Intsika/Isithunzi Siyalandela
South Africa



PMC provided a PMC training to support the production of Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika (“The Shadow that Walks with You”), a TV show produced in South Africa. This training took place in February 2010.
PMC was asked by Ochre Moving Pictures to work with the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) to provide a training in PMC’s methodology for writers of the TV show Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika to more successfully build on a previous program. The series aired April 2011 through September 2011 on SABC 1. SABC’s previous program, Mthunzi wentaba (“Under the Shadow of the Mountain”), had addressed some social issues and was very popular, but it was also controversial, which was what spurred them to request PMC’s help. The drama addressed many issues common to PMC, such as reproductive health, women’s empowerment, and gender-based violence, as well as other issues including leadership and corruption.
Making a Difference
Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika gained a devoted following and did very well both in overall audience share and also against key target markets, which included men and women ages 15 and older. Results showed that:
17.3%
17.3% of the total South African female 15+ audience watched the show at some point during its run.
(South African Broadcasting Corporation)
20%
Nearly 20% of South African housewives watched the show at some point during its run.
(South African Broadcasting Corporation)
Project Information
Title: PMC Training for Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika (“The Shadow that Walks with You”)
Format: PMC Training
Location: South Africa
Language: English
Duration: February 2010
Making a Difference
Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika gained a devoted following and did very well both in overall audience share and also against key target markets, which included men and women ages 15 and older. Results showed that:
17.3%
17.3% of the total South African female 15+ audience watched the show at some point during its run.
(South African Broadcasting Corporation)
20%
Nearly 20% of South African housewives watched the show at some point during its run.
(South African Broadcasting Corporation)
Project Information
Title: PMC Training for Isithunzi Siyalandela or Intsika (“The Shadow that Walks with You”)
Format: PMC Training
Location: South Africa
Language: English
Duration: February 2010
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