Stiletto Vendetta
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / DStv 195 / StarSat 489)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Telenovela, Afrikaans
Four beautiful, successful women - childhood friends who are brought back together as adults - have old scores to settle and new rivalries to work on.
As teenagers Arzu, Merve and Pelin played a cruel prank on their over-achieving best friend Oya, leaving her shamed, devastated and suicidal.
Over the years the three remained close but didn't hear again from Oya, never daring to make contact and fearing the worst - that they had driven her to take her own life.
When fate brings the foursome back together, Oya is determined to get close to the women who threatened to ruin her life... and seek her final revenge.
The series features a number of South African voices in the dub, including Getroud met Rugby stars Altus Theart, Marlee van der Merwe and Christel van den Bergh.
There's also Ballade vir 'n Enkeling script writer Leon van Nierop, Binnelanders stars Deon Coetzee and Dawid Minnaar, and former 7de Laan actresses Mari Molefe van Heerden and Natasja Jacobs.
Radio personality Lundi Khoisan voices the role of Oya.
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The Bay
Channel: SABC3
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Soap Opera
The Bay follows the affluent, yet dysfunctional Bay City residents living in a town cursed by Red Garrett (Bruce Davison), an ominous senator who was murdered by his socialite granddaughter Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans from Days of Our Lives).
Living in his shadow, Sara, her youngest son Pete, (Kristos Andrews) and those around them face a series of dilemmas involving rape, blackmail, sordid lovers and vindictive arch rivals.
Their lives are riddled with forbidden love, malicious lies and never-ending scandals.
Other series stars include soapieville regulars Ronn Moss (former Ridge on Bold and the Beautiful), Eric Nelson (AJ on All My Chidren), Matthew Ashford (Jack Devereaux on Days) and Terri Ivens (Simone on All My Children).
Love Back 5
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Love Back is a South African reality television series based on the premise that someone who has lost the love of their life can get a shot at winning their heart back, as the former lover seeks to reconcile.
The series promises to have viewers hooked on the heart-wrenching stories behind the break-ups and make-ups.
The show is based around those individuals who still feel inescapably pulled towards each other, even if one half of the former couple hasn't quite realised it yet.
Love Back aims to create the circumstances for reconciliation and romance, in the hope that this show will give the broken-hearted a chance to rekindle the flame that they had with the person who they believe is the love of their life.
Love Back was filmed across South Africa with the aim of showing how people overcome the obstacles that might be holding back a perfect couple from getting together again.
This season is hosted by Mzwandile Ngubeni (Spirit Sundae,The River).
TVSA Show Page: Love Back 5
Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary, History
The symbol of the SS, Hitler's Schutzstaffel, stands for terror and the murder of millions.
The penniless graphic artist Walter Heck was given the job of designing the jagged, rune-like characters in 1929.
The "sig" rune was rooted deep in the ideological cosmos of the Nazis and their supporters.
They saw themselves as the descendants of the Teutons and declared the runes to be humanity's original Germanic script.
The symbol was meant to unite Heinrich Himmler's "Black Order". But did it escape their notice that it was originally of Semitic origin?
In October 1945, the Allies passed a law banning the Nazi Party and all associated organisations, including the SS. The young Federal Republic even forbade all Nazi symbols.
This documentary tells the gripping story of the SS symbol, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Spreekkamer
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality, Afrikaans
If there is one thing we have learnt from the pandemic it is that we need to prioritise our health and wellbeing.
Radio and TV presenter Suzaan Steyn is the presenter of this health and wellbeing show, in which the team answer questions about health with the assistance of experts.
The show also visits doctors, psychologists, specialists and various other medici.
Each week, Suzaan and her team want to empower people with knowledge so that we can improve our own quality of life, and that of the people around us.
You are invited to join a holistic health journey, with an in depth look at how we can inspire ourselves mentally and physically to new levels of health.
There are conversations with people who have survived serious illnesses, more information on lifestyle choices that have a direct impact on your wellbeing, advice and tips from a wide range of people working in the wellness field, and reports on rates, cures and treatments that the team will try on behalf of the viewers.
The Night Manager
Channel: SABC3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama, Thriller
A contemporary interpretation of John le Carré's espionage drama - and the first television adaptation of a le Carré novel in more than 20 years - The Night Manager brings together love, loss and revenge in a complex story of modern criminality.
The series follows former British soldier Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) who is recruited by intelligence operative Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) to infiltrate the inner circle of international businessman Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie) and detonate the unholy alliance he has ministered between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade.
To get to the heart of Roper's vast empire, Pine must withstand the suspicious interrogations of his venal chief of staff Major Corkoran (Tom Hollander) and the allure of his beautiful girlfriend Jed.
In his quest to do the right thing, he must first become a criminal himself.
In the series premiere: In Cairo, at the height of the Arab Spring, hotel night manager Jonathan Pine receives a plea for help from an elegant, well-connected guest.
His actions draw him into the terrifying world of Richard Roper - businessman, arms dealer and worst man in the world.
Festive Get Together
Channel: Vuzu (DStv 116)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Reality, Advertiser-Funded
Media personality and Idols SA judge Unathi Nkayi hosts this three-part festive season TV special.
We get to see Unathi host high-profile friends, couples and families who, in their journeys to success, find it challenging to get together and connect with loved ones in their busy lives.
For the next three weeks, renowned chef-restaurateur, Alessandro Khojani will join Unathi in turning the homes of their guests into eateries by bringing the fine dining experience home and creating meaningful moments of connection in the process.
Guests will include power couple Zakes and Nandi Madida; and fashion and lifestyle friends Kefilwe Mabote and Sarah Langa.
In the first episode, the very private and media-shy entertainment couple Zakes and Nandi Madida invite Festive Get Together into an exclusive and intimate experience, with a number of surprises along the way.
Car S.O.S. 9
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Motoring, Reality Makeover, Reality
Everyone's favourite petrolheads continue to transform run-down rust buckets into car dreams come true for unsuspecting car owners.
Taking on some of the most daunting car restorations they've ever seen, Tim and Fuzz pull off some of the most heart-warming reveals this time around.
In the Season 9 premiere, "Jaguar XJ-S V12": Tim and Fuzz are off to Wolverhampton to take on a 1980 Jaguar XJ-S V12 a great British Grand Tourer that has sadly fallen into neglect.