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New comedy-drama DiChipi premieres on SABC1 on Thursday 17 October at 18h30 with a 13-eps story about three unlikely young friends. They're thrust into a journey of self discovery after a chaotic night puts their community centre in jeopardy. Headliners include Nkateko Mabunda (Giyani), Azande Mkhungo (Sibongile & The Dlaminis), Jason Willemse (Scandal!) and Keenan Arrison (The Wild).

TVSA Team
10 Oct 2024 16:26

Nkateko Mabunda, who plays one of the friends along with TV newcomers:

Lesego Jacobs and...

Kamo Nong

It's produced by JiK’iZinto, a youth-orientated local movement that's funded by an international non-profit organisation called Girl Effect.

The synopsis:

Set in Soshanguve, Mabopane, DiChipi follows three unlikely friends who rely on each other after a chaotic night that places the future of their community centre in jeopardy.

This pivotal event thrusts them into a journey of self-discovery and collective and individual growth as they strive to save the centre from closure, caused by their actions.

As they navigate the challenges of youth, the trio explore mental health, sex, and economic independence, all while managing family and academic pressures alongside complex relationship dynamics.

Their deepest fear is not just losing the centre, but also failing to recognise and realise their dreams.

Through their respective love for music, comedy, and MMA fighting, they draw strength and shape their identities in the world.