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SABC3

Broadcast on: SABC
Active from: 04 Feb 1996

Contact details:
Physical Address:
SABC, cnr. of Artillery and Henley Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2092

Postal Address:
SABC, Private Bag X1, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2006

Tel: 011 714-9111
Fax: 011 714-9744

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About

S3 (formerly known as SABC3) is a commercial South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television channel that carries programming in English and Afrikaans.

It was created in 1996, after the SABC restructured its television channels. It inherited many of its programs from TV1, South Africa's apartheid-era "white" channel.

SABC3 was targeted at South Africa's affluent English-speaking community; the channel's primary target market was viewers aged 18-49.

In a 2021 rebrand, SABC3 transitioned to S3 – a revamped channel "servicing the independent thinker and the progressive South African millennial".

It screens a combination of international programming from the United States and United Kingdom, as well as locally produced soap operas, talk shows and drama series.

AVAILABILITY

Terrestrial: Sentech (channel depends on nearest Sentech repeater)
DStv: Channel 193
StarSat: Channel 163
OpenView HD: Channel 103

SLOGAN

"Stay with SABC3"
"The Stage is Yours" (from 23 March, 2017)

DEMOGRAPHICS

25-49 Years old: Epicenter 30 year old
Urban/Metropolitan South African with Global Outlook
LSM 7-10

Global Citizens Attributes

Strong in ages 16-24, but also have 25+; From mid to upper LSMs; Mainly Whites, Indians; Largely Urban. Suburbs; Highly educated.

Forward thinking and creative.

Strong spirit of entrepreneurship.

Well travelled and well read.

Individual orientated.

Confident in what they know and what they can do.

Highly interested in a great variety of sport, particularly adventure sport.

Busybodies.

Global Citizens represent innovation, wealth and technology. They live busy lives and seem  to thrive at the next challenge. They do not like to be restricted by tradition and believe in equal opportunities for both men and women.

This group of people are well traveled and therefore have a broad outlook on life.

LOGOS

2014-2017

SABC3 logo

2017-2021

SABC3 logo


2021-


Latest Updated Shows

Top Travel

Genre: Travel
Channel: SABC3, Travel Channel
Summary: Magazine show which finds rare and exotic locations to showcase from the perspective of what would make them interesting to South Africans.
Starring: Jeannie D, Jo-Ann Strauss, Angelique Schoeman


The Night Shift

Genre: Drama
Channel: M-Net, M-Net Series Zone, M-Net Family, M-Net City, SABC3, M-Net Edge
Summary: Follows the staff of the late night shift in the ER, where every night is a balancing act between the efforts to save lives and running a hospital.
Starring: Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, Ken Leung


Shoreline

Genre: Travel, Wildlife/Nature, Factual
Channel: SABC2, BBC UKTV, SABC3
Summary: Explores South Africa's coastlines from their unique perspectives, uncovering the archaeological, biological and anthropological features of each region.
Starring: Peter Butler, Gavin Whitelaw, Nomalanga Mkhize


Latest Articles

How to be on Ready Steady Cook South Africa

13 Mar 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Casting Calls
Celebrity chefs compete to create three meals from five random ingredients - alongside a partner, which could be You.


Top Travel Teasers - Season 4

11 Mar 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: SABC3
This Top Billing sister show returns after 11 years.


New on TV today: Monday 18 March 2024

18 Mar 2024 | Written by: Shows Editor | From: New Shows and Seasons
Netball drama Obstruction shoots hoops on Mzansi Magic and S3 gets you to Ready Steady Cook.



LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Tuesday 19 March 2024

Curiosity documents the demise of Napoleon and "FBI night" returns to M-Net with three shows.


BET's Queendom companion pack

Pix, vids, production credits and who's who in BET's new local 18h30 or 21h30 show.


e.tv documentary investigates the Joshlin Smith tragedy

Shahan Ramkissoon goes to Middelpos, Saldanha Bay where Joshlin went missing on 19 February.


Muvhango Teasers - April 2024

Ring-ring. Manditi gives Matshidiso a chilling call and he wants more money. 500K should do it.


New on TV today: Monday 18 March 2024

Netball drama Obstruction shoots hoops on Mzansi Magic and S3 gets you to Ready Steady Cook.


New on TV today: Sunday 17 March 2024

HISTORY delves into Royal Murder Mysteries and SABC2 asks you to Listen to My Song.


Why Yolanda got disqualified from Big Brother Mzansi 4

Another housemate drowns in alcohol promoted by Big Brother, while Big Brother looks on and moralises.


New on TV today: Saturday 16 March 2024

The only new show tonight is the drama Sullivan's Crossing on M-Net.


Uzalo Teasers - April 2024

How do you detect an enemy? Mondli’s quest to find the mastermind brings out the worst in him.


New on TV today: Friday 15 March

Manhunt on Apple TV+ is a true story, as is The Sixth Commandment on M-Net and Death by Fame 2 on ID.

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