SABC Unveils Exciting New Drama to Succeed ‘Muvhango’ in 2026!

• Kagiso Modupe, an actor and television director, will have his new telenovela, Pimville, take the place of the long-running soap opera Muvhango
• The cherished Tshivenda series was cancelled as of August 2025, concluding nearly three decades on the air
• Fans and viewers took to social media to say their goodbyes to the show

The SABC has announced that the new telenovela Pimville will take the spot of Muvhango, which concluded in August 2025.

This year’s cancellation of the beloved soapie after 28 years surprised many South Africans, as it had been a staple of the television landscape.

The Citizen reported on Friday, 26 November 2025, regarding the debut of Pimville in 2026. However, the broadcaster has yet to reveal the precise date it will launch.

“The telenovela is set to debut in the first half of 2026, Mondays to Fridays in the 21:00 slot,” said the channel.

Produced by Bakwena Productions, the new show is co-owned by actor and director Kagiso Modupe.

Nomsa Chabeli, the CEO of SABC, previously indicated that plans for a successor to Muvhango were in motion. The series ended its broadcast in August 2025 after almost 30 years.

Entertainment critic Mlu commented on his X account that Muvhango was indeed cancelled and is being replaced by Pimville Queens.

“SABC cancels Muvhango for good due to low ratings. A new telenovela, “Pimville Queens” from Bakwena Productions, owned by Kagiso Modupe, is set to premiere in August,” he wrote.

Reactions from South Africans about Pimville replacing Muvhango

@Oreokametsee replied:

“Kagiso is producing a telenovela while owing the Queedom cast.”

@OslinaM wrote:

“Shame, man, it’s a pity for those who’ll lose their jobs after this.”

@Sir_Boh reacted:

“I hope one day Uzalo and Generations will be cancelled.”

@nsmvelase111 said:

“Giyani – Land of Blood was way better than Muvhango.”

@Hoecutter commented:

“This is the last time we are going to hear Venda other than in Cosmo & Alex. Sad.”

@KhotsoNqokwane responded:

“They don’t watch it, then cry wolf when it gets canceled.”

@_tryzonzama said:

“If he pays his crew and cast, then all is well.”

@SiweM_ responded:

“Oh, SABC 2 may get 30 minutes of my time on weekdays again since they canceled 7de Laan.”

@m_kobene wrote:

“Bakwena Productions, hopefully, will pay creatives on time.”

@motiane21 reacted:

“It’s time for Kagiso Modupi to shine more.”

@rohula_r replied:

“It was only a matter of time. Even Venḓa people don’t watch Muvhango anymore, and I don’t blame us. The writers and producers stopped caring a long time ago. But at least it should be replaced by another Venḓa show.”

@sebulelon said:

“Good riddance, it’s long overdue, it has long run its course…bye.”

@popomosarwane commented:

“This show gets canceled every month. I thought they were already canceled.”