SABC2's youth variety programming block Hectic Nine-9 will celebrate its 10th anniversary today at 16:00 and reveal a new Cape Town set where the show is filmed by Okuhle Media, and include a reunion of current and former presenters.
"Hectic Nine-9 is, and always has been, for, by and about the viewers," says Noleen Nagel, Hectic Nine-9 producer.
"Hectic Nine-9 has, for years, been a place where South Africa's youth come together, and for the past 10 years, the show has produced content that has cemented its place as SABC2's flagship tween and teen program," says Zandil Nkosi, SABC Children commissioning editor.
"The birthday celebrations are SABC2's gift to the South African youth for continuing to tune into Hn9 and for making the show the success that it is today."
Hectic Nine-9 will unveil a new set today, completely rebuilt for the show's 10th anniversary. The show's audience will include Hectic Nine-9 friends and fans, with a old presenters' reunion included, as well as live performances from local South African artists.
The Hectic Nine-9 presenters Laurian Nortje and Ayanda Makuzeni, both of whom have been presenters since the first episode in 2007 say "viewers grew up with the show and are still loyal fans 10 years later. It’s an enormous privilege to be able to welcome some of them as VIP guests".
