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The Bala family bags their own reality show
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By Unathi Balele
This April, it will be another exciting time for reality TV viewers as Mzansi Magic brings us closer to South Africa’s loved and talented family – The Bala Family.
Mzansi Magic’s The Bala Family reality show is set to premier on Thursday 20 April, taking us behind the scenes of the Bala family.
According to Zalebs, in a statement released, Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net says, “Our reality TV has proven to be a success and we expect The Bala Family to take centre stage as we bring viewers up close and personal and to know a side that they never knew about their favourite personalities. The Bala Family story is a powerful reminder of how families can come together to overcome obstacles and create something meaningful. Viewers will be taken on a journey of how this family seeks to build their own legacy in a way that will resonate with South Africans.”
“Our goal at Mzansi Magic is to tell authentic stories that can resonate with and inspire our viewers, and The Bala Family is a perfect example of this,” Shirley adds.
Taking to Instagram, youngest Bala brother, Phelo Bala, took to Instagram with a snippet of the reality show saying “Yah! we are here now! #thebalafamilyrealitytvshow.”
Many of Phelo’s friends and followers are happy to see him get back on his feet after his divorce with Media Personality Moshe Ndiki. Taking to the comments section, this is what some social medias had to say:
“I think it’s long overdue ? the Bala family is legendary, yall should’ve had a reality TV show long time ago already.”
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