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The languages\u00a0used will be conversational and accessible, with language switching taking\u00a0place as we do in everyday speech,\u201d said Thabile Ngwato, CEO of the Ngwato Nkosi Group which owns the channel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatching titles such as Cocomelon and Akili and Me in isiZulu empowers children to explore the world and their feelings in their own language. For the pre-teen kid, our content re-affirms that the way they express themselves and experience the world is also valid. Our content will give kids the tools they need to create the world they want to live in. Because at the end of the day, the world is their Play Room,\u201d said Ngwato.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will also have a fresh Play Room Live offering every Monday to Friday from 3pm to 4pm which will see us bring back a tried and trusted format that audiences love,\u201d says Georginah Machiridza, Executive Head of General Entertainment at MultiChoice\u00a0Group.<\/p>\n<p>Ngwato said existing children&#8217;s channels were either explorative or about learning, while Play Room would have both dimensions, with the added local flavour of dubbed content to create a channel that enriches and brings family experiences to life.<\/p>\n<p>Morning programming will focus on educational material for 4-6-year-olds, including interactive shows that encourage physical movement, as well as values-based and creative content designed to stretch children\u2019s imaginations.<\/p>\n<p>Afternoons will feature live action and a local live show with high entertainment value for tweens.\u00a0Kids can expect to see everything from popular titles such as Paw Patrol and Game Shakers and new home-grown shows, to well-loved learning programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the afternoon live show will combine the world of television with social media to create an interactive, always-on world of fun and entertainment for teens and tweens. 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