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The Citizen
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo helps families bury their loved ones in a new show
The show will premiere on SABC1 on Sunday. TV presenter Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo is set to host a new show, Icebo Labantu, which helps families bury their loved ones. The reality series will premiere on SABC1 on Sunday, 6 July at 5.30pm. Produced in partnership with the Icebolethu Group, the show offers a lifeline to families who are unable to afford funerals for their loved ones. The show's creator, Legend Manqele, said Icebo Labantu – which loosely translates to 'the people's plan' -aims to restore hope to those left in limbo by loss. ALSO READ: MaBlerh returns to host Real Housewives of Durban reunion for third time — promises 'no stone will be left unturned' 'There are people in this country who still haven't buried their loved ones, some since as far back as the Covid-19 pandemic. 'When I realised people couldn't even afford to bury their own, I was saddened. I stopped. Then I created,' he said. Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo: 'This is a real-life mission' Thembisa said hosting the show has been a deeply transformative experience for her. 'Shooting the show is an eye-opener for me because it started off about laying people's loved ones in their final resting place with dignity. But it has become about hope, it has become about family, it's become about so much more than that. 'So we have another episode in the bag that I can't wait for you guys to watch. This show is changing lives, and me as well.' The first episode tells the harrowing story of Xoli Mpanza, a young mother whose body was found abandoned in a sugarcane field in Dokodweni. 'This is a real-life mission. We are creating a space where dignity, empathy, and humanity come first,' Thembisa added. NOW READ: 'The betrayal is painful': Simphiwe Dana on people stealing from her
News24
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo to helm SABC 1's new show 'Icebo Labantu'
Oupa Bopape Death is an inevitable part of life that affects us all. When someone you love passes away, the emotional pain and grief can be overwhelming on their own. During this difficult time, financial concerns should be the last thing on your mind. Yet many families face the additional burden of unexpected funeral expenses, which can add financial stress to an already devastating situation. Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo will bring dignity and support to families in need so they can focus on healing, not costs. South African actress and TV presenter, Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo is set to be at the helm of the new and highly anticipated show called 'Icebo Labantu,'. The show focuses on extending a helping hand to families in need so they can give their loved ones a dignified farewell by providing support and resources to those who can't afford funeral costs. The show is created in partnership with Icebolethu Group, The Bar Group, and Kenako Marketing, with hopes of touching hearts and bringing communities together and show the power of kindness and unity in times of need and it will air soon on SABC 1. Thembisa took to her Instagram to express her excitement. "I'm so excited about this project. It is finally happening, and I couldn't be more grateful. Helping people and bringing hope to families across South Africa has always been something I'm passionate about. This isn't just a show; it is a real-life mission." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Icebolethu Group (@icebogroup)
