South African TV icon and former beauty queen Basetsana Kumalo is filled with joy and gratitude as one of the country’s most beloved lifestyle shows, Top Billing, prepares to return to screens this April 2026.
The new season of Top Billing will air on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 19:00 on S3. The show will also have a repeat every Sunday at 13:00 on S3, along with a rebroadcast every Tuesday at 21:30 on SABC 1. Viewers can once again enjoy the iconic programme after years off air.
In a joint post shared with SABC 3, Top Billing, SABC 1 and Dr Michael Mol and Basetsana Kumalo, the team announced their return.
“After years off your screens… we’re finally back. #TopBilling returns, bigger, better, and by popular demand. From spectacular homes to inspiring stories, the show you love is ready to take its place back in your weekly lineup. This comeback is powered by you, our #TopBilling family, who never stopped asking for more.”
They added, “Don’t miss the premiere: Thursday, 30 April 7PM S3. The wait is over. Tune in.”
TOP BILLING RETURNS WITH NEW ENERGY
According to SABC 3, Top Billing, returns this month as South Africa’s iconic lifestyle programme after a long break.
For nearly three decades, the show defined what it meant to live “the best of the good life.” From luxury homes and dream travel destinations to inspiring local success stories and unforgettable celebrity moments, Top Billing became a cultural institution. It became known for celebrating aspirational living, world-class storytelling, and South African excellence.
A FRESH FOCUS ON MODERN SOUTH AFRICANS
The new season highlights young, urban South Africans shaping the future through creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
With strong lifestyle themes, the show will explore how people live, express themselves, and connect with culture. From design and travel to entrepreneurship and innovation, Top Billing continues to showcase how South Africans live and dream.
The programme showcases an inspiring yet relatable lifestyle, giving viewers a fresh and accessible perspective.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Top Billing back to South African screens,” says Patience Stevens, Managing Director at Cardova Productions and Executive Producer of Top Billing.
“This show has always been about celebrating what’s possible. Bringing it back now, at a time when inspiring local stories matter more than ever, feels incredibly special. We’re honouring the legacy while creating something that feels fresh, relevant and deeply connected to today’s audience.”
