Laataand by Rian
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Talk Show, Afrikaans
Rian van Heerden is back with a new talk show in which he will not only talk to newsmakers, but also to interesting people he has come across.
All of this happens around a plate of food in his eatery in Pretoria, called Delizioso.
There are two guests in every episode and the second guest is always a surprise for the first.
The first guest is someone who is in the news, but the second guest is usually an eccentric or extraordinary person who is invited to keep the conversations in a light vein, to serve as a surprise or to take the conversation to the next level.
When it comes to the newsmakers, for example, the guests are not all from the political world.
In the series premiere: Rian welcomes the president of the Patriotic Alliance, Gayton McKenzie.
He asks him about his recent visit to Orania as well as about his plans for South Africa's future.
The second guest is Boet Schoeman, a well-known mampoer brewer.
Besieged Fortresses, Battles of Legend 2
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Docu-Drama
Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications and ingenious systems to counter attacks, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable.
And yet, certain skillful warlords have successfully stormed them. How did they manage this?
By recounting how some of the most remarkable sieges - in ancient times or in medieval history - played out, this series revisits the construction of these megastructures and reveals the different strategies used to lay or to endure a siege.
Thanks to CGI, dramatised scenes and with the help of key experts, it immerses us in the compelling confrontation between the construction genius of the military strategists and the ingenuity of some exceptional warriors.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Acre: Clash of the Titans": When Saladin invades Jerusalem, Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart put their rivalry aside to fight for Saint-John of Acre, a highly strategic port in the Holy land.
At the head of 25,000 men, the former enemies take on the Sultan in the first battle of the Third Crusade.
Listing Jozi
Channel: S3
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Reality, Docu-Reality
Reality property-listing series which follows the daily hustle of five high-end brokers competitively listing and selling multi-million-rand homes in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is the City of Gold, where the rich get richer... day by day.
This group of high-end realty brokers traverse the complicated yet enticing landscape of distinctive realty every single day in order to successfully list and sell multi-million rand houses in Jozi's affluent suburbs and surroundings.
The show allows a peek into affluent homes of Jozi, from the opulent suburbs of Waterfall, Dainfern, Morningside, Hyde Park, Strathavon and Meyersdal - and the central financial district, Sandton - to everywhere in between.
Following the dynamic team of high-end brokers, get the chance to see what it takes to successfully list and sell multi-million rand homes in Jozi, following those who are building successful careers in the business, to others already at the top of their game.
The series also provides a glimpse at the influential buyers and sellers from the world of business, sport, television and property as they search for their next purchase, with properties ranging from R5-million to over R60-million.
The featured brokers are:
Edgar Nche (Law Real Estate)
Grahame Diedericks (Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty)
Jabu Mazibuko (Law Real Estate)
Lara Nathan (Pam Golding Properties)
Ryan Kwan (Law Real Estate)
TVSA Show Page: Listing Jozi
House of Ali
Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176 / Openview 113)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality Makeover, Home Improvement, Reality
Luxury designer Ali Budd and her team take on the task of designing their first epic lake house – a 6,000-square-foot new build, perched on the cliffside of a private island, and nestled in the Canadian wilderness, far north of the city.
Ali combines natural materials from the surrounding area with her signature luxury aesthetic to create the perfect marriage of rustic and modern style in this summer vacation home.
The project gets off to a strong start, but working with new builders under tight deadlines means relationships are tested, and tensions run even higher when the client asks to move in early.
It's all aboard and all hands on deck as Ali enlists the help of her husband Martin to help barge materials across the lake and uphill to get this dream home finished on time.
The Suspect
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
The series introduces Doctor Joe O'Loughlin, played by Aidan Turner, who appears to have the perfect life – a devoted wife, a loving daughter, successful practice as a clinical psychologist, media profile and a publishing deal.
He's even a hero online after rescuing a young patient who was ready to jump from the tenth floor of the hospital where Joe works.
When a young woman is found in a shallow grave in a West London cemetery, veteran police officer DI Vincent Ruiz and his young partner DS Riya Devi are assigned to the investigation.
But has the young woman been murdered or is this a case of suicide?
As a successful author, Doctor Joe's opinion is much sought after and when he meets DS Devi he's only too willing to offer help with profiling and his expertise.
Now known for his risk-taking and rule-breaking, does Joe have more to hide?
His recent diagnosis with a degenerative condition could explain his behaviour.
But as the investigation into Catherine's death gathers pace, we start to ask, do we know the real Joe, or does he have a secret life?
And has his work as a clinical psychologist allowed him to develop a criminal mindset? Or worse?
Spring Baking Championship 2
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 12h55
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
The competition heats up in the kitchen as eight of the USA's best bakers compete on Spring Baking Championship.
Bobby Deen hosts this sweet competition, as the contestants attempt to rise to the occasion with their springtime treats and win a sweet spot in the hearts of judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Lorraine Pascale.
Only one winner will take home the grand prize of $50,000 and the title of Spring Baking Champion.
From Mother's Day brunches to Memorial Day family picnics to birthday parties and weddings, the competitors must prove their spring baking abilities each step of the way.
In each of the six hour-long episodes, the bakers are tested in a pre-heat round, where one baker will be granted a special advantage in the main-heat.
Along the way they must endure surprising twists in order to succeed.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Berry Naked": Spring means it's time to get fruity, so for the pre-heat challenge, eight of America's best bakers undertake a shortcake makeover using any fruit but berries.
Then, the main heat is berry, berry challenging as the bakers create berry naked cakes to stay in the competition.
Project Nazi: Blueprints of Evil
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, History
After their great defeat in World War I, Germany was a nation in pain and ruin - until Adolph Hitler emerged, promising a future of innovation and excellence for his people.
Cloaked behind an image of hope, Hitler engineered history's most evil regime, meticulously designing a campaign with emotional appeal to achieve his deadly intents.
This series explores just how Hitler manufactured his radical plans.
The six-part series delves into the construction of Nazi Germany, closely examining the propaganda, posters and products used to propel Hitler into a state of absolute power.
From the design of the swastika flag and the striking uniforms of the Storm Troopers, to the rebuilding of Germany's roadways and greater economy, each episode features architects, engineers and designers as they closely dissect the carefully calculated decisions made to further the Nazi's march towards absolute power.
Tom Segura: Sledgehammer
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
In his fifth Netflix special, the comedian, podcast host and author riffs on supermodels, his sons and calling 911.
From his dad's unusual deathbed confession to watching his mom get high, Tom Segura tells blisteringly candid stories about marriage, mortality and more.
Performing to an energised, sold out crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, Tom explores his "admiration" for Brad Pitt, what it's like raising two sons, and the lessons learned from sharing his gummies with his mother.