News summary:
LG Electronics South Africa has partnered with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, to launch Make Life Good, an uplifting six-part original reality series airing on Mzansi Magic.
Hosted by Jessica Nkosi, the show follows six prominent figures as they orchestrate surprise 24-hour space makeovers for the charitable organisations and mentors closest to their hearts.
The transformations showcase LG’s latest premium innovations – including the 100-inch LG QNED evo AI TV, InstaView refrigerators, QuadWash dishwashers, and DualCool+ Air Conditioners – demonstrating how smart technology practically elevates community care environments.
The series debuts on 11 June, marking a shift toward emotionally resonant, localised storytelling that highlights the spirit of Ubuntu.
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – LG Electronics South Africa (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company. Debuting on 11 June on Mzansi Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the South African context.
Built around the concept of gratitude and the spirit of Ubuntu, Make Life Good is hosted by celebrated television personality Jessica Nkosi. The show follows six prominent “Achievers” as they team up with LG to deliver a deeply personal thank you to the organisations and community leaders who support vulnerable South Africans. These celebrated personalities include trailblazing mountaineer Saray Khumalo, football legend William Okpara, entrepreneur and author Thandi Mavata, data & analytics executive Esther Munyi, Pan-African PR executive Perpetual Kendi, and award-winning filmmaker Adze Ugah.
In each episode, an Achiever secretly orchestrates a high-pressure, 24-hour facility makeover for their chosen cause. These makeovers are specifically designed to solve practical daily challenges for the volunteers and beneficiaries using the spaces.
Utilising LG’s latest premium innovations, the building and design teams elevate these environments to ensure they are cleaner, more efficient, and more supportive. Kitchens and food preparation stations at facilities like LIV Lanseria and Botshabelo Babies Home are transformed with 900L InstaView™ Door-in-Door refrigerators and 14 Place QuadWash™ dishwashers with TrueSteam™ to handle high-volume community feeding schemes efficiently. Youth hubs and training centres, such as the Bold Men Skills Program and The House Groups, receive 77-inch LG OLED evo AI G5 4K 165Hz Smart TVs, 100 inch LG QNED evo AI QNED86 MiniLED 4K 120Hz Smart TVs, and immersive soundbars to create dynamic, technology-driven learning and entertainment environments. Meanwhile, the heavy-duty 13Kg Front Loader with AI DD™ & Steam+™ in Black Finish and LG Heat Pump Dryer are installed at the Kensington Secondary School soccer programme to clean and maintain sports kits for young athletes.
Pennileigh Naidu, Head of Corporate Marketing and PR at LG Electronics South Africa, explains the strategy behind the campaign: “The ‘Life’s Good’ philosophy is rooted in the belief that technology should serve people, making daily environments more supportive, efficient, and connected. Collaborating with Mzansi Magic and these incredible achievers allows us to do exactly what our technology was designed for. We are celebrating South Africans who uplift their communities, while showing how our smart innovations can practically assist them in doing the hard work of creating hope every single day.”
Phil Jung, CEO of Middle East and Africa Region, LG Electronics, echoes this message: “At LG, our ‘Life’s Good’ philosophy is built on the belief that technology should serve humanity, making our daily lives more convenient, connected, and meaningful. With the ‘Make Life Good’ series, we wanted to move beyond product specifications and celebrate the authentic, emotional human stories of our region.”
The series provides a renewed chance for these organisations to serve more people in need, restore dignity, and continue changing lives without the burden of failing tools and appliances, or inadequate facilities.
“It’s reality TV with purpose. We see it as a celebration of compassion and the unique Mzansi belief that when one rises, they should thrive to lift others as well,” says Mbali Ntuli, GE Head of Unscripted Content at MultiChoice, a Canal+ company. “We are honoured to be at the centre of a project that is a reminder that even a small act of kindness can transform an entire community.”
Tune in to Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) for Make Life Good, airing from 11 June at 19:00, and witness the power of collective action. The series will also air on Maisha Magic East (13 June at 19:30), Maisha Magic Plus (14 June at 20:30), and Africa Magic Family (13 June at 17:30).