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e.tv to broadcast Winnie documentary this Sunday

e.tv is proud to announce that the channel will broadcast the highly-coveted documentary Winnie, this Sunday, 15 April at 4PM. The Sundance Award-winning film brings fresh perspective and insight into the life of anti-apartheid activist and human rights advocate Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The film was directed by Pascale Lamche.

Winnie explores Madikizela-Mandela’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid from inside the country. The work includes interviews with Madikizela-Mandela herself, those who were closest to her, and those who sought to extinguish her radical capacity to shake up the order of things.

Marlon Davids, e.tv’s head of channels, is excited that all South Africans will have the chance to see the award-winning documentary. “We look forward to the broadcast of Winnie on e.tv and eExtra on OpenView, it will enable South Africans to see this excellent film in their numbers,” says Davids.

Club 808 comes to an end Bontle Modiselle

It’s been confirmed that Club 808 comes to an end after seven years. Club 808 is a lifestyle and music entertainment show aimed at youth. It’s a fun and witty show that reviews new songs, entertainment news and takes the time to get to know up and coming artists. etv’s publicist Michael Pocock said the final … Read more

OpenView strengthens its offering with eBella to over 1 million homes

OpenView continues to bring quality entertainment to over one million homes, with an additional channel being added to the bouquet. eBella, the new member of the eFamily of channels, will premiere on Monday, 5 March 2018. Viewers can expect a wide array of inspirational content that reflects the lives and stories of women from around the world.

eBella is all about women and celebrating their prominent influence in the global landscape. The choice selection of the channel’s premium local and international content offering reflects women in today’s society as empowered and bold individuals. Whether it’s an award-winning series, indulgent lifestyle show or a ground-breaking movie, everything on eBella will satisfy viewers with a dose of guilt-free entertainment.

e.tv’s nailbiting drama Easy Money comes to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday 27 February as Mr Eddy attempts to wipe out Khosi completely.

Easy Money is a universal story of how easy it is to lose your moral compass and compromise your integrity when faced with the promise of a quick financial win – and proves there’s no such thing as ‘easy money’.

Mr Eddy presents himself as a legal attorney overseeing Pharaoh Investments. His soft-spoken nature hides a ruthless side – when confronted, he’ll remove any threat to his business without a second thought.Time is running out for Khosi, a strong, resilient woman who has her heart in the right place – but greed got the better of her as she was lured into a pyramid scheme after her family landed in debt. The appeal of easy money and promises to solve all her financial struggles blind her to the dangers of the world she’s playing in – and the reality is that she has helped steal the savings of people in her community.

e.tv premieres a ground-breaking new local daily drama, Imbewu: The Seed, in April 2018. In a modern society which worships wealth and rewards ruthless acts of power, the Bhengu family must live in the shadow of a potent secret stemming from ancient traditional practice. One side of the Bhengu family has been keeping a secret … Read more

e.tv’s SAFTA 2018 nominees announced

e.tv’s cast and shows walked away with 12 nominations across the categories in this year’s SAFTA’s. Scandal!, Rhythm City, Broken Vows, Harvest, Z’Bondiwe season 3 and Gold Diggers season 2 have all been nominated in their respective categories. e.tv is proud to be the home of these prestigious local productions which feature the best of local talent and crews. The recognition from the SAFTA committee … Read more

New daily drama Imbewu on e.tv

Leleti Khumalo will star in Imbewu: The Seed set to premiere on e.tv in April 2018

Family secrets and treachery: Imbewu: The Seed is a compelling and ground-breaking new daily drama set to premiere on e.tv in April 2018. The drama series focuses on the ties that bind families through blood and spirit, asking sobering and controversial questions that are relevant to all South African cultures. Starring the iconic Leleti Khumalo, … Read more

TOP 8 INNOVATORS DO BATTLE FOR R1 MILLION ON HANGMAN

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Sello Paul Malinga – inventor of the Spinetector Suit – has become the second finalist to leave Cell C’s reality show Hangman. The remaining eight contestants will do battle for R1-million on the show, hosted by Maps Maponyane and broadcast on e.tv on Sundays at 11h50. The remaining innovators and their inventions, are: Bonex Mwakikunga (aged … Read more

More trouble for Thembeka TX: Scandal! Weekdays at 7:30PM

A ghost from the past suddenly appears. It’s a dead body found in a lake. Thembeka is reeling from her recent woes with the paternity tests, Naledi’s accident, trouble with Quinton and the news that she is pregnant. She has, thus far, been evading the long arm of the law, but will she be able … Read more

Reality Sundays with Mahadi-Lobola Season two on e.tv

e.tv kicks off with season two of the reality TV series, Mahadi-Lobola . The thrilling series follows the families of lovers as they negotiate lobola. Season two will air from Sunday, 24 January 2016 at 6.05pm on e.tv. Mahadi-Lobola showcases both the complex and celebratory processes in which different cultures in South Africa participate during … Read more