Two of Mzansi’s most loved drama series are soon heading back to our screens.
DStv’s Mzansi Magic has officially confirmed the highly-watched drama series Ayeye and eHostela will kick off their new seasons in July and August.
Mzansi Magic will be transforming the two into anthology series and they will be both serving up new casts and storylines.
This change is inspired by the global trend of drama series recasting seasonally, featuring a restored viewpoint in a clear storytelling universe.
Mzansi Magic director for local entertainment Shirley Adonisi said: “We have invested in building the audiences for Ayeye and eHostela and want to give these audiences new stories in the framework of a title that they already like. Internationally, anthology series have delivered strong ratings and of course, Mzansi Magic wants its line-up to reflect the growing scope and scale of drama series available worldwide.
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“Given how much talent South Africa has, we are excited to give new actors, new directors and new writers the chance to express their vision of the show’s central idea. They will build on the work of the wonderful cast and crew who delivered the previous seasons of both shows.”
Both series will have new production teams.
Ayeye will now be produced by Seriti and be based in Sandton and Rosebank, Jozi, while Rhythm World will be taking over eHostela, based back in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal.
With an extra-large July line-up loading on Mzansi Magic, eHostela will air for viewers to tune in on 3 July at 8 pm. Ayeye is starting on 5 August at 8 pm.
