Cape Town — 7deLaan‘s production company Danie Odendaal Productions has revealed that production for the hit soapie has been halted due to payment issues.
The latest curveball comes after the production company announced that the hit-show will be coming to an end in December 2023 after 24 highly-successful seasons airing on SABC 2.
“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” they said.
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
However, according to the latest statement from Danie Odendaal Productions, the immediate suspension of production is due to payment issues, The Citizen reported.
“Management has made a decision to suspend the normal 7de Laan operations with immediate effect due to insufficient funds to maintain salaries and other operational requirements,” the statement read
“The Broadcaster (SABC) has been struggling to make the necessary payments timely to the production making it difficult to maintain the daily production requirements,”
“You are not required to be at the production studios until further notice. Management will communicate as soon as possible [on] when you can resume with your normal duties,” concluded the statement.
According to IOL, actor Denver Vraagom, who played Sheldon on the show, revealed the cast received the latest communication from Danie Odendaal Productions , “via Whatsapp” on Sunday, September 3.
He shared his frustrations on Facebook saying he and his wife Ingird Paulus (Vanessa on 7deLaan) were ready to move on.
“And there you have it! Via WhatsApp on a Sunday morning. Time for Ingrid Paulus ( and myself to move on! The disrespect! The way it’s done! Oh well.”
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