Die Groot Niks
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Travel, Afrikaans
The Namib desert, that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2013, is a natural wonder.
The word "namib" is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and in this enormous desert a huge amount of secrets and wonders are kept.
In Die Groot Niks (The Great Nothing), actor and musician Neil Sandilands takes a closer look at this remarkable place.
Neil is know for his roles in local productions such as Konings, Orion, 7de Laan, Feast of the Uninvited and international productions like Sweet Tooth, News of the World and The Flash.
Behind the scenes of the series are Hannes Visser and Waldo van der Waal, known for the motoring show La't Wiel.
Veteran TV presenter and journalist Ruda Landman does the voice overs for the series.
In Die Groot Niks, a closer look is taken at the Namib's amazing natural beauty as well as tales of the constant struggle between man and nature.
The focus is on the heart of the Namib - the stretch between Lüderitz and Walvis Bay.
The first episode takes a look at man's desire to exploit nature's riches and how Mother Nature does everything in her power to protect herself.
The second episode takes a look at mining that happened 90 years ago.
The Otavi, a steamer that ran aground in Spencer Bay in 1945, is the focus of the third episode.
Ultimate Enemies
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert explore how some animals are thrust together by the forces of nature — sometimes through a millennium of evolution or even last year's drought.
In the aftermath of strange elephant deaths, they piece together a story that confirms their theory that lions were hunting elephants.
The documentary is narrated by Jeremy Irons.
United We Fall
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Comedy
Parenting can be tough.
Throw some overzealous extended family members into the mix and chaos will undoubtedly ensue.
The family sitcom follows the trials and tribulations of Jo and Bill, parents of two young kids, as they try to make it day to day as a functioning family.
Bill's very judgmental live-in mother and Jo's large Latinx Catholic family will never hesitate to let the couple know they're seemingly screwing up, but Bill and Jo will always have each other's backs, united against everyone - other parents, teachers, doctors, specialists, coaches, co-workers and especially their kids.
In the series premiere, "Pilot": Bill and Jo juggle a typical day that starts with a parent-teacher conference and ends with a trip to the ER.
After defending their parenting style, or lack thereof, to teachers, doctors and social workers, they find comfort in the fact that their kids are healthy and happy and that they're all in this together,
South Side 2
Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Comedy
The aspirational, scripted comedy is set in and around the working class neighbourhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago.
South Side follows two friends who just graduated community college... so now they're ready to take over the world.
But until they do they're stuck at Rent-T-Own, a retail-rental crossroads where the South Side's vast ensemble of characters come together.
Despite the obstacles of inner-city life, these friends and their co-workers all strive to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Brought to life by local Chicagoans, both in front of and behind the camera, this show strives to give an authentic portrayal of what life on the South Side is all about.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Treat Yourself": A sweltering summer day finds Simon desperate to protect his latest prized possession – a set of Omaha steaks.
Meanwhile, Goodnight's ill-fated stakeout leads to a surprise win for Turner.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Ambulance": Simon and K find themselves in over their heads when Uncle Spike causes their latest scheme to go south.
Then, Officer Goodnight's plans for the Chorale are overshadowed by the arrival of Kitty's crooning ex.
Kom ons Braai: Familie en Vriende 15
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food, Reality, Afrikaans
South Africa's favourite pasttime is a social experiment in this foodie reality series.
Three couples who don't know each other, braai together - and a lot happens around the fire.
Not just the delicious food either...
Kom ons Braai is back for a 15th season and this time they have invited celebrities for a braai.
Stars like Riaan Benade, Viljé Maritz, Jakkie Louw, Pieter Smith and many more invite their friends for a challenge around the braaivleis fire.
Grown-ish 2
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / DStv 195 / StarSat 489)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Comedy
After the wide-eyed firsts of their freshman year, Season 2 of Grown-ish follows Zoey and her friends as they enter their second year at CalU with confidence and swagger.
Learning from the ups and downs of their first year, they all think they've got their second year on lock, but quickly realise that they're not as grown as they think.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Better": Zoey, Ana and Nomi move into a less-than-stellar off-campus apartment and have to quickly adjust to each other as roommates.
Meanwhile, Zoey is excited to see Luca again after a summer of keeping in touch via social media.
B Positive 2
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Comedy
B Positive, from executive producer Chuck Lorre, stars Emmy nominee Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (Masters of Sex) in a light-hearted series.
Drew (Middleditch) is a therapist and newly divorced dad who, when he discovers he needs a new kidney, runs into Gina (Ashford), a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past who volunteers hers.
Together, they form an unlikely and life-affirming friendship, as they begin a journey that will forever impact both of their lives.
Gabby is Gina's best friend, Julia is Drew's ex-wife, Maddie is Drew and Julia's teenage daughter and Eli is a new friend of Drew's who is also going through dialysis.
The series is based on creator Marco Pennette's personal experience as a transplant recipient.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Love, Taxes and a Kidney": As Gina and Drew adjust to life after surgery, Drew develops romantic feelings for someone new, and Gina gets surprising news about a friend's death.
Forecasting Love and Weather
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama, Comedy-Drama
Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited co-worker.
The aces of the Korea Meteorological Administration are used to making predictions, but no one knows which way the winds will blow when it comes to love — especially one that may take their hearts by storm.
A whirlwind office romance with rom-com queen Park Min-young (Her Private Life) and Song Kang (Nevertheless).
Twenty Five Twenty One
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama
In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.
With her plans of being a professional fencer foiled by a sudden financial crisis in the 1990s, a passionate young high-schooler wonders if it's time to give up on her dreams.
But the hardworking part-timer at the comic book shop may be the kindred soul she needs to keep her spirits up — especially when they meet again at ages 25 and 21.
Kim Tae-ri (Mr. Sunshine) and Nam Joo-hyuk (Start-Up) star in this spirited drama about youth, change and growth.