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Plate It Up is a reality cooking show where a seasoned qualified chef (The Funny Chef) teaches people how to cook different cuisines,13 disaster cooks meet the funny chef in hopes to change their cooking skills.
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Khumbu'ekhaya celebrates healing in South African families through forgiveness and reconciliation.
Presented by Andile Gaelisiwe, the show tracks the journeys of South Africans who ask Khumbul’ekhaya for help in their search to heal their relationships with lost or estranged family members.
In each show, two stories spark tears and laughter as viewers reflect on their family relationships and are moved to implement positive change in their own homes.
Khumbul’ekhaya tackles socio-economic issues such as abuse, addiction, poverty, and the breakdown of the family structure, which contributes to the continued estrangement of family members.
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Deal or No Deal - South Africa, is a thrilling, once-in-a lifetime game of chance where contestants select one of twenty sealed boxes.
Each box contains a cash amount, ranging from R1 to R250 000. As the game unfolds, and as the cash values of the boxes are revealed, the contestant is offered an amount in exchange for their box by the show’s Banker.
Round after round, Katlego Maboe, the show host, will ask the contestant to decide whether to take the Banker’s deal or not; thus, creating a rapture of enthusiastic encouragement and nail-biting nerves for both contestants and viewers.
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Introducing season two from the YouTube series called 'The Unplug' - this series will see several artists perform their sophomore rendition of their songs over the next couple of weeks, brought to you by Slikour Onlife.
The television broadcast of Unplug is a four-part performance. The series was created during the pandemic when live performances were prohibited and artists were looking to get their craft out, filling the vacuum through a pre-recorded concert.
The show features artists who perform a 24-minute set and each song is intercepted with their insights – highlighting inspirations or the process in making the song.
A KwaZulu Natal pastor turned cop goes missing and is presumed dead by his family, only to wake up in a Hillbrow hospital with no recollection of who he is. Homeless and isolated from everyone he knows, his quest to rediscovering his identity lands him right in the pit of hell as he fights tooth and nail to stay alive in the criminal world that which he finds himself entangled.
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Igumbi Lamakhosikazi is a 13-part reality talk show series that sets out to give the women and men of Mzansi a sanctuary. It is a female-driven talk show like no other, aimed at educating, informing, and having uncensored conversations about issues that are currently rife in South Africa.
Expressions is a youth current affair show that tackles issues affecting the youth. It is a platform for young people to freely unpack, listen and address issues of national importance. It is a show that aims to authentically reflect the youth's moral code through compelling and robust debates and discussions, while simultaneously equipping them with thought-provoking and entertaining content that will eventually lead to a shift in mindset.
Through its audacious and bold content, Expressions aims to talk and skilfully dissect what ills in the South African nation -Be it politics or life struggles.
The show is highly interactive, allowing young people to narrate their own stories – and to engage in all the social media spaces. Expressions breaks the boundaries of conventional current affairs.
The show is presented by Mxolisi Masango and Jacqueline Maphala.
Squad Goals is a lifestyle and fitness reality elimination show that follows the journey of 15 contestants that are driven by a common goal to transform their bodies. These individuals are on a journey of reaching a milestone in their lives or reaching an individual goal that will ultimately lead to a healthier lifestyle. These contestants come in as Squad three, they also come in three different body sizes.
“Broken Society” is a 24-minute weekly emotional entertainment television series that focuses on gender-based violence in our society. The television series is shot in a studio and on location, with each episode hosted by an individual gender-based violence victim offering his/her testimonial. The series is targeted at South Africans of all ages.
A travel show that celebrates the beauty of relationships amongst friends, colleagues or siblings while exploring South Africa and basking in all its beauty. With the guidance of a charismatic, energetic presenter, the show follows a group of people with a special bond, who desire to explore and travel through South Africa and enjoy the things it has to offer. Presented by Zola Zeelovin.
Too Hot to Be Single is a modern dating game show designed to find a match for people who rate themselves as hot property; using recognizable methods from dating apps and social media. Set in a studio, Too Hot to Be Single features a hot single who is looking for an equally hot date. Led by a host, six hopeful matches will go through a series of trials to impress the single. Segment by segment the single eliminates options until they are left with one match. Presented by Lawrence Maleka.
A South African adaptation of the international hit series Ugly Betty. Bettina (Betty) Sikhakhane is a smart, kind-hearted young woman who has always dreamed of being in the fashion publishing business. Even though she is hard-working and passionate, her dream has to date been thwarted by one thing. Betty is slightly less than attractive in a world that demands beauty. But when she is given an opportunity to be the personal assistant of Nubia Magazine’s new editor in chief, Dingani Jiyane, she is determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her ultimate dream. Lead cast: Farieda Metsileng (Betty); Zweli Dube (Dingaan Jiyane); Tsholofelo Mashishi (Linda Jiyane) and Lesego “Coconut Kelz” Tlhabi (Zaza Moloi).
A local choral music show that entertains and informs viewers by presenting choral groups in a fresh and exciting way.
The show’s content segments include live recordings of choral renditions; interviews with role players such as composers and musicians; capturing choral events and festivals.
