TV series
Hard Copy
2005–2016, English, on SABC 2. Created by Malcolm Purkey & Anton Harber & Jann Turner.
A struggling tabloid finds new direction when a crime reporter takes the helm and pivots writers back to bold investigative journalism.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S4 E13: Episode 13
Aired 26 December 2016
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Malcolm PurkeyCreator
- Anton HarberCreator
- Jann TurnerCreator
- Jody AbrahamsBenny Jacobs · 65 ep
- Fiona RamsayDorothy Wilcox · 52 ep
- Lindelani ButheleziThabane "Cyril" Mkwane · 52 ep
- Martin Le MaitreIvan Ferris · 52 ep
- Kira WilkinsonMandy le Roux · 52 ep
- Darren MauleGrant Fletcher · 52 ep
- James NgcoboJoe Dlamini · 13 ep
- Neels Van JaarsveldRocky Coetzee · 13 ep
- Portia GumedeDinki Dube · 13 ep
- Denzel EdgarTrevor "Biggy T" Dlamini · 13 ep
- John MatshikizaXolani Modise · 13 ep
- Masasa MbangeniKhanya Langa · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 February 2005
- Last aired
- 26 December 2016
- Network
- SABC 2
- Language
- English
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- Scripted
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Hard Copy: quick answers
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How many seasons of Hard Copy are there?
Hard Copy has 4 seasons and 65 episodes.
Is Hard Copy finished?
Yes. Hard Copy ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hard Copy on?
Hard Copy isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
Hard Copy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Hard Copy?
If you liked Hard Copy, try White Lies, Shining Girls, The Hitchhiker.
Who created Hard Copy?
Hard Copy was created by Malcolm Purkey and Anton Harber and Jann Turner and stars Jody Abrahams, Fiona Ramsay, Lindelani Buthelezi.