House of the Dragon
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 03h00 (live) and 21h30
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, the series - set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones - tells the story of House Targaryen.
King Viserys Targaryen was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal.
A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy.
But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.
Prince Daemon Targaryen is the younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne.
A peerless warrior and a dragonrider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon.
But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air...
Alicent Hightower is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms.
She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king's first-born child, is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider.
Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything... but she was not born a man.
Lord Corlys Velaryon, aka "The Sea Snake", is Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen.
As "The Sea Snake," the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen is a dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon.
Known as "The Queen Who Never Was", she was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favoured her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.
Ser Criston Cole, of Dornish descent, is the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven.
Cole has no claim to land or titles; all he has to his name is his honour and his preternatural skill with a sword.
Mysaria, who came to Westeros with nothing, has been sold more times than she can recall.
She could have wilted... but instead she rose to become the most trusted - and most unlikely - ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.
Otto Hightower is The Hand of the King, and loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm.
As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king's brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.
Fooled by Love
Channel: SABC1
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Fooled by Love features stories of people who have made sacrifices in the name of love, as told through a narrator.
When two people are in love they often do crazy things - big and wild gestures, at times against their better judgment, all in the name of love.
The sacrifices range from buying a boyfriend a car, rejecting family, friends, and children, co-signing to a multi-million-rand bond with a hot flame, splurging inheritance funds on plastic surgery, quitting a job, and high-end clothing, all in the name of love.
Love or infatuation can make us do crazy things, but what happens when you wake up to the foolish decisions made in the drunken stupor of love and realise the decisions and ramifications were not genuinely yours but rather a consequence of being fooled by love?
In this show, lovers take us on the journey of what they did, gave, and lost while fooled by love.
Relive their mistakes to learn from their pitfalls and how you can spot and avoid red flags in umjolo.
The lovers humorously re-tell the story in hindsight to marvel at how love can dupe the best of us and how we can learn through an epic love story.
The stories featured in the series include that of Andile, who had ambitious dreams of going to school.
His sister sacrificed her life savings of R100,000 to give him the money to go to school, but love made him do stupid things.
Then there's Sharlini, whose boyfriend swindled her and other girls of their hard-earned cash.
Seth tried to make sure that his girlfriend Naledi was happy, going to extreme measures to make sure he got the money so that Naledi could start her business.
Then he had to pay off a loan of R150,000 because Naledi disappeared with the money.
Finally there's Bongekile, who paid for her own lobola and found it hard to believe that her husband went behind her back and planned a secret wedding with another woman.
The Walking Dead 11: Part 1
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Horror, Drama
Previously on The Walking Dead, our survivors confronted past demons and combated new threats, with friendships and relationships suffering from the mounting collateral damage that is the apocalypse.
Alexandria is severely compromised, left a former shell of the home it once was from the carnage and devastation left behind by the Whisperers.
Now all who live in Alexandria struggle to refortify it and feed its increasing number of residents, which include the survivors from the fall of the Kingdom and the burning of Hilltop; along with Maggie and her new group, the Wardens.
Alexandria has more people than it can manage to feed and protect.
Their situation is dire as tensions heat up over past events and self-preservation rises to the surface within the ravaged walls.
They must secure more food while they attempt to restore Alexandria before it collapses like countless other communities they have come across throughout the years.
But where and how?
More haggard and hungrier than ever before, they must dig deeper to find the effort and strength to safeguard the lives of their children, even if it means losing their own.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to those at Alexandria, Eugene, Ezekiel, Yumiko, and Princess are still being held captive by mysterious soldiers who are members of a larger and unforthcoming group.
More about the characters this season:
Daryl
A man of few words, Daryl is forthright, weary, guarded, and most of all, strategic.
His nomadic nature allows him to navigate the familiar and unfamiliar.
The divide with Carol is an issue they must address, but food and supplies take precedence.
A word to the wise - never mess with his dog.
Carol
Carol is steadfast in her priorities to help rebuild Alexandria and keep all within its walls protected and fed, but others see the means to survival differently.
The strain between her and Daryl is on her mind as she continues to operate independently.
She will always go to greater lengths to protect herself, her family, and her community.
Eugene
A risk taker in his own unique way, Eugene carries a great amount of guilt.
He is aware of the consequences of every decision he has ever made, or will make in the future.
In this constant emotional state, is his mind capable of trusting what he says and what he sees?
Ezekiel
A zookeeper who became King. A man with cancer who has undying optimism.
Ezekiel has always helped those around him and himself to live better and be better.
Still captured by the troopers, Ezekiel feels he has made a grave mistake.
Jerry
Jerry is vigilant. His confidence and leadership are without question.
His effervescence, at times, is the only light in this dark world.
But do not mistake his levity for weakness.
Yumiko
Yumiko's strength is her intellect and it serves her well.
Captured, she has little tolerance for the questioning by the troopers.
She is unlike anyone they have questioned before, allowing her to look at the situation in a different light, while shedding light on the inner workings of her new surroundings.
Judith
A child of the apocalypse, Judith is stronger than her years would indicate.
She continues to hold her head high and fight with might for all to live.
She feels the pressure of possibly being the only one left in her immediate family.
This is a heavy load to carry at any age.
Princess
No matter how dire the situation, Princess believes things will work out for the best.
