Young, Famous & African 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality
This reality series follows a group of young, affluent and A-list media personalities.
Hailing from South Africa, Nigeria and East Africa, this who's who of music, media, fashion and Insta stars comes together in Jo'burg.
All friends and connected, they are on a quest to find love, rekindle old flames, reboot struggling relationships as they continue to shine bright.
From rivalries, new friendships and romantic connections forming, to stories that made the headlines and the delicious tea being spilled, Africa's stars will give you an intimate insider look into their glamorous lives as they navigate the City of Gold.
This season sees the return of the famous and fabulous, as they embrace life and love on the richest square mile on the continent.
This time, however, a few new faces promise to make their mark.
Enter Bonang Matheba, an entertainment industry darling whose presence certainly ruffles a few feathers; Fantana, Ghanaian-American rapper and all round superstar who quickly makes her mark on the group; and Luis Munana from Namibia, former Big Brother Africa contestant and entrepreneur extraordinaire who brings the heat from the onset.
The cast of Season 1 return to face a lot of unanswered questions, like what happened between Diamond Platnumz, Andile Ncube and Zari Hassan after the chance encounter between the trio in Diamond’s home; and what is the status of everyone's friendships after many arguments, loads of drama, and a pot stir or two from Khanyi Mbau and Nadia Nakai.
Also worth looking out for is the appearance of model and socialite Sebabatso Mothibi, as well as the supermodel and actress Rosette Ncwana, both of whom share relationship history with Andile.
Given the drama and tension from the previous season, how does this play into the existing dynamic on the show?
The key cast this season are:
Khanyi Mbau
Bonang Matheba
Diamond Platnumz
Nadia Nakai
Swanky Jerry
Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Andile Ncube
Naked DJ
Zari Hassan
2Baba
Kayleigh Schwark
Fantana
Luis Munana
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg 3
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Docu-Reality
After a three-year hiatus, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg returns.
Lebo 'Jojo' Mokoena, Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho, Keabetswe Marema, Thobekile Mdlalose, Nicole Watson and Mamus Koka will feature in this season.
Season 3 will follow the all-new group, with some familiar faces, of six women as they navigate their lives and get a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles, friendship dynamics, romantic relationships, as well as everything else in between.
The show highlights both their successes and struggles in their personal lives as well as the drama that unfolds when the six get together.
From fashion to philanthropy and social influence, these women have made their mark in Johannesburg, sharing their lives as they juggle careers, family life and jam-packed social calendars, while we take a candid look at what it takes to make it in Mzansi.
For a full rundown of the cast - with pics - visit the TVSA Show Page for Season 3:
TVSA Show Page: The Real Housewives of Johannesburg 3
The Rising
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Supernatural, Thriller, Drama
The Rising is the story of Neve Kelly, who discovers that she is dead.
Understandably, she's scared and confused by this new (non) existence, but moreover, when she realises she has been murdered, she's furious.
Determined to find her killer and get justice, she takes advantage of her new supernatural abilities to go where the police can't and investigate her own death.
In doing so, she uncovers deeply buried secrets and is forced to re-examine everything about her life and the people she cared about.
With a distinctive tone and visual style, The Rising is a story about love, justice and the cost of pursuing the truth in a world that wants to keep it hidden.
In the series premiere, "Night One": Teenage Neve Kelly saves herself from the depths of a lake.
When she arrives home exhausted from the ordeal, she finds that no one can see her.
Steve-O: Guilty as Charged
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
From his humble beginnings as a circus clown, to his career as a star of the monster hit Jackass, comedian, author and all-round lunatic Steve-O has done it all and then some.
Loaded with more of the outrageous stunts you've come to love him for, this is more than just a hilarious comedy special - in Guilty as Charged, Steve-O holds nothing back.
Murder Maps
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 09h00
Genre: True Crime, Docu-Drama, Documentary Series
This docu-drama series explores notorious homicides in modern history.
Host Nicholas Day discusses cases in detail, and dramatic reenactments portray the events as they are believed to have happened.
Every episode focuses on a different period within the London area, examining the forensic evidence found on location.
The stories that motivated the crimes are revealed, as are the investigation techniques used to capture the killers.
In the series premiere, "The Bermondsey Horror": In 1849, a man suddenly disappeared in Bermondsey.
The discovery that he had been brutally murdered enraptured the press and the public.
Even Charles Dickens was totally engrossed in the story of the sinister Marie Manning.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "In the Shadow of Jack": At the time of Jack the Ripper, London was home to some of the most terrible individuals the city has ever seen.
One of the very worst was the elusive Borough Poisoner, George Chapman.
Roekelose Dade
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 11h15
Genre: Telenovela, Afrikaans
Kerim and Hülya want to fulfill their own dreams in life.
They have to wrestle between family traditions and their own ambitions.
Problems and hidden pasts arise when they are forced to enter into an arranged marriage set by their parents.
In the series premiere: Preparations are under way to get Kerim and Melek married as promised, but Hulya has other intentions.
What plans does she have to foil this union?
The original Turkish title of the show is Hayat Sarkisi, also known in English as Life Song.
Selling Sunset 6
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality
Luxe real estate. Major drama. The top real estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group are back.
Selling Sunset, a Netflix reality series set in the world of LA's high-end real estate, follows seven of the city's most successful female realtors who all work under the same roof at the #1 agency in the Hollywood Hills and the Sunset Strip.
They work hard and play harder, as they compete with the cutthroat LA market and each other.
These ladies will do what it takes to make it to the top of their game, all while trying to keep their personal lives intact.
This season, new agents mean new drama.
The realtors of The Oppenheim Group return with sleek penthouse listings, personality clashes, and pregnancies — and throw enough shade to cover every cabana in Los Angeles.
Evil 3
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Thriller
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion.
The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church's backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings.
Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
Season 3 begins moments after the end of Season 2: when a newly-ordained David and Kristen kiss.
The two not only have to navigate this fraught new reality, but contend with David's involvement with "the entity," an espionage unit within the Catholic church.
Meanwhile, Ben finds his brain breaking from their unsolved cases and turns to his sister for help.
In the Season 3 premiere, "The Demon of Death": David's relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation.
Meanwhile the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body.