On 20 September, top local newsroom drama Hard Copy returns to SABC3 for a third season. The popular show has been moved up into the prime time Wednesday 20h30 slot, offering a wider viewership and demanding a fresh new feel to the show. The series is produced by Curious Pictures, producer of another prime time local drama currently on SABC3, The Lab.
Shooting began in the old Rissik Street post-office in central Johannesburg in August and top talent has once again been secured both in front of and behind the camera.
Much loved characters Benny (Jodie Abrahams), Ivan (Martin Le Maitre), Kim (Shannon Esra), Grant (Darren Maule) and Dorothy (Fiona Ramsay) are back for another 26 episodes of newsroom trials and tribulation.
The series introduces Buyile Mdladla (known for his Gospel show C’est La Vie on Kaya FM) in the new role of Prince, the dilettante son of love-to-hate millionaire Zolani Modise (John Matshikiza). 
When the flamboyant playboy takes over as Editor, the paper braces for major shake up. Also new to the series, Margaret Benedict makes her screen debut in the role of Noxee, Prince’s long suffering P.A.
Under Prince, the paper re-invents itself as a tabloid called The Bullet, shrugging off its moral baggage and ethical dilemmas, opening the way for 26 episodes with true adventure appeal. Storylines include an all-night hostage drama, a con-man in the office, a drug sting which goes horribly wrong, and plenty more gripping narrative.
With series producer Tim Greene (Boy Called Twist) at the helm, South Africa’s top directors have been secured to bring the show to life including John Trengove and Barry Berk (The Lab), Hlomla Dandala (Isidingo), Jann Turner (Hard Copy), Rolisizwe Nikiwe (Score/Tsha Tsha) and Donovan Marsh (Dollars and White Pipes).
