WEEKDAYS at 8.30 pm will never be the same for Mzansi Magic viewers.
This is because the end is near for the much-loved soapie, Isibaya.
And it’s all because the soapie has allegedly not been doing well in terms of viewership, forcing the channel to pull the plug.
According to Broadcast Research Council of South Africa viewership numbers for September, Isibaya didn’t appear in the top five most-watched shows on DStv.
The ratings were as follows:
Gomora sat at number one with 1 145 095 viewers
The Queen came second with 1 108 051 viewers
Powerball Draw had 938 456
Idols SA was ranked forth with 900 614.
Moja Love’s You Promised to Marry Me was fifth with 887 726 viewers.
According to well-placed sources, Isibaya wouldn’t be renewed for another season.
There’s also been speculation around the show’s storyline, which has seen a lot drama playing out at the same time.
Isibaya cast at the second annual Royalty Soapie Awards on March 27, 2015 at the Durban ICC in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images / Daily Sun / Jabulani Langa)
Speaking to Daily Sun, a source said: “The cast and crew have been told the show is in its last season.