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SABC 1 Programmes
JUNE 2013
99
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14:30 – 15:00
FRIDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
Based on the popular superhero comic books, this animated series follows the
adventure of THE 99 superheroes, each of whom is empowered with one of 99
mystical Noor stones. The stones give them extraordinary powers such as strength,
wisdom, mercy, and generosity that are further enhanced by the use of teamwork
among our heroes. Members of THE 99 hail from 99 countries around the world.
THE 99 will soon be working cape to shoulder with Batman, Superman and Wonder
Woman in a new crossover series of The Justice League of America from OC Comics.
227
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10:00 – 10:30
TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS
SITCOM (Foreign)
This popular sitcom that starred Marla Gibbs, who played Florence Johnston for many
years on The Jefferson’s, got her own show. She played Mary Jenkins, a housewife
who lived with her contractor husband, Lester and their 14-year-old daughter
Brenda. Mary's best friend was Rose Lee Holloway, who used to sit out with her on
the stoop of the apartment building (#227) and discuss many things, especially
Sandra Clark, the wise-cracking, hyperactive, and often scatter-brained woman from
upstairs. Rose had a daughter named Tiffany. Next door to the Jenkins was the
gossiping, yet loving, Pearl Shay, a crotchety busybody who lived with her grandson
Calvin Dobbs, who was Brenda's first love. Throughout the final two seasons, several
new characters appeared. Cast: Paul Winfield, Countess Vaughn, Alaina Reed Hall,
Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Jackee Harry, Regina King. Directors: Tony Singletary,
Bob Lally, Oz Scott.
AN NUR – THE LIGHT
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09:15 – 09:30
SUNDAYS
MAGAZINE (Muslim) (Multi)
The Islamic religious magazine program aim is to cast light on the religion of Islam
as well as highlight issues, people, places, food, songs and poetry.
The show features interviews with celebrities, imams, sport stars, government
ministers, and business people, rich, poor, old and young. Issues that affect the
Muslim community are placed under the spotlight, dissected, disseminated, and
probed for our viewers.
The program has weekly inserts on book reviews, recipes, an innovative competition
requesting viewers to send in an original song or poem with the focus being Islam.
There is also a monthly feature with Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick, one of the foremost
Islamic scholars in South Africa today. Ask DR. QUICK invite viewers to send in
questions on matters affecting them. Dr. Quick responds by delivering his opinion as
informed by the guidelines and principles of Islam. The cooking show features
recipes put together by celebrity chef Shanaaz Parker.
AUM
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05:00 – 05:02
MONDAYS
RELIGION
Hindu Devotion.
AVATAR
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08:30 – 09:00
SATURDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
In a lost age, the world is divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth
Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. Within each nation, there is a
remarkable order of men and women called the "benders" who can learn to harness
their inborn talent and manipulate their native element. Bending is a powerful form
combining martial art and elemental magic. In each generation, only one bender is
solely capable of controlling all four elements. That bender is the Avatar. The Avatar
is the spirit of the world manifested in human form. When the Avatar dies, it
reincarnates into the next nation in the cycle. Starting with the mastery of his or her
native element, the Avatar learns to bend all four elements. Throughout the ages,
the countless incarnations of the Avatar have served to keep the four nations in
harmony.
BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN
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14:30 – 15:00
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
en 10: Ultimate Alien follows the now sixteen-year-old Ben. The Omnitrix has been
destroyed and Ben must learn to master the secrets of the new Ultimatrix, a
gauntlet-like version of the old Omnitrix that not only gives him access to all of his
original powers and abilities, but also allows him to evolve his alien forms into even
stronger and even more powerful versions (called "ultimate forms") Directed by
Andrea Romano and Dwayne McDuffie.
BIG UP
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12:00 – 12:30
SUNDAYS
YOUTH MAGAZINE
A moral youth lifestyle magazine series that celebrates young South Africans who are
sacrificing their leisure and disposable income to help their communities. The show
will feature music videos featuring these young heroes alongside clean-living South
African pop stars. It will fuse popular culture and Religious culture as a way of telling
stories about young heroes through the art of music and the visual medium of
television.
BONISANANI
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06:30 – 07:00
SUNDAYS
KIDS (Loc) (Rel)
Bonisanani is an outlook express platform of fun and friendship dedicated to change
young viewer‟s expressions of their outlook on life, love, family and all the other
things that happen while you are not looking.
It is the first real, feel-good, be-good, do-good show without the goody-two-shoes
image. It‟s about real life dilemmas and the things every young viewer needs to
know as an individual, a friend, a family member, a community builder and a proud
South African. Bonisanani is a modern genre combining reality youth talk with a
classic real-life drama element cum drama talent search and a vibrant music variety
elements.