Presented by Molebogeng Pearl Leabile and Vee Mthembu.
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iSpani shares the many layers of employment and career planning with young, unemployed viewers trying to get onto the world of work.
Once the candidate has some shadowing experience and coaching they are tasked to carry out the functions they have shadowed. For many this is the real test, they are thrown in and have to sink or swim; some will find employment, some will change their goals, but all will leave the show with a deeper understanding of the career under the microscope and how to best find a position that will be more than 'just a job'.
Cutting Edge is the first of its kind in the country a 24 minute investigative programme in African languages.
The programme depicts the story of a South African youth, providing a voice to the usually voiceless ordinary youth of Mzansi. Development journalism distinguishes Cutting Edge from other similar programmes in the country: confrontational but shying away from the aggressive approach, fair but also challenging the status quo.
The show is here to inform, educate, empower and uplift tomorrow is nation. It presents realities of life as they present themselves from corruption, health, education, labour, politics, arts and culture and sports. The Cutting Edge team is out there to report the story behind the story of the day telling it like it is. At the time when the South African media is divided along racial and political lines, Cutting Edge says: Our first obligation is to the truth and our first loyalty is to African citizens.
CUTTING EDGE is without a presenter and, is driven by strong content and punchy narrative.
Daily Thetha - is an edgy, provocatively conscious live talk show that engages with its followers via a multiplatform approach.
The show is formatted as an enabler towards youth taking charge of their lives were attitude is key. It’s DNA is that of a social scientist and more leading towards broadcasting for total citizen empowerment through a diverse content offering.
A traditional music show that caters for indigenous music genres.
The show is designed to provide valuable entertainment and to fulfill a national concern for the preservation of culture as expressed in the milieus of art, music and dance.
Roots showcases the various genres of traditional and indigenous music in a mixture of education and entertainment.
The two young presenters, who are also representatives of each gender, south African language mix (one is fluent in Zulu while the other in Sepedi) are very knowledgeable on the subject matter of traditional and indigenous music to hold credibility.
Presented by Ngizwe Mchunu & Tebogo Mahlaela.
The show tackles broad magazine, and entertainment content, perfectly pitched for a relaxed Saturday & Sunday mornings.
Mzansi Insider is a platform that directly reflects what’s on the youths’ mind - from what they are reading, watching, surfing on the net or listening to on radio.
The breakfast show reflects on home-grown talent, from celebrities, to professionals, to shining the spotlight on ordinary South Africans doing extraordinary things.
Presented by Rosisang Thandekiso & Kgaugelo Mokholwane.
A scheduling event for Mzansi women to tell their stories of abuse in their own voices.
The new reality show follows KZN born business man and his two wives.
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Soccerzone is the most interactive and best-informed soccer show in the land, hosted by Thomas Mlambo, ensures you don’t miss a kick on the local soccer scenes.
A 13 part series that celebrates what it means to young and free in the democratic South Africa.
South Africa’s hottest celebrity lifestyle magazine show that targets the lifestyles of everyone...
the show targets from the ‘rich and the aimless’ to the ‘young and restless’ to the ‘bold and the beautiful’ from every generation – those who happen to be famous, fun and who have something to say.
From glamour to gossip to news and reviews! From music to movies to moguls and misfits! It is an opportunity to explore all genres of television in a single weekly format. Talk, comedy, factual, music and entertainment all happily combine and find their place in what is a window on the South African social and cultural scene.
The key elements of the home of Mzansi glamour includes: Weekly celebrity and entertainment news updates, exclusive interviews with the hottest stars, red carpet coverage, reviews, fashion and talk.
A contemporary gospel music show comprising both talk and lifestyle elements.
The show is a platform that caters exclusively for various genres of urban gospel music. From hip hop, to house and R&B gospel music, if it’s gospel and it’s urban, then we have it! Each episode will feature music and content that is rooted, ambitious, aspirational as well as authentic.
The Karaoke insert takes guests on a ride, talking about their life’s journey with God and singing along to their favourite songs. Staying true to the urban gospel mandate, the show has a Gospel Mix where the resident DJ spins the Gospel on his set and will have viewers praising and dancing along!
The show is presented by singing sensation Mmatema Moremi.
The popular emotive relationship intervention reality show comes back in its 8th Season..
A reality magazine show that celebrates and promotes young successful South African entrepreneurs.
A U.S. talent reality music competition aimed at uncovering ‘tomorrow’s superstars.
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Mzansi’s premium and long standing teen variety show, SABC 1’s YOTV, is back with a new look! Celebrating another ground breaking season, this is the launch of the new look YOTV
Having been on air for more than a decade, the live show launches with an evolved look in 2014, bringing back some of its all-time favourites and stand-alone shows such as Battle Stations, Let’s Get Quizzical and the popular talk show Blue Couch. With your favourite faces back on screen in a brand new set, every day of the week, the awesome give- away prices, crazy games, fabulous celebrities, fantastic surprises and much more, this is set to be the biggest season of the show to date. Catch the much anticipated new look YOTV starting on April 4th 2014 3pm live on SABC 1 Mzansi fo sho.
YOTV Live, proud to be the change!
