Scandal! Has Been Cancelled On e.tv After 20 Years With The Final Episode Slated For June 2026

According to South African journalist Thinus Ferreira, e.tv has cancelled Scandal after 20 years with The Ochre Moving Pictures production concluding in June 2026. It follows a slate of long running shows to get cancelled including E! News on E! (soon Bravo) and Catfish: The TV Show on MTV.

"While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we are proud of the legacy Scandal! leaves behind," says Stan Joseph, Ochre Moving Pictures executive producer.

"We are proud of what Scandal! has achieved, not only as a top-rated TV property but also as a vital part of South Africa's cultural landscape," says Helga Palmer, eMedia local programming boss. "We thank the entire production team, the cast and our loyal viewers."

Scandal! premiered in 2005 as a half-hour weekday drama airing at 19:30 on e.tv, South Africa's leading free-to-air commercial channel. It has been a staple of local television, focusing on themes of betrayal, desire, family drama, business intrigue, and social issues in a Johannesburg setting.

Over its run, it has featured iconic characters like the Kunene family and high-stakes plots involving corporate espionage and personal scandals. The show has built a massive fanbase, with its official Facebook page boasting over 1.3 million likes and active daily engagement.

e.tv hasn't stated the reason for the demise of Scandal! but several reasons could contribute to the issue.

In August 2025, eMedia Investments informed investors of plans to cancel one of its weekday dramas to reduce operational costs. Scandal! was selected, likely due to its high production expenses amid rising inflation and economic pressures in the broadcasting sector.

Another could be viewer preferences as some describe the show as having become "tired" after two decades, with ratings potentially stagnating.

How SuperSport Is Impacted By The Canal+ Acquisition?

Not long ago, Canal+ SA had completed its acquisition of South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group, securing a 48.2% stake in the company.

The transaction, which Canal+ described as its largest ever, creates a global media and entertainment group serving more than 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia, with approximately 17,000 employees.

Since the merger, there had been a great deal of concern amongst the media regarding SuperSport and Canal+ was quick to clarify that the deal wouldn't lead it to become Canal+ Sport. Of course, they've been talking about synergies in the last couple of months.

In Francophone Africa, MultiChoice has been distributing an add on service to Canal+ Afrique consumers known as DStv English Plus. It offers Premier League and La Liga for instance I'm assuming those are the type of synergies they're referring.

Before the merger, Canal+ didn't have much sporting rights for consumers in Africa as seen in Europe and France so they'd license content from rivals such as Bein Sports and DAZN. Under this merger, SuperSport will most definitely need to align with its French equivalent Canal+ Sport.

If Canal+ Afrique distributed Ligue 1 through its deal with Bein Sports rather than SuperSport launching a dedicated channel it also distributes Bein Sports to prevent any overlaps or duplication. Same goes for doccies like Chasing The Sun which will likely get dubbed rather than retooled into a separate series.

Some revaluation is underway for Showmax in which MultiChoice revamped last year in partnership with NBCUniversal. This could affect Showmax Premier League offering as it would rival with DStv Stream's extensive offering due to its low rates.

MultiChoice is looking to possibly offer SuperSport as a standalone service on DStv combined with Showmax this could as well be Football based package with separate offering for cricket, rugby and tennis. Maybe they could take a page from Ultraview by offering PSL and La Liga separately. 

Finally with a merger there's always potential drawbacks as MultiChoice has lost over a million subscribers in the last year. The acquiring company makes cuts think of the Ethiopian Premier League the losses could affect more niche African leagues.

Discovery Channel Africa Brings Viewers Face-To-Face With Legends In Mysterious Creatures With Forrest Galante

Discovery Channel Africa is excited to bring viewers the premiere of Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante, airing Saturday, 4 October at 21:00 CAT on DStv channel 121.

 

The series follows wildlife biologist and conservationist Forrest Galante as he travels the globe investigating strange sightings, legendary creatures and mysterious encounters between humans and wildlife. From the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the coastlines of Mozambique, each episode blends science and folklore while tackling real-world issues of human-animal conflict.

