‘7de Laan’ statement confirms show’s end: ‘The end of this chapter’
SABC 2’s Afrikaans soapie, 7de Laan is officially coming to an end later this year. The show’s producers released a statement on Twitter on 7 July where they revealed that the show would be coming to an end after having aired for 23 years. THE END OF THE ROAD FOR ‘7DE LAAN‘ According to the 7de Laan website, the […]
SABC 2’s Afrikaans soapie, 7de Laan is officially coming to an end later this year. The show’s producers released a statement on Twitter on 7 July where they revealed that the show would be coming to an end after having aired for 23 years.
THE END OF THE ROAD FOR ‘7DE LAAN‘
According to the 7de Laan website, the show “is an extraordinary microcosm where good and bad, evil and wholesome characters find themselves forming part of a wholesome community”, in that, at the end of the day—“everyone counts and everyone cares.” Unfortunately, after 24 seasons in 23 years, 7de Laan will be coming to an end. The last episode is expected to air on 26 December 2023. Via a post on Twitter, the show’s producers said,
“We are eternally grateful for each and every one of you and for being on this journey with us.”
In a statement released on 7de Laan’s social media pages, the show’s producers, Danie Odendaal Productions reminisced on some of the many characters that the show brought to life over the years, including Aggie, Hilda, Oubaas, Charmaine, and others.
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“It has been an honour and privilege to produce a show that has touched the lives of so many South Africans for over two decades. As we come to the end of this chapter, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew who have poured their talent and passion into bringing the show to life,” the statement read.
“We also extend our deepest appreciation to the viewers and fans whose unwavering support has been the driving force behind our success. It is bittersweet to say goodbye, but we are filled with pride for the impact that 7de Laan has had on our society; addressing important social issues and fostering inclusively, the show has made its mark on South African television,” it added.
With a heavy heart, we bring you the sad news of the SABC's decision to conclude the beloved soapie, 7de Laan, after Season 24 – the final episode being the 26th of December 2023.
We are eternally grateful for each and every one of you and for being on this journey with us.💙 pic.twitter.com/T8pTyFYIS2
— 7de Laan (@Real7deLaan) July 17, 2023