E.tv's latest telenovela Nikiwe' replaces Durban Gen'E.tv's medical drama Durban Gen' will get replaced by Parental Advisory's latest telenovela Nikiwe' from 24 April.
by Rae Seleme
24-03-2023 09:59
in Soapies
Nikiwe' replaces Durban Gen' . Image via Twitter
@LessonBronze
TVSA reports that e.tv's medical drama Durban Gen will be replaced by Nikiwe, which is produced by Parental Advisory Production.
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BACKGROUND OF NIKIWE' The publication adds that Nikiwe, which is produced by Thomas Gumede and Lungile Radebe from Parental Advisory Productions will premiere on e.tv on Monday 24 April at 18h30 when Durban Gen ends.
The production is popularly known for shows such as Perfect Match and Uyang'thanda Na?, and the Mzansi Magic's faith-based drama series Abomama.
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The story follows the lives of the Radebes, who witness the rise and fall of a family empire based in Diepkloof Extension, Pimville, and Orlando, Soweto.
e.tv's Executive Producer Mark Madai revealed in a statement: Exciting times are ahead of us, as a channel we fell in love with this story concept because it also follows the lives of the youth, we've explored all possible dilemmas that this market would go through and translated them to screen, giving viewers a product that they'll resonate with, night in, night out.
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DURBAN GEN' CANCELLED According to TVSA the hospital drama will officially end on Friday 21 April, and Nikiwe will debut the following Monday.
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News24 reports the hospital drama, which is produced by Stained Glass TV production launched on e.tv in October 2020
e.tv confirmed in May 2022 that the hospital drama will be coming to an end in January 2023 and the decision to decommission the daily drama is part of a business strategy that includes the ongoing review of the on-air life cycle of all our shows.
e.tv continues to look forward to fulfilling its mandate of producing exceptional and relevant local content, and the production has successfully achieved its part of the obligation throughout the past 2 years.
ALSO READ: Durban Gen' goes on production break this Friday ahead of ending
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CASTING NEWS:
Muzi Mthabela leads new telenovela
Mthabela is one of the leads in the new telenovela in production right now called NIKIWE.
The show is expected to hit screens in April or May. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/xjOWHrosQV
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2023
CORRECTION:
Muzi Mthabela will not be playing a lead. The role is a supporting one.
The role was initially set to be played by Siyabonga Twala. pic.twitter.com/DHSAp0pPeZ
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2023
CASTING NEWS:
Slindokuhle Tshabalala in new telenovela
The young actress who made her acting debut on Thulo NoThulani sitcom, stars in the Parental Advisory Productions upcoming telenovela called NIKIWE, set to premiere in April. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/QcNGicfEHr
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 8, 2023
CASTING NEWS:
Ayanda Craig Nobela bags new role
Newcomer and former The Queen star has bagged a role on the upcoming telenovela by Parental Advisory Productions, called Nikiwe. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/mXy3NknEPV
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2023
BREAKING: Durban Gen cancelled
The etv telenovela will air until January 2023. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/YKXQ62naqT
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) May 6, 2022
Nikiwe' Image via Twitter
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E.tv's latest telenovela Nikiwe' replaces Durban Gen'E.tv's medical drama Durban Gen' will get replaced by Parental Advisory's latest telenovela Nikiwe' from 24 April.
