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The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached the '''{{wp|South Africa|Republic of South Africa}}''' with the airing of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' on {{wp|SABC 2}} in 2000.
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached the '''{{wp|South Africa|Republic of South Africa}}''' with the airing of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' on {{wp|SABC 2}} on June 26, 2000.


==Pokémon video games==
==Pokémon video games==
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==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
[[File:Etv.png|thumb|left|150px|e.tv's logo]]
[[File:Etv.png|thumb|left|150px|e.tv's logo]]
The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] has been shown on {{wp|SABC 2}}, {{wp|SABC 3}}, {{wp|e.tv}}, {{wp|M-Net}}, {{wp|Disney XD}}, {{wp|Nicktoons (Africa)|Nicktoons}}, and {{wp|Cartoon Network Africa}} in South Africa.
The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] has been shown on {{wp|SABC 2}}, {{wp|e.tv}}, {{wp|M-Net}}, {{wp|Disney XD}}, {{wp|Nicktoons (Africa)|Nicktoons}}, and {{wp|Cartoon Network Africa}} in South Africa.


The first season, ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'', aired during the Tube programming segment on SABC 2 beginning in 2000.<ref>[https://www.news24.com/news24/caught-that-pokemon-called-the-job-yet-20161006 Caught that Pokemon called THE JOB, Yet? | News24]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/southafrica/comments/8enqxh/comment/dxxebhm/ Which channel aired Pokemon? : r/southafrica]</ref> Pokémon has aired on e.tv since at least 2001.<ref>[https://bccsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Case-No-05-2001.pdf P Bandini vs e-tv Judgment – Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa]</ref>
The first season, ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'', premiered during the Tube programming block on SABC 2. The first 26 episodes of the season aired from June 26 to August 8, 2000 on Mondays through Thursdays at 3:30 PM.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000605004917/http://www.sabctv.co.za/sabc2/content_main.stm SABC 2] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000831235848/http://www.sabc.co.za/TV/sabc2/000808t2.htm Tuesday 08 August 2000 | SABC 2 Programme Schedules] (archived)</ref> Prior to the launch of the series, the broadcaster had independent researchers evaluate the appeal of the program to the target demographic of children aged 7–12 as well as whether the content was safe for children.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001017172359/http://www.sabc.co.za/press/indx0200.htm#POKEMON Research on Children's Programme ''Pokemon'' | SABC Press Releases] (archived)</ref>
 
In 2000 and 2001, Pokémon aired on e.tv on weekdays at 4:00 PM,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001114233600/http://www.etv.co.za/monthpane.php3 November Programmes | Monthy highlights | e tv online] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010626053010/http://www.etv.co.za/PRESSLIST/0102.html June highlights | Media Release Archive | e tv online] (archived)</ref> which included the premiere of ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011119015335/http://www.etv.co.za/PRESSLIST/0081.html e press release | Media Release Archive | e tv online], [https://web.archive.org/web/20011224172004/http://www.etv.co.za/PRESSLIST/0083.html retraction] (archived)</ref> ''[[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 5, 2001, and aired on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 PM.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010627053454/http://www.etv.co.za/PRESSLIST/0128.html Pokemon is back! | Media Release Archive | e tv online] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011225064746fw_/http://www.etv.co.za/PRESSLIST/0142.html What's up with Pokemon? | Media Release Archive | e tv online] (archived)</ref>


Episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' have aired on eToonz+, a sister channel of e.tv.
Episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' have aired on eToonz+, a sister channel of e.tv.
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e.tv began airing episodes from the ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' on August 4, 2015 every Tuesday at 3:30 PM. ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]'' aired on Disney XD on weekdays from April 25 to May 23, 2016. The 19th season, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'', began airing on e.tv on July 5, 2016.
e.tv began airing episodes from the ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' on August 4, 2015 every Tuesday at 3:30 PM. ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]'' aired on Disney XD on weekdays from April 25 to May 23, 2016. The 19th season, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'', began airing on e.tv on July 5, 2016.


''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 13, 2017 and completed its run on April 10, 2018. The season also aired on NickToons Africa on weekdays beginning October 2, 2017 and in January 2018. ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 5, 2018 and completed its run on May 14, 2019. ''[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]]'' premiered on e.tv on May 21, 2019 and completed its run on June 2, 2020.
''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 13, 2017 and completed its run on April 10, 2018. The season also aired on NickToons Africa on weekdays beginning October 2, 2017 and in January 2018.<ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2017/09/what-new-in-october-2017-on-nicktoons.html What's New In October 2017 On NickToons Africa | Insidus]</ref><ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2017/12/in-january-2018-rose-and-her-friends.html In January 2018 Rose And Her Friends Returns To Your Screens In The Second Season Of Regal Academy Alongside Ash And Pikachu In Pokémon: Sun And Moon On NickToons Africa | Insidus]</ref> ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 5, 2018 and completed its run on May 14, 2019. ''[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]]'' premiered on e.tv on May 21, 2019 and completed its run on June 2, 2020.