 

Highlights include the premiere episode ‘Croc Witchcraft’, set along the mighty Zambezi River, where Forrest investigates a series of crocodile attacks in a fishing community, confronting dangerous myths as well as very real threats. In episode 5, ‘It Comes in the Night’, he travels to Mozambique to track down a bull elephant destroying villages, a case that highlights the delicate balance between human safety and wildlife conservation in a region where elephants are central to culture, livelihoods and the ecosystem.

 

Beyond Africa, the series also takes viewers to South America in search of giant anacondas and to the forests of North America to explore the enduring Bigfoot legend. In every case, Forrest and his team work to uncover the facts, dispel myths and, wherever possible, protect both people and animals.

 

Born in California but raised in Zimbabwe, Galante’s deep connection to nature has shaped his adventurous career. Today, he brings his unique perspective as a conservationist, outdoor adventurer and storyteller to this gripping Discovery Channel series.

 

Tune in to Discovery Channel Africa (DStv channel 121) on Saturday, 4 October at 21:00 CAT to uncover the truth behind the myths in Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante.

Video: Canal+ And MultiChoice Are Joining Forces

Catfish: The TV Show Currently Seen On MTV And eReality Has Been Cancelled After 9 Seasons

“Catfish: The TV Show” is dead in the water.

The reality show that investigated deceptive online relationships has been canceled at MTV after nine seasons. The network is allowing the producers to shop the series elsewhere.

Hosted by Nev Schulman, “Catfish” helped people discover the truth about their suspicious digital romances — and sometimes come to terms with the person on the other side of the computer screen. The series is based on Schulman’s 2010 documentary of the same name, which coined the term “catfish” for someone who uses a false identity or stolen photos to deceive others on the internet.

Developed by Schulman, Ariel Schulman and Max Joseph, “Catfish: The TV Show” debuted in 2012 on MTV and ended with Season 9 in July 2024. Nev Schulman and Joseph co-hosted the show for its first seven seasons. In 2018, Joseph was replaced by a rotating list of presenters, including Elle King, Nick Young and Machine Gun Kelly. Eventually, Kamie Crawford joined as a permanent host, joining Schulman for 96 episodes.

“Catfish” not only gave a name to the phenomenon of digital deception. The series also spawned international spinoffs in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Its legacy continues on-screen: a recent episode of “The Paper” centered on an employee being catfished by someone impersonating a celebrity, and the current No. 1 documentary on Netflix is titled “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.”

Since the end of Season 9, the status of “Catfish: The TV Show” was up in the air, as it had not received a renewal or cancellation from MTV amid the restructuring of the Paramount merger. Last month, Schulman announced he had earned his real estate broker’s license and would be helping people buy and sell homes in New York.

New On eVOD & Soon eExtra: Vlymskerp – Release Date, Cast, And What To Expect

eVOD, a South African based streaming service operated by eMedia Investments has announced the addition of Vlymskerp. Known in Turkey as Gaddar, the series will begin streaming on the platform from September 26 

Synopsis for Vlymskerp 

The story centers on Dağhan, a young man whose life unravels after heartbreak. When his girlfriend Aydan leaves him without explanation, Dağhan enlists in the military, serving in a special unit in eastern Turkey for two grueling years. Upon returning home, he finds his world shattered: his family is fractured—his sister has eloped, his younger brother Rüzgar has descended into crime, and his parents are in despair. His neighborhood is overrun by gangs and corruption.

Desperate to protect his loved ones, Dağhan reluctantly accepts a job as a hitman for a local crime boss. What follows is a rollercoaster of intense action, plot twists, and emotional turmoil as he navigates betrayal, rekindles his romance with the now-mysterious Aydan, and grapples with his own descent into ruthlessness. 

It starred Çağatay Ulusoy Dağhan Yalçın as Gaddar, Sümeyye Aydoğan as Aydan Güneş, Onur Saylak as Müdür Kerem and Erdal Özyağcılar as Ekber Baltacı.

