Tut's Toxic Tomb
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, History
On 26 November 1922, Howard Carter made what was dubbed as the greatest archaeological find of all time – entering the treasure-filled tomb of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun.
Tutankhamun's tomb contained thousands of artifacts, a sarcophagus containing his mummy, and a now-famous headdress.
It took Carter and his team almost 10 years to catalogue the contents of the tomb.
The over 5,000 artifacts and well-preserved mummies found in the tomb have since brought new insights into life in ancient Egypt and the astounding governance of the boy who became king.
The news lit up the world.
But when people who entered the tomb began dying, tales of a "pharaoh's curse" spread.
Were the deaths just coincidences or stories created to sell newspapers? And can modern science explain the truth behind the legend?
In the two-part Tut's Toxic Tomb series, paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi begins to unravel the extraordinary, scientific truth behind the legend and dives deeper into the mystery behind the Tutankhamun curse story.
Exploring potential toxins inside the tomb and on some of the artefacts, she questions whether science can help explain some of the deaths that were linked to the tomb.
On her journey, she shines fresh light on this global legend and reveals the greater legacy of Howard Carter's discovery.
Klavierkuiers met Pedro 2
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Music, Interview Show, Afrikaans
The boytjie from Brackenfell, Pedro Kruger, pays tribute to the biggest names in Afrikaans music by inviting them to an intimate interview around his piano.
They revisit the artists' most memorable songs and wax nostalgic about the good and bad times.
In each episode, Pedro surprises his guest with a performance by a young artist who interprets one of his guest's most famous songs.
In the Season 2 premiere: Nádine shares her deepest life stories and lessons with Pedro.
Also, Granville Michaels surprises her with a performance of This Time I Know.
Somebody
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama, Thriller
When a software developer creates a dating app that a serial killer uses to find his next targets, she's drawn into a dark world of romance and murder.
Ghosts 2
Channel: BBC Brit (DStv 120)
TX Time: 20h35
Genre: Comedy
Alison and Mike, a cash-strapped young couple struggling to buy their first home, think their prayers are answered when a distant relative bequeaths them a sprawling country estate.
The catch? The old house is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants.
The restless spirits, horrified that the new owners plan to turn the peaceful pile into a bustling hotel, make plans to oust the troublesome newcomers.
But their bungled efforts have unintended consequences...
Fate intervenes when Alison has an accident which bestows her with a unique gift.
As the doors of crumbling country mansion Button House creak open once more, the haphazard house share between its living inhabitants and its restless dead is settling into a strange kind of daily routine.
But cash-strapped Alison and Mike's plan to transform their unexpected inheritance into a bustling luxury hotel is still a distant dream.
Could the exploitation of their troupe of ghostly housemates bring in the funds they need - or are they setting themselves up for even more chaos?
This season Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House: the ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture to fund the house's never-ending renovations.
Without the money to continue the extensive building work and the hotel still a distant dream, Alison and Mike decide to try to rent the place out for events.
In the Season 2 premiere, "The Grey Lady": The fragile harmony at Button House is broken when a ghostly photograph goes viral, forcing Mike and Alison to try a new way of making money.
Blood & Treasure 2
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure.
Danny McNamara is a former FBI agent specialising in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny.
When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny's mentor, Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna.
As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may either be useful allies or dangerous enemies, including Aiden Shaw, an arms dealer who acts solely in his self-interest, and Simon Hardwick, an expert at procuring pilfered artifacts.
Danny and Lexi are assisted by Father Chuck, a childhood friend of Danny's who works at the Vatican Foreign Ministry in Rome.
Their hunt draws the attention of Interpol agent Gwen Karlsson, who wants Farouk brought to justice, but won't allow Danny and Lexi to break international laws in the process.
As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the centre of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilisation.
In the Season 2 premiere, "The Soul of Genghis Khan": As Danny and Lexi finish tracking down the last of Farouk's black market antiquities, they begin to make plans for their future.
But their plans are derailed when the Vatican is attacked by terrorists.
A person from Danny's past returns, leading them on a new hunt to recover one of the greatest lost treasures of Asia, the Spirit Banner of Genghis Khan.
Wonders of... Asia
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Travel
After the success of her travels through Europe, host Ashley Colburn is off to the East.
Home to some of the world's most enchanting cities, dramatic landscapes and distinctive cultures, Ashley is on the hunt for Asia's best.
Come with us to Singapore where we explore local traditions between the modern skyscrapers of this bustling city.
Next, home to the best beaches in the world, we island hop around the Philippines, before diving into the sea with whale sharks.
Then to Thailand - from the night markets in Bangkok to the most remote islands, we have the perfect itinerary to mix crazy nightlife with the most relaxing islands in Asia.
Pack your bags, we're going for the trip of a lifetime.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Philippines": There's no better place to start than the capital city of Manila.
Full of history and a great jump-off point to the islands, this inspiring city can't be missed.
The old part of town, called Intramuros, is full of Spanish influence and Ashley takes a horse and carriage ride.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Hong Kong": Ashley will show you that there's something to keep you busy in this amazing city.
With Chinese influence in every direction, Ashley takes you on a walk through the history that can still be seen today.
Inside Job: Part 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Lizard people? Real. The moon landing? Fake.
Managing the world's conspiracies is a full-time job for an awkward genius and her dysfunctional co-workers in this adult animated comedy featuring the voices of Lizzy Caplan and Christian Slater.
Inside Job is about the shadow government - and the dysfunctional team whose daily grind is committing the world's conspiracies.
From convoluted coverups to secret societies to masked orgy etiquette, navigating office culture at Cognito Inc. can be tricky, especially for anti-social tech genius Reagan Ridley.
Even in a workplace filled with reptilian shapeshifters and psychic mushrooms, she's seen as the odd one out for believing the world could be a better place.
Reagan thinks she can make a difference - if only she could manage her unhinged, manifesto-writing father, her irresponsible coworkers, and finally snag the promotion she's been dreaming about.