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IT has barely been two week since the public broadcaster announced they will be bringing reality dinner hosting show Come Dine With Me South Africa to their channel, and they've ditched it. The British concept show belonging to production house Rapid Blue has been pulled off SABC3 by the broadcaster who claimed the "right holders of the show have withdrawn their offer to produce the show" for them. It was set to start airing in July as calls for applicants were made by the production house. SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago apologised to the fans in a statement on Tuesday. " The SABC would like to apologise to all South Africans who adhered to the call to action in anticipation that we would be producing the show.  The SABC strives to have the best local television formats and will continue to pursue bringing you the best of local premium content. Further announcements of the show’s replacement will follow," read the statement. The reality dinner hosting...

AND its farewell to Isidingo for actress Kgomotso Christopher. PICTURE: SUPPLIED ACTRESS Kgomotso Christopher  announced that she would be leaving Isidingo , SABC3’s signature daily drama series. As one of the prime-time show’s leading actors her exit from the award-winning programme comes at a time when  Christopher is keen to explore new acting roles and opportunities. In her role as Katlego Sibeko, Christopher has been one of show’s anchors, adding to the series’ sustained success  over the years.  Said Endemol Shine CEO, Sivan Pillay: “We will miss and thank her for the pivotal and positive part she’s played. “Kgomotso’s talent, grace, charm and absolute professionalism will be missed by cast, crew and fans alike.” Christopher’s final performance will air on the 13th April 2016 and, in trademark Isidingo style, viewers can look forward  to some riveting television, as only it and its stellar cast can deliver. Isidingo airs Monday to...

Noeleen Maholwana Sangqu bows out of 3Talk. PICTURE: SUPPLIED AFTER 12 years  of keeping South Africa talking on some of the hottest issues and celebrity stories,  SABC3, 3Talk will be coming to an end on the 20th of April, 2015.  The show has enjoyed an unprecedented run on South African television and has been fortunate to be a part of viewers' daily routines for over a decade.  After such a long journey with the show, Noeleen Maholwana Sangqu decided a year ago that she would be hanging up her 3Talk shoes at the end of the current season.  "When we started the show, I could never have imagined that we would have such an enduring relationship with our viewers. I have had the most fabulous 12 years on 3Talk. It's been an amazing adventure which has brought so much fun and meaning into my life, but after a lot of thought, I think it's time for me to bid farewell," remarked Noeleen. “We are sincerely grateful to Noeleen for her incessant support, commit...