Generations The Legacy is losing its 8PM slot on SABC1 after more than 30 years in that position. It will now air at 8:30PM, swapping places with Uzalo, which is moving into the 8PM slot.
Uzalo remains SABC1’s most watched show, with a median of around 4 million viewers per episode.
Generations The Legacy still holds the number 2 spot overall, ahead of Skeem Saam in most periods.
What’s changing
For more than 30 years, Generations The Legacy has held one of the most valuable spots on South African television: 8PM on SABC1.
That is changing.
The show is moving to 8:30PM, switching places with Uzalo, which will now take the 8PM slot instead.
Why this matters
The 8PM slot is the most watched hour on SABC1, so the show sitting there gets first pick of the biggest audience of the night. Uzalo has earned that spot. It is currently South Africa’s most watched show, pulling a median of about 4 million viewers per episode.
Generations The Legacy is not far behind. It has held the number 2 position for a long stretch, ahead of Skeem Saam in most periods, even though Skeem Saam has beaten it at times.
Some context on the numbers
SABC1 soapies do not pull the 7 to 10 million viewers they did at their peak.
These days, the channel’s biggest shows sit in the 3 to 6 million viewer range per episode.
That is still a large audience given how many other viewing options people have now, from streaming to social media.
What it means for viewers
If you watch Generations The Legacy, set your reminder for 8:30PM instead of 8PM going forward. Uzalo now takes the earlier slot.
FAQ
What time does Generations The Legacy air now? It moves from 8PM to 8:30PM on SABC1, swapping slots with Uzalo.
Why is Generations The Legacy losing its 8PM slot? Uzalo is currently SABC1’s most watched show, with about 4 million viewers per episode, and is taking over the 8PM position.
Is Generations The Legacy still SABC1’s second most watched show? Yes. It holds the number 2 spot overall, though Skeem Saam has beaten it at times.
