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Capetonian student and aspiring actor Sweet Guluva became a double millionaire on Sunday 23 March when he won Season 5 of Big Brother Mzansi. Real name: Akhonamathemba Mbele. His personal quote before the show started: "I am a bubbly human and very open-minded. I am a person of value and respect.”
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24 Mar 2025 09:28
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Viu launches two Brazilian telenovelas dubbed into isiZulu this year, naming them BraZulu novelas. The first one titled Uthando Lukama (A Mother's Love) premieres 4 March and the second Ungalahli iThemba (Never Give Up) starts later this year, date unconfirmed. First episodes free to watch, the rest on Viu's Premium subscription. See TVSA's New on TV Today for details on their premiere days.
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03 Mar 2025 11:49
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Mzansi Magic Original telenovela Inimba replaces Empini in the 21h00 Mon-Thu slot on 14 April, described as "a tale of love, sacrifice, and the unstoppable force of a mother's bond with her child". Stars Lunathi Mampofu, Sisa Hewana, Siyabonga Shibe, Zenande Mfenyana, Ayakha Ntunja, Prince Grootboom, Nkanyiso Makhanya and Andrea Dondolo.
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25 Feb 2025 16:21
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Confirmed! Mzansi Magic's new twindom series iThonga will air Mondays to Fridays at 20h30 from Monday 3 March, once Umkhokha ends. 260 episodes.
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18 Feb 2025 11:18
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Amateur detective Tannie Maria returns for Season 2 of Recipes for Love & Murder on Thursday 23 January at 20h00 on M-Net. This season: a large fire engulfs the small town of Eden and a fateful chain of events is triggered. Tannie Maria, Jessie and Khaya get dragged into a multiple murder investigation that unearths the town’s darkest secrets.
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07 Jan 2025 13:34
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Fashionista and Jack of all trades Seth Shezi won Celebrity MasterChef 2 on Saturday (4 January), out-cooking fellow finalist Dineo Ranaka. Their task: to create a three course Business Class meal for flights to Italy and Thailand respectively. Seth's prize: R1-million. R500,000 goes to him and R500,000 plus 20,000 (won in a previous eps) goes to his charity Ladles of Love. We still have no clue what he actually does besides dress up. >>
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05 Jan 2025 14:04
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Skeem Saam and former Scandal! star Hungani Ndlovu wins Season 11 of Tropika Island of Treasure with co-castaway Dimakatso Calisa. They received their prizes on S3's Expresso on Tuesday 17 December. They each won R500,000 and a Suzuki Jimnys. Retail price: "From R429,900".
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17 Dec 2024 13:14
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Zone 14 and Isibaya star Andile Mxakaza headlines new Mzansi Magic miniseries about a taxi boss who reconnects with his high school sweetheart Asanda. Sparks fly, but then he discovers she has three husbands! No, wait, that's our wished for version. The show's version: Asanda discovers he has three wives. She challenges him to leave his polygamous marriage for true love. Premieres Monday 16 December at 20h00. >>
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28 Nov 2024 15:20
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20-year-old University of Free State student Bridget Mangwandi won R1-million in the MasterChef SA 5 finale on Saturday 23 November. Her winning meal: her mother's Apricot Chicken, which she switched with kingklip, served with kale risotto, cauliflower puree, coconut cream and chives. Dessert: Italian meringue with choux pastry inside short-crust pastry and an Amarula filling. She's studying consumer science in food biochemistry. >>
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24 Nov 2024 11:29
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Netflix releases first look at Squid Game 2. Seong Gi-hun aka Player 456 returns with a hardened demeanor and scars of past games. He's on a desperate mission to expose the deadly truth of the competition. His warnings go unheeded and tensions rise as fellow players question his intentions. Proof that intention is everything. Premieres 26 December. >>
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05 Nov 2024 17:40
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Did you know? The biggest winners to date on Wie Word ’n Miljoenêr? are Theunis Strydom in 2022 and Susan Booyens in 2023, who won R500,000 each. Francois Brink won R250 000 in 2022 and there have been a few R125,000 wins. The million hasn't been won yet. The six top winners will compete for charity in an eps on 6 November as part of kykNET's 25th anniversary on 15 November.
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04 Nov 2024 11:23
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The prize for Season 4 of kykNET game show Kyk Wie Praat: contestants can win up to R30,000 per episode, depending on their scores, and four finalists will compete for R100,000 in the finale.
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09 Oct 2024 17:23
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Lesley Musina reprises his role as Chief Magistrate Bonginkosi Khumalo on Season 2 of SABC1's The Executives. He wants to be the next Concourt Judge of Ilanga Province and now, he's more desperate than ever because his wife Nobantu (Pamela Zulu) wants the job too. Also returning are Refilwe Modiselle, Camilla Waldman, Fezile Makhanya, Daniel Hadebe, Kwanele Mthethwa and Llewellyn Cordier. Premieres Sunday 15 September at 19h30.
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09 Sep 2024 17:06
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Kagiso Lediga's drama series Classified loads on Prime Video on 22 August after streaming on Netflix in Africa. Follows 15-year-old Ella (Imani Pullum) who gets uprooted from her home in California when she's forced to move in with her estranged father in South Africa. Local cast includes Luyanda Zwane, Nat Ramabulana, Paballo Koza, Tessa Jubber, Neels Clasen, Lebo Mashile, Bianca Amato, Schelaine Bennett and Victor Makgati. >>
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13 Aug 2024 17:07
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Scandal! introduces blind character Thoriso More, Taps' sister. She's played by newcomer Kamogelo Maree and described as "a remarkable individual with a unique perspective on the world - navigating life with a visual impairment." Debuts on Wednesday 7 August. Pic in the comments. >>
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07 Aug 2024 10:58
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Writer, director and executive producer of Korean thriller Squid Game Hwang Dong-hyuk announces Season 2 premiere date on Netflix: 26 December 2024. Lead protagonist Seong Gi-hun, who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1, returns to join the game in a clash with game boss Front Man. Season 3 will be its last, in 2025.
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06 Aug 2024 12:37
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According to House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal, Season 3 begins filming in early 2025. Season 4 will be its last. And then everyone gets a haircut.
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06 Aug 2024 11:45
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The SABC tells TVSA that there are 260 episodes in Muvhango's new Season 26. There were 130 in Season 25.
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02 Aug 2024 10:15
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Finalists of Noot vir Noot spin-off Oppi Noot compete for the win on Wednesday 28 August, on kykNET at 20h00. Three episodes remain until then.
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01 Aug 2024 12:29
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M-Net releases YouTube companion podcast to documentary series School Ties. Continues the conversation about grooming and sexual abuse at some of South Africa's most prestigious schools. Rosie Motene hosts, joined by child specialists, a psychologist and True Crime podcaster. Available in the comments >>
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23 Jul 2024 13:13
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Doodsondes 5 ends on eExtra on 12 August and one final season remains thereafter. According to e, this will most probably air in 2025. New series Pad Na Die Hart replaces it once Season 5 ends, starting 13 August.
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17 Jul 2024 10:50
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Scandal! Omnibus extends from 08h30 to 11h00 on Saturday 20 July to accommodate seven episodes a week instead instead of five. Used to end at 10h20. Smoke & Mirrors Omnibus starts at 11h00 as a result.
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11 Jul 2024 13:29
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Season 5 of MasterChef SA has 20 episodes in total, same as Season 4. Different from previous seasons. Season 1 had 19, Season 2 had 28 and 3 had 18. Premieres on S3 on Saturday 13 June at 19h30.
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09 Jul 2024 10:53
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All eight episodes of new South African/international series The Morning After load on Prime Video when it premieres on Friday 12 June.
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08 Jul 2024 15:53
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kykNET reality low Boer Soek 'n Vrou will need to Soek 'n New Presenter for Season 17. Current presenter Marciel Hopkins leaves the series after the upcoming Season 16 - premieres Thursday 18 July at 20h00. Six presenters have hosted so far: Elma Postma (2008-2010), Angelique Gerber (2011-2013), Nadia Beukes (2014-2015), Minki van der Westhuizen (2016-2017), Leah van Niekerk (2018-2019) and Marciel (2020 - 2024). Who's next?
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05 Jul 2024 15:24
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First look, premiere date and plot revealed for Season 4 of comedy-mystery Only Murders in the Building. Amateur sleuths Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of Season 3 surrounding Charles' stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Loads 27 August, on Disney+ in SA. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return to star. >>
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15 May 2024 14:55
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One muscly bod replaces another. Senzo Radebe promoted to the opening title sequence of Isitha: The Enemy 2. Zamani Mbatha removed after the death of his character Khaya who's been the headliner since the prequel The Black Door.
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14 May 2024 10:50
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Noot vir Noot spin-off Oppi Noot gets premiere date on kykNET. Wednesday 5 June at 20h00. A game show for singers involving singing-based games. Produced by Noot vir Noot's Stemmburg Television, with a photocopy host Emo Adams, who hosted Noot vir Noot too. Jaconell Mouton leads the orchestra.
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10 May 2024 11:15
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According to various reports including People.com, filming on Season 2 of Apple TV+ sci-fi series Severance has wrapped. Premiere date still severed from the real world. Bring on more Helly R! >>
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08 May 2024 11:33
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Back: The Big Debate. But now on S3. Hosted by TV and radio news anchor and presenter Thembekile Mrototo. Premieres Thursday 9 May at 18h00.
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07 May 2024 17:38
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e.tv's new Kelders van Geheime not available on eVOD yet - loads on 3 June 2024.
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07 May 2024 10:28
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Isiphetho: Destiny hasn't been available on eVOD since its debut on 8 April but it will be, from 6 May.
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26 Apr 2024 14:57
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Oh happy days. NOT. New Mzansi Magic drama Ha Molefi deals with the relationship between a father and son who are grieving their wife and mother. Former Lithapo star TJ Mokhuane stars as queer teen Thabang Molefi who goes on a journey of discovery with his father Ntate after his mother dies. Dingaan Mokebe Khumalo plays Ntate. Premieres Monday 17 June at 20h00.
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09 Apr 2024 16:45
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Claire Danes reunites with Homeland showrunner & executive producer Howard Gordon for new Netflix series The Beast In Me. The premise: an author, who has writer's block after her young son's death, finds a new subject for a book when a real estate mogul moves in next door - years after being accused of his wife's disappearance. No premiere date confirmed yet.
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04 Apr 2024 11:31
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Mr America McJunior Zondi won Big Brother Mzansi 4 on Sunday (30 March), beating Tshepo "Makheke" Tau by 0.7% of the votes. Finale exits were in the following order: PapaGhost, Mpumi, Zee and Sinaye, Makhekhe, McJunior. Thankfully the trainwreck is over and our sleepless nights of anger and concern about the show can end.
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02 Apr 2024 10:44
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Scandal! Season 22 premieres on Friday 29 March, 19 years after its premiere in January, 2005. It began with episodes from Mondays to Thursdays at 20h00 before moving to 19h30 and extended to Fridays on Friday 5 July, 2013.
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18 Mar 2024 17:23
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Deal or No Deal celeb spin-off series premieres on SABC1 on Saturday 9 March at 18h00. Schlebs play for charity with the addition of leggy schmodels who manage the money boxes. Same model set-up as when it used to be on M-Net.
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05 Mar 2024 17:38
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The free-to-air battle heats up as e.tv announces new telenovela Isiphetho - Destiny in Skeem Saam and uBettina Wethu's vacated timeslot at 18h30. Premieres 15 April 2024.
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04 Mar 2024 21:40
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Paramount+ renews Frasier revival for Season 2 while there's still no sign of it here. Kelsey Grammer reprises the role as Frasier Crane who returns to Boston for the next phase of his life. Interestingly it's filmed in front of a live studio audience.
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26 Feb 2024 10:39
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e.tv's Annekan' Die Swa' Kry ain't going nowhere soon. 62 episodes of Season 2 remain (as at 20 February 2024) and Season 3 follows immediately after.
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20 Feb 2024 15:58
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Premiere date confirmed for eight-episode Bridgerton 3 on Netflix: Part I loads 16 May 2024 with first four eps, followed by Part 2 on 13 June. Will follow the budding romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
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12 Dec 2023 16:39
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Part 2 of Season 6 of The Crown loads on Netflix on 14 December, with final six episodes of the series. No more Dominic West as Charles after that thankfully. Worst. Casting. Ever.
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05 Dec 2023 17:32
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Disney+ confirms premiere date for 10-episode Shogun revival as Tuesday 27 February 2024. First two eps load that day, followed by a new one each week.
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05 Dec 2023 12:42
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Premiere date confirmed for Season 3 of natural history epic Planet Earth: Monday 19 February 2024 at 20h00, on BBC Earth. David Attenborough returns to present, now age 97. >>
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23 Nov 2023 11:16
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Team Aniston fans...prepare to be triggered. Mr. and Mrs. Smith the TV series premieres on Prime Video on 2 February 2024. But not with cheaty Brad and Angelina - with Community and Atlanta star Donald Glover and Maya Erskine (Heartbeat) as the lusty spies. No, Donald isn't related to Danny. >>
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22 Nov 2023 15:24
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Filming resumes on 7de Laan on Thursday 7 September after Danie Odendaal Productions told cast and crew to down tools from Monday because of the SABC's failure to pay the production. An insider tells TVSA that mediation efforts were underway when staff were informed that production was shutting down. This statement just in: "After further engagement with the SABC regarding outstanding payments, Danie Odendaal Productions is pleased to announce that although the full amount owed has not yet been settled, there are now sufficient funds to resume production."
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06 Sep 2023 17:09
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Season 4 of uBettina Wethu is off e.tv's schedule, originally dated to premiere on Monday 4 September. Word from a mole is that the season's in production but now the premiere date's up in the air. We'll keep you posted.
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31 Aug 2023 16:57
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Star Life does a crosseroo in September when Imlie attends Seerat and Angad's sangeet ceremony on Strings of Love. Imlie's Megha Chakraborty appears on 25 September.
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25 Aug 2023 12:51
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Mandoza's son Tumelo Tshabalala makes his acting debut in Nkalakatha: the Life of Mandoza, portraying Mandoza's older brother Tokollo. Says: "Bringing my father's story to the screen was both surreal and humbling. It allowed me to connect with his experiences on a deeper level and share his journey with the world."
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16 Aug 2023 17:43
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Aubrey Poo joins Generations: The Legacy and Rapulana Seiphemo and Connie Ferguson to make a comeback as Tau and Karabo, again. Word from production is that the soapie has plans to do meet-and-greets with fans.
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10 Aug 2023 13:28
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