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It was scheduled to premiere months ago but Soulmates started instead and it's happening now. Former Glow TV soapie Saras starts a run on Star Life from Tuesday 5 November at 20h30, once Imlie ends. Titled Saras & Kumud.
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29 Oct 2024 17:28
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New comedy-drama DiChipi premieres on SABC1 on Thursday 17 October at 18h30 with a 13-eps story about three unlikely young friends. They're thrust into a journey of self discovery after a chaotic night puts their community centre in jeopardy. Headliners include Nkateko Mabunda (Giyani), Azande Mkhungo (Sibongile & The Dlaminis), Jason Willemse (Scandal!) and Keenan Arrison (The Wild).
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10 Oct 2024 12:56
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NCIS: South Africa - would be fun if we had our own spin-off don't you think? A local version of the military procedural centred round our Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Do we even have such a thing and if so, are the investigators hott? Australia has one now, NCIS: Sydney, currently airing on Universal TV on Mondays at 20h00 until 28 October. >>
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08 Oct 2024 12:33
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Zee Zonke launches Bollywood movies dubbed into isiZulu from late October. Starts with dark comedy Darlings on Sunday 27 October at 18h00. It follows Badru who holds on to the hope that her abusive husband will change if he quits drinking. When his ill-treatment escalates, Badru and her mother take matters into their own hands. Flash fact: The film was first distributed by Netflix in 2022.
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25 Sep 2024 16:25
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TVSA can reveal that the ninth and final season of Lord of the Skies premieres on Telemundo on Monday 11 November at 22h00. *Think trailer voice*: Aurelio’s wrath awakens after his son Ismael gets arrested and he unleashes a wave of violence in an attempt to seek revenge and defend his family. He's going to release his inner beast and will show no mercy.
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18 Sep 2024 16:13
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M-Net acquires the rights to HBO's Dune: Prophecy, premiering in November 2024. Set 10,000 years before the rise of Dune universe character Paul Atreides - the protagonist in the first two novels. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled Bene Gesserit sect.
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10 Sep 2024 17:09
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BET to premiere new 13-episode South African boxing drama Pound 4 Pound about an all-women's amateur boxing team who must learn the tricks of the trade when they enter an international tournament in Lagos with little to no experience. Stars include Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Mduduzi Mabaso, Gabisile Tshabalala and Zolisa Xaluva. Premieres Sunday 29 September at 18h30. >>
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06 Sep 2024 16:16
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Selimathunzi returns to SABC1 for Season 34, now titled Hotspot Selimathunzi. It was originally going to return as Hotspot Seli. Hotspot this, Hotspot that - someone on the production's got the hots for spots. Siphesihle Vazi, Sparks and Zanele Potelwa return to present. Premieres Thursday September at 18h00.
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30 Aug 2024 17:09
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Heads-up! We received the incorrect information from Star Life about new series Soulmates. They said it was the series that was originally titled Saraswatichandra in Hindi - which aired on Glow TV as Saras - but it isn't. It's original Hindi title is Udne Ki Aasha. The scenario: Fate poses a threat to Sayali's fairytale hopes as it ties her in a lifelong bond with Sachin, an uncouth, emotionally scarred hero-cum-thug taxi driver who shuns the idea of romance and marriage. Premieres Tuesday 20 August at 21h30.
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14 Aug 2024 17:46
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It's Crime Month on History Channel in October with a line-up including American Godfathers: The Five Families - about the creation, rise and fall of New York City’s five Mafia families - and a special on chilling local crimes in Great African Crimes with investigative journalist and crime author Mandy Wiener on Tuesday 22 October at 21h05.
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12 Aug 2024 11:53
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SuperSport Channel 217 is now an Olympics news and highlights channel available from DStv Access to Premium.
