Is the curtain closing on one of South Africa’s most-loved dramas? Reports of unpaid actors and crew members on Pimville have sparked serious concern, with allegations pointing to financial strain and production uncertainty behind the scenes. Now, the SABC has officially weighed in, revealing that Bakwena Productions allegedly breached its contract and failed to deliver episodes on time. In this episode, we unpack the growing fallout surrounding Pimville and what it says about the pressures facing South Africa’s television industry. Joined by Gastonge Gasu Seltlapelo, Head of Hair and Makeup on the show, we go behind the scenes to hear what really happened and what the future may hold for the production.

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