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uBettina Wethu

Genres: Comedy-Drama, Telenovela
Broadcast on: SABC1, SABC2, e.tv, BET Africa

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Broadcaster information
South African channels

SABC1 : 05 Apr 2021 - 03 Jul 2023
BET Africa : 18 Apr 2022 - 14 Jul 2022
SABC2 : 30 May 2022 - 26 Sep 2022
e.tv : 10 Apr 2023 - 19 Mar 2024

About the Show


uBettina Wethu is a South African adaptation of the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, also known as Ugly Betty.

The series follows the journey of a wholesome, intelligent-but-gawky people-pleaser with a dated, unsophisticated sense of style, who finds her self-worth and image challenged when she is employed at Nubia, a brand management company, where people value image over substance.

Bettina Sikhakane is a kind-hearted, smart, career-focused woman, with a dream of running her own company.

When she lands a job as the PA to Nubia's new MD, she has to contend with her colleague's assumption that because of her quirky style and kindness, she must be stupid.

She has to battle her growing love for her boss, clouding her already blurred boundaries and posing a risk to a job that means everything to her.

Broadcast Notes

The first season did not air on e.tv.
 


Starring

as
Bettina Sikhakane

as
Mpilo Hadebe

as
Dingaan Jiyane

as
Lakhe Amon

as
Linda Jiyane

as
Aunt Ethel

as
Zaza Moloi

as
T-Bang Moeketsi

as
Israel Sikhakhane

as
Wendell

as
Dingaan Jiyane

as
Dingaan's Dad

as
Duma

as
Xhanti Ximiya

as
Khethiwe "KP" Phakade


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uBettina Wethu 4 Teasers - March 2024

29 Feb 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: uBettina Wethu on e.tv Teasers
The latest on what's going on with uBettina Wethu in the wake of its disappearance from e.tv primetime.


uBettina Wethu 4 Teasers - February 2024

19 Jan 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: uBettina Wethu on e.tv Teasers
Betty breaks bad. Turns into a villain because she must. Didn't want to, but has to.


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