Johannesburg –Tuesday, 09 October 2018 - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is delighted with the performance of one of its flagship television programmes Uzalo, which is currently being broadcast on SABC1.

As at the end of September 2018, Uzalo has broken all records in the history of television viewing in South Africa, by reaching a massive number of 10.2 million viewers. This makes Uzalo the most watched television programme by far.

The Group Executive for Television, Ms. Nomsa Philiso stated that “the partnership with Stained Glass Productions is one that keeps exceeding all expectations. We are confident that the programme is in line with our strategy of growing audiences, and meeting the needs and expectations of the South African public, by delivering on our public service mandate.”

The SABC remains committed to telling our own stories and delivering on content that continues to educate, entertain and inform our audiences.

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Issued By:                  Group Communications
Media Enquiries:       Ms. Neo Momodu (GE: Corporate Affairs & Marketing/Spokesperson)