Uzalo hits 10 million viewers mark
Uzalo is the first television show to hit the 10 million viewers mark in South African television history.
Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has extended a congratulatory message to the producers, actors and actresses and crew of Uzalo for becoming the first television show to hit the 10 million viewers mark in South African television history.
“Congratulations to Uzalo for setting the bar high by clocking a never-been-done-before 10 million viewers mark in South African television history,” Mokonyane said.
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Uzalo is a South African soapie which airs on South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) One at 8.30 weekdays.
“In just three years of existence, the soapie achieved what its peers with decades on television are yet to achieve,” the Minister said.
Here are some of the reaction from Twitter:
RATINGS: #Uzalo breaks TV record with 10.2-million viewers
Part 2 of the show's wedding drama which aired on Tuesday, 24 September pulled a massive 74% audience share.
This is a record for South African television.
Congrats @Uzalo_SABC1 & @Official_SABC1 pic.twitter.com/4i8ZBz0jAH
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 9, 2018
The South African Broadcasting Corporation released a statement yesterday.
SABC announces that #Uzalo has broken all SA TV records with 10.2 million viewers. pic.twitter.com/9gGW8cYDDI
— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) October 9, 2018
She said this is the first time a project spearheaded by a young, black and female producer has hit such a milestone in South African television history.
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“This is proof that where there is hard work and dedication, there is a success. This should be an example to other aspiring producers.
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“We are hopeful that with our migration from analogue to digital, younger, black producers will come forth to exploit the opportunities that will be presented by the new multi-channel environment,” Mokonyane said.