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27 Jul 2024 14:13
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Two Showmax series air on Mzansi Magic once channel originals Ha Molefi and Queen Modjadji end. Comedy Ekhaya Backpackers premieres Monday 16 September and western drama Outlaws starts 6 October. >>
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Annual Sharkfest gets toothy on Nat Geo Wild on weekends at 18h00 from 20 July to 28 August 2024. Line-up includes Baby Sharks In The City - explores newly discovered great white shark nursery off New York City coast - and Shark Attack 360, which goes into forensic detail about why sharks attack. True. Why? We've heard it's because they see people as seals. Keep a lookout for shows in TVSA's New on TV Today.
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16 Jul 2024 16:57
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OpenView closes the Power Up! channel on 114 from Monday 8 July now that loadshedding's calmed down. The channel was launched during the darkness of January 2023 as a catch-up service for soapieville. Even just talking about that time is triggering. Emphasises how we've all suffered.
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08 Jul 2024 12:39
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Zee World introduces new logo and on-air graphics with the tagline Living Every Moment. This explanation of it by the channel: "Living every moment, while being immersed in Zee World, is not merely about escapism, it's about finding meaning in the 'right here, right now!' It's about embracing the magic of storytelling, which has the power to transport us to worlds beyond our own, keeping us connected." >>
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18 Jun 2024 11:17
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Mzansi Magic picks up reality low format Married At First Sight. Used to be on the now defunct Lifetime - for two seasons. A team of specialists help to "scientifically" match couples in the hope that they'll find true love. Eight participants get matched up and marry someone they've never met. What could possibly go wrong? Premieres 16 June at 18h00.
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31 May 2024 16:56
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Telemundo announces Lord of the Skies spin-off series at NBCUniversal's American Upfront presentations. Title (think Spanisho accent): La Dinastía Casillas. No premiere date confirmed but likely for 2025.
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10 May 2024 11:10
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Controversial docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV to air on Investigation Discovery from Sunday 7 April at 21h00, in double bills for two weeks. Described as uncovering "the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic American children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s," with a focus on the channel's producer at the time, Dan Schneider.
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02 Apr 2024 14:22
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S3 introduces English and Afrikaans-dubbed Turkish novelas on weekdays from Monday 1 April at 16h30. Isn't clear how the Afrikaans/English set-up will work - we're waiting to hear. Starts with Innocence: about 19-year-old Ela who suffers public scrutiny and social humiliation after being attacked - to the point where she doubts herself.
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28 Mar 2024 15:46
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Nickelodeon dubs animated preschool series PAW Patrol into isiZulu following SpongeBob SquarePants which was dubbed and aired last year. Premieres Monday 18 March at 15h00 on NickToons (Dstv 308).
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06 Mar 2024 17:16
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BET announces Queendom, their third local daily series after Isono and Redemption. Stars Linda Mtoba as Nthandokayise, a maverick community leader who discovers she's the heir to the Khahlamba Kingdom - a secret that's been kept from her by her mother Tholakele, played by Sindi Dlathu. Produced by Clive Morris Productions. Premiere date to be confirmed.
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29 Feb 2024 11:21
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Did you know? e.tv and eExtra stream live on eVod during primetime, from 17h00 to 22h00.
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Spanish football league LaLiga on SuperSport 204 now a permanent feature on DStv Access after its recent quiet addition. Also coming up on Access: Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns on 17 February, the Soweto Derby (Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs) on 9 March and the DStv Diski Challenge.
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14 Feb 2024 12:23
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E! to air a delayed broadcast of the Grammys red carpet on Monday 5 February at 20h00, hosted by Laverne Cox and comedian Heather McMahan. Let's hope she's funny and does enough dissing of tacky outfits.
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05 Feb 2024 15:36
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New dating show The Salacious Pod ousts previously announced sexology talker Vus'Umlilo on Mzansi Magic - on Sundays at 21h00 from 4 February. Hosted by Phila Madlingozi, Lasizwe and radio host Naomi Brown. Topics include non-committal relationships, co-parenting, break-ups and no-strings attached partnerships.
