SA Weighs In As Popular TV Show ‘Top Billing’ Returns in 2026: “SARS Will Be Calculating Its Share”
- SABC shared some exciting news about the return of their legendary TV show, Top Billing, in 2026
- Many netizens have shared their concerns about the show making its comeback, as some believe that the SIU and SARS will be watching closely
- Marketing Manager at SABC, Dichaba Phalatse, shared with Briefly News that they are excited and happy about the show's comeback
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The excitement builds up as SABC and Corona happily announced the return of Mzansi's iconic lifestyle show, Top Billing, in March 2026, but not many netizens are as excited as others about its return.
On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, one of the unhappy netizens, @karynmaughan, shared a tweet about SARS and the SIU being on the lookout as the famous show returns on TV to showcase expensive houses of certain South Africans.
Though SABC and the show's new partner, Corona, were happy to bring Top Billing back on our screens, many netizens have been sceptical about this sudden return, while the Madlanga Commission is ongoing.
See the post below:
SA weighs in on Top Billing's return
Many peeps have side-eyed Top Billing's comeback, as they flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:
@NicFester said:
"They have a new lineup of stunning homes to showcase. Built with (you've got it) our money. Proudly brought to you by the ANC."
@CptEntrepreneur wrote:
"I think they have learnt and they won't go on the show."
@colicala402 asked:
"Aren't they enough with the evidence you've been hearing from Madlanga?"
@Mihlalij19 commented:
"SARS will be calculating its share."
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SABC and Corona speak on return of Top Billing
While many netizens voiced out their concerns about the show's return, SABC's Marketing Manager, Dichaba Phalatse, and Head of Brand at Corona South Africa, Melanie Nicholson, shared with Briefly News how excited they were about the show's comeback and their partnership with it and what it means to them.
Nicholson said:
"Top Billing has always celebrated the beauty of South Africa - its landscapes, its people, and its sense of possibility. As Corona marks 100 Years Under the Sun, this partnership perfectly reflects what we stand for."
Phalatse mentioned:
"Top Billing remains a cultural touchstone - an aspirational window into the best of South Africa. Its return, in collaboration with a global lifestyle brand like Corona, reminds us that local storytelling can still inspire global wonder. We’re thrilled to bring this magic back to viewers."
Idols SA and other popular talent shows return
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Idols South Africa was poised to make a comeback after being cancelled in 2023 following 19 seasons.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela confirmed on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, that two other shows are also expected to return to the small screen. Several netizens celebrated the shows' return and suggested improvements, while others questioned the reasons behind their return.
Source: Briefly News
