{
  "id": 13974821,
  "title": "Pearl Thusi and Lungile Radu to host new travel show on SABC1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pearl-thusi-and-lungile-radu-to-host-new-travel-show-on-sabc1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:08:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/tv/pearl-thusi-and-lungile-radu-to-host-new-travel-show-on-sabc1/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Pearl Thusi and reality television personality Lungile Radu will co-host a new nine-part travel series, titled Just Travel SA, on South Africa's SABC1. The series, produced by Black Brain Pictures, will debut on October 26th at 6pm.\n\nEach 24-minute episode will take viewers on a journey through all nine provinces of South Africa, accompanied by a local insider. The trio will explore destinations in the Free State, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, among others.\n\nThe show's three spending categories are the Smart Budget, which allows up to R1 050 per day, the Flexi Budget, covering up to R1 250 per day, and the Luxury Budget for expenses exceeding R1 250 per day.\n\nThusi expressed amazement at the affordability of South African travels and the wealth of local experiences. \"I think we underestimate what we have in South Africa,\" she said. \"What surprised me was just how much you can experience locally, and how affordable it can be.\"\n\nRadu highlighted the importance of local communities in the travel experience. \"You’re not just paying for a bed, a meal or an activity. You’re meeting people, hearing their stories and experiencing a place through the people who actually live there,\" he added.\n\nTBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa emphasized the show's goal to showcase that exploring South Africa does not have to be expensive. \"Domestic travellers are the bedrock of South Africa’s tourism industry,\" Tshivhengwa stated. \"Every trip taken at home also supports businesses, communities and jobs while contributing to the growth of our tourism economy.\"\n\nSABC1 channel head Thulisile Nhlapo said the series will provide viewers an opportunity to discover local destinations through travel and storytelling. \"By showcasing the country across a range of price points, the series encourages audiences to look closer to home and recognise that adventure, culture and unforgettable experiences can be found in every province,\" she noted.\n\nJust Travel SA will also air on SABC2 on Thursdays at 9.30pm and will be available on SABC Plus.",
  "summary": "They will host 'Just Travel SA', a new series exploring destinations across South Africa.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}