TV show focussing on underage drinking launches 4th season
Viewers will be given weekly access into the six youths' lives as they deal with day-to-day life
The reality television series, Future Leaders, which follows the lives of six South African youths tackling issues of alcohol abuse and other related social problems, will broadcast its fourth season in October.
Future Leaders is a 13-episode series which documents the teens’ journey to becoming positive role models and agents of positive change within their respective communities.
A nationwide search for the new season of Future Leaders contestants was undertaken in schools, which shortlisted Khutso Mamabolo of Limpopo; Michaela Witbooi of the Eastern Cape; Bandile Mabuza of KwaZulu Natal; Nomfundo Mahlangu of Mpumlanga; Mantshadi Khoadi of the Free State and Siphesihle Matungana of Gauteng.
Viewers will be given weekly access into the six youths’ lives as they deal with day-to-day life, providing much needed inspiration to others tackling similar issues. This is anchored by their work to develop a community project within their respective communities, offering alternative recreation for the youth in these areas. Along the way, contestants are assisted in their mission by local personalities and government officials.
Each of the contestants is guided throughout their Future Leaders journey by a dedicated mento. The mentors are in turn guided by South African social activist, entrepreneur, author and columnist, Shaka Sisulu, who has served as Future Leaders head mentor since the second season. Sisulu will also provide guidance to contestants throughout the series. In addition, they are offered support by South African Social Worker, Faith Kuta, who has served at various NGO,s including Childline, Christelik-Maatskaaplike Raad and Johannesburg Child Welfare.
Boitumelo Maropa, a Season 2 Future Leaders Alumni contestant believes, through her experience, that alcohol is seen as something fun among young people and that Future Leaders helps to discourage this behaviour. She has come a long way since her Future Leaders journey in 2014.
The first episode of Future Leaders IV will air on SABC 1 on October 11 at 9pm. The show will run every Tuesday thereafter.