Her head may be in the clouds, but her coping skills are dialed-in to how life really works in the apocalypse.
If she were to listen to her inner dialogue, she might realise her instincts and observations could be the key to solving most of their problems.
Maggie
While Maggie has blocked out the psychological horror of things seen and done in order to persevere, she is even more determined to fight for a future.
A future for her son.
But with the constant presence of Negan getting under her skin, does Maggie have as much control as she believes?
Negan
Negan secured a hard-earned place within the community, which Maggie threatens.
He does not like her holding his fate.
But this is about survival, and Negan knows how to survive.
Rosita
Rosita is fully adept at raising her daughter and rising to the demands of any mission.
She is an unyielding soldier and mother who remains calm under pressure.
As a critical leader at Alexandria, she weighs what is the best course of action against all odds and differing opinions.
Gabriel
Rather than speak with God, Gabriel speaks in hard truths.
He may be in a dark place, but it is allowing him to see clearly.
He is stable and able to fight for the group in any capacity.
If God is reaching out to Gabriel, He will have to wait.
Aaron
Suffering from trauma inflicted on the road, safety is of the utmost importance for Aaron.
It's personal. It's his daughter. It's the community he helped build.
Usually driven by compassion, Aaron questions if there is humanity left in the world.
Is Gabriel right? Are evil people the rule and no longer the exception?
Alden
Alden is a man of great loyalty and little tolerance.
He has always looked at his surroundings and decided his own truth.
With Hilltop burned down and Alexandria in shambles, his senses and observations are on higher alert.
Magna
Magna came out of the cave with a different perspective: Life is too short.
With her family dwindling, she protects from near and afar.
She will not engage in the meaningless, but rest assured, she will take a stand on big important issues.
Lydia
Lydia is a trusted soldier in the community.
Confident, she adds her opinions, even if it means clashing with others.
She knows not to let others speak for her ever again.
That is what it means to truly be a part of a family, and she is family.
In the Season 11 premiere, "Acheron: Pt. 1": Daryl leads a mission team to scavenge the military base he discovered.
Maggie tells her story, prompting a new mission for survival that only Negan can lead.
Eugene and his group go through assessment by the Commonwealth's paramilitary police.
Guy! Hawaiian Style
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 19h55
Genre: Travel, Reality, Food
Join Guy Fieri and his family as they roll through the Hawaiian Islands for a deep dive into the tradition, the adventure and all types of great food.
Hawaii is one of Guy's favourite places to visit, and on this trip he soaks up all that the four main islands of Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island have to offer.
This is not your average Hawaiian vacation, as Guy and his family go off the beaten path to explore everything this sacred island oasis has to offer, from clay shooting inside an old volcano to spear fishing, and from harvesting salt to touring unique pineapple and coconut farms.
No trip is complete without visiting some favourite Triple D spots to check out the new dishes they are cooking up, plus Guy discovers new off-the-hook restaurants and hangs with some famous friends along the way.
The journey begins on Maui with a traditional blessing for Guy and his family.
Then, Guy's wife Lori and youngest son Ryder dive into SCUBA certification, so the whole family can head underwater to get up-close-and-personal with sea turtles, reef sharks and more.
Plus, they get a special tour of a pineapple farm that ends with a unique vodka chaser.
Guy, Hunter Fieri and his nephew Jules Fieri also indulge in some epic poke and shave ice.
They make the most of Maui with early-morning deep-sea fishing, where they reel in a fresh catch and cook a feast with the help of some Triple D buddies.
Later, family and friends gather for a real-deal luau on a local farm, complete with an underground pig roast, poi and lei making, and an unforgettable celebration.
The adventure continues as the Fieris find themselves hanging with Mick Fleetwood at his Maui restaurant, where Guy cooks up Mick's favourites.
Then, they discover mind-blowing ways to use coconuts before hopping over to the Big Island, where Guy, Hunter, and Jules explore the secrets of salt harvesting, abalone cultivation and catching waves with surf legends.
Plus, things go over-the-top when they dive after dark for a see-it-to-believe-it manta ray extravaganza.
Then it's off to Oahu, where the family joins forces at Pearl Harbor to cook up a Mexican lunch for hundreds of troops.
It's all capped off with a surprise submarine tour for Guy's father who is a Navy veteran.
Come along as the Fieris say "aloha" to all the food, drinks, entertainment and adventure of Hawaii.
Arctic Vets 2
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 16h50
Genre: Docu-Reality, Wildlife
Whether they're rescuing a polar bear in the wild or tending to an Arctic fox in the hospital, the Arctic Vets team will do whatever it takes to save the lives of sick and injured Arctic species - one remarkable patient at a time.
In this second season, Dr Chris and the team traverse the frozen North in Canada, expanding their reach to all-new locations.
Season 2 ushers in the next generation of ambassadors to the north, empowering them to take on the extraordinary mantle of preserving the Arctic through the rescue, care, and protection of the majestic creatures who call this region home.
From emergency surgeries to training and enrichment to rescue, rehabilitation and release, the team works tirelessly to ensure these animals are getting the best care possible.
Bringing viewers even closer to heartwarming and action-packed stories, this season spans the majestic Arctic and gives never-before-seen access to an amazing array of Arctic creatures.