Halo
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
In this TV adaptation, Halo takes place in the universe that first came to be in 2001 with the launch of Xbox's first Halo game.
Dramatising an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
The series stars Pablo Schreiber (Orange Is the New Black) as the Master Chief, Spartan-117; and Natascha McElhone (Californication) as Dr. Halsey, the brilliant, conflicted and inscrutable creator of the Spartan super soldiers.
Also starring is Jen Taylor (Halo game series) as Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history, and potentially the key to the survival of the human race.
In the series premiere, "Contact": In the year 2552, humans on the planet Madrigal fight for independence from Earth.
But a fatal encounter with the Alien Covenant complicates things, as Master Chief John 117 and his super-soldier "Spartans" join the fight.
Never Kiss Your Best Friend
Channel: Zee World (DStv 166)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Telenovela
A 27-year-old Tanie Brar spends her spare time in a pub - not because she has an exciting life but because she spends her weekends with her boring boss just drinking free alcohol.
However, life takes a turn when she spots her former best friend Sumer Dhillon there.
The two reunite, taking them back in time to when they first met in Sumer's home.
It's a fun story about two friends who gradually realise that they could be more than just friends.
The series also deals with subjects such as homophobia, peer pressure, drugs and open relationships.
All American: Homecoming 2
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Drama, Sport
A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University, where Black excellence is a way of life.
The series follows Simone, a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills who is trying to fight her way back to great after some time away from the court; and Damon, an elite baseball player from Chicago who is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
After Simone's aunt Amara Patterson, a journalism teacher and activist, exposes a scandal that threatens to derail the school's beloved baseball program, new coach Marcus Turner is determined to bring a championship back to Bringston the honest way - with Damon's help.
Damon will adjust to his new normal with fellow baseball player and childhood friend JR by his side.
Meanwhile, as Simone struggles to find her footing, she will get a little guidance from Thea, the super-competitive queen bee of the Bringston tennis team; and Keisha, the school's unofficial mayor, who will help Simone learn how to live her best life.
As they contend with the high stakes of college sports, Simone and Damon will also navigate the highs, lows and sexiness of unsupervised early adulthood at a prestigious HBCU.
In the Season 2 premiere, "We Need a Resolution": After the holiday break, Simone returns to Bringston ready to focus solely on tennis and learns what it's really like to be top six.
Damon is faced with a decision he's been putting off since before the holidays.
Frustrated with how Cam is treating her, Keisha reverts to her old ways and throws a last-minute New Year's Eve party.
Meanwhile, Amara and Coach Marcus try to adjust to their new environments and challenges.
The Healthful Life
Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176 / Openview 113)
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Food, Lifestyle
The Healthful Life will make sure you have the tools you need to create nom-worthy food filled with nothing but glow-gaining goodness.
Comedian and aspiring healthy person Jahannah James will ask experts to show her how to live cleaner, and together they sort the gluten-free wheat from the chaff.
And while the food's in the oven, they'll discuss other ways to tackle her wellness issues too, from going vegan without wasting away, to reducing stress, and getting clearer skin.
In the series premiere, "Moringa and Plant Protein": Jahannah and professional baker Georgia Green get into healthy baking, and find out why Moringa is the new Matcha.
Then, Jahannah chats with Adam Stansbury and learns that "you don't need steak to get stacked".
Motorway Patrol 12
Channel: CBS Reality (DStv 132)
TX Time: 11h10
Genre: Reality, Motoring
Motorway Patrol is back with a fresh batch of heart-stopping and sometimes comic stories as we sign up for another season on the beat with the fearless cops on Auckland's motorways.
The latest collection of stories delivers a brand new helping of life and death moments and motorists who seem to have left their brains in neutral.
Prepare for a fresh batch of rollicking good yarns; high speed chases starring both cars and canines, overloaded drivers, Rugby World Cup delight and, just to keep it interesting, a car vs swimming pool.
