‘Muvhango’ cast. Image via Twitter @PhilMphela
Is ‘Muvhango’ coming to an end?
Soapie fans took to social media on Sunday, 27 August to react to reports that the SABC2 soapie ‘Muvhango’ might be ending.
‘Muvhango’ cast. Image via Twitter @PhilMphela
South Africans and fans of TshiVenda soapie Muvhango took to social media to react to news that the show might be coming to an end soon.
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WILL ‘MUVHANGO’ COME TO AN END SOON?
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela took to Twitter on Sunday, 27 August to ask if the long-running SABC2 soapie Muvhango is coming to an end?
“Is the sun setting on Muvhango? SABC Head of Video Entertainment marketing assured media, last month at an event media launch, that there are no plans to cancel the show.
However, practically, with Duma Ka Ndlovu’s production company producing 3 telenovelas for Multichoice and now adding another one to replace Gomora, can they keep Muvhango going?
Rhythm World Productions produces telenovelas; Umkhokha, Sbongile & The Daminis as well as Komkhulu. Is Muvhango ending?” tweeted Mphela.
Rumours of the soapie ending also spread like wildfire in October 2020 when Sunday World claimed that the longtime soapie was going to be canned and given one more season if the show’s ratings did not improve.
SABC acting spokesperson Mmoni Seapolelo rubbished reports and said in a statement: “The SABC disputes the allegation that Muvhango has been canned. All SABC programmes are subjected to evaluation based on a number of factors, including audience ratings, associated costs and relevance to the market.”
“To this effect, the SABC is pleased to have signed a new contract for Muvhango for another season. Our viewers can look forward to watching their favourite programme on SABC 2.”
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SOAPIE FANS WEIGH IN
@kingb_Bongz: “If it gets canceled, I won’t be shocked their story line is based on chieftains and witchcraft they need to move on from it try and do something different especially this thing of people coming back from the dead it’s boring.”
@Luie_Bee: “Muvhango and Generations should be sacked. I don’t understand why they are gatekeeping the 20:00 slot for Mfundi vundla. There should be soppie at 20:00 from other channels.”
@ShottaZee: “Multichoice shows lack longevity and numbers. Those three shows might be canceled by next year this time.”
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