Press Release
I Love South Africa is back for a second season!
TX: Saturday, 4 April at 6:05PM
It’s fun, it’s hilarious, it’s exciting, and it’s back! e.tv’s family game show, I Love South Africa 2 premieres on Saturday, 4 April at 6:05PM.
I Love South Africa is hosted by the sassy Masechaba Lekalake, along with her team captains, Tats Nkonzo and Mark Banks. Produced by African Media and Production Network, (AMPN), the game show is an international format that has been localised to give viewers an opportunity to get to know our rich country in a fun and celebratory way.
In Season 2, the game changes slightly, as celebrities team up to play against ordinary South Africans families. In Season one, only celebrities participated on the show.
So how does it work? Each week, there are two competing teams - three South African celebrities against a family of three generational members. Tats and Mark are the captains of each team and steer their ships to answer general knowledge questions to score points.
Questions range from spelling words in one of the official languages, such as "gemeenskap", "mokgaditswane" or "ntlokgethwa". Contestants are also asked geographical questions, such as, “Where in South Africa is "Phoenix", "Parys" or "Paarl"?
Season 2 features South African celebrities including HHP, Dr Malinga, Warren Masemola, Motlatsi Mafatshe, Mandla Gaduka, Peter Sephuma and Kurt Darren. Also catch vocalist Winnie Khumalo and actress Omuhle Gela with their families, as well as ordinary South African families.
Says Monde Twala, MD of e.tv Channels Division: “I Love South Africa is an exceptional game show as it gives viewers an opportunity to explore and celebrate everything that makes us a rainbow nation - from our history; our people and experiences to our distinctive geographical attributes, our little habits and our 11 official languages.
Season one was launched last year in celebration of 20 years of democracy, and the new season launches in a month where South Africans celebrate Freedom Day.”