Generations (South African TV series)
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Generations is a South Africa
n soap opera
which airs on SABC 1
since 1994. It is the longest running soap opera in South Africa television, after popular mnet soapie Egoli, being on air for over 15 years. It was created and produced by South Africa TV production
legend Mfundi Vundla. It started as a once a week slot but its popularity made it be extended into every weekday slot.
One actor who has been with the soap ever since is Actor, Model Connie Ferguson, who played the character of Karabo Moroka
from the shows inception in 1994 to October 2010.
Generations is the first TV series in South Africa to partner with real cooperates and companies to advertise their products and services on the TV series. This was done in a manner where these partners were including in some part of the scripts. This has already happen with three South African companies i.e. Pep Stores, Capitec Bank and Smart Gym.
but boasts some of the best actors in the country.
In a letter addressed to his staff, Vundla reportedly requested that they do not attend the awards function “to avoid creating the impression that Generations in any way supports Safta ... ” Vundla also criticised the judging procedure for not being properly administered or transparent and said politics influenced the adjudication process. Vundla complained that certain nominations were “inaccurate or simply absurd�
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South Africa
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n soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
which airs on SABC 1
South African Broadcasting Corporation
The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the state-owned broadcaster in South Africa and provides 18 radio stations as well as 3 television broadcasts to the general public.-Early years:Radio broadcasting began in South Africa in 1923...
since 1994. It is the longest running soap opera in South Africa television, after popular mnet soapie Egoli, being on air for over 15 years. It was created and produced by South Africa TV production
Television
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legend Mfundi Vundla. It started as a once a week slot but its popularity made it be extended into every weekday slot.
One actor who has been with the soap ever since is Actor, Model Connie Ferguson, who played the character of Karabo Moroka
Karabo Moroka
Karabo Moroka is a character on South African soap opera Generations that is broadcast daily weekdays on SABC 1...
from the shows inception in 1994 to October 2010.
Plot
The backdrop of Generations is the advertising industry, with a storyline that celebrates the dreams and aspirations of South Africans. As in all soaps rivalry, treachery and blackmail between siblings and friends and foes alike make Generations one of the most forceful dramas South Africa has ever produced. Suspense, intrigue and tension are the order of the day as the plot unfolds and romance influences relationships between warring parties.Rating and other news
Generations has been rated as the most viewed soap in South Africa television throughout its run. The last figure captured showed, is it viewed by many more than 4.9 million people daily.Generations is the first TV series in South Africa to partner with real cooperates and companies to advertise their products and services on the TV series. This was done in a manner where these partners were including in some part of the scripts. This has already happen with three South African companies i.e. Pep Stores, Capitec Bank and Smart Gym.
Controversy
In 2008, the shows producer Mfundi Vundla snubbed the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) by rejecting any nomination for the soapie and its dazzling stars. Vundla has apparently taken the fight back to Safta, who had snubbed him by not having a single winner from Generations last year, despite the fact that it was not only one of the best soapies on local televisionTelevision channel
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but boasts some of the best actors in the country.
In a letter addressed to his staff, Vundla reportedly requested that they do not attend the awards function “to avoid creating the impression that Generations in any way supports Safta ... ” Vundla also criticised the judging procedure for not being properly administered or transparent and said politics influenced the adjudication process. Vundla complained that certain nominations were “inaccurate or simply absurd�
Music
The show has had changes in the opening sequence, most notably the change in the title music of the show. The 2007 change from the original Jonas Gwangwa composition to emerging artist Steve Hofmeyer was heralded as another pioneering move toward a deracialised South Africa by some commentators.Principal Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Queen Moroka | Sophie Ndaba |
| Ntombi Khumalo | Sonia Sedibe |
| Sibusiso Dlomo | Menzi Ngubane |
| Khaphela Ngcobo | Mike Mvelase |
| Khethiwe Buthelezi | Winnie Modise |
| Dineo Mashaba | Katlego Danke |
| Kenneth Mashaba | Seputla Sebogodi |
| Paul Mashaba | Siyabonga Twala |
| Ruby Dikobe | Slindile Nodangala |
| Samuel Khumalo | Thabiso Mokhethi |
| Jason Malinga | Zolisa Xaluva |
| Sharon Khumalo | Kagiso Rakosa |
| Dumisani Shabane | Dumisani-Sizwe Mbebe |
| Senzo Zondo | Thami Mngqolo |