The Pimville telenovela, which is expected to keep viewers glued to their screens, was unveiled at the Piano Hub, Soweto, Pimville, on November 18.

The telenovela is produced by Bakwena Productions and has a storyline rich in authenticity. It is set in the heart of our community and poised to become one of SA’s most compelling TV experiences.

The unveiling announced the cast and offered a sneak preview. The all-star cast includes celebrated SA talent:

Gail Mabalane, who plays Phello Mohapi; Clementine Mosimane, who plays Mme Mathapelo; veteran actress Lillian Dube as Rakgadi wa Friestata; and Jesse Suntele as MJ, among others.

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Executive producer at Bakwena Productions, Rashaka Muofhe, said, “Pimville is a love letter to the township spirit; raw, vibrant and enduring. We wanted to craft a show that entertains and honours the resilience, beauty and power of our communities. Bringing this story to life with SABC 2 has been a privilege.”

The cast added that the location resonates with all of them as it holds a rich history, sharing that there are places such as the Teachers’ College, amenities such as a golf course and an indoor pool, all in a local community.

“The biggest lesson I have taken from my role as a police officer is that the police go through a lot, and we downplay that as communities. A lot goes into being a police officer, which we do not take seriously, as well as the stigma around the police,” said Mabalane.

Lala Tuku, the SABC head of content, told the Urban News that they are intentional about the stories they tell.

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They had been waiting for something like Pimville because of what the story stands for and what it will be able to do: Bring communities together. She said Pimville is iconic, and the SABC is about iconic moments.

Pimville promises to captivate the nation and redefine the standard of local storytelling. It will premiere on February 9 at 21:00 on SABC 2.