SABC 1: Changes & New Shows

 

Eish, they are saying reloaded this, reloaded that but at the end of the day it comes down to the following changes in their line up effective October 2011:

• The Bold and the Beautiful will be scheduled at 18:30 starting from the first week of October.
• The Tuesday’s 1 hour reality show, Dance Your Butt Off, will now broadcast on Saturdays at 17:30 – 18:30.
• The celebrity lifestyle magazine show, RGB, will transmit on Tuesdays at 19:00.
• The following youth shows will now occupy the 18:00 timeslot: Mzansi Insider, Selimathunzi, Seskhona and Jam Alley.

New Shows Starting in September

o In Your Defense (Local IKB /Doc) Tues 23 Aug 2011 @ 23:00 – 23:30

The 13-part show aims to educate the South African public about the Ministry of Defense, whilst encouraging the youth to take part in the department’s initiatives.

o The Dr Oz Show (Foreign Reality Show) Thurs 01 Sept 2011 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Get answers to your health questions from DR. OZ and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations, authors, and people just like you.

Capitalizing on his widespread popularity as the premiere health expert for The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Mehmet C. Oz ventures to new television heights with his own multi-topic, multi-segment health and wellness talk show series, The DR. OZ Show.

The Dr. Oz Show offers topical newsworthy information and inspiring stories in an upbeat and entertaining format, all from Dr. Oz’s unique point of view. Supported by leading experts in their fields, Dr. Oz empowers viewers by providing cutting edge information on important topics, ranging from weight loss, nutrition and staying young to relationships, sex and handling conflict and stress.

o Run’s House Season 3(Foreign Sitcom) Fri 02 Sept 2011 @ 19:00 – 19:30

Run’s House is about former Run-DMC member turned reverend, Rev Run. Living in his mansion with his lovely wife Justine, his two daughters Vanessa and Angela, then there are his three sons JoJo, Diggy, and Russy. Going through all the fun and hard times a family goes through. This is not your average house. It’s Run’s House. Cast: Joseph Simmons, Justine Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Jojo Simmons, Angela Simmons, Diggy Simmons, Russy Simmons. Executive Producers: Jason A. Carbone and Russell Simmons.

o My Perfect Family (local sitcom) Mon 05 Sept 2011 @ 19:00 – 19:30

This 13-part studio-based sitcom follows the traditional sitcom formula in its structure and style; but through an unconventional use of voice-overs and asides, the humorous situations that Luyanda Nkosi finds himself in, are echoed by his thoughts and commentary.

As if the growing pains of ordinary teenage-hood weren’t enough, socially-awkward, teen soap star, Luyanda Nkosi, takes on the role of trying to keep his already broken, dysfunctional family together.

It’s not so much that he needs to try his hand at fathering his own parents because even though he acts more mature than most guys his age, truth be told, young Lu still needs guidance of his own. But Luyanda Nkosi’s maturity level has him believing that he holds the answers to his parents’ constant bickering. See, his dream is to unite his parents once again, so that things can be as they once were… Although, those few good memories of hope that Lu still holds on to, never did outweigh the match made in hell which was his parents’ matrimonial union.

Starring: Luyanda Nkosi played by Lethabo Gumede, Mandla Nkosi played by John Lata, Portia Nkosi played Baby Cele, Thando Nkosi played by Thando Thabethe, and Koko played by Lillian Dube

Supporting acts: Jo-Man played by Bonginkosi Twala, Lovers played by Neho Moloko and, Dineo played by Brenda Ngxoli.

o Human Target (2010) (Foreign Drama Series) Mon 05 Sept 2011 @ 22:00 – 23:00

Human Target is a show by WBTV, DC Comics and McG’s Wonderland and based on the DC Comics title. Christopher Chance is the mysterious security-for-hire protecting his clients by becoming the Human target. Christopher Chance is assisted by his business partner Winston and hired gun Guerrero in each job. Chance learns the truth behind his dark past. Cast: Mark Valley, Chi McBride, Jackie Earle Haley, Indira Varma, Janet Montgomery. Does anyone know who Christopher Chance really is? What secrets lay buried in his past? What would make a man willingly become a Human Target?

Directed by Kevin Hooks and Simon West. Human Target is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc., Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Television.

o When the World Was Here (Sport documentary) Tues 06 Sept 2011 @ 21:00 – 22:00

When The World Was Here is the definitive series that unpacks and evaluates the successes and the failures of the 2010 World Cup; the legacy it left behind and the future it’s created.

In the history of South Africa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be remembered as a time when SA, a nation still healing from a tumultuous past, mobilised and united to stage an event that captivated the globe.

