Very old ‘Vetkoek Paleis’ to replace ‘7de Laan’? Photos: X/ @7delaan/@itsTyronePrins
Rebroadcasted ‘Vetkoekpaleis’ to replace ‘7de Laan’?
The SABC has decided to replace 7de Laan with a rebroadcast of Vetkoekpaleis, recorded 27 years ago. Here is the latest.
Very old ‘Vetkoek Paleis’ to replace ‘7de Laan’? Photos: X/ @7delaan/@itsTyronePrins
The SABC has decided to replace 7de Laan with a rebroadcast of Vetkoekpaleis, which was already recorded 27 years ago.
Rebroadcasted ‘VERKOEKPALEIS’ TO REPLACE ‘7DE LAAN’?
According to reports, the approximately 2 million SABC2 viewers who watched the intrigues of Hillside together will have to watch the first two seasons of Vetkoekpaleis for the umpteenth time.
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LAST EPISODE OF 7DE TO AIR ON 26 DECEMBER
7de Laan will say goodbye with its 5721st episode on 26 December.
This comes after SABC cancelled the long-running soapie in July. The December teasers for 7de Laan have been released and contain numerous clues about what will happen to the residents of Hillside.
THE SHOW WAS AXED AFTER 24 SEASONS
The Danie Odendaal Productions show was axed earlier this year after 24 seasons. The show wrapped up and altered storylines to film the last few episodes, which completed production last month.
The beloved series, which first graced South African screens on April 4, 2000, was the brainchild of Danie Odendaal and captured the hearts of audiences across the nation.
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Over the years, ‘7de Laan’ introduced audiences to a host of iconic characters, including Oubaas, Hilda, Charmaine, Aggie, Emma, and the Meintjies family, who have become household names in the country’s entertainment landscape.
THE SHOW AND CHARACTERS BECAME HOUSEHOLD NAMES IN SA
Set in the fictional Hillside suburb of Johannesburg, the show began with a single weekly episode before expanding to five days a week. It played a pivotal role in launching the careers of numerous actors, both on and off the screen, leaving an indelible mark on the South African television industry.
Throughout its existence, ‘7de Laan’ garnered numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Female Villain Award, which was awarded to Deirdre Wolhuter for her portrayal of Mariaan Welman.
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THE SHOW RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS
The show also secured prestigious recognition at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), winning in categories such as Best Soapie and Most Popular Soapie.
Thandi Ramathesele, the executive producer of ‘7de Laan,’ conveyed bittersweet sentiments in a media statement, saying:
“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.”
Thandi Ramathesele
LAST MONTH MINISTER GUNGUBELE DEFENDE THE DECISION TO CANCEL 7DE LAAN
Last month, the Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele has defended the SABC’s decision to cancel ‘7de Laan’.
“The decision not to recommission ‘7de Laan’ was not taken lightly and followed all governance processes, including SABC Board approval and all criteria being considered that include the decline in audience (that} has an adverse impact on the financial viability of the show.
“This is aggravated by the increase in production costs due to annual increases over decades making the production expensive in comparison to other productions,”
Gungubele said.
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He also said based on the combination of a decline in audience, increase cost and decrease in advertising revenues, the programme has been running at a loss for the past five year despite several interventions to improve this decline in performance.
Gungubele was responding to parliamentary questions from GOOD party MP, Brett Herron, who enquired about the cancellation of the soapie.
