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17 January. At launch, the channel carried the following amount of local programming: 2 half-hour magazine programmes, one hour-long documentary, a half-hour sports roundup, a half-hour children's programme (targeting viewers ages 8 to 12) and an hour-long jazz music programme. IBA's recommendations suggested that e.tv would increase its local output from the 1 February date to 30%, the minimum recommendation from the regulator, as well as commitments to make co-productions with other
African countries. International programming dominated the ratings, such as Friends, which up until then was broadcast exclusively by M-Net.
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programming, produced in South Africa, would be produced by independent production companies, but, if the plan was altered, wouldn't change its obligations to carry news and current affairs programming, and that the channel should produce content in languages other than
English, with e.tv raising doubts about the possibility of entering the Afrikaans market, which at the time was being served by
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450:, two of its producers reportedly visited Johannesburg in February 2000 providing consultancy to Times Media. At Sithengi 99, e.tv announced that it was entering its second phase of operations, and was accepting submissions for a daily magazine show catered to the 9-14 demographic and a weekly show on Sundays (from 8am to 11am) called House of Toons.
588:. Both print and outdoor campaigns by e.tv imply an inherent bias in the SABC's news coverage. More recently, e.tv joined a coalition of media outlets in a lawsuit to force the courts to allow live audio and/or video feeds to be broadcast from trials involving government officials and other prominent figures.
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granted license conditions to e.tv: a 24-hour license with 30 minutes of news every day. If the channel didn't meet these conditions, then e.tv wouldn't accept paid advertising. e.tv was planned to start its 24-hour service on 1 February 1999, with plans to start its news service two weeks earlier on
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Starting in April 2013, the channel launched "e on Demand", a catch-up service that allows registered etv.co.za viewers to watch past episodes of their favorite TV shows as well as watch exclusive content. Many of e.tv's own productions are available to view including its popular weekday soap opera
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One year into e.tv's existence, the channel was already in trouble over recommendations from the IBA that were barely achieved. The IBA submitted an application in August 1999 to amend the conditions of its licence. Its South
African shareholders (80% of the shares) should be put as one; 40% of its
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Craz-e is the children's slot for the channel, airing selected specially curated content. The slot is aired weekdays from 14:30 CAT as a two-hour programming block. Initially it was a separate block for teens, the second one being named Littl-e for preschoolers, until they were merged in 2018. The
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In 2005, the channel was fined R55 000 for two offences of broadcasting 18-rated movies before 9pm. It was also prevented by a court ruling, which prevented it from airing a documentary concerning a prominent baby murder, but upon appeal, e.tv was ordered to show the documentary to the case's
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The channel surpassed the 500,000 viewer mark by
February 1999, achieving an 18% total audience growth since launch, and an increase among black viewers of 123%, within the latter two months. The classic movie slot at 11:30am became a hit with daytime viewers. Shortly before starting its 24-hour
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Since August 2019, the daily news bulletin was rebranded as "e.tv News" and is presently broadcast at 8pm on weeknights featuring the days top stories, business news, sport and weather. The weekend edition called "South Africa
Tonight" features a simulcast at 7pm from e.tv's sister channel
1121:-eNews Prime Time, which was a 7pm news bulletin featuring the days top stories, business news, sport and weather. From 2016 to 2018, eNews Prime Time was re-launched under a more dynamic news bulletin called "eNews Direct" in a new time slot at 8pm on weeknights and at 7pm on weekends.
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In 1998, e.tv launched its very own dedicated news division from Cape Town called "eNews" which went LIVE at 7pm daily. eNews "Morning
Edition" which was a morning news bulletin was also broadcast on e.tv at the top of each hour during its iconic breakfast show called the "Toasty Show".
