GCIS launches TV show for public enlightenment and inspiration

South African citizens can anticipate a new TV show set to debut on SABC 2, promising to enlighten, inspire, and foster connections among viewers.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is launching a 13-episode Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) titled ‘Citizens Connect,’ scheduled to air every Thursday at 8:30 pm starting 18 January 2024.

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In a statement released on Friday, the GCIS expressed the government’s dedication to reaching a diverse audience and delivering impactful content through this collaboration with SABC 2.

All to know about the TV show

‘Citizens Connect’ is a social reality TV show featuring government content, re-enactments, and discussions on critical issues such as gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), anti-corruption, and the Government’s Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan (ERRP).

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Acting Director-General of GCIS, Nomonde Mnukwa, urged all South Africans to tune in and engage with the program.

“We call on all South Africans across all spheres of life to follow and tune in to SABC 2 from Thursday, 18 January – 22 March 2024 at 8:30 pm, to follow and engage on the 13 episodes of Citizens Connect which will significantly touch on various interventions and experiences of citizens with government on issues that are essential to their lives.

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“Through storytelling and engaging content, we aspire to inspire a collective shift towards an informed and engaged society,” said Mnukwa.

Citizens Connect: Inspiring engagement nationwide

The series aims to inspire a collective shift towards a more informed and engaged society through storytelling and engaging content.

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The choice of SABC 2 as the broadcasting channel aligns with the government’s strategy to reach a broad audience, encompassing households across South Africa.

South Africans are encouraged to follow all 13 episodes, with Friday repeats from 12:00 to 12:30 and availability on the SABC Plus streaming platform.

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