Episode 1: 1-year-old Rethabile cries and coughs. Her mom Joyce is worried she has TB and asks her best friend Lerato to come with her to the clinic. They are both scared of the nurse, Philiswa, but she actually turns out to be quite nice and helpful.

Side-by-Side is a heartfelt new drama series about pregnancy, parenting, finding love (and keeping it!) and the family ties that bind us. Side-by-Side was launched by the National Department of Health in 2019 to ensure that all children receive the nurturing care and protection they need to reach their full potential. Every episode is followed by a discussion with an expert health guest to answer any of your childcare questions

Side-by-Side is a heartfelt new drama series about pregnancy, parenting, finding love (and keeping it!) and the family ties that bind us.