National Geographic Channels Africa is set to to celebrate the arrival of spring with DStv and Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City.

The Park on the Square – an oasis of foliage, flowers, pebbled pathways, lush lawns, English gardens and indigenous inspiration has been on display as part of an effort by DStv to bring people closer to their favourite TV brands and unveil the fresh channel change, which coincides with the new season.

NGC will open the door to the world of science and exploration on Fri 7 Sep from 12:30 to 17:30. Members of the public are urged to come and spend a day filled with unmatched excitement and learning.  

The National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD programming tent poles of science, wildlife, technology, history, culture and natural history will be represented through fun and educational activities.

These broadcast channels have teamed up with Sci-Bono Museum to bring science to the fore on the day. The Gauteng leader of science and technological education will have an array of displays that will show the whole family the wonders of mass, matter and metal.

Those who want to be extended beyond the laws of physics can size up how complex the human brain is, with a series of interactive experiments, in the Test Your Brain zone – an area designed with games and experiments to really get those neurons working.

The future explorers in attendance can engage with the country’s very own gift to paleontology: Australopithecus sediba. The fossil remains are around two million years old and were discovered at the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, at Malapa Fossil Site in South Africa .

Animal lovers will be treated to a display of creepy crawlies and reptiles, while those less passionate about nature, can soak up oxygen from the readily available O2 bar.

Techno-lovers need not despair, they will have time to check out the all the exciting iPad apps delivered by NGCI while they chill at our custom made Apple center.

FOX Africa Director; Thandi Davids said: “We are excited to be part of these proceedings and have gone out of our way to bring to life what the public associates with our channels, as well as the change of channel numbers to 181 for National Geographic Channel and 182 for Nat Geo Wild.

“Though we are in television, we are also at the forefront of science and education through the National Geographic society, a global leader in exploration and unearthing of some of history’s greatest information. The afternoon really promises to be one of intrigue and zesty exploration, for all those in attendance, “she added