Gqeberha: The Empire' remains the second most-watched TV show on DStvTshedza Pictures' isiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire' remains the second most-watched TV show on DStv with nearly 1 million viewers.
by Rae Seleme
10-12-2023 14:17
in Soapies
Gqeberha: The Empire' actress Zandile Msutwana as Zimkhitha. Image via Twitter @mzansimagic
The latest figures from the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) by the Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) reveal that Gqeberha: The Empire is still trailing behind Umkhokha: The Curse.
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GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE' MAINTAINS SECOND PLACE BRCSA figures also reveal that the Mzansi Magic's telenovela Qgeberha: The Empire secured second place with 829 000 viewers, while Umkhokha: The Curse remains the most-watched TV show on DStv with 896 000 viewers in November.
TVSA reports that the isiXhosa telenovela scored 914 000 viewers while Umkhokha scored 1 million viewers in October.
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In the current storyline, leading actor Mbulelo Grootboom's character Luzuko Mxenge got killed by his second wife Zimkhikha (played by Zandile Msutswana).
The Eastern Cape-based telenovela also introduced award-winning actor Bongile Mantsai as Luzuko's brother, Hlumelo Mxenge in November.
ALSO READ: Thulani and Nobomi's father?' Bongile Mantsai joins Gqeberha: The Empire'
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#GqeberhaTheEmpire remains the second most watched show on Dstv shoutout to the writers for bringing back the fire on the show. pic.twitter.com/jnsypSDHhV
Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) December 8, 2023
DSTV VIEWERS REACT TO FIGURES AND STORYLINES @Qops472234: Yeah guys.. please keep the scripts interesting, incestish.
@vivamsimango: Eish .. ma-Mzobe gets away with too much though. Anyway, where is My Brother's Keeper ranked? I still miss UShaka Lilembe kodwa.
@Bukah_Luv: But le Gqeberha yenu is too fictional mann. Ayina storyline, konke kuhlangahlangeni. Like how can uFuneka carry on with life without even a single phone call or checkup nje ku bestie wakhe? And where is Bulelwa, Anathi, brother ka Luzuko, the uncles??? Mama ka Zim and sis.
@Hlezo7: I wish he stays longer and He is here to save the show ! Btw I'm so happy!
ALSO READ: Hlumelo should replace Luzuko': Gqeberha: The Empire' fans react to Bongile Mantsai's role
ALSO READ: Gqeberha: The Empire' Fans: Luzuko is a weak, dumb character'
Bongile Mantsai has joined #GqeberhaTheEmpire and will be playing Luzuko Mxenge's brother pic.twitter.com/WIFxIQ1AYW
Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) November 13, 2023
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Gqeberha: The Empire' remains the second most-watched TV show on DStvTshedza Pictures' isiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire' remains the second most-watched TV show on DStv with nearly 1 million viewers.
