2008 in South African television
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This is a list of South African television related events from 2008.
Events
- 20 March - Erfsondes actor Emmanuel Castis and his partner Lindsey Muckle win the fourth season of Strictly Come Dancing.
- 1 July - South African television launches a Nickelodeon channel of its own for the very first time. The channel includes many of Nickelodeon's famous shows including the Nicktoons that were most previously aired on its Nickelodeon block on K-T.V. World since 1999.
- 4 December - The Crazy Games presenter and comedian Rob van Vuuren and his partner Mary Martin win the fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Debuts
Domestic
- 7 January - The Biggest Loser (e.tv) (2008)
- 27 January - Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (M-Net) (2008)
International
Bo on the Go! (M-Net)
Roary the Racing Car (M-Net)
The Beeps (M-Net)
DinoSquad (M-Net)
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The Tudors (M-Net)
Being Ian (M-Net)
Changes of network affiliation
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M-Net | SABC 2 |
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Bop TV | |
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SABC 1 | SABC 3 |
Television shows
1980s
- Carte Blanche (1988-present)
1990s
- Top Billing (1992-present)
- Generations (1994–present)
- Isidingo (1998-present)
2000s
- Idols South Africa (2002–present)
- Rhythm City (2007–present)
New channels
- 1 July - Nickelodeon
Ending this year
- Strictly Come Dancing (2006-2008, 2013–2015)
- Deal or No Deal (2007-2008)
Births
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Deaths
See also