Interracial Relationships on Shift, SABC1 Monday 5th November at 13h30

In the past it was more likely for persons of the same race to be in a relationship; now interracial relationships are growing significantly.  Integrating different cultures and nationalities is likely to do away with the seeds of hate, racism and prejudice.  Interracial relationships provide the unique opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate different cultures and backgrounds.
As in any relationship when two people from different backgrounds come together, there will be challenges and communication barriers.  How do people in interracial relationships make it work and how do they overcome challenges they face amongst their families, friends and colleagues.
Why do some individuals stare and make comments when they see a mixed race couple? On Monday 5 November Shift talks about interracial relationships and marriages. We hope to find out about the stereotypes and how people in these relationships make it work, what challenges they face and what their hope is for the future in society when it comes to interracial relationships.
Our studio guests are Mmusi Maimane, spokesperson of the DA.  Mr Maimane is married to a white women; he is always asked why he decided to marry outside his race.  He will answer that question on the show.  Charlene Mapukata a coloured woman married to a Zulu man tells us how they are making their relationship work with their two children.  Our other guests also share amazing stories.
Write to us at shift@sabc.co.za or join us on facebook – our question to you: Do you think that we have become an understanding country when it comes to interracial relationships or is there still a lot that needs to be done?