Even the mense of Hillside are paaping for the Coronavirus.
SABC2’s long-running Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan has stopped production, heeding the call for a lockdown.
Danie Odendaal Productions made the announcement over the weekend, but said that the series is filmed two months in advance so fans can rest assured that the show will be on their screens until May 25.
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— 7de Laan (@Real7deLaan)
A statement read: “While the uncertainty of what the future holds looms, we can only hope that by playing our part, our collective efforts will yield the desired outcome of containing the spread of the Coronavirus, and protecting those most vulnerable to this pandemic.
“We encourage all citizens to rally behind the President and comply with all restrictions set in place for the greater good of us all.
“Our thoughts and prayers at this time are with the essential service providers who continue to serve South Africa.
“Let our history remind us that in times of adversity and challenges, the human spirit has proven to be unbreakable.
FILMING HALTED: 7de Laan on-air until May 25
“In the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa, ‘for we are a nation at one, and we will surely prevail.
“May God protect our people. Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso. God seë* Suid-Afrika. God bless South Africa’.”