My favourite show: Generations

"It's full of surprises and I like to compare my life with Ntombi's (Sonia Sedibe). Her lifestyle is similar to mine," says Nthabiseng Lesaoa.

"I sometimes leave my husband and kids at home and go to my mother's place for a while. It gives me a break from the challenges that come with being a mother, running a home and taking care of a family."

SABC1's local soapie has been on air for 27 years. Its characters dazzle and it is one of the most widely watched shows ever produced in South Africa.