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03 Feb 2024 13:29
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eExtra premieres its first novela from the Czech Republic in early March, also dubbed into Afrikaans, titled Soos Dag en Nag. Replaces Wie Laaste Lag at 20h00.
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31 Jan 2024 16:28
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Red carpet coverage of 75th Emmys repeats throughout the week at various times on E! who? - the channel we used to know. We blame the onslaught of reality lows and no more True Hollywood Stories for its lacklustre. Also, the loss of the irreverent humour we used to snicker at on The Soup.
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16 Jan 2024 11:59
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SABC2 to air inaugural Robben Island Memorial Run on Saturday 2 December from 08h00 to 11h00 (live). A joint venture between the Robben Island Museum, SABC and Western Province Athletics. The theme: Celebrating 60 years of Sobukwe and Mandela. Muvhango omnibus moves to 11h00.
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28 Nov 2023 11:44
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Community station One Freestate TV launches on DStv 264 on Thursday 16 November, on all bouquets from Premium to EasyView. Free State based. Programming includes entertainment, information, education, local culture and community engagement. In Sesotho and English.
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13 Nov 2023 12:16
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New Afrikaans-dubbed Turkish novela Skerpioen (Scorpion) replaces Verbode Liefde on kykNET & Kie once it ends on 28 November. Abandoned daughter Ferda stings her mother who deserted her by having an affair with her mother's son-in-law i.e. her sister's husband. Her sister who wasn't abandoned. Premieres Wednesday 29 November at 20h00.
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New, local youth channel Play Room launches on DStv 300 on Monday 6 November at 15h00, debuting with multilingual studio show Play Room Live! for tweens and teens. Morning programming caters to 4 to 6-year-olds. Channel includes animated international series dubbed into isiZulu. It replaces Da Vinci. >>
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06 Nov 2023 11:03
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Honey Channel to shut down on DStv on 31 October. If only it was the end of Moja Love! - the Trash TV channel that gives a voice to convicted criminals.
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14 Oct 2023 11:10
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Planet Earth returns to BBC Earth for Season 3 in the new year with six of the eight episodes filmed in Africa, including South Africa. News was announced in a companion document from the BBC's Spring Upfronts in Joziburg on Thursday 28 September.
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02 Oct 2023 15:40
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S3 to air The Elon Musk Show from Monday 30 October at 21h00 and no, it isn't a talk show hosted by him which was our first impression. It's a documentary series about his rise (get your mind out of the gutter). Features people who know him blathering about him. Aired on M-Net in December.
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28 Sep 2023 16:26
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Three part limited series JFK: One Day in America to air on National Geographic in November to mark 60 years since his assassination. Described as a "minute-by-minute examination of that pivotal day", features colorized footage including Lee Harvey Oswald in police custody and when he was shot. Premieres Sunday 5 November at 21h00 with two episodes, eps 3 airs the Monday after. >>
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21 Sep 2023 16:08
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Cheaters and Uyajola 9/9 get the scripted drama treatment on Mzansi Magic with Icala from Monday 9 October at 20h00. A man who thinks he's going to die tells his loving wife about the child he's fathered with someone else and then... he lives. His wife exacts what's described as "spine-chilling revenge". We're picturing Kathy Bates in Misery. Stars Lerato Mvelase and Bheki Sibiya. >>
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14 Sep 2023 16:58
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Telemundo premieres its first Turkish novela on 23 October at 21h00, once Nurses 4 ends. Title: Cennet - The Power of Destiny, based on the K-drama Tears of Heaven. Cennet was abandoned by her mother as a newborn and is reunited with her when she grows up. An unfortunate turn of events for Cennet as her jealous mother embarks on a mission to get rid of her again.
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13 Sep 2023 17:48
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OpenView's eXposed (the channel formerly known as eRewind) will now be known as eSeries. Line-up remains the same as it's been (international sitcoms, procedurals, dramas, reality), although it initially launched as a "raw and unfiltered" lifestyle entertainment channel with content from Vice TV/Viceland.
