New on
SABC2 in September 2008:
Robin Hood 2Premiere date: Sunday, 7 September 2008 at 11h30
Season 2 of the BBC series Robin Hood.
TVSA's Robin Hood Season 1 Show Page.
Afro Cafe 5Premiere date: Tuesday, 16 September 2008 at 22h00.
Afro Cafe returns for a new fifth season and introduces a new presenter in the form of Stoan Seate - popularly known as the front man of the group Bongo Maffin. Best known as the Setswana member of the trio Stoan brings his own perspective to the show.
Another new addition to is Liopelo Maphathe who becomes the eyes and ears at events around the country as the insert presenter.
The first episode features Judith Sephuma, who's just released a new album titled Change Is Here.
Stoan also introduces us to new Xhosa AfroPop, Soul, R n’ B muso, Roger.
VoetsporePremiere date: Friday, 19 September 2008 at 18h00
Voetspore is an adventure travelogue that follows the experiences of four men travelling through South Africa and Africa en route to Gabon.
The show reflects their experiences as they meet the people, fauna and the flora of countries such as Botswana, Namibia, Angola and the DRC on route to Gabon The route includes Beaufort West, Agulhas, Gansbaai, Tankwa Karoo, Pela and Riemvasmaak.
As the foursome travel they get involved in adventures that include shark diving, star gazing and fishing trips. They also explore coastal resorts that include Pointe-Noire and Mayumba in the Congo and explore thw wildlife of the Quicama and Iona National Parks.
Moferefere Lenyalong
Premiere date: Sunday, 28 September 2008 at 19h00
A new Sotho comedy set in Ficksburg, Free State. The story centres around the dysfunctional Matlakala family and the staff at their Cherry Blossom guest house. Through their misadventures the show looks at love and marraige and the challenges that face couples once they've tied the knot.
SPECIALS
Saturday, 6 September 2008 at 14h00
The opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics that runs from 6 - 17 September, 2008.
The ceremony's repeated later at 23h00.
Beijing Paralympic Live BroadcastOn: Sunday, 7 September at 13h30
SABC2 crosses over to the Paralympics live daily throughout the games, with a highlights package every evening - starting between 22h30 and 23h00.
On weekdays the LIve afternoon broadcast runs from 15h00 - 17h00.
2nd Annual SA Comedy Awards
Saturday, 13 September at 20h00
The broadcast of the 2008 Comedy Awards, held at Artscape Theatre in Cape Town on Monday, 8 September 2008.
Fore more info please see this TVSA news story:
Coming Soon: 2nd Annual SA Comedy Awards.