South African viewers have shared their excitement over the return of the popular long-running soap opera ‘Rhythm City’, which was canceled over six years ago.
The eTV soap featured former The River actress Nokuthula Mavuso and Mpho Molepo, who portrayed the characters Tshidi and Fats.
Entertainment analyst Jabu McDonald announced the soap’s return via his X account on June 5, 2026.
“Rhythm City Returns to Television. The popular etv soapie, which came to an end five years ago, is returning to etv Channel 195 in reruns. Viewers will get to go down memory lane and revisit some of the intriguing storylines that made the show so popular and iconic. Rhythm City officially returns as a rerun/repeat starting today at 11:20 on ETV Extra channel 195 on DStv,” wrote McDonald.
Reactions to the revival
@__T_touch remarked:
“Actors should get paid for rebroadcasts. It doesn’t make sense why they don’t get a cut, cos reruns still make good money.”
@ThattyELMo shared:
“Would be great to watch Moshidi Motshegwa again as Naomi. Yuuuhhh that character, Nokuthula Radebe as well; that Tshidi character was such a problem. Legit made me fear having children. Hope the actors get their dues.”
@kaymondise stated:
“Wish they could do the same with Backstage.”
@Reloadedd94 commented:
“All these repeats and these poor people aren’t even getting paid for it while the commissioning editor and channel eat the money, how sad.”
@uLwazi_Wami expressed:
“Imagine if the actors received royalties from syndication.”
@RoastInProgres added:
“This is great for the audience, hoping it’s great for the actors as well, as far as royalties are concerned.”
@TheoMosaqa_ noted:
“Are the actors going to be paid? None of this makes sense at all. It comes back on our screens, but the actors are getting nothing. They deserve to be compensated.”
@MrPakwe advised:
“@etv give them a prime-time slot. Somewhere between 18:30 and 21:00. I promise you, it will perform over 95% of every show that plays during those periods.”
@jikwana84228 said:
“Aaaah, to watch Miles again! Artists should be treated with more respect in SA, and I believe we can give our actors their dignity. Actors should earn royalties for their