495:. HCI had insisted, in court documents, that the purchase of the R24 million stake in the electronics maker, which also produces digital set-top boxes, was without authorisation. Golding had, challenging his removal as CEO, stated that attempts to get rid of him was due to the
734:, set in an arts college in Cape Town, started off on a high note when it first aired in 2000, but things soured when e.tv had a dispute with the production company, and several popular cast members left the show. Because of low ratings to other shows in its time slot,
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From the early 2000s, eNews was widely becoming popular for its 7pm daily news bulletin - "eNews Prime Time". Following the need for more rolling coverage on news developments and breaking news, several other bulletins were launched on e.tv;
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sold their 25% shareholding of the channel in 2001, concerned that they would never be able to exercise full ownership: South
African media ownership law restricts foreign entities to owning no more than 25% of a television channel.
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New sitcoms filled with spontaneous laughter bringing families together, drama series with warm, captivatingly relatable themes, to intense, darkly dramatic plot twists, and the thrill of the chase through the gritty arcs of crime.
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Over the years, e.tv still dominates the weekend ratings war with movies against the SABC, due to having multiple deals with various distribution companies. Some movies first premiere on the e.tv channel before moving on to
518:, on air. The government responded by threatening legal action, citing that the station contravened The Protection of Information Act. In August, it was reported to be the fastest-growing channel in South Africa. After the
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The channel launched on 1 October 1998 with a terrestrial coverage of 60%, though it wouldn't make a formal launch party until the 1998 Sithengi television festival the following month, to an audience of 8,000 guests. The
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held 20% of the shares. Defeated incumbents included
Afrimedia (which lacked a foreign partner), Community Television Network (backed by Canadian company UTV International Holdings), Free To Air (backed by British company
2536:"TV with Thinus: Econet's flagship Kwesé Free Sports channel in abrupt blackout on Openview as Econet's financial problems spread; e.tv says it's permanently terminating the channel's carriage after a days-long blackout"
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Because of its liberal policies on adult content and its continual reinforcement of being free-to-air while it broadcast blockbuster movies, e.tv seems to have won the ratings war against SABC, especially on weekends.
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The consortium has had many changes in ownership, however the dominant player has always been HCI: it had bought out minority black shareholders who had failed to repay loans they used to purchase the Midi TV stake.
1124:-eNews Late Edition, which was a late night news bulletin featuring the days top stories, business news, sport and weather at 10pm. The Late Edition news bulletin ended in 2014 and is no longer broadcast on e.tv.
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prosecutors for review. The station also fired prominent personality, Soli
Philander, after a year's involvement. It also garnered controversy from conservative and religious groups, after it decided to broadcast
491:, a former trade unionist, was controversially forced to resign as the station's CEO in late October 2014, following the polemic purchase of shares he made in South African electronics equipment maker
628:(formerly known as TopTV) had entered negotiations with the brand for their additional channels before proofing to be fruitful and were only fortunate to launch eKasi+ in 2015 as a replacement for
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1111:-eNews Sunrise, which was a cross over from the e.tv breakfast show called "Sunrise". This bulletin featured the mornings news headlines at every 30 minutes between 5:30am and 8am on weekdays.
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stories. The broadcaster became the nation's first & most-watched 24-hour news service when it launched in June 2008. e.tv first ever news channel that is available exclusively on
1127:-eNews Early Edition, which was a 5 Minute update on the days news headlines at 6pm on weekends. The Early Edition news Bulletin ended in late 2017 and is no longer broadcast on e.tv.
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In 2021, the brand launched its own streaming service eVOD with some content moving exclusively to that platform alongside upcoming programming that haven't aired on their channels.
754:, set in a mass media company in Johannesburg, experienced increased ratings after its timeslot was changed from 8pm to 7.30pm. In its previous timeslot, the soapie clashed with
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e.tv's breakfast contract was awarded in
November 1999 to Times Media Limited and Films2People, worth R45 million. The Toasty Show was set to launch on 1 May 2000. Influenced by
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were discontinued as part of realignment strategy to offer viewers fresh entertainment. The channel welcomed three additional channels which was their second news channel,
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slot was particularly popular for its local shows: Sistahood, Frenzy, Shiz Live and Craz-e World Live, which were discontinued in 2019. Littl-e's local offerings such as
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It promises to be a binge watchers paradise with thrilling real-life stories, fascinating characters, and raw human emotion. There's something compelling for everyone.
