Additional Afrikaans Voice Actors For Annekan Die Swa Kry, Doodsondes, Chrysalis, Die Put And Elif

Ayden Cory as Tolga

Pierre Nelson as Ahmet

Amalia Uys as Sevval

Jacques Theron as Burak

Nell Van Der Merwe as Suzan

Wanda Banda as Yasmin

Joce Engelbrecht as Gönül

Marina Botha as Ayla

Tanja Franzsen as Nebahat

Kira Joy Huizies as Layla

Meggan Lee Johnstone as Afra Yildiz

Caleb Felix as Omer

Susanne Beyers as Handan

Hendri Mouton as Sedai

Richard Van Der Westhuizen as Çetin

Juandre Kim Anderson as Kumru Yildirim

Morne Esben as Çağatay

Willie Fritz as Docan

Electra Hartman as Feyza Üstündag

Conradie Van Heerden as Omer

Meggan-Johnston as Canan

Cedwyn Joel as Cavt

Pierre Nelson as Alp

Joce Engelbrecht as Seren

Mario Haupt as Arik

Margo Kotze as Layla

Miche Van Wyk as Burcu

Clarissa Saaiman as Asli

Marunzo Thomas as Mahir

Marissa Claasen as Rana

Margo Kotze as Filiz

Susanne Beyers as Kiymet

This was originally published on Die Afrikaans Voice Actors.Pagie

Muvhango Is Back With A Season 26 This August With Leleti Khumalo Added To The Lineup And New Afrikaans Soap Reportedly In Development By The SABC

After the public broadcaster announced that the Venda soap had been axed earlier in the month. It is now reported that Muvhango will return for a 26th season from August 5th with Leleti Khumalo joining the cast alongside a younger cast, logo and storyline. 

The decision to continue on with Muvhango had to do with viewer's reaction over the sudden cancellation with the ratings to the rebroadcast reaching an all time low. The financially challenged broadcaster low on funds had no choice but to revive it.

Reruns are being scrapped ahead of its conclusion as those who were probably giving in to their democracy story and some who are actually watching it for the first time will be rather confused on why a different season has come on out of the blue.

With the SABC that had this to say in an enquiry:

"We had challenges. But we are here now and we are unveiling a new season," says Lala Tuku, acting group executive of SABC video entertainment, speaking at a hastily arranged media event in Fourways on Thursday night.

"We have no doubt that Muvhango will reach its targets for the slot, wink, wink. We've worked intensely with the team to bring you invigorated stories," she said.

She alluded that financial issues - the SABC is technically insolvent - and ratings - Muvhango has lost millions of viewers over the past decade - are the crux that caused "a tussle" in negotiations around signing Word of Mouth Pictures to bring Muvhango back for another season.

"The reality is that the SABC derives its revenue from advertising. We require audiences to choose to watch our content. The reality is we have brilliant content on our platform and we need our audiences to select it and come in."

New Afrikaans soap in development 

When 7de Laan ended its run on 26 December 2023, the public broadcaster failed to replace the soap on time due to finance constraints. This led to reruns of the sitcom Vetkoekpaleis before most of the Afrikaans offering was redirected to SABC 3.

Word going around is that a new Afrikaans soap is in development for SABC 2 in 7de Laan's former timeslot. With most details still underwraps, this soap would therefore take on Kelders Van Geheime on e.tv and likely end up on a losing battle. 

7de Laan was only able to pull almost half of Annekan Die Swa Kry's viewership. Die Sentrum which served as a companion to 7de Laan pulled much less than 7de Laan and with some already reliant on rival platforms this soap might fail to capture audiences.

Maybe moving it to SABC 3 will do less damage as Afrikaans news has more viewers on the channel than it did with SABC 2. Another being that SABC 3 was being positioned as a rival to KykNET and eExtra so it would make sense allocating it there.

More New Coming To Zee One This August With The Punjabi Series, The Pain Of Loving You

The Pain Of Loving You (Khasma Nu Khani) centers around Deshpreet (Desho), a dedicated and loving wife whose life is upended when she discovers that her husband, Armaan, is having an affair with a woman named Simple. 

