Mi Kasi Su Kasi presenters Kabelo “KB” Moremi and Nicholas Pule Welch.
The Kumars at No. 2 did it a couple of years ago, YouTube star
Grace Helbig's doing it on her talk show on E! and now SABC1's doing it with a new talk show format in Mi Kasi Su Kasi.
It's a refreshing and notable occasion when a new format comes along because the TV scene's so overly saturated with the same talk formats. The set-up of The Kumars was so different it's one our favourite talk shows of all time - which makes Mi Kasi Su Kasi our pick of the month on SABC1.
It's a new celebrity talker that captures a unique perspective on schlebs. Each episode features a celeb who takes the presenters through the neighbourhood they grew up in, which uncovers who they are.
We love the format of The Sing-Off but Mi Kasi Su Kasi's grabbed our attention more because it's phresh so we're hoping it's well done. Here's the official description... followed by news on other new and returning SABC1 shows:
Mi Kasi Su Kasi
Premiere date: Monday 11 May at 18h00
The show aims to help positively change any negative ideas that remain in the minds of South Africans about our townships by exploring “what makes each Kasi special”. The series seeks to instill a sense of “Kasi Pride” in the residents of every Mzansi township and encourage them to celebrate and grow their communities through popular culture, history, social initiatives and innovative business. Kasi Pride: a new feeling that can become as synonymous to South Africans as the concept of Ubuntu.
Each episode features a celebrity guest from the wide South African entertainment scene. Our presenter is hosted by the celebrity guest, who takes him around the neighbourhood in which they were raised, while sharing some memorable moments and candid stories from their childhood. The guest also talks about how growing up in their particular “Kasi” shaped and influenced who they are today.
Presenters: Kabelo “KB” Moremi and Nicholas Pule Welch
Gospel Gold 15
Premiere date: Sunday 3 May at 10h00
The new season continues with the theme: “Rebuild, Renew, Restore” our faith, society and nation.
The season will feature more favourite gospel musicians, Christian celebrities and Christian speakers - sharing introspective moments and giggles - taking viewers to different destinations and communities around the country in the quest towards overall restoration, renewal and rebuilding of the personal being and communities.
Viewers will also choose some of their favourite gospel songs that speak to their spiritual renewal through the show's spotlight on hot releases.
Sthembile ‘Sthe’ Mhlongo is the solo host of the new season.
The Sing-Off SA
Premiere date: Sunday 3 May at 18h00
The Sing-Off SA is South Africa’s very first no instruments, voices only talent show or “a cappella.” The show will feature 10 of South Africa’s very best a cappella groups going head to head over the course of nine weeks.
These 10 groups are drawn from all over South Africa with auditions having taken place in Johannesburg, Polokwane, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. The winning group will be selected by the public during a live finale and they'll walk away with a R250 000 cash prize and a Sony recording contract.
The show is hosted by Noluthando Nolly Meje
Rise
Premiere date: Tuesday, 12 May at 18h00
Produced by One Man And His Dog Films with Executive Producer, Kgomotso Matsunyane at the helm, Rise is an inter-generational multi-host lifestyle show aimed at young women between the ages of 14-25 years.
The dynamic hosts Kgomotso Matsunyane and Lebo Ramafoko are passionate about changing perceptions and social behavior. They are joined by newcomers, Khanysile Mazibuko (19) and Nyiko Shikwambane (23). The Soul City Institute embarked on intensive research which indicated that young women needed more support. While the South African national HIV infection rate has decreased in the last year, the infection rate among young women has increased. The Rise Young Women's Clubs will be rolled out across the country to help young women to find support among their peers and receive information about health and lifestyle.
The show will deal with pertinent topics including the following: culture, informal settlements, unplanned pregnancy, cycles of abuse, the consequences of alcohol, transactional sex and body image.
Stumbo Stomp 2
Premiere date: Wednesday 13 May at 18h00
South Africa’s pantsula talent dance show returns to celebrate the talent of real pantsulas by showing off their art, skills and athleticism.
Code Green
Premiere date: Sunday 17 May at 17h30
Code Green is about 3 main things: conserving energy, preserving our natural habitat and saving the rhino. The show celebrates the fact that throughout history Africans have always lived in harmony with nature.
The magazine lifestyle segment of the show includes a celebrity insert where each week Code Green takes a local celebrity guest to a place that practices conservation. The celebrity has the opportunity to engage in an adventurous conservation activity at the chosen location, such as Lion Tracking at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, the release of endangered Vultures in the uKhahlamba Drakensburg Mountains, a World Heritage Site or crocodile wrangling at iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Featured celebrities include Pearl Thusi, Lunga Shabalala, Nomzamo Mbatha, Khaya Mthetwa, Zizo Beda, Pallance Dladla, Sdumo Mtshali, Nandi Mngoma; and Spinach and Popeye.
In the studio segment contestants from two schools earn points and battle it out for the title of Rhino Champions for that week with the support of a studio audience from their schools. The first challenge is a quiz titled L.O.L (Lalela Out Loud) where contestants answer questions based on video clips. The next challenge, GAME ON, is an in-studio activity where contestants play a game based on the theme for the week.
The presenters are: Ndlelanhle Biyase (Abdus); Ntombikayise Mkhathini (Ntombi) and Sibusiso Shezi (Breeze).
Him, Her and the Guys
Premiere date: Wednesday, 20 May at 19h30
A new comedy series about a young couple from Durban who met at University. Joe Mthembu and Ntombi Mkhize see a rainbow in their love relationship but need to go through storms of disapproval from family and friends to survive to get to their rainbow.
Ntombi is a go getter who wants to the ladder as a PR specialist while Joe is a hustler of note, running an unsuccessful video shop that sells almost anything at a bargain when renting a movie - a strategy he believes will draw customers. Ntombi and Joe are loyal, warm and loving people but can Joe’s financial status, his uncleanliness and his implementation of his friend’s bad relationship advice keep Ntombi around? Can Ntombi help Joe become a better man?
Cast includes: Siyabonga Radebe (Joe Mthembu); Xoli Zondi (Ntombi Mkhize); Isaac Gampu (Mkhandazonke); Kgomotso Ditshwene (Pinkie); Charles Baloyi (Bra Zakes) and, Given Stuurman (Themba).
Indoni Miss Cultural SA
On: Sunday, 24 May at 20h00
Indoni Miss Cultural SA is a pageant that celebrates African tradition and values, hosted by Indoni.
This year’s pageant is hosted by renowned African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe, who will guide viewers through an understanding of this years theme: "Our heritage is defined by the stories we tell one another".
The pageant used theatrical presentation, choreography and praise song as means of demonstrating Indoni’s motto of 'My Heritage, My Pride'.
The evening features a special performance by Naima Kay.