The Comedy Central Roast of AKA
The Comedy Central Roast of AKA
Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)
TX Time: 21h35
Genre: Comedy
Preceded by a pre-roast special at 21h00, hip hop star AKA gets roasted by a panel headed by Pearl Thusi, with "Roasters" Davido, Francois Van Coke, Joey Rasdien, Mark Fish, Moonchild Sanelly, Moshe Ndiki, Nina Hastie and Papa Penny.
Can he keep his composure? Will his freestyle flow save him from getting burnt?
No umbrella necessary, because the panellists from across Africa's entertainment world will not be holding back on throwing shade at the man that is not one to shy away from fiery one-liners.
TVSA Show Page: The Comedy Central Roast of AKA
For the People 2
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Drama, Legal Drama
In the season premiere, Sandra, with the help of new investigator Ted, must defend a teenage gamer whose online argument leads to a police raid that ends with the death of a United States senator.
A personal connection to the "swatting" case makes Roger determined to charge the teenager to the fullest extent of the law and pushes Kate to her limits in the process.
Meanwhile, Jay is tasked with defending New York's most spoiled millennial from going to jail for her petty crimes.
Katie Piper's Face to Face
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 17h50
Genre: Documentary, Reality Makeover
Katie Piper was attacked with acid by an ex-boyfriend, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye. Piper underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision.
In this one-off special she invites women with facial conditions to London's Harvey Nichols to give them special makeovers. What the women don't know is that their glamorous make up artists share the same conditions as them...
These include those who have skin-whitening condition vitiligo, eczema and fellow acid attack survivors.
The Eighties
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 19h20
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Serves as a follow-up to the predecessors The Sixties and The Seventies, and chronicles events and popular culture of the United States during the 1980s.
The 80s were all about the Walkman, Cabbage Patch Kids, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Relive the splendour of Clark Griswold's Christmas light display and rock out as now classic hits by Run DMC and Band Aid set the soundtrack for the holiday season.
Come Dine With Me South Africa 5
Come Dine With Me South Africa 5
Channel: BBC Brit (DStv 120)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food, Reality Competition
The fifth season starts with a celebrity special featuring DJ and comedian Lucky du Plessis, "Real Housewives" star Christall Kay, fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee and Generations actress Candice Modiselle.
The show takes viewers into the homes of extroverted and eccentric citizens to see if they have what it takes to be crowned the host with the most, and take home the cash prize of R10,000.
Season 5 visits Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
TVSA Show Page: Come Dine With Me South Africa 5
Million Dollar House Hunters
Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality, Lifestyle
Very few of us have a big budget to spend on a house. On Million Dollar House Hunters, we meet the select few who have millions to invest in high-end Real Estate.
Follow the super rich as they search for their perfect luxury homes.
From bowling alleys to roof-top pools, these homes have it all and are just what these Million Dollar House Hunters are hankering for.
Crikey! It's the Irwins
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Wildlife, Docu-Reality
For the Irwin family - Terri, Bindi and Robert - wildlife and conservation is at the centre of their lives. It's a legacy they are keeping alive in tribute to the late, great, Steve Irwin, better known as The Crocodile Hunter.
Now, they're opening up their incredible world in this docu-series.
As well as striving to make the Australia Zoo in Queensland a global zoological destination the Irwin family continues the important work of Steve, through research, educational programs, conservation projects and more.
Cold Blood 4
Channel: CBS Reality (DStv 132)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series, Docu-Drama
A murder has been committed and as the evidence piles up, so does the confusion.
Combining the thrill of a mystery with the visceral experience of true crime drama, Cold Blood returns to the scene of the most perplexing crimes and follows detectives as they unearth the clues that lead them to the killer.
With news footage, interviews, and re-enactments, the series explores the personal toll on the victim’s family and friends, and features the law enforcement agents who work tirelessly to finally crack the case.
The Contender 5
The Contender 5
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Sport, Reality
A revival of the series, hosted by undefeated boxing champion Andre "Son of God" Ward, The Contender features 16 fighters pushing their limits in grueling elimination-style fights and testing their grit and determination to achieve their boxing dreams.
The fighters will be overseen by legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach, and renowned Philadelphia trainer Naazim Richardson.
Each fighter will be vying to be declared the new 160-pound middleweight champion of The Contender and take home the winner's six-figure purse — a prize, which, for all the fighters, represents a better life for their families and loved ones who have been there with them through all the ups and downs of their journeys.
New Amsterdam
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Medical Drama
Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution's newest medical director who sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care.
How can he help? Well, the doctors and staff have heard this before.
Not taking "no" for an answer, Dr. Goodwin must disrupt the status quo and prove he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital - the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers and the President of the United States under one roof - and return it to the glory that put it on the map.
Isibaya 7
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Soapie
In the Season 7 premiere, Mandla and Khanyi take matters into their own hands when Samson refuses to restart his treatment.
Meanwhile, Jabu is struggling with a big decision and Mbomvu makes a surprising announcement.
TVSA Show Page: Isibaya 7
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CSI: Miami 7
Channel: FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131)
TX Time: 18h15
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Horatio Caine, a former homicide detective, heads a group of investigators who work crimes amid the steamy tropical surroundings and cultural crossroads of Miami.
Together, these investigators collect and analyze the evidence to solve the crimes and to avenge those who cannot speak for themselves - the victims.
In the Season 7 premiere, "Resurrection": The CSI team will stop at nothing to find who shot Horatio Caine and the evidence leads them to some of the most dangerous people in Miami, including one of their own.
TVSA Show Page: CSI: Miami 7
Proven Innocent
Proven Innocent
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Legal Drama
Follows an underdog criminal defence firm led by Madeline Scott (Rachelle Lefevre, Under the Dome), a fierce and uncompromising lawyer with a hunger for justice.
There is no one who understands the power of setting an innocent person free more than Madeline. At age 18, she was wrongfully convicted in a sensational murder case that made her an infamous media obsession, a household name and a national cause célèbre.
Madeline runs the firm with her partner, Easy Boudreau, played by Russell Hornsby, (Grimm), the very lawyer who helped set her free after 10 years in prison.
2 Dope Queens 2
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Comedy
2 Dope Queens, featuring the comedy duo of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, returns for a second series of four themed hour-long specials adapted from the podcast of the same name.
The 2 Dope Queens return with some of their favourite stand-up comedians and celebrity guests to talk music, nostalgia, fashion and how to be Regal AF.
Throughout the four specials these Cocoa Khaleesis discuss their favourite childhood memories, how to curate the best sex playlist and their favourite fashion moments, all while serving LEWKS and delivering their signature banter.