MBABANE – Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla and members of Parliament on Monday viewed a pre-broadcast screening of Asibambaneni Sibengumndeni, a reality television show designed to reunite estranged families across Eswatini.
The screening was held at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, where both House of Assembly and Senate Portfolio Committees previewed episodes of the show ahead of its airing on Eswatini TV and Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services (EBIS).
Filmed in various communities, Asibambaneni Sibengumndeni is a government-led initiative aimed at addressing the rising issue of family disintegration by documenting and encouraging reconciliation efforts.
During the session, lawmakers reviewed early versions of the episodes and offered feedback to improve the content. They commended the production teams for capturing emotionally significant moments under tight financial conditions.
Deputy Prime Minister Dladla praised the collaborative efforts of Eswatini TV and EBIS crews for producing the show despite resource limitations. She also thanked Eswatini TV CEO Mlamuli Dlamini for his leadership throughout the production process.
Support from traditional and local leadership structures was acknowledged as crucial to the program’s rollout, with the DPM noting the facilitation provided by Inkhundla councils and community leaders.
Senator Prince Mphathwa, who chairs the Senate Portfolio Committee, raised concerns over a growing trend of mothers abandoning children. He expressed optimism that the program could spark much-needed dialogue and healing within families and communities. He also applauded traditional leaders for welcoming filming teams into their constituencies.
The show was further supported by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), which donated two vehicles worth about E1.2 million to assist with the production and field logistics.
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