2007 in South African television

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This is a list of South African television related events from 2005.

Events

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  • 4 February - The first episode of Deal or No Deal hosted by Ed Jordan airs on M-Net.
  • 12 July - Rapper Hip Hop Pantsula and his partner Hayley Bennett win the third season of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 10 December - Jody Williams wins the fourth season of Idols South Africa.[1]

Debuts

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Domestic

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  • 4 February - Deal or No Deal (2007-2008)
  • 7 February - So You Think You Can Dance (SABC1) (2007–2013)
  • 9 July - Rhythm City (e.tv) (2007–present)

International

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  • 3 January - United Kingdom Silent Witness (BBC Prime)
  • January - South Africa/Nigeria Jacob's Cross (M-Net)
  • 1 February - United States Shark (M-Net)
  • 4 February - United States Dexter (M-Net)
  • 26 February - United States 'Til Death (SABC3)
  • 1 March - United States Kojak (2005) (SABC1)
  • 9 March - United States The Real Housewives of Orange County (M-Net Series)
  • 15 March - United States Men in Trees (M-Net Series)
  • 29 March - United States Help Me Help You (M-Net)
  • 2 April - United States Kyle XY (Go)
  • 3 April - United Kingdom Extras (BBC Prime)
  • 3 April - United States Medium (SABC2)
  • 6 April - Canada Falcon Beach (Go)
  • 9 April - United Kingdom Jane Eyre (BBC Prime)
  • 16 April - United States The Unit (SABC1)
  • 26 April - Canada/South Africa Jozi-H (SABC3)
  • 4 May - United States Cuts (SABC1)
  • 4 May - United States Friday Night Lights (M-Net)
  • 23 May - United States Heroes (SABC3)
  • 5 June - United States 30 Rock (M-Net)
  • 18 June - United Kingdom The Chase (BBC Prime)
  • 19 June - United Kingdom The Mighty Boosh (BBC Prime)
  • 26 June - United Kingdom Saxondale (BBC Prime)
  • 8 July - United States Sleeper Cell (M-Net)
  • 17 July - United States Ugly Betty (M-Net)
  • 19 July - United States On the Lot (SABC2)
  • 14 August - United Kingdom Green Wing (BBC Prime)
  • 23 August - United States Brothers & Series (M-Net)
  • 1 September - United Kingdom Doctor Who Confidential (BBC Prime)
  • 25 September - United Kingdom Messiah (BBC Prime)
  • 2 October - United Kingdom Derren Brown: Russian Roulette (BBC Prime)
  • 8 October - United Kingdom Hotel Babylon (BBC Prime)
  • 9 October - United Kingdom Derren Brown: Séance (BBC Prime)
  • 10 October - United States Day Break (M-Net)
  • 16 October - United Kingdom Hypderdrive (BBC Prime)
  • 30 October - Republic of Ireland/United Kingdom/United States/Canada The Tudors (M-Net)
  • 31 October - United States Lincoln Heights (M-Net Series)
  • 2 November - United States Malcolm & Eddie (Sony Channel)
  • 3 November - United Kingdom Robin Hood (SABC2)
  • 10 November - United States Notes from the Underbelly (M-Net Series)
  • 14 November - United States Jericho (SABC3)
  • 2 December - United States The Riches (M-Net)
  • 4 December - United Kingdom Star Stories (BBC Prime)
  • 4 December - United Kingdom Suburban Shootout (BBC Prime)
  • 10 December - United States State of Mind (M-Net)
  • 20 December - United Kingdom The Story of India (SABC2)
  • Canada Lunar Jim (M-Net)
  • France Panshel's World (M-Net)
  • Canada/Japan Spider Riders (SABC2)
  • Canada Grossology (M-Net)
  • United States/Canada/China Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (SABC2)
  • United Kingdom/France The Large Family (SABC2)

Changes of network affiliation

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Shows Moved from Moved to
United States My Little Pony SABC1 M-Net
United Kingdom Little Monsters K-T.V. World
United States The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss SABC2
United States The Guardian Sony Channel
Canada/Denmark Mumble Bumble e.tv
Germany Ted Sieger's Wildlife
United States C Bear and Jamal Bop TV
United States/Canada Eek! The Cat kykNET
United States Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm M-Net
United States The Wire
United States Everwood SABC3
United Kingdom Little Red Tractor
United Kingdom Legend of the Dragon
United States Friday Night Lights Go
United States Brothers & Sisters M-Net Series
United States Shark
United States Desperate Housewives
United States Big Love
Republic of Ireland/United Kingdom/United States/Canada The Tudors
United States Nip/Tuck
France/Belgium Cédric SABC1
United States Tom and Jerry Kids Cartoon Network
United Kingdom Hustle SABC3 BBC Prime
United States The War at Home M-Net Series SABC3

Television shows

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1980s

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  • Good Morning South Africa (1985–present)
  • Carte Blanche (1988–present)

1990s

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  • Top Billing (1992–present)
  • Generations (1994–present)
  • Isidingo (1998–present)

2000s

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  • Idols South Africa (2002–present)
  • Strictly Come Dancing (2006-2008, 2013–2015)

Ending this year

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New channels

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  • 1 June: CNBC Africa
  • 2 November: Sony Channel

Births

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Deaths

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See also

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  • 2007 in South Africa

References

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  1. ^ Tshabalala, Thembelihle (10 December 2007). "Young pop idol vows to finish matric". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 7 February 2024.


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