This is a list of South African television related events from 2001.
Events 5 January - Television in South Africa celebrates its 25th anniversary. 26 August - The South African version of Big Brother debuts on M-Net. 9 December - The first season of Big Brother is won by Ferdinand Rabie.
Debuts Domestic 26 August - Big Brother (M-Net) (2001-2002, 2014–present)
International 4 January - / Orson and Olivia (SABC2) 7 January - King of the Hill (SABC3) 18 January - Ripley's Believe It or Not! (2000) (SABC3) 1 April - Kleo the Misfit Unicorn (SABC2) 9 April - The Greatest Tune on Earth (SABC2) 18 April - Three Forever (SABC2) 24 April - Mojacko (SABC2) 7 May - Fortune Quest (SABC2) 15 June - // Britt Allcroft’s Magic Adventures of Mumfie (SABC2) 15 June - Nikki (M-Net) 21 June - The Mole (M-Net) 2 July - Mister Simon and Jiggy Jiggy (SABC2) 30 July - My Wife and Kids (SABC1) 10 August - Dark Angel (SABC3) 23 August - Yes, Dear (SABC2) 23 August - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M-Net) 4 September - Grounded for Life (M-Net) 8 September - Shadow of the Shark (SABC2) 10 September - Girlfriends (SABC1) 11 October - The Amazing Race (SABC3) 7 November - Judging Amy (SABC2) 3 December - SpongeBob SquarePants (K-T.V. World) 10 December - / Patrol 03 (SABC2) 11 December - What About Joan? (M-Net) 16 December - Little Monsters: The Adventures of Koby and the Oakey Dokeys (SABC2) Capertown Cops (M-Net) // The Hoobs (M-Net) / Braceface (M-Net) The Legend of Tarzan (SABC1) Kampung Boy (SABC2) Eugenie Sandler P.I. (M-Net) / Wunschpunsch (M-Net) As Told by Ginger (K-T.V. World) / George Shrinks (M-Net) / The Three Friends and Jerry (SABC2) Dinozaurs (M-Net) X-Men: Evolution (M-Net) God, the Devil and Bob (M-Net) Lloyd in Space (SABC1) Yoho Ahoy (e.tv) / The Twins (M-Net) Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (M-Net) Marsupilami (2000) (Bop TV) The Weekenders (SABC1) // Rainbow Fish (SABC2) Action Man (2000) (M-Net) Hi-5 (M-Net) X-DuckX (M-Net) // Milo's Bug Quest (M-Net) / A Miss Mallard Mystery (M-Net) // Anthony Ant (SABC2) Sheep in the Big City (M-Net) Coupling (e.tv) // Seven Little Monsters (M-Net) The Book of Pooh (SABC1) Teacher's Pet (SABC1) Even Stevens (M-Net) Disney's House of Mouse (SABC1) Jay Jay the Jet Plane (Bop TV) Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (SABC1) / Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (M-Net) / 64 Zoo Lane (K-T.V World)
Changes of network affiliation Shows Moved from Moved to Press GangSABC2SABC1 Spot's Magical Christmas Harry's Mad Cybernet The Princess of the Nile / BabarK-T.V. World The Wild Thornberrys / Arthur Hey Arnold! // The Busy World of Richard Scarry Marsupilami (2000) Bop TV The Trap Door TV1 Hi-5M-Net // The Hoobs The Foxbusters The Adventures of Captain Pugwash Little Monsters / My Best Friend is an Alien! Dream Street / The Little Lulu Show / Romuald the ReindeerSABC1 / Sharky & GeorgeBop TV / The Berenstain Bears (1985) The Digswell Dog Show The Powerpuff Girls (1998)e.tv Cartoon Network The Brothers FlubSABC 2 Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel RidersM-Net Animaniacs (1993) Postman Pat / Where's Wally?K-T.V. World Rocko's Modern Life Simsala GrimmBop TV / Beverly Hills Teens e.tv
Television shows 1980s Good Morning South Africa (1985–present) Carte Blanche (1988–present)
1990s Top Billing (1992–2020) Generations (1994–present) Isidingo (1998–present) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999-2005) See also 2001 in South Africa
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