South African entertainer Somizi Mhlongo is preparing to take viewers on a journey of honest conversations, personal revelations and powerful life experiences with his upcoming television programme, Life Lessons with Somizi.
The new show premieres on S3 on Monday, 2 November 2026, and will air weekly from 18:00 to 19:00. The programme will also be available through a simulcast on SABC Plus, giving audiences another way to follow the conversations.
Designed to explore the experiences that shape people’s lives, the show will feature guests from different walks of life sharing stories about success, heartbreak, faith, loss, resilience and personal transformation. Through these discussions, Somizi aims to create space for reflection and lessons that viewers can relate to in their own lives.
Lekau Sehoana, Cassper Nyovest and Zola 7 among the guests
The first season features a line-up of familiar South African personalities who will open up about the experiences behind their public profiles.
The premiere episode on 2 November will welcome entrepreneur Lekau Sehoana, the founder of DRIP Footwear. He is expected to reflect on entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a business and the setbacks he encountered while pursuing his ambitions.
Rapper Cassper Nyovest will feature in the episode airing on 9 November. His conversation with Somizi will focus on faith, self-discovery and the personal challenges that have shaped his journey beyond the music industry.
The episode scheduled for 16 November will feature Ntombi Ngcobo-Mzolo, who will speak about grief and the loss of two young children. Her story will explore the emotional impact of loss and the role faith played in her family’s experience.
On 23 November, author, broadcaster and advocate Karabo Rangwetsi will share a deeply personal account centred on childhood abuse, survival and healing, reflecting on the process of finding the courage to reclaim her voice.
The month’s final episode, airing on 30 November, will feature David Foster discussing mental health and recovery, including his experience with severe depression.
December episodes explore love, health and overcoming adversity
The conversations continue into December with more guests sharing the personal experiences that have changed their lives.
Singer Sharon Dee will join Somizi on 7 December for a discussion about love, sacrifice and rebuilding after heartbreak.
On 14 December, cultural icon Zola 7 will reflect on financial difficulties, living with epilepsy and the health challenges that prompted him to reassess his life and purpose. The conversation will also revisit his influential career in music and television and his impact on South African communities.
The final episode listed in the announced line-up is scheduled for 21 December and will feature Mr Hlongwane. After losing his vision while pursuing his dream of becoming an educator and completing his teaching practicals, he will share how the experience changed his life and the lessons he has learnt while adapting to a new reality.
A show about the experiences that shape us
With discussions spanning business, fame, faith, grief, mental health, relationships and disability, Life Lessons with Somizi aims to go beyond the usual celebrity interview format.
By giving guests the opportunity to reflect on both difficult moments and personal milestones, the programme seeks to highlight the lessons that can emerge from life’s unexpected challenges.
For Somizi, the show represents an opportunity to bring compelling personal stories to the screen while encouraging viewers to think about their own experiences and the ways those moments influence who they become.
Life Lessons with Somizi premieres on Monday, 2 November 2026, airing every Monday from 18:00 to 19:00 on S3, with a simulcast on SABC Plus.
