After filling the 18:30 weekday timeslot on SABC1 with repeats that caused a ratings drop since new first-run content wasn't available a year ago, the SABC now plans to start a new telenovela, Amalanga Awafani from April.
Amalanga Awafani, loosely translated as "the days are not the same", is produced for SABC1 by Stained Glass TV, the production company also responsible for Uzalo on SABC1 as well as series on both MultiChoice's Showmax and for Netflix South Africa.
The SABC provided no basic casting, crew, or episode order information.
In a logline the SABC describes Amalanga Awafani as "about choices and desires".
"If you suddenly came into some extra millions, what would you buy? A new car, luxury fashion, high-end appliances, or the best experiences money can afford?"
According to SABC1, Amalanga Awafani "promises to be a socially relevant offering that resonates with a wide demographic, spanning rural, peri-urban, and urban audiences. The drama will unveil talent, introduce new characters, and leave viewers intrigued and on the edge of their seats".
