SABC To Broadcast Eintlek Let’s Connect Live From Historic Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek

SABC 2 will broadcast a special edition of its talk show Eintlek Let’s Connect from the Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschhoek on Friday, 27 March 2026 at 16h30, marking a significant cultural moment as the globally renowned festival takes place on African soil for the first time.

Hosted by Penny Lebyane and Fran-Rico Lucas, the broadcast will bring viewers closer to one of the world’s most celebrated music festivals through exclusive interviews with headline artists, behind-the-scenes access, and an immersive look at the atmosphere of this landmark event.

Originating on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, the Montreux Jazz Festival has built a global reputation for musical excellence, cultural exchange, and genre-defying collaboration. Its arrival in Franschhoek represents a powerful convergence of global prestige and African creative expression, reinforcing the continent’s role in the international cultural landscape.

The Eintlek Let’s Connect broadcast forms part of SABC 2’s on-the-ground activation at the festival, designed to deepen audience engagement, extend the channel’s cultural footprint, and create meaningful touchpoints between viewers and major national and global events.

Dichaba Phalatse, Manager: Video Entertainment Marketing, said:

“This broadcast is about connection — connecting South African audiences to a global cultural experience now rooted on African soil, and bringing them closer to the people and stories behind the music.”

Viewers can expect a rich mix of conversations, cultural insights, and festival moments that capture both the scale and intimacy of Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek.

Eintlek Let’s Connect Broadcast Details:

  • Venue: Montreux Jazz Festival Special
  • Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
  • Time: 16h30
  • Channel: SABC 2

Montreux Jazz Festival Event Details:

  • Dates: 27–29 March 2026
  • Venue: Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek
  • Tickets:
    • Friday & Saturday R2250 available via Ticketmaster
    • Sunday Slowdown: Unticketed

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