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1Magic introduces an exciting new daily miniseries slot

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27 March 2023
Compact Plus viewers can look forward to a remarkable selection of new local miniseries premiering in the next five weeks!
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With a new 4-part, daily miniseries slot at 20:30 on 1Magic (DStv channel 103), viewers will get an intriguing blend of inspiring and thought-provoking stories. It will provide unique insights and perspectives on love, hope, family, addiction, tragedy, and crime.

Starting tonight, Monday 27 March, at 20:30, Pila Pila tells the story of a young matriculant, Thabo “Junior” Mokale, who was raised with an iron fist by his father – who happens to be a principal at his school – Botho Pele Secondary School in Soshanguve. A blogger named "Gloves-off" reveals that the school has consistently achieved a 100% matric pass rate over five years and has been leaking matric exam papers. This exposes the perfect principal and father as an immoral, unprincipled individual. Mapula Mafole, Thabiso Ramotshela, and Saint Seseli star in Pila Pila.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring these amazing local miniseries to our viewers,” says Shirley Adonisi, director of local entertainment channels at M-Net.

“This a first for the channel, and we hope our viewers will appreciate the quality of the stories and will tune in at 20:30 every night for a different dose of entertainment available. Collectively with you as our viewers, we provide opportunities to local actors, directors, writers, and producers who bring these stories to life. We are sure our viewers will be captivated by the unique stories, different perspectives, and engaging characters. We look forward to seeing the response to these amazing four part mini-series."

Each week for the month of April, viewers can look forward to watching the following exciting miniseries on 1Magic at 20:30:

 

Monday 3 April – Thursday 6 April at 20:30

365 Days

Vusi, a single young man opposed to marriage, enters into a marriage of convenience to secure his inheritance. However, things take an unexpected turn when he falls in love. This miniseries features Simphiwe Ngema and Cedric Fourie.

 

Monday 10 April  –  Thursday 13 April at 20:30

The Bunker

An irresponsible partying night before the biggest tournament of his career turns successful golfer Thami Mbete's life and profession upside down. Will he get back to the eighteenth hole and regain his reputation?

 

Monday 17 April – Thursday 20 April 2023 at 20.30

The Return

Five years after her death, a young girl comes back to life, forcing two families to face their past and loss as they navigate the aftermath of a tragic event and the impact it has had on them.

 

Monday 24 April - Thursday 27 April at 20:30

Splash

In order to save the youth of the community from a life of crime, Mati starts a swimming team, but the local crime lord is not about to let them go easily. Will Mati and his team face their fears in order to secure a better future?  

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