Sewer Divers
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 20h55
Genre: Docu-Reality
A series that introduces audiences to the individuals who go to great lengths to keep their hands dirty just to keep everyone else's bathrooms and kitchens clean.
Sewer Divers takes you on a journey through the outdated, centuries-old sewer systems in key cities across the US that are maintained by the brave workers who do the job most people wouldn't dare to even think about.
From broken pipes to eye-opening clogs, these workers will take you with them as they dive down deep to do all they can to keep our clean water running and toilets flushing.
In the series premiere, "That's Not Mud": Some of the sewers of New York, New Jersey and Ohio will be documented as "Dirty Water" Don from New Jersey goes down into the rushing currents of raw sewage.
He sports a $3,000 rubber suit fit with a 30-pound helmet to keep him safe from noxious chemicals coming at him from all directions.
Later in the episode, The Emergency Sewer Division of Mount Vernon, NY tries to drain over a foot of sewer water piling up into a resident's basement.
And in Cleveland, the Northeast Ohio Sewer District team attempts to clean a massive pile of hardened sludge dubbed the "Mega Clog" from the floors of the sewers.
Other divers featured in the series include Rick Simon who battles grease and sludge fatbergs in the sewers of Connecticut.
Die Valke
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series, Afrikaans
We often read and hear about them, but this time we hear it straight from the horse's mouth.
The Hawks, specialist unit of the South African Police Force, share stories of the country's priority crimes.
They talk about one of the biggest cash robberies in the country in 2014, about a serial killer who targeted elderly ladies, and about a trap set by them that saved an unsuspecting spouse.
Other stories include armed robbery at a post office, rhino poaching, abalone on the black market, and the unmasking of a human trafficking syndicate.
Oops, I Changed the World
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary Series
This series tells the fascinating stories of accidental and surprise inventions that have transformed our lives.
Stories include exploring how a broken thermometer led to a scientist creating the first ever photograph; to how all the plastic in the world owes its existence to a cut finger.
It also unveils how poisoned sausage meat is behind the revolution in cosmetic surgery.
Oops, I Changed The World reveals the hidden stories behind amazing innovations.
In the series premiere, "Conditioned": Pavlov's investigations into dog digestion lead to phone addiction.
A failed quest to find a safer refrigerant creates Teflon.
A damaged delivery crate is instrumental in the invention of dynamite.
And a chance encounter with a composer leads Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr to invent the basis for wifi.
Tri-a-logue 2
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Talk Show
In this series, three people - some of whom are very prominent - meet to discuss relevant issues that have impacted their lives and that affect thousands of South-Africans on a daily basis, from major health matters to different social ills that are plaguing our communities.
Tri-a-logue attempts to inform, engage and spark debate in a manner that is authentic and down-to-earth, like having an easy chat with friends and sharing opinions, emotions and experiences in a frank and forthright conversation.
The topics under discussion include Living Positively with HIV, Managing TB, Living with Diabetes, Female Ex-Offenders, Living with Albinism, Alcoholism, Breast Cancer, Teen Moms and Single Dads.
The show also looks at the scourge of rape culture and gender-based violence, from the male and female perspectives.
Karen Pirie
Channel: BritBox
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Drama
Outlander star Lauren Lyle takes the lead role of Karen Pirie in this cold case drama series.
DS Karen Pirie is a young and fearless Scottish investigator with a quick mouth and tenacious desire for the truth.
The series is based on Val McDermid's first Karen Pirie novel The Distant Echo, and in the first episode Karen is tasked with reopening an historic murder investigation that has been the subject of a provocative true crime podcast.
When teenager Rosie Duff was found brutally murdered in the Scottish university town of St Andrews in 1996, suspicion fell on the three drunken students who were discovered at the scene of the crime, claiming to have found her body.
But with a lack of forensic evidence, no charges were brought and the police investigation floundered.
Twenty-five years on, someone appears to be willing to risk everything to keep the secrets surrounding the case hidden.
Do the three men know more than they previously revealed? How flawed was the original investigation?
And can Karen uncover the truth of what happened to Rosie that fateful night?
Schitt's Creek 2
Channel: S3
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Comedy
In the second season, after a failed attempt to sell the town, the once rich and powerful Rose family comes to the depressing realisation that their stay in Schitt's Creek may be longer than they originally hoped.
Father and former video store magnate Johnny Rose continues to look for ways to extricate his family from life in their sad little town, while his wife, former soap star Moira, searches for ways to grace the town with her sophistication and taste.
As for their spoiled children, David and Alexis, they must do the unthinkable - find jobs.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Finding David": The Roses search for their missing son, David, while Alexis takes her relationship with Mutt to the next level despite technically being engaged to Ted.
Shadow and Bone 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Fantasy
Based on Leigh Bardugo's worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone returns for a second season of new friendships, new romance, bigger battles, epic adventures — and a shocking family secret that could shatter everything.
Alina Starkov is on the run.
A beacon of hope to some and a suspected traitor to others, she's determined to bring down the Shadow Fold and save Ravka from ruin.
But General Kirigan has returned to finish what he started.
Backed by a terrifying new army of seemingly indestructible shadow monsters and fearsome new Grisha recruits, Kirigan is more dangerous than ever.
To stand a fighting chance against him, Alina and Mal rally their own powerful new allies and begin a continent-spanning journey to find two mythical creatures that will amplify her powers.
Back in Ketterdam, the Crows must forge new alliances as they contend with old rivals and even older grudges that threaten not only their place in the Barrel, but their very lives.
When a chance at a deadly heist comes their way, the Crows will once again find themselves on a collision course with the legendary Sun Summoner.