SABC says production house was informed about the cancellation of Modiadie’s show two years ago (2018)
TV and Radio personality Pearl Modiadie became top of twitter trends yesterday after revealing that she found out on social media that her show Zaziwa has been canned by the SABC.
This came after celebrity commentator Phil Mphela broke the news about Zaziwa’s termination on his twitter account, much to the shock of his followers and Modiadie.
Reacting to the news Modiadie wrote: “It’s heartbreaking to find out on social media”. But she later removed the tweet.
The Metro FM radio presenter did not respond to requests for comment at the time of publication.
The SABC confirmed that Zaziwa, like many other programmes, has been subjected to a review exercise for recommissioning and its on the chopping block.
“SABC programmes are subjected to a review exercise for recommissioning, with the intention of ensuring that the channels are able to deliver and become competitive platforms,” said SABC acting spokeswoman Mmoni Seapolelo.
Seapolelo said a decision was taken not to recommission the show for another season but said the channel was exploring other content ideas and formats in the slot to allow room to curate a diverse offering to viewers.
The public broadcaster refuted claim that they did not inform the production house, Thabo Mphelo Films, about the decision to can the show and that it was the producters responsibility to tell their employees of the situation.
“This decision was communicated to the production house in 2018 and they have a responsibility to inform their personnel accordingly,” said Seapolelo.
By Nokuthula Zwane
zwanen@sundayworld.co.za
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