e.tv cans local drama series ‘Isipho’
The channel maintains that the decision was a strategic business decision that was reached amicably by all parties involved.
The cast of eTv drama series, iSipho | Image: eTv.co.za
After the broadcast of its last episode was on December 19 2019, local channel e.tv has decided that it will no longer be airing daily local drama series Isipho.
“The mutual decision to conclude production on the drama series is a strategic business one and was reached amicably by all parties involved,” explained e.tv in a statement.
“e.tv would like to thank the show’s production team Herbvision Multimedia and The Ntinntili Factory for their unwavering dedication and passion that has gone into the hard work of producing the drama series.”
“It is with sincere regret that we end a locally produced drama series; however, following lengthy discussions with our partners, the decision was made to end the series. e.tv continues to look forward to fulfilling its mandate of producing exceptional and relevant local content,” said Marlon Davids, managing director at e.tv.
The show’s executive producers, Herbert Hadebe and Busisiwe Ntintili, added: “This has been an amazing and breath-taking journey for us as independent local producers. The opportunity to tell stories that uplift South African audiences and create employment for South African families is our mission.
“This fantastic experience has given us, as young companies, great courage to continue with the vision of upskilling our people and contributing to the growth of our film and television industry. Thank you e.tv, for the opportunity. We will do it again in the near future.”
The channel and both production houses concluded by extending their gratitude to the entire Isipho production staff, writers, crew, and cast for their excellent craft.
Viewers can watch re-runs of Isipho on free-to-air satellite platform Openview’s eExtra channel 105, every Monday – Thursday at 10.25am until Sunday, January 19 2020.
(Compiled by Kaunda Selisho)
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