Not only does the show have total access to the men and woman officers who are patrolling the motorways but also to CCTV footage from the motorway cameras.
In the Season 12 premiere: Police discover a sleeping driver, and a couple of cheeky pedestrians try their luck at taking a stroll over the Harbour Bridge.
Married to Medicine: Atlanta 9
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Returning this season are Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad Webb, Toya Bush Harris and Anila Sajja.
New friend Audra Frimpong joins the ladies as a real estate attorney with a rich Ghanaian heritage and a strong personality and is engaged to Dr. Martin Curry.
Coming up this season:
Dr. Jackie is on a serious mission to step into a new phase of her best life.
Her dream home is complete, her friendship with Dr. Simone is rekindled, and with her medical practice in overdrive for the first time she is contemplating hanging up her coat as full-time MD to pivot to business mogul status.
While Dr. Jackie has shared most of her plans with her husband Curtis, and although he is on board... their expensive lifestyle is a cause for pause.
Will Dr. Jackie really be able to let go and slow down or will she fill the void with more business ventures?
Dr. Heavenly is once again embracing her two biggest passions - expanding her empire and trying to keep her family close - however while she tries to balance her practice, Dr. Damon's practice, opening her new beauty supply store, and preparing for her daughter Alaura to go to college, she is in over her hair.
Also in the friendship department, Heavenly's bond with Contessa and some of the ladies is in need of repair after her social media posts have?left everyone giving her the side-eye.
As Heavenly tries to pick up the pieces will she be able to mend relationships and get things back on track?
Dr. Simone is moving in a positive direction, although she has admitted to being "on the petty boat" last year, she has now disembarked for good.
Her friendship with Dr. Jackie is off to a fresh start.
She is in a very happy and loving place with her husband Cecil.
They have a new business venture and are ready to put everything about their relationship on the table to help others by writing a book.
Dr. Simone and Cecil have their sights set on making it on the next bestseller list, only if they can make it through the writing process in one piece.
Dr. Contessa is at a crossroads in her life and is determined to no longer live in confusion.
Dr. Contessa and Dr. Scott are working on getting their relationship on one accord.
She is also venturing into fitness training to compete in a bikini body competition and with her personal life in desperate need of resuscitation, Contessa has stepped away from many of her closest friends including Dr. Heavenly.
Will getting back her beauty queen body give her the confidence to finally stand up for herself in her marriage?
Miss Quad has arrived and is living her champagne wishes and caviar dreams out in her new multimillion-dollar home that she bought on her own.
Quad is no empty-nester as she is moving her mother and her clever six-year-old nephew Mason in with her.
Her life has quickly shifted from an easy-going single life to a full house of family, homework reviews and chaos in the blink of an eye.
She is wearing many hats of responsibility while also trying to make time to take a dip in the dating pool.
Toya has had the weight of life on her shoulders for the past year and she is ready to shed the negativity and move forward.
She and Dr. Eugene have moved into a new home temporarily while they look to build their next forever home.
Toya is also working on mending friendships and her marriage with Dr. Eugene that will be tested when a swirl of rumors begin to brew.
Anila is returning to a bit of normalcy with her husband, Dr. Kiran's practice back in full swing and their home construction finally complete.
With the sudden departure of their long-time nanny, Anila and Dr. Kiran agree to consider moving her parents in to help with the kids, but at what price and on whose terms?
And after a traumatic burglary occurs at her new home Anila is left to pick up the pieces and choose between friends and foes.
New friend
Audra is a decedent of African royalty and a successful real estate attorney who is engaged to Dr. Martin Curry.
They are living the American dream along with Audra's son, Kingston.
Her fiancée, Dr. Martin, is the man of her dreams and a dentist launching a luxury dental spa practice.
Audra and Dr. Martin are a young and vivacious couple ushering in the next generation of successful doctors and professionals in Atlanta.
Will they mesh well with this tight-knit medical group?
In the Season 9 premiere, "Bless this Mess": Dr. Jackie and Dr. Simone share quality time together.
