5 theme songs from SA TV shows we will never forget

Cape Town – What makes a TV show legendary? An epic theme song of course!

There are theme songs  that resonate with us long after a TV show has ended and they become cult phenomenas.

We just have to type these words: "In West Philedelphia born and raised..." and you’re probably singing the rest of it now.

We were feeling a bit nostalgic and went in search of some of the most memorable theme songs of TV shows in the 80s and 90s.

Here’s our top 5 theme songs from SA TV shows we will never forget.

Vyfster

A prison drama based on real events in South African prisons.



Sonkring

A coming of age story of three best friends and their journey from teenager to adulthood.





Arende

Set in the Anglo-Boer War it follows the story of farmer Sloet Steenkamp and Captain of the British Army James Kerwin.




Shaka Zula

A historical drama about the legendary Zulu king, Shaka.



Torings

The follow up series to Konings. It tells the story of the struggle between two families to maintain control of a supermarket.



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