Toerbroers take school leavers under their wing
Andries Hendrik Potgieter and Wiaan Fourie from the Toerbroers Travel Agency have launched a new project, and kykNET viewers will get to be part of this exciting new chapter.
Andries and Wiaan, also known as members of the music group DZL, realised there are young people that completed matric but don’t know where to find an opportunity which will help them secure a better future.
In Toerbroers: Jou Toekoms, which will air on kykNET (DStv channel 144) from 3 April at 17:30, Andries and Wiaan initially take 45 students, called “joggies” [jockeys], under their wing and show them what a career in nature conservation and tourism looks like. This group is quickly whittled down to 25, then 15 and finally a top ten. After that, one person will be eliminated every episode, but all 45 participants can still be seen throughout the series.
The top 15 “joggies” will reside permanently on the Toerbroers campus, where they will attend courses, complete tasks, and, most importantly, gain practical experience as part of their personal development. Over 13 episodes, the “joggies” will get a glimpse of what they will learn and experience during their 12-month accredited tourism course. Through Toerbroers courses, young nature lovers can earn a variety of NQF Level Four and NQF Level Five certificates accredited by CATHSSETA, AgriSETA and SAQA. Each week, a challenge is set, and the top three “joggies” are rewarded with work and training opportunities at Toerbroers and their partners. The final top four will walk away with fantastic prizes and incredible opportunities.
The participants earn points for their tasks, and viewers can expect plenty of surprises, twists and intrigue. The series is sponsored by Toerbroers, currently the largest Afrikaans travel agency in the world, and viewers will see Andries and Wiaan visit educational institutions, animal organisations and travel destinations alongside guests, and in the process, also get to know the “joggies”.
Andries says:
“It’s in human nature to want to make a difference, but not everyone knows where to start. We’re bringing the ‘joggies’ opportunities that can change their lives, all while entertaining viewers and making a difference ourselves. Tourism is one of the biggest drivers of economic growth in the country, and when the “joggies” graduate, they can work anywhere in South Africa and in various places beyond our borders. We’re giving them a future.”
Wiaan says:
“Our country is full of people with different passions and needs. Thousands of people already tour with Toerbroers every year, and thousands more are looking for opportunities to make a difference. Toerbroers: Jou toekoms has all those elements. We hope to inspire young people who want to join our tourism programme in 2026 to pursue their passion.”
Toerbroers: Jou Toekoms begins on Thursday 3 April at 17:30 on kykNET (DStv channel 144) and will also be available on DStv Stream and Catch Up.
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