinizes acquisitions by foreign owners.

Sony and Apollo believe that when they decide to sell the Paramount assets, there could be many logical buyers, the three sources said. Warner Bros. Discovery, which does not own a broadcast network, could be a suitor for CBS. TV station groups like Nexstar and Tegna could be logical buyers for CBS’s owned and operated TV stations.

The hardest asset to sell would most likely be Paramount’s cable networks, like MTV and Nickelodeon, but those could be sold to a TV programmer looking for greater scale in negotiations with cable companies like Charter and Comcast.