In each episode, the duo tackles a new challenge. In the first episode they visited the Abraham Kriel children’s home in Modimolle, Limpopo. A crowd-funding initiative on
Candystick was launched in conjunction with the episode and, within two weeks, R65 390 had been donated to the children’s home.
“We are so grateful,” Gerda van der Merwe, the home’s executive officer, says. “Firstly, to Bobby and Karlien who brought the children’s stories to people’s attention, secondly, to VIA who involved the Abraham Kriel children’s home in the initiative and thirdly to the public for their incredible support. We are so thankful for this contribution because it makes the financial strain so much lighter.”
After episode three, another crowd-funding initiative was launched on the Candystick platform to collect money for the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation after Bobby and Karlien spent two days in the underprivileged neighbourhood of Elandspoort, in Pretoria.
“I think Bobby and Karlien, as well as their guests, deserve all the honour. The show’s honesty and integrity are what move viewers. It’s fascinating to see those who were initially skeptical about the show are now sharing in Bobby and Karlien’s journey. It is an absolute privilege for VIA to be the platform for these stories,” says Izelle Venter, channel head of VIA.
There is also good news for fans of this reality show:
Bobby en Karlien: In jou skoene will be available on DStv Catch Up. New episodes of
Bobby en Karlien: In jou skoene air every Wednesday at 20:30, with repeats on Sundays at 18:30.
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