Overview

• e.tv announced on September 26, 2025, that Scandal! will conclude with a final broadcast scheduled for June 2026.
• The channel said the ever-changing television landscape requires constant review of programming, stating the series has reached the end of its life cycle.
• Episodes will continue to air through mid-2026, giving audiences time to follow the show’s closing chapters.
• The SAFTA-winning drama debuted in January 2005 and has been one of e.tv’s most-watched, long-running titles.
• The decision aligns with a broader pullback of legacy South African soaps, including Muvhango’s August 2025 finale and earlier cancellations of 7de Laan and Rhythm City.