Wednesday, October 21, 2009

BREAKING. kykNET turning 10 - special programming, and a special documentary


You're reading it here first. Yesterday afternoon I was first to spill about kykNET's birthday plans. kykNET turns a decade old in November (how time flies), that includes new on-air imaging and a refreshed look.

Just after 19:00 the channel issued a press release with all the juicy goodies viewers can look forward to.


On 15 November the Afrikaans satellite channel is partying up a storm with a special documentary programme charting the course of the channel over the past 10 years from 1999 to today.

Piano man Rocco de Villiers who composed the first and original theme music for the channel will bring out the piano with Robert Mitchley on guitar in a musical journey.

On 22 November Fiesta will visit the fun and festivities of the party kykNET is having to celebrate the decade's achievement.

On 28 November kykNET's channel head, Karen Meiring will be in the Glitterati studio to talk about the channel's plans for next year.

Viewers can also get ready to see SEVERAL ''old'' faces when some of the previous continuity presenters drops by.

Also every Sunday in November kykNET is turning back the clock by rebroadcasting some of the very first shows on the channel that were immediate hits with viewers.

November also sees the start of 3 brand-new shows on kykNET.
* On 22 November Kyk hoe lyk ons nou (4 episodes) starts with Chris Chameleon as presenter, looking at the Afrikaans community.

* Landbousake starts on 3 November and will go out every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 06:30 looking at agriculture affairs.

*On 28 November Reik na die Sterre starts in which some of South Africa's top musical talent will entertain viewers in a variety of musical styles.


''It's ten years later and we're entering a brand-new phase,'' says kykNET channel head Karen Meiring.

''We hope to explore many brand new quality shows and heights in the coming decade. Thanks to all the pioneers and loyal supporters of kykNET and the good foundation on which we can build furter - because we are and remain just Afrikaans for everyone.''