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11 Sep 2023 15:10
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Another DStv channel extends to additional bouquets. This time it's E! Entertainment (124), now available on Access. Next: they need to bring back snarky, humorous commentary on pop culture, on E! News espesh. News is serious enough as it is, we don't need to smother our entertainment with it.
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07 Sep 2023 10:55
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Hectic Nine-9 now back on SABC2 suddenly, with three new presenters: Anathi Godlo and Amanda Masilela, from Cape Town, and Mpilo Ntanzi from Durbs. Former Hectic on 3 presenter Dante Poole also hosts. Series last aired in May 2022. New season airs Tuesdays to Thursdays at 16h30.
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06 Sep 2023 18:01
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Rhythm World-produced novela My Brother's Keeper to replace Gomora on Mzansi Magic once it ends. Prospective Walk of Fame recipient Wiseman Mncube stars as Nqubeko, an outsider son who attracts the wrath of his four half-brothers when he goes after his brother's widow on a quest for power. Premieres Monday 23 October at 19h30. 130 eps. >>
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31 Aug 2023 14:04
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Amapiano drama series Kokota replaces Shaka iLembe on Mzansi Magic after it ends. Former YoTV presenter and House of Zwide actor Thato Dithebe headlines as a preacher's son who wants to be an Amapiano star despite his parent's disapproval. He's joined by his buddies and brother, played by Thabang Lefoa. Premieres 10 September at 20h00, half hour eps. >>
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30 Aug 2023 14:41
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Lord of the Skies returns to Telemundo on Monday 2 October and NOT for a repeat but a new season. Season 8. And Aurelio Casillas is alive. The DEA has him and are hiding him in the desert - they're the only ones who know he's still alive. He enacts his plan of revenge, establishes connections with old allies, faces new romances and uncovers family mysteries.
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28 Aug 2023 10:33
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Zee zips up new channel titled Zee Zonke with Zee shows dubbed into isiZulu. Zooms to life on Monday 28 Auguzt on DStv 169, from Premium to Accezz.
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23 Aug 2023 12:40
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BBC Lifestyle (174) expands to DStv's Family bouquet on 1 September and BBC UKTV (134) extends to Compact (been on Easy View, Access and Family until now). Also, BBC shows will be on Catch-Up longer, availability increases from 30 to 60 days. From 1 September too. PS: We've said it before and we'll say it again - if only all channels were available on ONE bouquet with sport as an added extra.
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23 Aug 2023 09:52
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Maisha Magic Movies to shut down in South Africa on DStv 141 on 31 August. The one viewer who watched this channel will have to go elsewhere.
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22 Aug 2023 12:32
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Disney Channel debuts animated series Kiff by South African animators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, inspired by the people and places they experienced growing up in Cape Town. Follows optimistic squirrel Kiff and her chill bunny bestie Barry. 11 eps in total. Premieres Monday 21 August at 16h30. >>
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21 Aug 2023 15:17
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HISTORY to cover British colonialism in South Africa with documentary The Boer War and four part series Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire? - hosted by British comedian AI Murray who goes on a road trip with Loyiso Gola in Episode 1. Other countries featured in later eps: the Caribbean, Australia and India. From 28 October.
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15 Aug 2023 15:25
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WildEarth interactive safari channel roams DStv Access too, from Tuesday 15 August, channel 183. Features rangers hobnobbing with wild animals who don't attack them. Includes live crossovers at sunset, sunrise and to watering holes. Viewers can ask questions answered in real time.
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14 Aug 2023 17:03
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Three new Afrikaans-dubbed Turkish novelas premiere on eExtra this month: Winter Son on 9 August at 19h00, Chrysalis on 23 August at 20h00 and Ramo on 31 August at 21h00. Keep a lookout on TVSA for deets on each. Kuiertyd moves half an hour earlier, from 18h00 to 22h00.
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04 Aug 2023 10:46
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