The project was broadcast by SABC 1 (then called CCV) and on all 9 of the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) regional language radio stations (Umhlobo Wenene; Ligwalagwala; Lesedi; Thala Phala; Motswideng; Thobela Fm; Ukhozi Fm; Ikwekwezi; Munghana Lonene FM).
The print material produced by the project was distributed through 11 partner newspapers: The Cape Argus; Daily News; Echo; Ilanga; Sowetan; Daily Dispatch; Diamond Fields Advertiser; Evening Post; Pretoria News & The Star.
The series was a smash hit and soon became a household name across South Africa.
The first Soul City series is made up of:
The first series of Soul City deals with issues related to Mother and Child Health and includes: