Six young South Africans, taking part in an epic television event, have married complete strangers handpicked for them by a team of experts on Lifetime’s® (DStv 131) local version of the international hit series Married At First Sight. The show, which is proudly sponsored by 1Life, is a first for South African television and premiered locally on Friday 03 February at 20h50. Who was paired up with who was revealed to audiences on Friday 10 February.
The brave singles met each other for the first time at their wedding ceremony and now have six weeks, with specialists nurturing their new relationships, to decide whether they’re going to stay together forever or separate.
Hundreds of South Africans signed up to take part in Married At First Sight, which is produced by Oxyg3n Media. After extensive research and analysis a team of specialists and the fully trained production team then whittled down the numbers to pair up three men and three women who were the most compatible in every aspect of their lives.
The singles who have put their trust in the process and then met their match for the first time at the altar are:
Couple one:
Pfarelo Nemavhada (26 years old) – A Systems Engineer from Soweto
This mature romantic at heart is ready for commitment. He considers himself a bit of a sci-fi and tech fanatic. He also enjoys spending time with his close circle of friends and his family.
Tshepo Mabe (27 years old) – Engineering Intern from Rustenburg
A sports fan who loves the outdoors and being active. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to markets and having braais with friends. Tshepo studied metallurgy and is completing her post grad in risk management while working as an intern.
Couple two:
Ferdinand Fester (24 years old) – Blader from Germiston
This hardworking young man enjoys living a healthy lifestyle by working out at the gym and competing in strongman competitions. He also enjoys cooking and is looking for that someone special to enjoy meals with.
Lihle Buthelezi (26 year old) – Personal Assistant from Southgate
Lihle is a determined young woman who knows what she wants in life. She has been accepted to study BAcc in Financial Accounting at UNISA this year. She lives an active lifestyle and also practices meditation. She also enjoys exploring the trendy parts of Johannesburg in her spare time.
Couple three:
Wesley Richard Collocott (30 years old) – Financial Share Trading compliance officer from Centurion
Wesley is a down to earth young man who is keen on property investment and also loves riding his motorbike. While he is passionate about travelling he also enjoys spending time with his friends and family and loves relaxing at home and watching movies.
Kay-Leigh Els (30 years old) – Project co-ordinator from Fourways
This family orientated young woman is strong-willed and compassionate. She is an animal lover and volunteers at the SPCA. Kay-Leigh also enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Be sure to catch all the highs and lows on Lifetime (DStv 131) every Friday evening at 20h50 as we follow each couple from the wedding to their honeymoon and beyond, as they move in and start their new lives together. From the first kiss to the first tears, the Married At First Sight cameras will document every moment as the experts guide them on their journey.
To be a part of the conversation visit www.marriedatfirstsight.co.za or follow Lifetime on social media:
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About A+E Networks Africa (PTY) Ltd
A+E Networks Africa (PTY) Ltd, trading as A+E Networks Africa, is a subsidiary of A+E Networks® UK, a joint venture between A+E Networks® and Sky. Its portfolio of quality factual and entertainment channels includes HISTORY®, Lifetime®, Crime + Investigation®,H2® and new free-to-air channel BLAZE™.
A+E Networks UK launched in November 1995 and now operates 20 channels, broadcasting into 64 million homes across 90 countries in the UK, Scandinavia, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The ventures has offices in London, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Johannesburg.
About Lifetime®
Lifetime® is a female-focused entertainment network dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning scripted dramas, distinctive factual entertainment and feature-length Lifetime Original Movies. Lifetime is part of the A+E Networks UK® channel portfolio, which includes HISTORY®, Crime + Investigation™, and H2®. Lifetime currently reaches over 170 million people in the US and Canada and launched in South East Asia and the UK in 2013 and Latin America and Africa in 2014.
About 1Life Insurance
1Life is South Africa’s number 1 direct life insurer* and believes in creating opportunities for a better life for their clients. They offerdirect, uncomplicated advice and solutions that secure individuals as well as their family’s future. 1Life believes it is important that people plan for the future and they offer affordable cover solutions such as Life, Dread Disease, Disability and Funeral cover, specialised policies designed to protect women and children against cancer as well as comprehensive financial plans. 1Life also believes that one cannot begin to plan for their financial future without understanding the fundamentals of financial literacy and money management. This is why 1Life launched The Truth About Money, an initiative which helps people improve their financial literacy with a financial education course, plan for the future with Will drafting and Estate Mediation services, and Debt Counselling services to individuals who are already in need of help with their finances. Visit www.1lIfe.co.za or www.truthaboutmoney.co.za for more information.
(Use the following promotional code “MAFSSA” when registering for The Truth About Money initiative.)
*Based on Swiss Re Report Statistics issued 2010 to 2015.
About Oxyg3n Media
Oxyg3n Media is a multi-platform content company – headed up by Rebecca Fuller-Campbell – that serves a global, diverse, and inclusive audience across television and digital platforms. Oxyg3n Media delivers a unique mix of traditional and non-traditional; drama, factual and non-scripted programming and commercials that are both smart and relevant. The team is narrative driven, experiential storytellers and merge creativity with technology to engage with viewers on multiple platforms. Oxyg3n Media.
