The SABC will be embarking on a number of national roadshows with the objective to activate and raise awareness for the SABC and its radio stations and TV channels, by means of a celebrity show.
The SABC's vision is to ensure that it continues to play a critical role in maximising the transformation of our country, enhancing democracy, promoting nation building and reflecting cultural and regional diversity.
With the fight for the hearts and minds of South African audiences and living by its values of conversations and partnerships, restoring human dignity and building a common future, the SABC will be embarking on a number of national roadshows with the objective to activate and raise awareness for the SABC and its Radio stations and TV channels, by means of a celebrity show . A star studded celebrity show boasting some the SABC's most loved celebrities as well as SAMA Awards finalist Pro Kid and SAMA Awards category winner Brickz, will be entertaining the communities.
Celebrity show lineup: - Jika Majika - Thembi Seete - SABC 1 Ambassador - Steve Smith - Muvhango - Rapulana Seipemo - Yo Tv - Zizo Beda - Selimathunzi - Kaos - Nomzamo - Thapelo Mokoena - 7de Laan - Melanie du Bois - SABC 3 Continuity - Liezel Van der Westhuizen - Lotus fm - CJ Benjamin - Ukhozi fm - Sipho Mbatha - Imizwilili - Vee Mthembu - Isidingo - Maurice Page - SABC 2 - Dub
Visits to hospitals, schools and centres for abused women have been planned. SABC 1 programmes such as (Ses'khona, Selimathunzi and Music Lounge) as well as SABC 2 Atchaar and Dub will be filming inserts for later broadcast. Gab Mampone (SABC Acting GCEO) says, “The SABC greens KZN” Road Show is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the empowerment of the people of our country under the notion, broadcasting for total citizen empowerment”.
Dates: "SABC greening KZN" Roadshow 2008
26 May 2008: Newcastle - Emadadeni Emadadeni Community Hall - Section 2
27 May 2008: Ladysmith - Ezakheni Incebo ye Sizwe Primary School Emcintsheni High School Ezakheni Community Hall - C-Section
28 May 2008: Pietermaritzburg(Royal Show) Charity visits in Imbali township: Children's Homes, Old Age Homes. Imbali Community Hall
29 May 2008: Pietermaritzburg(Royal Show) Charity visits in DBN City: Hospitals, Abused Women Homes.
30 May 2008: SABC Durban - Green Chill Session SABC KZN staff members will get an opportunity to mingle with group executive, SMF and celebrities as corporate marketing brings the road show to the SABC. uKhozi FM - Logo Launch - DBN ICC
31 May 2008: Celebrity show at the University of KZN.
1 June 2008: Ukhozi fm Concert Pietermaritzburg(Royal Show)
Venue
Date: 26 May 2008 to 01 June 2008 Location: Kwazulu-Natal