Pimville Production Discontinued
Pimville Production Discontinued. The past couple of weeks the new telenovela made headlines on both social media and the mainstream media. This has been due to the actors not getting paid, and the runaround they keep getting from the powers that be.
Produced by Bakwena Productions, Pimville shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel, and family bonds are tested. Even before the telenovela aired, it ade waves, as it had potential to be one of the biggest shows ever. The storyline was quite interesting, and the cast members were the cream of the crop. Sadly, just three months in, there is so much drama behind the scenes.
There has allegations of financial mismanagement by the leadership of the production house, Rashaka “Rush” Muofhe. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, has since distanced itself from the issue. They issued a firm update that placed responsibility on Bakwena Productions.
Now the channel is back with another update regarding the status of the programme Pimville on SABC 2. Following a thorough review process and careful consideration, a decision has been taken that Pimville will be discontinued as of Monday night. This is due to unresolved contractual obligations and breaches identified and communicated formally to Bakwena Productions.
“This outcome is deeply regrettable, particularly considering the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the cast, crew, as well as the unwavering support received from audiences, partners, and all stakeholders who contributed to the programme’s success,” the channel said.
SABC further stated that, the discontinuation of the programme at this stage does not necessarily mean the end of Pimville. The channel continues to assess various operational options regarding the future of the production, and further updates will be communicated should there be material developments.
