SABC2 in partnership with SABC Education division launches a 6-part series, Nelson Mandela’s Favourite African Folktales adapted from a children’s book of the same name.
The award-winning Nelson Mandela’s African Folktales will be broadcast weekdays from Monday the 8th of July to Monday the 15th of July 2024 at 15:30.
The show is based on a selection of folktales told to Former President Nelson Mandela as a young boy growing up in the village of Qunu.
The stories aim to inspire strong values in children and their families, in line with the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
It is fitting that Nelson Mandela’s Favourite African Folktales finds a home on the SABC’s family channel, SABC 2 and form part of celebrating the communal spirit of Mandela Month as the country also commemorates 30 Years of Democracy.
Producers, Claudia Noble-Areff and Sheldon Noble of Noble Pictures, in collaboration with the Centre of Fine Arts Animation and Design and Mind’s Eye Creative, have been able to create this series, with the support of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFilm), the Department of Trade & Industry, the Presidential Employment Stimulus Fund and the SABC.
The series will include episodes in English, isiXhosa, Swati and Setswana.
In response to the critical acclaim and success enjoyed by the series, producer, Claudia Noble-Areff has been quoted, “The recognition of our work with multiple prestigious awards speaks volumes about the exceptional quality and impact of our series. These awards stand as a testament to the dedication, creativity, and excellence that we pour into our productions. They acknowledge the outstanding storytelling, animation, and overall craftsmanship that define our series.”
“As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, it is fitting to launch Nelson Mandela’s African Folktales series in honour of Nelson Mandela, our first democratically elected President, during his birthday month. Tata loved children and cherished storytelling, which is a rich part of our African heritage. By offering the series in English, siSwati, Setswana and isiXhosa, we celebrate our indigenous languages and make these timeless stories accessible to a wider audience.” – Jacqui Hlongwane, SABC 2’s Channel Head (Acting).
Si La with Nelson Mandela’s Favourite African Folktales weekdays at 15:30, starting 8 July 2024 on SABC2.
