Isidingo 1998

Overview

Isidingo is a South African television soap opera that was broadcast on SABC 3. The series premiered on July 7, 1998, and initially aired under the title Isidingo: The Need, before being shortened to Isidingo in 2001. It centers around the lives of the wealthy Haines family, the Matabanes, and the inhabitants of the mining town Horizon Deep. The show explores various topics, including HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and interracial relationships, reflecting South Africa's multifaceted culture. Isidingo was created by Gray Hofmeyr and features a cast including Lesley Fong, Lee Visagie, Schelaine Bennett, and Amos Chalale Ketlele. The series offers a window into the lives of the people living in Horizon Deep, and it was broadcast on weekday evenings at 19:00. The show ended its run on March 12, 2020.