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SABC2

Broadcast on: SABC
Active from: 04 Feb 1996

Contact details:
Physical Address:
SABC, cnr. of Artillery and Henley Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2092

Postal Address:
SABC, Private Bag X1, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2006

Tel: 011 714-9111
Fax: 011 714-9744

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About

SABC2 is a South African television channel owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). SABC 2 broadcasts programming in English, Afrikaans, Venda, and Tsonga.

It was created in 1996, after the SABC restructured its television channels. The reduced prominence of Afrikaans angered many speakers of the language, although the channel still features a significant amount of Afrikaans programming.

SABC2 is a free-to-air channel positioned as the Channel for the Nation. SABC2 promises to celebrate and empower the nation through cutting-edge programming that is vibrant and
entertaining.

AVAILABILITY

Terrestrial: Sentech (channel depends on nearest Sentech repeater)
DStv: Channel 192
StarSat: Channel 162
OpenView HD: Channel 102

SLOGAN

The current slogan is "You Belong" and it appears on the backdrop of the four primary colours: blue, red, yellow and green. It replaced the slogan "Feel at Home".

Positioning Statement

SABC2 is where South Africans are proud to belong – together celebrating and empowering the
nation thorough cutting edge programming that is vibrant and entertaining.

Target Market

Primary Viewer
Segmented as Nation Builders in LSM 5-7

Secondary Viewer
Segmented as Established and Rooted in LSM 8-10

Sotho, Afrikaans, Venda, Tsonga and English speaking viewers.

Reaching just over 26-million adults 15+ weekly, SABC2 is South Africa's second preferred channel.

SABC2 has a very strong and appealing brand ethos "feel at home" and now "you belong".

Positioned in the minds of South Africans as an "all" accommodating channel in terms of race, language and content.

SABC2 caters for both middle and high end markets.

SABC2's content is largely local.

SABC2 is the default channel for events of national importance.

The channel aims to promote social cohesion and nation building properties, and these you find displayed on programmes such as Motswako, its flagship women's property that educates, informs and entertains through talk, as well as on our soapies, Muvhango and 7de Laan that tell our daily stories.

A documentary strand has created a platform that show-cases South African history in a cinematic yet informative way through programmes such as Shoreline, A Country Imagined and Who do you think you are?.

In a nutshell, SABC2 is a full spectrum television service offering a programme mix of enlightening, informative, educational and entertaining material.


Latest Updated Shows

Muvhango

Genre: Drama, Soap Opera
Channel: SABC2
Summary: Muvhango is a South African Venda-language primetime soap opera created by Duma Ndlovu, produced by his Word of Mouth Productions company and inspired by the real-life story of the former Chief of Thate in Venda, which incorporates and reflects township and Sowetan life.
Starring: Sindi Dlathu, Maumela Mahuwa, Murabeli Rasalanavho


SAFTAs

Genre: Award Shows
Channel: SABC2, SABC3, Top One, Mzansi Magic
Summary: The SAFTAs honour, celebrate and promote the talent and accomplishments of the South African film and television industries in the past year.
Starring: David Kau, Trevor Noah, John Vlismas


NCIS

Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Channel: SABC2, Hallmark Channel, Sony Channel, Universal TV, M-Net, M-Net City, SABC3
Summary: NCIS is a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations.
Starring: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Sasha Alexander


Latest Articles

New on TV today: Friday 26 April

26 Apr 2024 | Written by: Shows Editor | From: New Shows and Seasons
SABC2 travels Around the World in 80 Ways and Disney+ tells The Bon Jovi Story.


New on TV today: Wednesday 24 April

24 Apr 2024 | Written by: Shows Editor | From: New Shows and Seasons
A new season of Fargo launches on M-Net as ID takes you inside Late Night Lockup.


New on TV today: Tuesday 23 April

23 Apr 2024 | Written by: Shows Editor | From: New Shows and Seasons | 1 comment
The Taste Master returns to SABC2 and Nat Geo goes inside The Hidden Holocaust.


Latest Press Releases

Thandaza and Ranthumeng to wed on Muvhango's 2000th episodePress Release

28 May 2014 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Press Releases | 21 comments
On Thursday night (29 May) Thandaza and Ranthumeng will marry on the banks of the Crocodile River in Aviant, on Muvhango's 2000th episode.


LATEST ARTICLES

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Series finale! But first, Irem announces that she's is going to kidnap her husband.


New on TV today: Wednesday 1 May

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Isitha introduces a new title sequence on Friday 10 May. See why when you pour over these.


The Wife 3 Teasers - May 2024

Series finale! Mqhele makes a shocking discovery about the person who hides behind the name Jessica Ntombela.


Queendom Teasers - May 2024

The Inkabi Handler gets closer to finding the heir who's threatening King Banzi's legacy.


Sibongile & The Dlaminis Teasers - May 2024

Deliwe finds herself gambled out of her home and then she faces the truth.


Moederhart Teasers - May 2024

Nefise comes to a terrible realization that forces her to have an honest conversation with Muzaffer.


Skerpioen Teasers - May 2024

Series finale! Little does Ferda know... Perihan has one last ace up her sleeve.


New on TV today: Tuesday 30 April

New drama Juffrou X debuts on kykNET and Lil Jon Wants to Do What? 2 begins on HGTV.


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Includes impressions from Japanese voices.

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