by MarkLives (@marklives) The hottest primetime shows on SABC 3 in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for March and February 2019.
SABC 3, March 2019
Top 20 Programmes All Adults 15+
March 2019 Prime Time 5.30pm—10pm
Adults 15+ years U:35679 S:8175
Source: BRCSA March 2019
Day |
Date |
From |
To |
Station |
Programme title |
Genre |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
| Thur | 07/03/2019 | 1900 | 1929 | S3 | Isidingo:the Need | Soap | 2.22 | 791 540 | 6.6 |
| Sun | 24/03/2019 | 1430 | 1925 | S3 | Kfc T20 International:South Africa vs Sr | Spor | 2.04 | 727 631 | 8.7 |
| Sun | 31/03/2019 | 1833 | 1930 | S3 | Wildlife Rescue Africa | Docu | 1.96 | 698 945 | 6.7 |
| Wed | 13/03/2019 | 1259 | 2015 | S3 | Momentum One Day International:South Afr | Spor | 1.89 | 674 299 | 8.6 |
| Sun | 31/03/2019 | 1930 | 2023 | S3 | The Traffickers | Docu | 1.69 | 603 620 | 5.5 |
| Sat | 30/03/2019 | 1804 | 1859 | S3 | English Premier League Manchester Utd Vs | Spor | 1.58 | 562 733 | 6.4 |
| Sat | 02/03/2019 | 1659 | 1859 | S3 | Premier League Man United vs Southampton | Spor | 1.42 | 507 323 | 6.8 |
| Sun | 24/03/2019 | 1930 | 2024 | S3 | Traffickers | Vari | 1.34 | 477 422 | 4.1 |
| Sun | 31/03/2019 | 1730 | 1832 | S3 | Top Billing | Maga | 1.3 | 464 239 | 5.5 |
| Sat | 09/03/2019 | 1659 | 1900 | S3 | Premier League Newcastle vs Everton | Spor | 1.3 | 462 029 | 5.8 |
| Sat | 30/03/2019 | 1630 | 1801 | S3 | Soccer Build- up | Spor | 1.25 | 444 969 | 6.3 |
| Sat | 30/03/2019 | 2000 | 2058 | S3 | Efc Premium Fight | Spor | 1.23 | 438 215 | 4.2 |
| Fri | 01/03/2019 | 1730 | 1757 | S3 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Soap | 1.01 | 358 864 | 5.3 |
| Sat | 30/03/2019 | 2128 | 2317 | S3 | Suspect | Movi | 1 | 358 133 | 6.3 |
| Sat | 30/03/2019 | 2100 | 2127 | S3 | News | News | 0.98 | 349 218 | 3.9 |
| Fri | 22/03/2019 | 1730 | 1759 | S3 | Cricket Build up | Spor | 0.95 | 339 451 | 5.4 |
| Sun | 03/03/2019 | 1825 | 1828 | S3 | Little Foodies | Vari | 0.92 | 329 282 | 4.1 |
| Sun | 24/03/2019 | 2100 | 2130 | S3 | News @ 21:00 | News | 0.9 | 320 753 | 3.3 |
| Thur | 28/03/2019 | 2130 | 2229 | S3 | The Docket | Dram | 0.88 | 313 986 | 3.8 |
| Fri | 08/03/2019 | 1929 | 1954 | S3 | Guys with Kids | Sitc | 0.85 | 304 755 | 2.7 |
SABC 3, February 2019
Top 20 Programmes All Adults 15+
February 2019 Prime Time 5.30pm—10pm
Adults 15+ years U:35679 S:8315
Source: BRCSA February 2019
Day |
Date |
From |
To |
Station |
Programme title |
Genre |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
| Mon | 04/02/2019 | 1900 | 1929 | S3 | Isidingo:the Need | Soap | 2.3 | 821 676 | 7.4 |
| Sun | 03/02/2019 | 1429 | 1845 | S3 | Kfc T20 International:South Africa vs Pa | Spor | 2.28 | 811 770 | 10.6 |
| Sun | 24/02/2019 | 1833 | 1929 | S3 | Wildlife Rescue Africa | Docu | 1.85 | 659 058 | 7 |
| Fri | 22/02/2019 | 959 | 1735 | S3 | Castle Larger Test Series:South Africa V | Spor | 1.78 | 634 385 | 10.9 |
| Sun | 17/02/2019 | 1830 | 1927 | S3 | Safari Live | Docu | 1.76 | 627 338 | 6.3 |
| Wed | 06/02/2019 | 1730 | 1759 | S3 | Cricket Build up | Spor | 1.75 | 623 192 | 8.7 |
| Tue | 26/02/2019 | 1730 | 1758 | S3 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Soap | 1.65 | 587 080 | 7.9 |
| Tue | 26/02/2019 | 1630 | 1730 | S3 | Afternoon Express | Maga | 1.63 | 580 772 | 9.5 |
| Sat | 23/02/2019 | 1900 | 2054 | S3 | While You Were Sleeping | Movi | 1.35 | 482 794 | 5.1 |
| Sat | 16/02/2019 | 2100 | 2127 | S3 | News @ 21:00 | News | 1.32 | 469 680 | 4.8 |
| Sun | 17/02/2019 | 1730 | 1829 | S3 | Top Billing | Maga | 1.25 | 447 269 | 5.3 |
| Sat | 23/02/2019 | 2055 | 2058 | S3 | Little Foodies | Vari | 1.25 | 444 969 | 5.5 |
| Mon | 04/02/2019 | 1930 | 2024 | S3 | The Amazing Race | Real | 1.13 | 401 547 | 3.3 |
| Sat | 09/02/2019 | 1658 | 1857 | S3 | Premier League:Liverpool vs Bournemouth | Spor | 1.06 | 379 314 | 4.4 |
| Sat | 16/02/2019 | 1900 | 2041 | S3 | Love Wedding Marriage | Movi | 1.05 | 374 915 | 3.6 |
| Sat | 02/02/2019 | 2130 | 2328 | S3 | Meet the Parents | Movi | 1.05 | 373 422 | 6.9 |
| Sat | 02/02/2019 | 1700 | 1857 | S3 | English Premier League Chelsea vs Hudder | Spor | 1.02 | 362 988 | 5.1 |
| Sat | 02/02/2019 | 2040 | 2048 | S3 | Music | Musi | 1.02 | 362 991 | 3.8 |
| Sun | 17/02/2019 | 1930 | 2023 | S3 | Traffickers | Vari | 1 | 355 236 | 3.1 |
| Sat | 02/02/2019 | 1900 | 2039 | S3 | Peace Love and Misunderstanding | Movi | 0.99 | 354 798 | 3.9 |
In 2016, the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) changed its policy about giving away TAMS and now only monthly reports, highlighting the top 20 or 30 primetime shows on several popular channels, are available.
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (the BRC) is a non-profit, industry body that was incorporated in 2015 to cater to the audience research needs of the radio and television industry in South Africa.
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