BUZZ ABOUT GOSPEL
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17:30 – 18:00
SUNDAYS
GOSPEL SHOW
“Celebrating the Nations’ Faith in Spirit and in Song”
The gospel show encompass music that celebrates the heritage and rooted tradition
of gospel music in South Africa and reflecting to the established places of worship
that drew the inspiration to this genre of Gospel. The series celebrates a legacy and
heritage of gospel music in SA.
Buzz About Gospel showcases established old hymns allowing the audience to
identify with the show due to the familiarity of these sing-along old traditional songs
that have accessibility to both young and old.
The music show is made up of 5 short and fun quizzes each following an audiovisual
cue (1 insert + 4 music videos) as a source from which the quiz questions will be
asked. Each video cue and succeeding Q&A quiz comprises a segment. Each episode
is made of a total of 4 segments.
CHAT ROOM
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11:30 – 12:00
SUNDAYS
TALK SHOW (Loc)
The talk show explores issues of ethics and values that people, young and old, have
to deal with in their everyday lives. Each episode feature two (two-member)
debating teams that will argue a moral issue. There's also an audience made of
religious and moral subject experts, ordinary viewers and celebrities.
CHUGGINTON
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COME AGAIN!
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07:30 – 08:00
THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
18:30 – 19:30
SUNDAYS
DOCUMENTARY SERIES (Loc)
Many times motivational speakers encourage people to never be stuck in situations
they were born into. They go further and remind people to remember where they
come from. How important a role does the names of places of where we come from
play? Nobody ever sits and spends a lot of time worrying and pondering on the
names of places they come from being a big deal. Unless of course if one came from
places that have unique names. Surely those people go through their lives being
asked to explain the meanings, history, lifestyles, exact location and many other
questions about their homes. It is one thing to say something and be asked to repeat
yourself. It is another thing to say something and expect to be asked to repeat at all
times. What if South Africans were united in finding out most that could be
uncovered about these hidden treasures? The canvass of some might just be a
basket of curiosity and surprises for many.
COMPASS
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05:00 – 05:02
WEDNESDAYS
RELIGION
Compass is a Christian devotion that reflects messages of peace, hope, and love
from the Christian community. Universal value driven messages are shared with the
country to bring hope and create avenues of inspiration to all. The setting of these
Devotions is on location where guests from the faith are invited to deliver these
messages.
CULTURE SWOP
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18:30 – 19:00
TUESDAYS
DOCU-REALITY (Loc)
Culture Swop is an IKB docu-reality series that allows young people to experience
and interact with each other‟s culture, tradition and lifestyle. The show takes youths
from different social and cultural backgrounds on an emotive yet informative journey
in which they are made to swop lives so as to gain understanding and respect for the
other world. The show will also analyze misunderstandings about other people‟s ways
of living.
Some of the sub-topics the show will engage on when swapping the youth are; race,
immigrants, schooling, religion, extra mural activities, rural v/s urban and, able vs
disabled.
Culture Swap is narrator-driven in its quest to inform and teach the youth of South
Africa.
CUTTING EDGE
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21:30 – 22:00
THURSDAYS
CURRENT AFFAIRS (Loc)
Cutting Edge is the investigative programme for Africans produced by Africans in
African languages. The programme will depict the story of a South African youth
there by giving voice to the usually voiceless ordinary youth of Mzansi.
EMZINI WEZINSIZWA
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10:30 – 11:00
MONDAY - FRIDAY
COMEDY (Loc)
This sitcom is set in a male hostel, with an odd assortment of room mates from as
far afield as the Transkei, Qwaqwa and Malawi - whose antics have kept SABC1
viewers in stitches of laughter.
The popular characters are all there, as well as guests in each episode. Vusi Thanda
as Tshawe, the Transkeian; Roland Mqwebu as Mkhize; Radio Artes award winner
Shadrack Ngema as Magubane, the inyanga; Jerry Phele, as Mofokeng from
Qwaqwa; and Jabulani Nkosi, as Chirwali, the Malawian, are all there as fellow
roommates of a hostel.
FAN BASE
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18:30 – 19:00
FRIDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
Fan Base is a playful, light-hearted and fun-filled music variety show – provides
space for interaction between musicians and fans in an intimate and fun way. The
presenter of the show is Zulu Boy.