This revelation comes as a shock to Desho, who has always believed in the sanctity of marriage and has devoted herself to supporting her husband and family. The betrayal deeply wounds Desho, setting the stage for a series of emotional and dramatic events as she struggles to cope with her new reality.

The show delves into the complexities of marital relationships, the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies, and the strength it takes to overcome personal and societal obstacles. Desho’s character evolves from a submissive wife to a strong, independent woman who refuses to be defined by her husband’s infidelity.

Based on the Marathi drama series Majhya Navaryachi Bayko, The Pain Of Loving You aired from 13 January 2020 and concluded on 3 June 2022. It starred Harsimran Oberoi as Deshpreet Arora (Desho), Sukhpreet as Simple Sharma and Navdeesh Arora as Armaan Arora.

The Pain Of Loving You airs daily on Zee One from 31 August 2024 replacing A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee. Prior to this, Zee One will debut another TV series Broken Bloodline replacing Every Girl's Dream in August. 

Betrayal: The Bengali Series Is Coming To Zee World

Betrayal (Icche Putul) revolves around sisters, Megh and Mayuri Roy, and how their destiny leads them to fall for the same man, Souroneel Ganguly.

Megh is a university student, pursuing masters. Mayuri, Megh’s elder sister is chronically ill since childhood, which requires her to frequently get blood transfusion, the blood for which can only be donated by Megh. In her family no one cares about her except her father Anindya. Mayuri was matchmade with Souryaneel, Megh’s professor. But, Megh and Souryaneel were already in love with each other.

Produced by Arka Ganguly under the banner Organic Studios, Betrayal aired from 30 January 2023 and concluded on 9 March 2024 through Zee Bangla. It starred Titiksha Das as Megh Roy, Mainak Banerjee as Souroneel Ganguly and Shweta Mishra as Moyuri Roy.

Betrayal will air daily on Zee World in the 19:00 timeslot from 14 August 2024. Prior to this, the channel will also be airing a rebroadcast of I Do for the rest of Africa (excluding Southern Africa) with My Heart Knows for consumers in Southern Africa. 

Other series also slated for the month of August include Net 20 Minute and Pad Na Die Hart on eExtra and,  The Pain Of Loving You and Broken Bloodline On Zee One.

August 2024 On Discovery Channel Across Africa | Channel Premieres Including Sin City Tow | Returning Shows Including Hoffman Family Gold | More

Sin City Tow S1

BRAND NEW

When people gamble and park their cars illegally, Vegas' tow truck drivers step in. It leads to brawls, wild propositions and crazy characters doing all they can to get their rides back. Two rival tow companies compete to keep the Vegas Strip moving.

First TX: 13 August

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 15 October

Hoffman Family Gold S2

NEW SEASON

As three generations of Todd Hoffman's family arrive in Alaska to mine the most promising claim they've ever held, tensions rise when Todd's father, Jack, announces his final season. With winter fast approaching, the Hoffman crew must devise a plan to triple their output and mine 3000 ounces before the ground freezes over, putting their legacy and livelihood on the line.

First TX: 19 August

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 4 November

Naked and Afraid Brazil S1

BRAND NEW

For the first time, ten Brazilians face the most extreme challenge in the world. In pairs of one woman and one man, they have to survive 21 days in a bleak and hot Colombian savanna, inhabited by cougars, jaguars, alligators and anacondas. Will they be able to face the dangers of nature without food, water or clothes?

First TX: 28 August

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 9 October

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars S4

NEW SEASON

Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard and automotive expert Paul Cowland scour the UK for classic cars to buy, restore and sell off.

First TX: 9 August

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 20:00

TX Time (from 16 August): 21:00

Last TX: 6 September

Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings: The Great Eight S3

NEW SEASON

Street racers battle at rough, untested tracks across the country and earn points depending on how they perform. Whoever has the most points at the end is crowned the true No Prep King!

First TX: 18 August

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:55 & 22:45

Last TX: 6 October (TBC)

Treehouse Masters S7

NEW SEASON

Pete and his crew head to Lampe, Missouri to visit Dogwood Canyon, a 10,000-acre nature preserve established by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. Once on location, Pete is tasked to build a nature center 14 feet off the ground.

First TX: 29 August

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC