I Am Woman Leap of Faith
Iconic artist Helen Mmakgabo Sebidi tells us what it took to Leap from being a domestic worker to becoming one of the world’s most acclaimed black African female artists.
Airing Thurs 4 August 2016, 9pm SABC3
Yolande and Pierre Korkie were abducted in Yemen by Al Qaeda in May 2013. Yolande was eventually freed but Pierre remained and died at the hands of his captors. This is her story.
Airing Thurs 25 August 2016, 9pm SABC3
When Vanessa Lynch’s father was murdered in 2004, Vanessa turned tragedy into action and transformed South African law by lobbying for, and helping craft, the countries first ever DNA Act.
Airing: Thurs 15 September 2016, 9pm SABC3
When she found out she was HIV positive Phindile decided to ‘rebrand’ HIV/Aids and make it more relevant to all young South Africans.
Airing: 06 October 2016, 9pm SABC3
Our constitution protects women’s rights, yet discrimination is alive and well on tribally held land. Activist-educator Sizani Ngubane is determined to change this.
Airing: Thurs 27 October 2016, 9pm SABC3
21-year-old former Miss South Africa finalist Vanessa Goosen was sentenced to death in Thailand for drug trafficking. Today, in her 40s, she is home to tell her story.
Airing Thurs 11 August 2016, 9pm SABC3
Imagine building a network of over 40 000 women savers across South Africa, helping the poor across the world and, with one’s organisation, being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. This is Rose’s amazing story.
Airing Thurs 1 September 2016, 9pm SABC3
Nirmala Nair is a woman who breaks all the rules. This development and sustainability activist’s multi-layered life has led her to Bhutan where she is helping to create a more sustainable world.
Airing: Thurs 22 September 2016, 9pm SABC3
Confined to a wheelchair with no funds to her name, Tarryn decided to live in Italy in absolute luxury for a year. People thought she was crazy, but she did it.
Airing: 13 October 2016, 9pm SABC3
In Lavender Hill she is known as ‘That Woman’. Even gangsters are scared of her. Meet firebrand activist Lucinda Evans and see what she is doing to transform her community.
Airing Thurs 18 August 2016, 9pm SABC3
Chinese born restauranteur Yang Zhao arrived in South Africa alone as a 12 year old. Follow her fascinating journey and the brave Leaps of Faith she has taken to find a new sense of ‘home’.
Airing: Thurs 8 September 2016, 9pm SABC3
Hayley McLellan is determined to help South Africans ‘Rethink the Bag’ and change our behaviour around plastic waste. She has taken many brave Leaps to help save our planet.
Airing: Thurs 29 September 2016, 9pm SABC3
When her brother well known rapper Mr Devious died, Blaq Pearl emerged from her grief to create an independent music career and explore her identity.
Airing: Thurs 20 October 2016, 9pm SABC3