FORCED LOVE
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20:30 – 21:30
THURSDAY 13 June
FRIENDS LIKE THESE
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18:30 – 19:30
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SATURDAYS
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GAME SHOW (Loc)
A fast paced, family game show dealing with friendships and fun. Presented by the
talented S'bu Leepo, of the SABC1 Gumba Fire fame, Friends Like These is about
testing friendship, and finding out just what makes friendships tick.
The programme has an appeal that cuts across age, gender and race differences
thus capturing the imagination of viewers from all backgrounds. 5 Male and 5
Female contestants battle it out every week for the chance to play Face to Face, to
win for themselves a holiday of a lifetime.
phenomenal success on the BBC.
The UK version of the show enjoyed
Locally, SABC1 has enlisted the production
talents of Urban Brew to produce the show for its viewers.
GAZ’LAM
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22:00 – 22:30
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THURSDAYS
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DRAMA (Loc)
Gazlam is a hard hitting, no-holes-barred 26 part educational drama series that
explores love, sex and relationships against a backdrop of HIV/AIDS. It set in the
dense flatland of Yeoville, a world where young people have the space to
experiment with different life styles and the freedom to make their own choices. It
tells the story of Sifiso, a young man from rural Kwa-Zulu Natal who joins his
cousin in Johannesburg because the love of his life, Khetiwe has been promised to
be married to the chief. Starring Thembi Seete, Menzi Ngubane, Mbali Ntuli, Bubu
Mazibuko, Siyabonga Shibe. Produced By Effect Media.
GENERATIONS
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20:00-20:30 (Repeat 09:00 – 09:30)
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
SOAP
The backdrop of Generations is the advertising industry, with a storyline that
celebrates the dreams and aspirations of South Africans. As in all soaps, rivalry,
treachery and blackmail between siblings, friends and foes alike make Generations
one of the most forceful dramas South Africa has ever produced. Suspense, intrigue
and tension are the order of the day as the plot unfolds and romance influences
relationships between warring parties.
GENERATIONS OMNIBUS
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10:00 – 12:00
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SATURDAYS
GOSPEL GOLD
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10:00- 11:00
SUNDAYS
RELIGIOUS MUSIC (Multi)
This gospel music show, featuring the best in gospel music videos, profiles of artists
and groups, gospel music news, and discussions on hot topics, is presented by Zwai
Bala.
The Commissioning Editor is Yashika Singh.
IDENTITY
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11:00 – 11:30
SUNDAYS
MAGAZINE (Loc)
iDENTITY is the new SABC1 multi-faith magazine series that is, hip and technohappening, sharing stories and encounters of faith with the South African youth.
The 26-episode show will start airing Sunday 24 Feb 2013, at 10h00, and focuses on
shaping new ways in which the youth in the religio-spiritual world relate to one
another as they seek to inquire who they are and what makes their iDentity.
As we enter the world of i-TECH, iPod, Ipad and all the new abbreviations of What‟s
APPenning, it is important for young South Africans to discover who they are...
through mobile or internet, second screen viewing becomes the new cool as we
share some of the highlights of the religious and not-so-religious voices in the
land... We learn, we celebrate and we create our identity through our faith.
So sit back and relax to the new sounds of Sunday morning spirituality on Mzansi Fo
Sho. Suave, with pizzazz and verve, iDENTITY will create new ways to share spiritual
encounters.
iLIFESTYLE
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18:30 – 19:00
THURSDAYS
Loc
A lifestyle magazine show about impacting lives through technology in which
members of the public are challenged to investigate and explore different sorts of
available technology.
The show will expose the extent to which viewers have been impacted by technology
- to discover how they have changed, are changing or might change in their daily
lives.
The show will seek to introduce and showcase technology through the realities of a
mix of ordinary and well-known South Africans.
Each episode will comprise of the following segments:
A case study on a young person using or benefiting from a specific technology
The impact of particular technology on people‟s lives.
iLifestyle show will seek to entrench itself as the technological authority. It‟s format
is designed to be slick and fast-paced, and driven by a witty, tongue n‟ cheek and
„experimental‟ presentation.
IMANI
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09:00 – 09:15
SUNDAYS
AFRICAN RELIGION (Multi)
The show celebrates the presence of the Divinity within the African Traditional
religion by providing viewers with a spiritually uplifting experience rather than a
lesson in divinity. The focus varies from religious ceremonies, testimonies,
celebrations and profiles to video diaries of religious events - all aimed at enhancing
the religious dignity and spirituality of the faith.
IMIZWILILI
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12:30 – 13:30
SATURDAYS
CHORAL MUSIC
Highlighting youth choirs, Imizwilili presents choral groups in a fresh and exciting
manner, taking choral music to greater heights than ever by not only entertaining
and informing viewers, but by also truly celebrating and inspiring the youth.
INTERSEXIONS
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20:30 – 21:00
TUESDAYS
DRAMA (Loc)
A hard-hitting, innovative local drama series that has separate but interlinked
episodes, Intersexions examines issues relating to love, sex and relationships.
Intersexions is an episodic drama series that shows how our lives intersect and crisscross with others‟ in ways we don‟t even know about. As soon as we become
sexually active, we are immediately locked into a human web with complete
strangers - and how they can have heartbreaking and physically devastating,
consequences.
INTSIKA
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22:00 – 22:30
MONDAYS
DRAMA (Loc)
Intsika is a telenovella that pits the flashy, materialistic life of a successful Joburg
accountant, Ndoda, against the values of the small town of Zithuthe, where he grew
up. It‟s a coming of age story played out by - Ndoda, who uncovers and gets caught
in the municipality‟s deep-rooted corruption; the community, which needs to come to
terms with what it means to positively take charge and be responsible for their own
destiny; the young Lizeka, who needs to make a choice between the possibility of a
bright future through a good education and the easy way out through transactional
sex; and Xolani who has to redefine what it means to be a man. Lead Cast: Tazz
Nginda (Ndoda); Khayakazi Kula (Lizeka); Zizi Peteni (Xolani); Mac Mathunjwa
(Tshibaphi); Fezile Mpela (Malusi).
ISIDINGO (R)
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08:30 – 09:00
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
LOCAL SOAP
ISPANI
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13:30 – 14:30
TUESDAYS
EDUVATIONAL (Loc)
A day time program aimed primarily at youth who are about to enter the job market
as well as unemployed youth. It is also aimed at attracting a secondary audience of
parents , guardians as well as teachers who offer career guidance and life skills
training to young people who are about to embark on career oriented studies at a
tertiary institution. The show is aim is to inform young people about opportunities
available to them thereby enabling them to be economically active.
IZWI LABANTU
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05:00 – 05:02
TUESDAYS
RELIGION
African Traditional Devotion. Izwi la Bantu reflects messages of inspiration of faith
and peace. The important universal message of truth, no-violence, right conduct and
our relationship with the Divine Essence is reflected. Special days such as Earth day,
AIDS Day and Arbor Day give rise to important human values that African traditional
religious focus upon.
JOURNEYS OF INSPIRATION
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05:00 – 05:02
THURSDAYS
RELIGION
The Jewish Voice represents messages of peace as well as common universal values
of truth, non- violence, conduct and harmony from the Judaic perspective. Important
celebrations and events are commemorated within the Jewish calendar through out
the year and the messages are shared with all, where the important aspects of the
Jewish faith are also highlighted.
KHUMBUL’EKHAYA
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21:00 – 22:00
WEDNESDAYS
REALITY (Loc)
Khumbul‟ Ekhaya is a touching docu-reality series, based on the emo-tainment
format. In the show we track the real journeys of South Africans on quest to re unite
and bring healing to their families. It includes elements of tracing long lost relatives,
finding estranged family members and healing long standing feuds that have caused
rifts and pain in families. In each show, spark laughter and tears, as viewers reflect
on their own family relationships and are moved to implement positive change in
their own homes. A heartwarming show bringing stories from all corners of South
Africa, Khumbul'ekhaya brings South Africans back home.
KIDS NEWS
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06:00 – 06:30
MONDAY – FRIDAY
KIDS
A News Show that brings topical news items to children in a style and language they
understand. The popular news programme covers news items in all Nguni languages,
as well as Afrikaans, Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Setswana, and Sesotho.
LIVE-AMP
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21:00 – 22:00
FRIDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
Live Amp – is a new format show with exciting fresh elements. Private auditions are
currently being held to find a male presenter to join Luthando Shosha. Bonang will
not be lost to Mzansi Fo Sho viewers who have grown to love and admire her – fans
will still enjoy her excellent presenting skills in a new role. Watch this space for
further exciting announcements.
