'Soul City' Returns to SABC1 After 13 Years With New Sunday Timeslot in 2026
- Soul City is set to return to SABC1 in 2026, more than a decade after the beloved series last aired
- The iconic health drama will screen on Sundays at 7:30 pm, reclaiming its place in South African prime time
- After the news broke, it reignited excitement among fans of one of SA's most-watched TV shows since 1994
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One of South Africa's most beloved television dramas is making a long-awaited comeback. Soul City is returning to SABC1 in 2026, ending a 13-year absence from local screens that left generations of fans without the show that shaped how many South Africans understood health and community issues.
Bona Magazine confirmed the news, announcing that the series will air on Sundays at 7:30 pm — a timeslot that puts it squarely in prime-time territory.
A South African TV institution returns
Soul City first launched in 1994 and quickly grew into one of the country's most-watched and most-discussed television programmes. More than just entertainment, the show used storytelling to tackle real public health and social challenges, from HIV/AIDS awareness to domestic violence and child health. It earned a loyal following across generations and became a fixture in millions of South African households every week.
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The series ran for multiple seasons before eventually going off air, leaving a gap that few local productions have managed to fill. Its return in 2026 signals renewed investment in the kind of socially conscious drama that made it a household name in the first place.
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What to expect from the 2026 revival
Details about the new season's cast and storylines have not yet been fully revealed, but the confirmed Sunday evening slot suggests producers are banking on the show's strong legacy to draw viewers back. Sunday nights on SABC1 have traditionally been competitive, and placing Soul City at 7:30 pm positions it as a centrepiece of the channel's weekly schedule.
The news has circulated widely since Bona Magazine shared it, with many South Africans reconnecting with memories of watching the original series. For viewers who grew up with the show, its return carries both nostalgia and curiosity about how the production will be updated for a contemporary audience.
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