Katlego’s deal: I want to bring families together!

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInCelebsKatlego’s deal: I want to bring families together!By: Happy Mnguni • 2h agoAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00TV host hopes to restore family bonds through shared viewingKATLEGO Maboe dreams of using TV to reunite Mzansi families.

TV personality, Katlego Maboe has a big dream: To bring Mzansi families together through the power of TV.

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The Deal or No Deal South Africa presenter said his passion for TV goes beyond entertaining viewers and allowing lucky contestants to walk away with R250 000.

For Katlego, the show is also about restoring family bonds, bringing people closer and reminding communities about the importance of love, unity and caring for one another.

Katlego, who grew up in Potchefstroom, North West, said he fondly remembered a time when families would gather around one TV set to enjoy their favourite programmes together.

“I remember growing up watching shows like Tele-fun Quiz and Zama Zama, where we’d all sit on one couch and enjoy a show together,” he said.

He hopes Deal or No Deal South Africa will help revive that special sense of togetherness and create shared experiences for families across the country.

My aim, together with the producers, is to create a show that can help sew back the fabric of the South African family.

Katlego believes society needs to rediscover the values of appreciating, loving and supporting one another.

“We desperately need to value each other, love each other and care about one another as a community. That’s how we’ll move forward together,” he said.

But behind the familiar face on TV is a man whose journey began with a passion for music and an admiration for TV personalities who impressed him in his youth.

Katlego graduated from North West University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Chartered Accountancy.

He said music opened doors for him, taking him to different stages before eventually leading him into the world of TV.

He’s established himself as one of Mzansi’s familiar TV personalities over the years, appearing on shows such as 50/50, De Kat, the Expresso Morning Show, Tropika Island of Treasure and Strictly Come Dancing.

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Reflecting on the people who inspired his broadcasting career, Katlego mentioned veteran broadcaster Michael Mol, whom he admired for his professionalism, confidence and the ability to connect with audiences.

He also credited the late Vinolia Mashego, popularly known for her work on Jam Alley, as one of the personalities who inspired him during his younger days.

“Her infectious energy and spontaneity made TV so much fun to watch,” he said.

Katlego believes Mzansi has many talented broadcasters whose work continues to inspire the next generation.

Beyond his TV career, he has a strong message for young people facing unemployment, uncertainty and challenges in finding their place in society.

He urged them not to lose sight of their purpose, even when circumstances become difficult.

Life is a challenge and you need to find your internal locus of control. Ask yourself why you want to do what you do and what impact you want to have on society. Organise your community – your friends and family – around your purpose and work together to bring about the change you want to see.

He said he considered himself fortunate to have found his place in TV and wanted to use the platforms available to him to make a positive contribution to the country.

His advice to young people is: Invest in education and equip yourselves with knowledge that’ll enable you to make meaningful contributions to society.

“We need a youth that’s educated. Educate yourself as much as you can because through education you can make meaningful change,” he said.

He added that young people should understand the importance of holding leaders accountable while taking an active role in building communities.

For Katlego, success is therefore not measured only by TV appearances, popularity or professional achievements, but also by how you use opportunities and influence to inspire others.

Ultimately, his vision goes beyond the TV screen: He wants to see a society where families reconnect, communities support one another and young people recognise their power to bring about positive change.

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