SABC2’S New Era Live In Every Beat, The Pulse of SA
SABC2 is entering a renewed chapter — reclaiming its place as the cultural heartbeat of South Africa. Rooted in authentic local storytelling, cultural familiarity, and emotional relevance, this new era reflects how South Africans live, think, and feel every day. This is not simply a schedule refresh; it is the reawakening of a channel that lives in the rhythm of the nation.
The day now begins earlier with Morning Live starting at 05:30, offering South Africans calm, credible national orientation to start their day informed and grounded. Through trusted news, conversation, and context, Morning Live continues to serve as a steady companion as the country wakes up and prepares for the day ahead.
On the kids’ front, SABC2 introduces Our Space, an emotionally charged, interactive daily vodcast series that unpacks the most pressing issues affecting Generation Alpha. Designed as a safe, expressive space for young voices, Our Space explores identity, creativity, digital culture, and everyday challenges through conversation and participation. The series broadcasts on weekdays at 15:30, starting 9 February 2026.
Following seamlessly into the afternoon, Eintlek Let’s Connect, a bold new talk show hosted by renowned media personalities Penny Lebyane and Fran-Rico Lucas, premieres on 9 February 2026 at 16:30. The show brings honest, relevant conversations to the fore, featuring influential voices such as Gail Mabalane, Zakes Bantwini, Somizi Mhlongo, Buffalo Souljah, Siv Ngesi, and Jonathan Boynton-Lee, as they engage on the realities shaping South African life today.
Anchoring the evening with credibility and public service, Afrikaans Nuus returns to SABC2 at 18:30, reaffirming the channel’s commitment to language diversity and trusted broadcasting. Beloved game show Deal or No Deal, hosted by Katlego Maboe, moves into a new 19:30 timeslot, continuing to deliver shared family entertainment and high-stakes excitement.
At 19:00, weekday evenings from 9 to 20 February 2026, viewers are introduced to Ouma Sarie — a straight-talking, no-nonsense Karoo grandmother who says what others won’t. Warm, witty, and unapologetically real, Ouma Sarie embodies generational wisdom and everyday humour, reminding audiences of the familiar voices that raised and shaped us.
Prime-time storytelling comes alive with Pimville, a gripping and heartfelt drama set in the vibrant township of Soweto, debuting on Monday, 9 February 2026 at 21:00. More than a tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, Pimville is a celebration of resilience, community, and hope — reflecting the lived experiences of many South Africans.
Later in the evening, Sesotho, Sestswana, Sepedi News moves to a new 20:30 timeslot, offering audiences a deeper, more reflective news experience that unpacks the stories shaping the nation at the close of the day.
Following this, The King David Studio Podcast makes its television debut on Monday, 9 February 2026 at 21:30, airing Monday to Thursday. Known for its strong digital following, the podcast brings in-depth interviews, reflective conversations, and life insights to a broader audience, extending SABC2’s influence beyond the screen and into digital culture.
From Monday, 23 February 2026 at 19:00, SABC2 introduces another compelling drama, Paradys — a multi-generational family story centered on a once-promised “Coloured paradise” that never materialised. Starring Lorcia Cooper, Chantal Stanfield, and Zane Meas, the series explores legacy, belonging, and unresolved dreams with emotional depth and authenticity.
Together, this refreshed line-up reflects SABC2’s commitment to being a channel that orients the nation in the morning, sparks conversation during the day, connects families in the evening, and reflects the emotional pulse of South Africa at night — across languages, generations, and communities.
SABC2’s refreshed schedule goes on air from 9 February 2026.
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