It's for Life

This programme uses the medium of television to entertain viewers while stimulating the process of self-discovery. Broadcast on SABC 2 every Sunday at 12h00, the programme concentrates on the lives of three young people from diverse backgrounds who are living together in a house in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the series, the participants are exposed to new experiences, challenging tasks, and thought-provoking obstacles - all of which are designed to encourage their own self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment. While this is happening, cameras are everywhere - documenting every move, reaction and emotion. "The participants provide fascinating drama dynamics. They have heated arguments, cry in difficult circumstances, laugh at lot and offer a range of opposing opinions..."

The show attempts to draw viewers into this process by honing in on the lives and motivations of each of the participants: Nini Mabe from Itsoseng nearby Mafikeng, Jan Tieties from the Kalahari, and Conrad Potgieter from Potchefstroom. Each of them has a specific dream. For instance, Nini has a passion for labour relations, especially the plight of domestic workers in South Africa (an interest most likely borne from the fact that her mother was once a domestic worker). Nini comes from a family of 11 siblings, but despite the cost of supporting so many children, her parents ensured that every child had a decent primary and secondary education. She studied labour relations at the university level for 2 years, but unfortunately dropped out due to financial constraints. Like Nini, Conrad has a strong social conscience and desire to help people. His ultimate dream is to become a garden landscape designer; he is particularly interested in developing gardens in townships and low-income areas. And Jan is passionate about preserving the San culture and traditions. His dream is to use his knowledge of medicinal plants for a commercial venture that will liberate him from his cash-strapped existence while preserving the wisdom of the traditional San.

Economic Development.

The premise of this project is that anybody can change their circumstances, given the right tools. The show aims to help participants through hands-on learning to become better at what they do and/or change the course of their life.