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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
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Molato ke eng? (What’s the problem?)

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Molato ke eng? (What's the problem?) is a 13-episode television documentary series that addresses conflict within South African families. The programme was broadcast in October 2006 in a mix of isiZulu, seSotho, and seTswana on SABC 2, a channel of the South African national broadcaster. The series, which was created by SABC Education, looks at stories of rape, abuse, and criminality, which have the potential to disrupt families and cause conflict.
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Inspired by the real-life stories of ordinary citizens, Molato ke eng? is about intervening and facilitating discussion and reconciliation between estranged family members who are looking for help. The purpose of the show is to inform, educate, and empower viewers; it is not to solve the problem but to show the process of dealing with different problems. The programme presenter, Limakatso Manotwane, enters the families' world and tries to understand the real issue causing the problem. Often the real issue is not visible up front but, rather, is deeply buried. Through a process of questioning, discussion, sometimes shouting and walking out, the real issue, which has often caused family members not to speak to each other for years, is unpacked.

SABC Education Editor, Pontsho Makhetha said: "In identifying solutions, we used experts to show the families how they got to where they are and what the steps can be taken to help themselves." The programme's resident psychologist, Tumi Diale, guides families into not feeling hopeless and helpless.

Development Issues

Conflict.

Sources

Email from Lesley Fahey to Soul Beat Africa on September 6 2006; and "Domestic Violence Explored via TV Lens" [PDF] by Boibgiuh Mdmiftlle, The Star Tonight, October 6 2006.