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As of 5 August 2019, e.tv consolidated and combined its 1pm and 8pm bulletins along with the OpenNews channel and renamed the OpenNews channel and eNews bulletins to
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before his 90th birthday, which both the SABC and M-Net refused as well. They also received 14 complaints after a contestant was injured in an episode of the local
2562:"TV with Thinus: eMedia Investments' Openview adds one English Premier League live match per weer to its rebranded News&Sports channel in a deal with Infront"
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Midi TV was the consortium that won the broadcasting licence on 30 March 1998 to operate the channel. It is majority-owned by black empowerment group
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exonerated e.tv from overstepping its code of conduct after complaints were received following its screening of series from the
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2462:"e.tv dumps its local youth programming content block, Craz-e, after years; replaced with international and animation shows"
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during 1999. The overnight slots were given over to new creative talent, with a prospective launch slated for April 1999.
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2367:"TV with Thinus: eMedia ends its eAfrica channel on Multichoice's DStv for the african continent after 12 years"
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soft-core porn series. In June, it failed in its attempt to stop M-Net from acquiring a new broadcast licence.
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schedule, Vula Communications, one of Midi's shareholders, planned to float 20% of its shares at the
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522:, e.tv joined other South African broadcasters in agreeing to continue broadcasting statements by
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from April. A month later, news circulated that the brand's 4 channels might be available on
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government wanting to control the station's news output through direct interference.
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2388:"Without Prior Notice MultiChoice Removes e.tv's 4 Channels from the DSTV Platform"
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2345:"Reminder: e.tv's African Feed To Cease Transmission On DStv And GOtv"
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the following month. In February 2001, two further sitcoms followed,
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In 2006, it refused to air a controversial interview with
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1601:"e.tv's BIG breakfast contract worth US$ 7.5m awarded",
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are available on several South Africa mobile networks.
1536:"e.tv sticking to rigid demands of IBA: 24 hour tv",
1523:"South Africa's e.tv launches in spectacular style",
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were also discontinued, although reruns still air on
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Television channels and stations established in 1998
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English-language television stations in South Africa
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1642:"E.TV's Marketing Director Leaves to join TV Africa"
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Also referred to as eNews Channel Africa. A 24-hour
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before being made official a day before its launch.
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Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union
1091:. E.tv also holds domestic rights to the American
535:Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa
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556:. In November, it was reported that Midi TV owed
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1172:Web: Free VOD has been collected under the E.tv
1056:e.tv previously secured broadcast rights of the
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302:Channel 126 (eAfrica feed) until 31 March 2022
284:Channel 120 (eAfrica feed) until 31 March 2022
2589:"eNews 24-hour channel takes to the airwaves"
1672:"e.tv CEO Marcel Golding resigns | e.tv"
502:
852:Nikiwe, Isitha:The Enemy, Smoke And Mirrors,
16:South African free-to-air television station
1691:"etv: emails show who really runs the show"
1614:"e.tv commissions children's programming",
389:(via its subsidiary eMedia Holdings), with
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1709:"E-tv may be charged with security breach"
1153:updates and developments on the pandemic.
871:In South Africa, e.tv formerly aired some
738:was cancelled as of the end of June 2007.
1510:"MIDI wins first SA private TV licence",
453:Local sitcoms started in April 2000 with
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319:) is the first and only privately owned
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2331:"E.tv launches eVOD streaming service"
1739:"e.tv growth outstrips other channels"
683:In 2022, two more channels were added
336:South African Broadcasting Corporation
968:Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge
544:In 2004, e.tv was reprimanded by the
2587:Issa Sikiti da Silva (2 June 2008).
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1592:, nº. 23, November 1999-January 2000
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2661:Television stations in South Africa
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1575:"Dead time offered to new talent",
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381:Original 3D variant logo since 2013
264:Channel depends on nearest repeater
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2432:"Superdance South Africa launches"
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2135:. 6 December 2005. Archived from
2105:. 5 December 2005. Archived from
2075:. 1 December 2004. Archived from
1955:. 8 November 2004. Archived from
1925:. 13 October 2004. Archived from
1919:"Shaik: e.tv broadcast bid fails"
1805:. 19 October 2001. Archived from
1799:"Anthrax hoax lands man in court"
1775:. 12 October 2001. Archived from
1715:. 11 January 2001. Archived from
1689:Bond, Patrick (28 October 2014).
