Highlighted locally-produced programming to look forward to on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho in the New Year include the following:

2010 FIFA World Cup
The biggest television spectacle on the international stage for the year 2010 is of course the historic first-ever FIFA World Cup on the African continent which will be broadcast live across the world from SABC1 – the Home of Soccer, kicking off on Friday, 11 June.

Harambe

Local Youth Talk Show – Thursday, 14 January @ 19:00

Harambe is the latest, hottest new youth talk show that aims to raise awareness about contemporary issues affecting South African teenagers and young adults.

Zone 14 III

Local Drama Series - Monday, 12 July (Monday and Wednesday) @ 20:30

A local drama series, located in a typical township setting, focusing on the daily lives of two families, the Sibiyas and the Molois. Here soccer bosses; small time traders; aspiring players; gangsters; and the jobless live side by side. People hang out at the tavern; the car wash; and the local salon sharing stories about falling in love; fighting battles; and daring to dream. At the centre of the drama are the Tiger Boys, a soccer team with dreams to play in the premier league.

Rize Mzansi II

Entrepreneurial Reality Competition Show - Tuesday, 13 July @ 18:30

Rize Mzansi is a totally original South African concept which aims to make entrepreneurship really sexy. The series educate Small Businesses about the trials and tribulations that other Small Business face.

Sokhulu & Partners II
Local Drama Series - Thursday, 12 August @ 20:30

Sokhulu & Partners is a local legal drama series which explores all aspects of the South African Constitution and Bill of Rights and how they apply in practice. The television series aims to popularize constitutionality and the workings of the Constitutional Court by giving the law a human face. Viewers are enticed to enter into the corridors of justice and democracy in a compelling way.

City Sesla IV

Local Sitcom - Monday, 12 July @ 19:00

The sitcom series follows the exciting lives of these twenty-something’s from completely different backgrounds, who all share in a trendy loft apartment in the heart of Johannesburg’s new des res location, Milpark. Their dilemma: finding a balance between their history and the mass of culturally traditional rules, while at the same time struggling to pay rent; date dodgy people; find the one; fall in love; evolve technologically; have Sunday braai’s; and generally be proudly South African. Our characters have grown in their experiences but, they still have to grapple with the issue of cultural diversity.

Soul City 10

Local Educational Drama Series – 13 episodes: Monday, 8 March 2010 - 31 May 2010 @ 20:30

A real-life television drama which focuses on health and development issues which mirror those of the South African population. It weaves real-life stories to make it authentic for the millions of people who have grown to trust the powerful messages of this wildly popular programme.

Khumbul’ Ekhaya

Reality Docu-series - 13 episodes: Wednesday, 2 Dec 2009 – 9 June 2010 @ 21:00

The series tracks the journeys of real South Africans who ask Khumbul’ekhaya for help in their search to heal their relationships with lost or estranged family members. The Khumbul’ekhaya team helps real people put the pieces of their family lives back together again and the viewer gets to go along for the ride.

Class Act

@ 18:30 - 13 episodes; Saturday, 20 March 2010 – 5 June 2010

Class Act is a 13-part reality TV series putting aspiring actors through their paces, testing their passion for acting and commitment to their craft. Every week they will perform in beautifully filmed and produced mini-movies. Their talent will be judged by a panel of respected Film professionals and a local big-name director with the objective of crowning South Africa’s Class Act.

So you think you can dance

Dance Reality Show - Saturdays @ 21:00
17 July 2010 – 9 October 2010

An exciting national dance competition showcasing the best dancers South Africa has to offer. They are all provided with an opportunity to dazzle a nation and have a shot at being South Africa’s next big dance star.

Salute to greatness

Documentary Series - Tuesdays @ 21:00
28 March 2010 – 18 April 2010

A series of documentaries celebrating South African individuals whose lives made a lasting impact to their communities.

Precious Africa

Reality Show - Tuesdays, 12 January 2010 – 26 January 2010 @ 21:00

Precious Africa is a television documentary series that aims to show Africa as it is seen through unbiased eyes; there are many stereotypes that have been subjected upon the African continent as a result of colonial propaganda. Since the turn of the century negative images have flooded the media and educational institutions, which are seldom accurate and lack honesty. Precious Kofi travels the continent to provide the youth with a positive perspective.

Stars of Mzansi

Celebrity Award Ceremony - Date not confirmed

The Stars of Mzansi is the South African answer to the American Emmy Awards and these awards are bestowed to the men and women who have been role models in their communities and have helped to shape the history of this country. Any South African who has achieved some degree of excellence in the entertainment industry stands a chance to be nominated for the award.

SAMA Awards

Music Awards event - April 17 2010

The South African Music Awards is an event that is held annually to recognise and award the deserving artists, producers and composers of the South African Music Industry. The award-ceremony would be marking its 16th year since its inception.