The series will consist of a combination of in-depth interviews; case-studies relating to the various themes; summary overviews of particular issues packaged into understandable and objective features; and archive material; to create a series that really does cover a full spectrum of World Cup legacy related topics.

The six episodes will cover the social impact and nation building effect of 2010, the impact on the continent, soccer development in South Africa, the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the impact on tourism in South Africa, the global perception of South Africa, the World Cup economy, communicating the World Cup and much more.

Filmed across the country and beyond its borders, we will take into account the far-reaching impact of the World Cup; the series traverses the gap between the boardroom and the ordinary man on the street.

The show will be voice-over driven by a respected voice over artist, whose role will be to ensure that the continuity and congruency of thought is well communicated at all times.

The show takes place on location in the places most relevant to the various themed episodes and so is rich in the textures, cultures and languages of South Africa.

When The World Was Here is a documentary in its purest form! It will be engaging, relevant and compelling, critical and representative. The series will truly become the definitive guide to the legacy of 2010.

o So What? (Entertainment Reality Series) Thurs 08 Sept 2011 @ 22:00 – 22:30

Drama, luxury, fast cars, and controversy with South Africa’s new elite.

A high-end international (international??) reality television series that follows the multi-millionaire businessman and ex-conman, Kenny Kunene, on his travels to local and international locations, taking the viewers to red carpet events, yacht parties, sushi bars and boardrooms, as he enjoys the good life and chases new business.

The show further features the following characters that form part of the narrative content: Gayton McKenzie, Kieran Lindeque, Moloko McKenzie and Adriaan Jonker.

The series introduces Kenny Kunene’s high profiled friends, business acquaintances and entourage and follows the drama and high stakes moments that shape their lives. It also shows the hedonism, impulsiveness and last-minute decisions that only wealth and influence can allow.

So What highlights Kenny’s lavish lifestyle, whilst contextualizing his past. Kenny is a reformed conman who has turned his life around. The contrast between Kenny Kunene’s current position and that of his past makes the show more than just a catalogue of the fast cars and fine champagne – it makes a rags to riches story that generates a series of fascinating conflicts between economic classes, attitudes, cultures, and values.

Whether the audience applauds Kenny’s success or is appalled by his extravagance, whether they want to get in his world of wealth or are shocked by his hedonism, whether they see Keeny as an inspiration or a scandal, So What makes for compulsive and highly entertaining viewing.

A high-end international reality television series that follows the multi-millionaire businessman and ex-conman, Kenny Kunene, on his travels to local and international locations, taking the viewers to red carpet events, yacht parties, sushi bars and boardrooms, as he enjoys the good life and chases new business.

o Shreds & Dreams (4-part Local drama series) Thurs 08 Sept 2011 @ 22:30 – 23:30

This drama is an adaptation from a play called Shreds and Dreams directed by Clare Stopford which had a successful run at the Market Theatre and loved by critics across board.

Conceived and created by Bongi Ndaba and Portia Gumede

Submitted by Paw-Paw Films

They were married off at a younger age, gave birth at the age of fifteen and kicked out because they were thought of to be barren. Whatever they ever did it was never good enough so they ran away to the unknown. When the knocks from the past starts haunting them and people they thought they’d never see again coming knocking on their doors they either run again or deal with it.

Knocks from the past introduces us to Nontobeko, Lefika and Yoliswa as teenagers in the rural upbringing with all the choices being made for them and travels with us to the city as they become women and the demons from the past come knocking.

The main themes in this drama are that of discrimination against rural women who are barren, who have too much ambition, self worth and a will to find sense of self in a world that doesn’t take kindly to women with the will to survive and better themselves.

Cast: Linda Sokhulu (Lefika), Gugu Masondo (Nonto), Lerato Moloisane (Yoliswa), Melusi Yeni (Mthunzi), Baby Cele (Beauty), Elliot Ngubane (Lefika’s father), and Mbulelo Ndlazilwana (Nkanyiso

o Turn It Out (Reality Dance Show) Thurs 15 Sept 2011 @ 19:00- 19:30

Turn It Out is an original dance concept that sees 5 Dancers face-off in a weekly dance competition. 5 Rounds per show test contestants’ range of capabilities as dancers. Reality VS Dynamic Studio Action Weekly Winner – One Series Grand Master. The project incorporates 26 episodes each of 24 minutes.

The weekly urban dance competition show delivers the best in local talent. In Turn It Out contestants must compete over a number of rounds of dance competition to prove that they have the range of dance skills that it takes to be the very best. Professional and aspiring young dancers are given the opportunity to show off their capabilities as they work together, with choreographers and with themselves to come up with some of the slickest routines on local screens. The show combines elements of reality with the competition aspect to create a modern and highly relevant dance property rich in the textures of South Africa’s urban dance scene.

 

** Press Release

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