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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Respect is what SABC1 wants and Respect is what SABC1 is getting. I can exclusively reveal first that SABC1 is in pre-production on sitcom called Respect with massive superstar HHP (Jabulani Tsambo).
Sources tell me the half hour local sitcom should debut on 17 March on SABC1, but the starting date might still change because of SABC1 soccer coverage. The buzz within SABC1 as well as the industry about Respect? HUGE.
HHP won SABC2's reality show Strictly Come Dancing, has several Samas on his shelf and has a big fan base that SABC1 is secretly hoping will follow his to his own TV property.