New e.tv local drama series, Heist, inspired by the real-life Justin Bieber concert cash heist in 2013 as e.tv says it wants to bring 'more action, edge' to the channel.

e.tv's new series, Heist, set to start on Tuesday 9 February at 21:30 is a ripped-from-the-headlines drama taking its inspiration from the May 2013 Justin Bieber concert cash heist when robbers staged a daring smash and grab and stole millions after a carefully planned break-in at the FNB Stadium.

Heist, produced by Matatiele production company Branded Soul with director Rolie Nikiwe, is filmed in the Alexandra township and the new series is inspired by the shocking and daring cash heist that took place near Soweto in 2013.

Heist, described by e.tv as an action thriller and starring actors Jerry Mofokeng, Jody Abrahams, Wright Ngubeni, Meshack Mavuso, Kenneth Nkosi, Warren Masemola and Mbali Ka Ngwenya, will portray the social and economic challenges faced by South Africans and will replace Z'bondiwe in the 21:30 timeslot from 9 February.

Although dealing with poverty and South Africa's societal challenges, e.tv says Heist won't be glamourising violence or crime.

What eventually happens is that the various characters who decide to pull off a heist immediately after a concert at a stadium, eventually turn on each other as the pursuit of money change them, proving that a life of crime never pays off.

Heist starts when an old man, Talent (Jerry Mofokeng) gets fired from his job as stadium grass cutter of more than 20 years, triggering anger and revenge. He then forms a gang of five men and one woman to pull of the daring heist.

"e.tv will continue to ensure that our viewers are kept entertained," says Monde Twala, managing director of e.tv's channels division about Heist.

"Local story telling is a key pillar for our prime time line-up and we are committed to deliver an innovative mix of programming able to resonate well within our broad audience base. Our viewers are in for a fascinating 2016 prime time line-up," says Monde Twala.

"In 2016 our viewers will enjoy more innovative and diverse local content. We want to bring more action, edge and thrill to the channel".

More daring stories around sex and relationships in second season of Intersextions starting on SABC1 on 12 February at 20:30.

The second season of Intersextions will start on Tuesday 12 February at 20:30 on SABC1 for another 26 episodes, with the drama show revolving around sex, love and relationships which will keep with its first season format of interlinked episodes.

The show, a partnership between SABC1, SABC Education and Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), is produced by Quizzical Pictures and AntS Multimedia.

"We are confident that the new talent will breathe new energy into the series," says Harriet Gavshon of Quizzical Pictures. The second season of Intersextions will have over 100 new actors.

"What is extraordinary about Intersextions is that we try to use it as a platform to develop new talent on every level. Many of the episode directors are first time directors and the writing team and cast is full of new and fresh faces," says Rolie Nikiwe, Intersextions creative director.

"The programme will continue to drum home the overarching message of responsible sexual behaviour, HIV testing and TB screening, condom use and reduction of multiple partners," says Pontsho Makheta, SABC content general manager.

"Viewers can expect a more daring script that the first series as we have gone back and consulted widely," says Richard Delate, the managing director of JHHESA. He says the second season of Intersextions will feature storylines that "are gripping yet real in bringing to the fore society's unspoken issues on relationships."

"As a channel we are thrilled to bring our viewers the second season of this popular cutting-edge drama," says Vukile Madlala, SABC1's publicity manager. "Viewers should look forward to more authentic, insightful and thought-provoking South African stories," she says.