Umkhokha: The Curse' is the most-watched TV show on DStv

Umkhokha: The Curse' is the most-watched TV show on DStvRythm World's faith-based telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse' secures first position on DStv with nearly 1 million viewers.

by Rae Seleme

11-10-2023 08:45

in Soapies

Umkhokha: The Curse' actress Deli Malinga as Mamzobe. Image via Twitter @Jabu_Mcdonald

The latest figures from the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) by the Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) reveal that Umkhokha: The Curse is now the most-watched TV show on DStv.

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SOUTH AFRICANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF UMKHOKHA: THE CURSE' BRCSA September 2023 figures also reveal that Mzansi Magic's drama series Shaka Ilembe is the second most-watched TV show on DStv with 782 650 viewers while Umkhokha: The Curse is the most-watched TV show on DStv with 933 256 viewers.

The September figures also reveal that Ggeberha: The Empire is now the third-most-watched telenovela with 761 175 followed by Uyajola 9/9 with 668 354.

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The faith-based series which aired its first episode in October 2021 as Umkhokha returned in March 2023 as a telenovela titled Umkhokha - The Curse.

South Africans can't get enough of the faith-based telenovela which focuses on a gigantic church in KwaZulu-Natal, Ithempeli Lenkosi and stars Deli Malinga as MaMzobe, Sibongile Ngubane as Difa, Nay Maps as Sphamandla, Hope Mbhele as Mabusi and many more.

The show trended endlessly on social media in September when fan-favourite character Mlungisi (played by Nkanyiso Mchunu) committed suicide.

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#UmkhokhaTheCurse is now the number 1 most watched show on dstv for the month of September pic.twitter.com/yOSFnF4vCI

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 10, 2023

DSTV VIEWERS REACT TO FIGURES AND STORYLINES @m_dimakatsoM: It's a soapie you love to hate. Mamzobe drives me mad with her evil behavior, but the clown called Mlungisi keeps me glued bcos I'm wondering where it will all end.

@MavoSthe: Yup. They having revealed the maternity and all recently, Im struggling to see them creating another future plot that will keep us in suspense but lets wait and see. Unless, of course, #Mamzobe starts shooting some people.

@OupaMnguni: UMkhokha is a very demanding soapy from an actor/character perspective, not only does it require talented but also seasoned actors. But unfortunately, Gabi is still new to live up their character demands. She will get better I think.

@_leratoS: I loved her from the start, Seeing her in the different light. The pain Zodwa and Difa caused her. You kind of understand Why her guard has always been up.

@BavumileMbambo: I didn't think it was possible, but I've grown very fond of the MamMzobe character lol. I hate Difa and his girlfriend shame.

ALSO READ: Umkhokha' producer Mandla KaNozulu removed' from own show

ALSO READ:Why top actors exited Umkhokha: The Curse'

Proud to announce that #UmkhokhaTheCurse will be releasing their official Mkhululi Wezoni single on Monday pic.twitter.com/8chuPSMqZ4

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 18, 2023

#UmkhokhaTheCurse

Tonight s episode

Top Tier pic.twitter.com/QSMPf5QLfR

Hilda Leeuw (@V_XXIX_MCMXCII) August 17, 2023

#UmkhokhaTheCurse is now officially the number 1 most watched telenovela on Dstv pic.twitter.com/PRpARYgPjM

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 16, 2023

Is jy Afrikaans? Kliek hier vir nuus in jou taal!

LINK:	https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/soapies/breaking-umkhokha-the-...
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