Toya reveals a surprising life change.
Quad finds a new man in her life.
Dr. Contessa puts her body to work.
Dr. Heavenly tries to figure out where she went wrong with Contessa, who hasn't spoken to her in months.
Anila throws a housewarming party to show off her new $3-million dream home.
Will her party derail when Heavenly and Contessa come face to face for the first time?
The Talk 12
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 16h00
Genre: Talk Show
A variety of co-hosts discuss the day's latest headlines while usually tying in the show's theme of motherhood or at least parenthood, giving their opinions "through the eyes of mothers".
The season premiere will take the energy and fun from inside Stage 16 to the tree-lined neighbourhood street for an epic end-of-summer block party.
The episode features celebrity guests including actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery, who will discuss his summer films Free Guy and Vacation Friends; and rock chart topper Daughtry, who will perform live as the show's house band throughout the premiere episode.
Also, celebrity chef Carla Hall will grill and serve up delicious street food, while visual artist Bianca Ornelas designs signature sidewalk chalk art.
To enjoy the festivities, The Talk will welcome an in-person audience for the first time since March 2020, filled with frontline and essential workers who will receive numerous exclusive giveaways, including round-trip airfare and a luxury hotel getaway, and share in an hour filled with live music, outdoor games and exclusive surprises.
The Talk will also introduce a new look, with the addition of augmented reality graphics.
The set has been outfitted with hundreds of augmented reality sensors, which will completely transform segments by creating a virtual world combining practical and graphic elements.
Nurses 2
Channel: Telemundo (DStv 118)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Telenovela
In the second season of Nurses, María Clara and Carlos move in together while they make preparations for their wedding.
However, living together is not as easy as they expected and there are obstacles that threaten to separate them.
Santa Rosa Hospital's new Scientific Director, Agustín Garnica, becomes a point of conflict.
With him arrives Victoria, his ex-wife and also the hospital's new Financial Manager.
María Clara and Victoria are on opposite sides as María supports Garnica and his intention of maintaining the social character of Santa Rosa over profit.
The excessive workload creates tension in María Clara and Carlos's relationship and their wedding is at risk.
This pressure is also felt by Sol Angie and Álvaro who struggle to balance their personal and work lives under the new financial rules imposed by Victoria.
An unexpected event in Carlos's life might just be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Will Carlos and María Clara's relationship survive the pressures of their personal and professional lives?
Or will this be the end of their love story?
My Big Fat Fabulous Life 9
Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
The series follows Whitney Thore as she juggles her dance career, continues to fight through body shaming while dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and navigates the hilarious and emotional circle of her family and friends.
This season, Whitney is back and facing some larger than life struggles this season.
The Thores are devastated after a stroke leaves Babs hospitalised and her road to recovery uncertain.
With the help of her supportive friend group, Whitney musters strength to be the pillar her family needs during their darkest time.
Meanwhile, things get tricky for Whitney when she mixes business and pleasure by hiring her ex-boyfriend to help with her online fitness videos.
Will Whitney's relationship with the French man prove to be as strong as she thought or must all good things come to an end?
In the Season 9 premiere, "For the Love of Babs": After Babs suffers a stroke, the family discovers that Babs, Glenn and Hunter have COVID-19.
Without her family to lean on, Whitney's friends rally together as she attempts to stay strong through a trying time.
Grown-ish 5
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Comedy
Follow Zoey Johnson as she heads to college and begins her hilarious journey to adulthood.
From black-ish executive producer Kenya Barris comes a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the world of higher education.
On the heels of big sister Zoey's graduation, Andre Johnson Jr., aka Junior, enrolls at Cal U and embarks on his own journey to being "grown."
In the Season 5 premiere, "This is What You Came For": Zoey returns to Cal U to support Junior's first day on campus but soon realises that she may be missing her Cal U days more than she let on.
After meeting his new classmates, Junior seeks to escape dorm life by attending Doug's White Party.