MARVEL ULTIMATE SPIDERMAN
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14:30 – 15:00
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
MTUNZINI.COM
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12:00 – 12:30
TUESDAYS
DRAMA (Loc)
This drama series unfolds in the world of an internet-based magazine that operates
from the small coastal town of Mtunzini, KZN. Set in the backdrop of the high tech
world of the World Wide Web, the young people who run the magazine unwittingly
become involved, and ultimately solve an intriguing murder-mystery each week. The
series is warm and reflective; endearing yet entertaining; ambitious and sometimes
humour filled. Cast: Kenneth Khambule (Bongani), Keabetswe Motsilanyane
(Phaphama), Siyabonga Shibe (Waxy), Maggie Williams (Rose), and Zinhle Mabena
(Busi)
MY PERFECT FAMILY 2
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19:00 – 19:30
MONDAYS
COMEDY (Loc)
My Perfect Family is a local comedy series about a teen star‟s realization that
stardom does not make growing pains any easier…
As if the growing pains of ordinary teenage-hood weren‟t enough, socially-awkward,
teen soap star, Luyanda Nkosi, takes on the role of trying to keep his already
broken, dysfunctional family together. It‟s not so much that he needs to try his hand
at fathering his own parents because even though he acts more mature than most
guys his age, truth be told, young Lu still needs guidance of his own. But Luyanda
Nkosi‟s maturity level has him believing that he holds the answers to his parents‟
constant bickering. See, his dream is to unite his parents once again, so that things
can be as they once were...
MYTHBUSTERS
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13:30 – 14:30
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MONDAYS
DOCUMENTARY (Foreign)
Did a Medieval Chinese astrologer make it into space by strapping rockets to his
chair and setting them off? Just how hard IS it to find a needle in a haystack? Can
you in fact go insane by having water drip on your forehead? These are just a few of
the myths, urban legends, and improbable sayings that the Mythbusters try to figure
out. Comprised of special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Heineman - as
well as their mottley crew of Mythbuilders, Mythterns, and resident 'crash test
dummy' Buster - they don't just tell the myths, they put them to the test to see
which ones are possible, and which ones are just plain bunk. As of 2008,
MYTHBUSTERS has tested 600 myths, done over 1,900 experiments and created
over 650 explosions to prove these Myths Right or Wrong! Some information found
here is thanks to http://www.mythbustersfanclub.com, who helped with episode
ordering, season break downs, and other myth information.
REAL GOBOZA
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18:00 – 18:30
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SATURDAYS
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MAGAZINE (Loc)
The closest distance between our viewers and their celebrities. It is a slick, glossy,
fun and fast paced show about beautiful people and what they are up to. The show
walks a fine line between humorous gossip and tacky gossip.
REFLECTIONS ON FAITH
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05:00 – 05:02
FRIDAYS
RELIGION
Christian Devotion. Reflections of faith are messages of inspiration, peace and love
from the Islamic community that are shared with the community. These reflect
important universal, human values where scholars and leaders of the faith share joy
and inspiration to all South Africans.
ROOTS
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17:30 – 18:00
SATURDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
ROOTS is a traditional music show that offers viewers a rare fusion of traditional
music with modern trendy music. Filmed on location relevant to the theme of that
week, each weekly episode is delivered with a principal theme the story behind the
music, followed by sub themes that hold the show together.
Roots offers a mix of Live to Tape Music, Music Videos, profile of both local and from
sister countries artists through interviews, weekly inserts that explore the traditional
or afro traditional music scene.
SELIMATHUNZI
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19:00 – 19:30
TUESDAYS
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VARIETY (Loc) (Multi)
SABC1's popular locally-produced variety series, regularly travels to all the regions in
the country, spotlighting special events and glamorous functions, highlighting the
latest trends, fads and fashions. In response to viewer letters and requests, the
Selimathunzi presenters and crew attend local functions around the country - from
21st birthday parties to matric farewell dances. In the "Dreams Can Come True"
insert, viewer requests are granted on a merit basis. Presented by Zizo Beda and
Lunga Shabalala.
SIYAKHOLWA
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06:30 – 07:00
SATURDAYS
KIDS (Loc Current Affairs)
The presentation of the programme is to create an environment to work together to
produce a series of foundational, educational, innovatively creative television
programmes for children of the 5-9 year old age group . This pioneering educational
children‟s programme will target young parents and their children of this foundation
years. The programme will use puppets and live action that draw on South African
culture and traditions to help children optimally develop their social, emotional and
intellectual capacities, regarding moral education and value.
SKEEM SAAM 2
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20:30 – 21:30 (Finishes on 06 June)
THURSDAYS
DRAMA SERIES (Loc)
Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the
plight of today‟s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into
manhood. The underlying premise for the local drama series is that real men are
made, not born.
Teenage boys naturally challenge themselves. They wish to find out what their limits
are. Lizo will explore his journey in a safe way but Kwaito and Tbose will take lifethreatening risks. Who will survive to see his 21st birthday? Who will grow into a
healthy, responsible man? What are the responsibilities to fathers, uncles, teachers,
and neighbours towards shaping the next generation of men?
