2016 in South African television

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This is a list of South African television -related events in 2016.

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Events

Debuts

Domestic

International

Changes of network affiliation

ShowsMoved fromMoved to
Flag of the United States.svg The Catch M-Net M-Net City
Flag of the United States.svg Limitless
Flag of the United States.svg Battle Creek
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Nicktoons e.tv
Flag of the United States.svg Elementary M-Net Edge M-Net City
Flag of the United States.svg The Affair
Flag of the United States.svg The Following
Flag of the United States.svg The Family
Flag of the United States.svg Mozart in the Jungle
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of Ireland.svg Vikings
Flag of the United States.svg Full Circle M-Net Series Showcase M-Net Edge
Flag of the United States.svg Californication
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wentworth
Flag of the United States.svg Curb Your Enthusiasm e.tv
Flag of the United States.svg Modern Family M-Net City M-Net Family
Flag of the United States.svg The Last Ship

Television shows

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2000s

New channels

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References

  1. "Kryptonite Dance Academy win SA's Got Talent 2016". News24 . 7 November 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2024.