1492:. Hosken Consolidated Investments
718:List of e.tv original productions
654:and their first reality channel,
568:late at night over the weekends.
2279:"e.tv to call the lucky numbers"
2045:. 26 August 2005. Archived from
2015:. 26 August 2005. Archived from
1949:"M-Net, e.tv owe Icasa millions"
1889:"SABC 'not a state broadcaster'"
1745:. 21 August 2001. Archived from
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1979:"Commission fines e.tv R40 000"
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1549:"Success and hiccups at e.tv",
546:Advertising Standards Authority
387:Hosken Consolidated Investments
2219:"Fear Factor draws complaints"
2189:"e.tv says no to PW interview"
1985:. 4 March 2005. Archived from
1865:. 10 June 2002. Archived from
1631:, nº. 28, February-April 2001
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658:and a female centric channel,
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2039:"Jordan: e.tv must show film"
2009:"e.tv to fight Jordan ruling"
1629:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1627:"etv air new local sitcoms",
1618:, nº. 24, February-April 2000
1616:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1605:, nº. 24, February-April 2000
1603:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1590:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1577:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1564:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1551:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1540:, nº. 20, February-April 1999
1538:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1527:, nº. 20, February-April 1999
1525:Africa Film & TV Magazine
1512:Africa Film & TV Magazine
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1062:World Wrestling Entertainment
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526:. It was also the site of an
2069:"Soli to host new e.tv show"
560:R7 million in licence fees.
511:, the official residence of
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2438:. Etv.co.za. Archived from
2099:"Soli, e.tv at loggerheads"
1829:"e.tv wins Emmanuelle case"
1440:List of South African media
1403:
1039:
917:How To Get Away With Murder
429:Johannesburg Stock Exchange
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2479:Dee, Mod (18 April 2016).
2249:"E.tv 'gave fair warning'"
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646:In 2018, True African and
520:September 11, 2001 attacks
503:Controversy and milestones
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2666:Mass media in Cape Town
2129:"e.tv: 'We fired' Soli"
1769:"SA media take a stand"
1579:, nº. 21, May-July 1999
1566:, nº. 21, May-July 1999
1553:, nº. 21, May-July 1999
855:Superdance South Africa
1216:which focuses on both
954:The channel also airs
758:'s established soapie
742:was then replaced by "
550:editorial independence
382:
356:English Premier League
323:television station in
209:; 25 years ago
2506:"Get ready to rumble"
1058:UEFA Champions League
867:International content
822:, reality shows like
404:United News and Media
380:
360:UEFA Champions League
2516:on 30 September 2007
2412:on 30 September 2007
2289:on 27 September 2007
2199:on 30 September 2007
1989:on 30 September 2007
1839:on 30 September 2007
1809:on 30 September 2007
1779:on 27 September 2007
1749:on 30 September 2007
1719:on 30 September 2007
1468:"Where we come from"
890:Curb Your Enthusiasm
671:e.tv News and Sports
566:softcore pornography
509:Genadendal Residence
19:For other uses, see
1929:on 18 December 2005
1899:on 18 December 2005
1418:South Africa portal
1083:instead of e.tv or
941:In September 2017,
844:Step Up or Step Out
833:Katch it with Kanyi
554:Schabir Shaik trial
207:1 October 1998
40:
2591:. Bizcommunity.com
839:Coke Studio Africa
408:Modern Times Group
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332:television channel
327:. It is the fifth
152:eMedia Investments
67:Sub-Saharan Africa
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35:Television channel
1959:on 1 October 2007
1869:on 1 October 2007
1562:"e.tv tit-bits",
1470:. eMedia Holdings
1432:Television portal
944:Days of Our Lives
807:eKasi:Our Stories
712:Local productions
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1446:References
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