The series takes a close look at the lives of three teenage boys and their families. It
examines how these boys deal with issues of masculinity, gender relations,
relationships; self esteem, etc.
Skeem Saam will challenge old notions of masculinity by promoting the new positive
young versions of masculinity that are emerging in our modern society. The aim is to
offer young people the opportunity to become themselves and not just their gender.
Through the series they will learn that they shouldn‟t be limited by stereotyped
gender roles and rules and that all human beings are the same and are deserving of
the equal treatment.
SKYROOM LIVE
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22:00 – 23:00
SATURDAYS
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MUSIC (Loc)
An entirely new and innovative way to view live performances has hit South Africa.
Sky Room is a thrilling new event to hit South Africa's music scene, which showcases
live performances that are broadcast live onto social networks like Facebook and
Twitter or simply on the Sky Room website.
Muthaland/Ghetto Ruff Records artists, Nancy G and Jozi, will be performing on the
rooftop of a 20 story building on the 20th and 25th of March 2012, respectively, in
the Johannesburg CBD for an unlimited number of fans.
SOCCER ZONE
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21:00 – 22:00
MONDAYS
SPORT (Loc)
It‟s regarded as the most interactive and best-informed soccer show in the land.
Soccer zone brings you all the midweek and weekend soccer action – all the goals,
all the controversies, all the talking points. There‟re interviews with players, coaches
and fans, as well as analysis from the experts. And the moments of brilliance as well
as the moments of madness are all showcased on the show. Nothing escapes the
prying cameras from Soccer zone.
SPORTSBUZZ
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06:30 – 07:00
FRIDAYS
KIDS (Loc)
A programme for the whole nation, SportzBuzz jumps from elite schools with all the
facilities, to rural schools in squatter camps, with less than nothing but a spirit to
compete, and a yearning to develop. The programme is about showcasing young
talent no matter the color, or the sport! Cricket, tennis, soccer, rugby, karate.
SUNDAY LIVE
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18:00 – 18:30
SUNDAYS
CURRENT AFFAIRS
A special news broadcast series that is a live bi-lingual English and IsiZulu News
Current Affairs show that is aimed at previewing/discussing all matters related to the
South African Nation. Airing on SABC 1 at 18h30-19h30 every Sunday with a studio
audience, this series provides deep insight into matters of national importance that
impact on the health of our democracy as wide-ranging as Politics, Elections, Policy
matter in Parliament, Education and Economics. Hosted by the revered television
host, Vuyo Mvoko, who brings a wealth of journalistic knowledge and robust yet
insightful approach to issues under discussion. The show will also be hyper-linked to
social media such as Facebook to be able to garner the views of the general public
on matters affecting them.
TAKALANI SESAME
TX TIME:
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07:30 – 08:00
MONDAY - FRIDAY
KIDS
The local version of the UK‟s Sesame Street targets 90% of preschoolers aged 3 to 6
years, who have little or no access to formal Early Childhood Development
programmes. This show covers the school curriculum based on numeracy, literacy
and life skills.
TEENAGERS ON A MISSION
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16:00 – 16:30
MONDAYS
KIDS (Loc)
The science and technology show begins when Mr E, a frequency of energy from the
future contacts Thami and Nolwazi and tells them that they need to find a theory to
save the earth and future from destruction.
The children soon realize that
everything is connected; energy is a vibration in everything, even music. Through
their
journeys
they
learn
about
life
and
themselves
and
how
important
communication is. Life orientation lessons meet science when Thami doesn‟t know
how to communicate with a girl in school that he likes. All sorts of weird happenings
take place when the blueprints of the teleportation device are stolen!
“Tomz, part factual, part fictional with some drama, comedy and science fiction will
be broadcast in a fair spread of Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, English and Zulu with full
subtitles in English”
TEEN MOM
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GENRE:
16:30 – 17:30
MONDAY – FRIDAY
REALITY (Foreign)
Teen Mom follows Maci, Farrah, Amber, and Catelynn as they deal with their new
lives as a teen mom and overcome the struggles of their first year as a teen mom.
Cast: Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, Catelynn Lowell. Created by
Lauren Dolgen.
TEMPY PUSHAS
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20:30 – 21:00
FRIDAYS
DRAMA SERIES (Loc)
A 26-part local drama series set against the backdrop of the lavish fashion world and
juxtaposed with the vibrant township culture. Tempy Pushas focuses on two giant
fashion houses, two families - a poisonous saga of greed, revenge and buried pasts,
as the multi-million rand fashion market lies waiting… for the taking! Tempy Pushas
brings to light the grit and reality behind the fashion industry – going beyond the
just the luxury, celebrity and style associated with the industry. Exposing the
everyday trials and tribulations and exploring various themes including: realizing
potential; exploitation; loyalty; complexity of relationships and love.
