SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE
SIGN IN SEARCH MENU
SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE


Phola!

Genres: Documentary Series, Docu-Reality
Broadcast on: SABC1

Rate:

5.0

Add to Show Favourites

Description

Phola! is a South African documentary television series documenting average young South Africans' triumphs and tribulations as they try to navigate their way through modern South African life.

This takes into account the challenges they face in South Africa, in particular the socio-economic issues they grapple with in their daily lives.

The show features young people who faced challenges in life but rose above all circumstances and made a success of their lives. These include:

Mirriam Ngomani (model and businesswoman)
Neftaly Malatjie (social entrepreneur)
Thatiso Dube (designer and owner of Galaxy Boys)
Zee Nxumalo (young business entrepreneur)
Farah Fortune (businesswoman and publicist)

Phola! is produced and directed by Dudu Mkhize. Mokopi Shale is the series producer.

Broadcast Notes

The first season premiered on SABC1 on Wednesday 11 November 2015, at 18h00. After 13 episodes on 3 February, 2016) it went on hiatus, repeating the first 13 episodes mid-year, on Mondays. Season 1 resumed with Episode 14 on Monday 22 August 2016, at 18h00.


LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Saturday 6 September 2025

Discovery rescues Animals on Drugs and Nat Geo Wild takes you into the nest of Asia's Killer Hornets.


Elinye Ithuba Teasers - September 2025

In a shocking turn of events, the police arrest Pallavi for stealing money.


On Carte Blanche: the fight to remove shark nets in KwaZulu-Natal

Would you still go swimming in Durban if there were Shark Spotters instead of nets?


Titli on Star Khanya Teasers - September 2025

Rajib tries to blackmail Kinni while an enraged Sunny decides to punish him.


New on TV today: Friday 5 September 2025

Predator victims get Love Con Revenge on Netflix and The Blackheart Diaries air on eReality.


Uzalo character portrait: Jamy-Lee Simons as Joanne Davids

Introducing TV newcomer Jamy-Lee as Nkunzi's comforter.


Uthando Lweqiniso Teasers - September 2025

Anandi informs her parents about Anshuman's wrongdoings, accusing him of killing their baby.


Tunte Teasers - September 2025

A firey shocker breaks out at the fabric workshop and Tunte saves the day.


New on TV today: Thursday 4 September 2025

M-Net reveals the Dark Side of Glory and HISTORY investigates more Swamp Mysteries.


M-Net movies popcorn pack: September 2025

A 93-year-old takes on phone scummers (get'um!) and Denzel drinks in Flight. A guide to the M-Net and the movie channel fliks.

LATEST SITE ACTIVITY


More activity at TVSA Central



,

LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS


,

LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS




×
×

You browser doesn't have Flash, Silverlight, Gears, BrowserPlus or HTML5 support.