CANCELLED: 7de Laan' ends after 23 years End of an era': SABC2's long running Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan' is coming to an end after 23 years on television.
by Rae Seleme
17-07-2023 14:14
in Soapies
7de Laan' actors. Image via Instagram @Real7deLaan
SABC's popular soapie 7de Laan will not be renewed when season 24 ends in December 2023. This comes after entertainment commentator TVblogsbyMlu - confirmed that the show is being cancelled.
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7de Laan on SABC gets cancelled! According to the SABC, the show will not be commissioned for another season when the season 34 comes an end in December 2023, tweeted Mlu.
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7DE LAAN' ENDS Jacaranda FM confirmed on Monday, 17 July that SABC 2 and Danie Odendaal Productions announced that the long-running popular soapie 7de Laan will not be recommissioned for another season when season 24 comes to an end in December 2023.
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7de Laan's executive producer Thandi Ramathesele said in a statement that the show that touched the lives of many South Africans for over two decades is ending.
As we come to the end of this chapter, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew who have poured their talent and passion into bringing the show to life.
Ramathesele added that they extend their deepest appreciation to the viewers and fans whose unwavering support has been the driving force behind their success.
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It is bittersweet to say goodbye, but we are filled with pride for the impact 7de Laan has had on our society, addressing important social issues and fostering [inclusivity], the show has made its mark on South African television. Thank you for being a part of this remarkable journey with us.
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TV SHOW UPDATE #7delaan on SABC gets CANCELLED!
According to the SABC , the show wil not be commissioned for another season when the season 24 comes to an end in Dec 2023. pic.twitter.com/WPvMuxxy7l
Entertainment (@TvblogbyMLU) July 17, 2023
SABC CONFIRMS CANCELLATION Lala Tuku, who is the Head of Content for Video Entertainment for SABC confirmed 7de Laan cancellation and revealed to TshisaLIVE that SABC is proud to have worked with Danie Odendaal Productions.
Tuku added that the production company has been part of the journey leading and producing the best Afrikaans soapie on local television for SABC2.
7de Laan has penetrated the hearts of millions of South Africans. SABC wishes all the dedicated and talented cast and crew of 7de Laan all the best on their future endeavours.
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After many years on tv 7 de laan has been cancelled and will be coming to an end pic.twitter.com/8OIpcekaIv
Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) July 17, 2023
FANS BID FAREWELL TO SOAPIE It was great while it lasted .. somehow they lost it with a lot of new people and their story lines didn't bang.
Yanga (@y_mangisa) July 17, 2023
Without Charmaine, nelville, Paula and atlas what 7delaan?
Next should be muvhango
Nicki Minanje (@EllaNolz) July 17, 2023
Used to watch it back in the days of Errol and his drug addiction storyline
Back in the days of Oum Oubaas and his darling Hilda the days of Xander cheating on Vanessa with Bonita who was dating Xander s brother Vince eyyy tiditidi tiditidi tidum dum dum madoda
DOUBLE CHAMPIONS (@uNjomza) July 17, 2023
I just recently started watching it again and found it so good
michelle moreana (@MichelleMo62411) July 17, 2023
Used to enjoy 7de Laan growing up. The story line was great. It and Generations were the IT local shows back then.
Uncle L (@DrQabaka) July 17, 2023
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CANCELLED: 7de Laan' ends after 23 years End of an era': SABC2's long running Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan' is coming to an end after 23 years on television.