THE AFTER PARTY
TX TIME:
23:00 – 04:30
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GENRE:
DAILY
MUSIC
The After Party is a music download platform, which provides television viewers with
access to thousands of legal songs for download as Ring-tones, Caller tunes, Video
tones or Full tracks.
The show will be delivered in a format of specially branded television short-and-longform properties aired on a daily basis. Each property is designed for a specific
audience and music is made available for the audience to download on demand.
Music genres such as hip-hop, house, Afro pop, smooth jazz, pop and gospel and
others will be featured in the series
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
TX TIME:
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GENRE:
18:00 – 18:30 (Repeat 08:00 – 08:30)
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
SOAP
In this popular daytime soapie, the lives of both Forrester and Spectra families
intermingle through generations, leading to romance, passion, heartbreak and
intrigue in the storyline as vivid and exciting as today's gossip headlines.
THE COSBY SHOW (Season 7)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
16:00 – 16:30 (Finishes on 20 June)
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
COMEDY (Foreign)
Bill Cosby played a doctor and dad in this all-time classic, which was TV's biggest hit
in the 1980s and almost single-handedly revived the sitcom genre and NBC's ratings
fortunes after ABC passed on the series. Mostly set in a Brooklyn brownstone, the
series focused on obstetrician Cliff Huxtable and his wife, Claire, a lawyer, as they
raised their kids with loving firmness. Cast: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le
Beauf, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempest Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam.
THE COSBY SHOW (Season 8)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
16:00 – 16:30
FRIDAY 21 June
COMEDY (Foreign)
Bill Cosby played a doctor and dad in this all-time classic, which was TV's biggest hit
in the 1980s and almost single-handedly revived the sitcom genre and NBC's ratings
fortunes after ABC passed on the series. Mostly set in a Brooklyn brownstone, the
series focused on obstetrician Cliff Huxtable and his wife, Claire, a lawyer, as they
raised their kids with loving firmness. Cast: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le
Beauf, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempest Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam.
THE GAME (Season 4)
TX TIME:
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22:00 – 22:30
SUNDAYS
SITCOM (Foreign)
THE GAME stars Tia Mowry as Melanie Barnett, a young, intelligent medical student,
who is also the girlfriend of an eager rookie football player, Derwin Davis (Pooch
Hall). Melanie decides to pass on her chance at attending Johns Hopkins Medical
School to be with Derwin after he is recently chosen to play for the San Diego Sabres
as the new third-string wide receiver.
As Melanie tries to adjust to her new lifestyle, she meets Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel
Robinson), single mother and manager of Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez) who is a
charming star quarterback for the San Diego Sabres and Kelly Pitts (Brittany Daniel),
the satisfying wife of Jason Pitts (Coby Bell) who is a thrifty star player for the San
Diego Sabres. With the help of Tasha and Kelly, Melanie learns how the game is
played amongst the women behind the athletes. Created by Mara Brock Akil.
THE LINK
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18:30 – 19:00
WEDNESDAYS
LIFESTYLE MAG (Loc)
The link is a powerful, exciting, socially relevant and empowering lifestyle movement
targeted at 18 - 28 year old South African women. The property offers a one stop
shop for everything the trendy and aspirational woman needs in this social media
regulated world we live in. So if it's fashion trends you are after, the hottest red
carpet events, screen melting hunks of the week, local and international
entertainment news - The Link is designed exclusively around you.
THE SPORT PREVIEW SHOW
TX TIME:
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GENRE:
22:00 – 23:00
WEDNESDAYS
SPORT
The current affairs magazine show covers headline stories in sport and interviews
with sports personalities who will provide insight into the stories behind the
headlines. The show previews upcoming local and international fixtures and profile
some of the greatest names in the game. Sport Preview Show will present sports
issues in a hot, witty, contemporary and vibrant manner, whilst addressing all the
important and controversial issues in sport. The show is presented by Lebo
Motsoeli.
TROPIKA ISLAND OF TREASURE
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
18:30 – 19:30
SATURDAYS
REALITY SHOW (Loc)
Watch the fresh new season of the location-based reality series which will be making
its way to SABC 1 screens nationwide from February 2013. SABC 1 viewers can
prepare themselves to be glued to their screens when the all-new TIOT5 delivers
hugely successful Mzansi A-list celebrities, the desirable island of Jamaica, and a
refreshed 1 hour format which is what has guaranteed TIOT5 its coveted Saturday
18:30 prime time slot. This year‟s 7 stars and 7 consumer contestants will once
again turn up the heat as they compete for a cool R1 million.
