eTV Announces Major Timeslot Changes for Popular Weeknight Dramas
- eTV announced a shake-up to its weeknight drama schedule, with two popular shows getting new time slots
- eGagasini: Waves of Change and Land of Mills & Money are among the dramas affected by the programming update
- The revised schedule takes effect from November, reshuffling the full primetime line-up
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eTV is making changes to its weeknight drama schedule, and fans of two of its most-watched shows need to take note. The free-to-air broadcaster confirmed on 28 October 2026 that eGagasini: Waves of Change and Land of Mills & Money are getting new timeslots starting next month.
"e.tv is refreshing its weeknight drama schedule this November, with updated timeslots for eGagasini: Waves of Change and Land of Mills & Money," the channel announced.
What the new eTV schedule looks like
From Monday, 2 November 2026, eGagasini: Waves of Change will kick off the primetime block at 19:00, with Land of Mills & Money following at 19:30. The full weeknight drama line-up is as follows:
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19:00 – eGagasini: Waves of Change
19:30 – Land of Mills & Money
20:00 – The Four of Us
20:30 – Isitha: The Enemy
21:00 – Emzini: A Family Legacy
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About the two dramas
Both shows have carved out strong fanbases since launching in mid-2026. eGagasini: Waves of Change premiered in June and was brought in as a replacement for House of Zwide. Starring Meshack Mavuso and The Polygamist star Gugu Gumede, the drama quickly drew in viewers and established itself as a fixture in the primetime conversation.
Land of Mills & Money followed in August, marking a high-profile television comeback for actress Sphelele Luthuli. It was welcomed as a fresh addition to eTV's updated primetime offering and has continued to build momentum among South African audiences.
Both productions have earned significant traction since their debuts, and the timeslot adjustments appear to reflect the broadcaster's effort to optimise its weeknight flow rather than any concerns about viewership.
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