''[[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:55 PM on September 1, 2020 and completed its run on July 27, 2021. ''[[S24|Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:55 PM on August 3, 2021, moved to start at 3:45 PM beginning on April 12, 2022, and completed its run on May 17, 2022. ''[[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:45 PM beginning on August 2, 2022, and completed its run on August 8, 2023.
''[[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:55 PM on September 1, 2020 and completed its run on July 27, 2021. ''[[S24|Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:55 PM on August 3, 2021, moved to start at 3:45 PM beginning on April 12, 2022, and completed its run on May 17, 2022. ''[[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]]'' began airing on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:45 PM beginning on August 2, 2022, and completed its run on August 8, 2023.
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Cartoon Network Africa began airing episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' every weekday at 5:30 PM CAT on October 9, 2023. ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures'' began on December 11, 2023, and ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends'' began on January 15, 2023; both seasons had two episodes aired each weekday at 5:30 PM CAT and 5:50 PM CAT.<ref>[https://www.glitched.online/pokemon-sun-and-moon-debuts-on-cartoon-network-africa-starting-today/ Pokemon Sun and Moon Debuts on Cartoon Network Africa Starting Today]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBaM2j0E4S4 Pokemon Sun & Moon | BRAND NEW on Cartoon Network Africa]</ref> Currently, episodes from ''{{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}}'' have been airing on Cartoon Network Africa every weekday at 5:30 PM CAT since March 25, 2024.<ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2024/02/march-2024-on-cartoon-network-across.html March 2024 On Cartoon Network Across Africa | Insidus]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByzbJ9A-3A Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Promo | Cartoon Network Africa]</ref>
Cartoon Network Africa began airing episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' every weekday at 5:30 PM CAT on October 9, 2023. ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures'' began on December 11, 2023, and ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends'' began on January 15, 2023; both seasons had two episodes aired each weekday at 5:30 PM CAT and 5:50 PM CAT.<ref>[https://www.glitched.online/pokemon-sun-and-moon-debuts-on-cartoon-network-africa-starting-today/ Pokemon Sun and Moon Debuts on Cartoon Network Africa Starting Today]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBaM2j0E4S4 Pokemon Sun & Moon | BRAND NEW on Cartoon Network Africa]</ref> Currently, episodes from ''{{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}}'' have been airing on Cartoon Network Africa every weekday at 5:30 PM CAT since March 25, 2024.<ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2024/02/march-2024-on-cartoon-network-across.html March 2024 On Cartoon Network Across Africa | Insidus]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByzbJ9A-3A Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Promo | Cartoon Network Africa]</ref>


''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'', and ''[[POKÉMON Detective Pikachu]]'' were available on {{wp|Showmax}} in South Africa.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ShowmaxOnline/status/1058614782650126336 Tweet from Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ShowmaxOnline/status/1269258521524293632 Tweet from Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline)]</ref><ref>[https://stories.showmax.com/za/whats-new-on-showmax-in-may-2020 What’s new on Showmax in May 2020]</ref>
''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' was available on {{wp|Showmax}} in South Africa.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ShowmaxOnline/status/1058614782650126336 Tweet from Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline)]</ref>


===Pokémon movies===
===Pokémon movies===
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''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' premiered on e.tv on October 14, 2016, June 9, 2017, June 1, 2018, and April 1, 2020, respectively.
''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' premiered on e.tv on October 14, 2016, June 9, 2017, June 1, 2018, and April 1, 2020, respectively.


''I Choose You!'' aired on Cartoon Network Africa on December 2, 2024 at 9:10 AM CAT.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUhNAEd53cs Pokemon I Choose You - This Month | Cartoon Network | DStv]</ref> ''The Power of Us'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution]]'' are scheduled to air in April 2024.<ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2024/03/drafted-version-april-2024-on-cartoon.html April 2024 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Insidus]</ref>
''[[POKÉMON Detective Pikachu]]'' premiered in theaters on May 17, 2019.
 
''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' and ''POKÉMON Detective Pikachu'' were available on {{wp|Showmax}} in South Africa.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ShowmaxOnline/status/1269258521524293632 Tweet from Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline)]</ref><ref>[https://stories.showmax.com/za/whats-new-on-showmax-in-may-2020 What’s new on Showmax in May 2020]</ref>
 
''I Choose You!'' premiered on Cartoon Network Africa on December 2, 2023 at 9:10 AM CAT.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUhNAEd53cs Pokemon I Choose You - This Month | Cartoon Network | DStv]</ref> ''The Power of Us'' premiered on April 1, 2024 at 9:25 AM CAT. ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is scheduled to air in April 2024.<ref>[https://prsdube16.blogspot.com/2024/03/drafted-version-april-2024-on-cartoon.html April 2024 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Insidus]</ref>


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
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