TSHA TSHA
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22:30 – 23:00
THURSDAYS
DRAMA (Loc)
The quirky, whimsical drama series, which has captured the hearts of millions of
South Africans follows the lives of young people in the rural Eastern Cape town of
Lubusi as they negotiate the big issues of life love, sex and relationships. Although
the series has a light and magical quality to it, it deals with serious issues too. It
focuses on the universe of young people living in a world affected by HIV/Aids.
U CAN DO IT
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22:00 – 22:30
TUESDAYS
TALENT SEARCH REALITY SHOW (Loc)
A new reality talent search TV show to unearth fresh young mzansi talent in order to
form South Africa‟s next hot music group. Auditions for the show will be held at the
Bassline on the weekend of the 5-6 April, where the „king of kwaito,‟ Arthur
Mafokate, will lead a team of judges in scouting for talented dancers, singers,
rappers and musicians who have what it takes to participate in this 13 episode reality
show.
Twenty five contestants will be selected to enter the 'CAN DO! Academy' for a
number of weeks and they will be given a complete musical education through
various, vigorous challenges and interactions with industry role models. This includes
individual
vocal
coaching,
songwriting
lessons,
personal
development,
fitness/dancing classes, image consultation, and workshops with professionals.
At the end of each episode finalists will pick their weakest or least favorite contestant
that they think must be out voted out of the competition. Contestants will be given
an opportunity to sway the judge‟s decision and a means to share their “behind the
scene” experiences with the viewer.
U CAN DO IT is a serious competition which will serious effort on the part of the
contestants and, the winning group will receive R150 000 cash and a record deal
VAYA MZANSI
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18:30 – 19:00
MONDAYS
Loc
Vaya Mzansi promises the thrill of motorbikes on the open road intertwined with the
spirit of inquiry and adventure. The show follows two travelling companions in South
Africa‟s first motorcycle travel show. From the cities of Jozi to the rural districts of
the Eastern Cape, our two travelers will be searching for the soul of the nation. Our
intrepid motorcyclists will unearth interesting stories – political, historical, criminal,
ideological – all seen through the eyes of local people.
Vaya Mzansi will take viewers on a soulful and exhilarating journey through our
homeland, highlighting differences in culture, language, religion, politics,
philosophies and cuisine. It promises to be fascinating and compelling viewing.
Vaya Mzansi will employ fresh filming – using mini-cams mounted on the bikes and
helmets, giving viewers the real feel of the exhilarating freedom of motorcycle travel.
XIHLOVO
TX TIME:
06:00 – 06: 30
TX DATE:
GENRE:
SUNDAYS
COMMERCIAL REIGION
A live worship service. The programme captures live sermons in an ordinary Sunday
service set-up.
YILUNGELO LAKHO
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
13:30 – 14:30
FRIDAYS
Yilungelo Lakho is an interactive live show presented by two alternating presenters,
Nndanganeni Mudau, and Mike Ntuli.
The show aims to inform and educate
consumers on their rights and provide advice. Every Friday we focus on a particular
topic for the entire hour - kicking off with an insert which serves as a
background/scene setter piece on the topic we will be tackling, after which our studio
guests/experts or commentators on that particular topic will discuss and dissect the
issue being discussed and provide analysis and insight for the benefit of our viewers.
Telephone lines are open during the show for viewers to participate.
YOTV LAND
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
07:00 – 07:15
MONDAY – FRIDAY
KIDS (Loc)
A toddlers program catering for the development of motor skills through song, play
and story telling. Animation, story telling trees, songs, dancing, fun characters and a
magical bus all go into creating the colourful and entertaining world of YOTVland.
YOTV PAWS AND CLAWS
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
06:30 – 07:00
MONDAYS
KIDS (Loc)
A reality magazine show taking viewers into the wonderful world of animals. Here
they meet all sorts of animals: from cats and dogs to elephants and mice! Viewers
also meet the people who look after them, vets, zoo keepers, rangers and owners.
Viewers are also invited to write into the show with their questions and stories about
their favourite animals. This series aims to capitalise on this age groups fascination,
curiosity and love of the natural world.
YOUTH CULTURE
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21:00 22:00
TUESDAY 04 June
ZAZIWA
TX TIME:
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GENRE:
14:00 – 14:30
THURSDAY 23 May