So you know about Mzansi Magic's two new primetime dramas but what else can we expect from the channel's winter season?
! If you missed the inside scoop on the dramas, please tap here: Unwrapped! Mzansi Magic's new winter dramas The Republic and Impilo: The Scam
Here's a blow-by-blow of the other premieres comin' up... as you'll see, a different series premieres at 20h00 each weeknight next week but first there's...
Idols 15
Premiere date: Sunday, 7 July at 17h30
The show that refuses to die returns for another season of torturing us with deluded wannabes.
The Republic
Premiere date: Sunday, 7 July at 20h00
The season begins with an episode titled Pay Back The Money.
Impilo: The Scam
Premiere date: Monday, 8 July at 20h00
In the season premiere: Khulubuse (played by Desmond Dube) makes a dramatic return to his family, which creates the sort of impact that happens when a father turns his back.
The result: his son Mnqobi (Sipho Mdingi) strikes a deal with the devil.
Please Step In 6
Premiere date: Tuesday, 9 July at 20h00
Angie Diale returns to mediate a new season of interventions, this time with a focus on problem relationships between mothers and their adult children.
In a nutshell: those who have to be fake on Mother's Day!
There are 13 episodes in the season, which maintains the same format of delving into unhealed traumas that have caused rifts between family members.
Before I Do
Premiere date: Wednesday, 10 July at 20h00
A new reality series that focuses on couples who want to take their relationship to the next level (e.g moving in together, getting married, having a baby or starting a joint business) but are faced with complexities that threaten the dream of their future together.
Each episode introduces a couple who must overcome the challenges life throws at them - be it meddling family members, infidelity, lies, addictions or friends that prevent the couples from reaching their goals.
Guided by insights from the show's in-house clinical psychologist, Anele Siswana, the series explores whether love truly conquers all and aims to empower audiences by shedding light on how to improve relationships with partners, especially when making huge life decisions as a couple.
It's hosted by Andile Gaelesiwe of Khumbul'ekhaya fame and is produced by Mokoshale Productions.
Living the Dream with Somizi 4
Premiere date: Thursday, 11 July at 20h00
This season: Somizi prepares for his tabloid wedding with his partner Mohale.
Word from Mzansi Magic is that the season will reveal the level of compassion Somizi has for Palesa, the mother of his daughter, and will also feature antics with his friend TT.
Also on the show this season: Boity Thulo and frenemy Bonang.
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg
Premiere date: Thursday, 11 July at 21h30
A broadcast of the first season as it aired on 1Magic in 2018.
For a close-up on the housewives, please see:
Fake boobs alert! And The Real Housewives of Johannesburg are...
Let's Eat with Siphokazi 4
Premiere date: Friday, 12 July at 20h00
From domestic worker to MasterChef SA to Season 4 of her own show, Siphokazi Mdlankomo dishes reinvented South African recipes, seasoned with schleb guests.
The Queen 4
Premiere date: Monday, 29 July at 21h00
Your first look at the opening episodes here:
The Queen Teasers - July 2019
We'll remind you of them on the day in TVSA's daily
New Shows and Seasons.