The SABC has released the following statement regarding changes to regular
programming on its television stations after the passing of former president
Nelson Mandela:
Popular soapies Generations and Muvhango will be broadcast on SABC1 for the
remainder of the week at 20h00 and 20h30 respectively, while 7de Laan
(18h30) and Isidingo (19h30) will be broadcast on SABC3.
Furthermore, SABC1 will broadcast an hour-long special of Khumulekhaya on
Wednesday 11 December at 21h00.
The third One Day International (ODI) between the Proteas and India will be
broadcast live on SABC3 on Wednesday 11 December from 13h00.
Top Billing will broadcast a special episode on Thursday 12 December from
21h30 paying tribute to Tata Madiba.
Commented Zandile Nkonyeni, head of PR: SABC TV channels: “The passing of
our iconic Founding Father has necessitated these changes as we strive to bring
round-the-clock coverage of this great man to millions of viewers countrywide.
“Our viewers can still catch their favourite shows on our sister channels during
this time and we will make an announcement once everything goes back to
normal.’
Broadcast details of Madiba’s funeral are yet to be finalised and will be
announced closer to the time.