Vlymskerp was broadcast on Turkish broadcaster NOW on 19 January 2024 and concluded on 7 June 2024 after 20 episodes each with a 2 hour duration. NOW is known for a variety of shows including Dokter Ali, #DisComplicated, Doodsondes and Daai Crazy Somer.

In other developments, eMedia Investments has nabbed rights to Pinkalicious And Peterrific and also Tree Fu Tom for its eToonz channel. Prior to that, it was announced that the sixth season of MasterChef SA would broadcast on e.tv and be made available on Openview.

New On Play Room: LEGO DREAMZZZ And LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission - Release Date And What To Expect

Following its rollout on Cartoon Network and eToonz both of are distributed on MultiChoice's DStv consumers in South Africa. Play Room is set to allocate two shows from LEGO Group - LEGO DREAMZZZ in Zulu and LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission.

Synopsis for LEGO DREAMZZZ

LEGO DREAMZZZ follows Mateo, Izzie, and their friends after they discover the Dream World is a real place connected to the waking world. They learn they are "Dream Chasers," a secret group that can enter the Dream World to help children who are trapped or terrorized by the evil Nightmare King.

The series airs every Saturday at 17:15 from 4 October.

Synopsis for LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission 

The show centers on the five best friends living in Heartlake City, who decide to become a five-girl super squad. They dedicate themselves to protecting their city from bad people and swindlers, using their individual strengths to work together on heroic missions. Along the way, they face challenges, solve problems, and often find that doing good deeds is harder than it looks, while also learning the true meaning of friendship. 

The series airs on Sundays at 12:30 from 5 October.

Bravo Africa Reveals The Cast Of Dating #NoFilter South Africa – Season 2 The Highly Anticipated New Season Premieres Exclusively On Bravo Africa On 11 October At 18:00

Bravo Africa today unveiled the full cast of the highly anticipated second season of the comedy dating show Dating #NoFilter South Africa, set to premiere exclusively on Bravo Africa (DStv 124) on Saturday, 11 October at 18:00.

The announcement follows the recent news that Bravo Africa will launch on 7 October, bringing DStv subscribers even more of the most iconic and talked-about unscripted programming they love.

Following Dating #NoFilter South Africa’s successful debut season in 2024, Season 2 raises the stakes with fresh faces, fresh flings, and even more wild twists. Whether it's a date gone brilliantly right – or spectacularly wrong – the roster of quick-witted comedians is here to make sure nothing goes unnoticed.

The series brings together a cast of 16 commentators, led by comedian, TV personality and actor Jason Goliath (E!’s Celebrity Game Night, Ses' Top La). Joining Goliath are: Robby Collins (comedian), Kim Jayde (TV host and model), Hope Mbhele (actress and radio personality), Bontle Modiselle Moloi (actress and media personality), Nadia Nakai (rapper and TV personality), Rosette Ncwana (model and media personality), Okay Wasabi (YouTuber and comedian), PD Jokes (comedian and content creator), Jo-Anne Reyneke (actress), Sphokuhle N (content creator), Skyf Your Loss (content creator), Tums The Narrator (content creator and comedian), ZilleWizzy (content creator), Carpo More (content creator, TV host and entertainer), and Anele Zondo (actress and presenter).

Returning to Johannesburg and heading to Cape Town for the first time, the second season brings even more hilarious, unapologetically candid reality as comedians deliver real-time commentary while bold singles dive headfirst into blind dates. From romantic mishaps to off-the-wall icebreakers, expect cringeworthy chemistry and unexpected sparks that keep the laughs coming and the drama alive.

Produced by Brainstorm Entertainment Media for NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC, Dating #NoFilter South Africa is a local adaptation of the successful format. The series originally aired on E! in the US, with the African version marking the fourth international adaptation. Dating #NoFilter is distributed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal Studio Group.

Dating #NoFilter South Africa Season 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Bravo Africa (DStv channel number 124, and on DStv Access) on 11 October, airing Saturdays at 18:00.