I'm With Your Ex
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Reality show that seeks to assist those who found love with their friends or family members' former lovers by revealing: "I'm with your ex".
This is a show where people come clean that their new lover is, in fact, their friend's former flame.
It's an exploration of love and the places we find it and looks at what happens when romance strikes in the same friendship circle twice – leaving relationships in jeopardy.
It builds on the question: Is love worth risking it all?
Comedian, broadcaster and podcaster Eugene Khoza is the host of this confrontational show.
The Republic 2
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Drama
It's two years after the explosive events of Season 1 and President Mulaudzi (Florence Masebe) has won a second term - but only at considerable sacrifice.
This season follows the aftermath of the kidnapping of President Mulaudzi and a coup attempt amidst genuine citizen unrest.
Mulaudzi might have cleaned up her cabinet (or has she?) but the country is still in a state of chaos, with protests, riots and power outages being the norm.
How will she fix it, and who will stand in her way?
The second season focuses on two beautiful young South Africans who have felt all too personally the failure of government, as they strike back against the corruption that is eating away at the country.
They become a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, embraced by social media and South African society at large.
Can they give South Africans new hope in a dark time?
The two new young leads are played by Lemogang Tsipa (Isithembiso) as Sizwe and Noxolo Dlamini (Isibaya) as Thina.
Reprising their lead roles for Season 2 are Florence Masebe as President Mulaudzi and Masasa Mbangeni as Bridget.
Joining the cast this season are Bonnie Mbuli (Traffic!), Bongile Mantsai (Grootboom & Sons), Thembi Nyandeni (Isibaya), Tsholo Mashishi (The River) and Chichi Letswalo (Isithembiso).
TVSA Show Page: The Republic 2
Umthwalo: Black Tax 2
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Formerly known as Ho Lekane, this series explores the dynamics of breadwinners who draw the line against financially demanding family members.
Maqhawe Khathide replaces Kope Makgae as host of this show that helps family members resolve issues pertaining to provision in their homes.
In a country that is overwhelmed by unemployment and paltry remuneration, most of the sole providers deal with family members that are inconsiderate and take advantage of their generosity.
The shows seeks to find a permanent resolve that will make everyone happy.
Watch as a breadwinner's wife threatens to leave her husband for sending too much money home, or a woman desperate to move out of home who is held back financially by the demands of her family.
Maqhawe will first interview the providers to understand the extent of their frustrations and to get a perspective from the family members.
Then comes a big family meeting, where the providers will confront their families.
Idols 18
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 161)
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Reality Competition, Music
The quest to find Mzansi's next Idol begins when Season 16 premieres, promising drama, fashion, tears, triumphs and unforgettable moments.
The theme for this season is "Singing a Different Tune".
The season starts with a new panel of judges: actress Thembi Seete and rapper-producer JR Bogopa join the returning Somizi Mhlongo.
The three will be nurturing and ushering in new talent with judging styles as unique as each of their personalities.
Co-executive producer Tebogo 'ProVerb' Thekisho returns as host for his 13th season.
TVSA Show Page: Idols 18
Mom 8
Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy
Mom stars Anna Faris as a newly sober single mom raising two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls, and multiple Emmy Award winner Allison Janney as her critical, estranged mother.
Christy (Faris) is a waitress at a posh Napa Valley establishment who is four months clean and doing her best to be a good mom and overcome a history of questionable choices.
Her sobriety is tested when Bonnie (Janney), her recovering alcoholic mom, reappears chock-full of passive-aggressive insights into Christy's many mistakes.
In the Season 8 premiere, "Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police": When Bonnie invites the ladies to a slumber party, childhood games reveal adult problems.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error": Bonnie and Adam regret spending their first wedding anniversary with Marjorie and her new beau, Wayne.
Also, Jill's attempt at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma.