The Baby
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Miniseries
An eight-episode horror comedy limited series, The Baby presents a darkly funny, raw examination of motherhood, from the perspective of a woman who doesn't want to be one.
Thirty-eight-year-old Natasha is furious that her closest friends are all having babies.
But when she is unexpectedly landed with a baby of her own, her life dramatically implodes.
Controlling, manipulative, but incredibly cute, the baby twists Natasha's life into a surreal horror show.
As she discovers the true extent of the baby's deadly nature, Natasha makes increasingly desperate attempts to get rid of it.
She doesn't want a baby. But the baby definitely wants her.
In the series premiere, "The Arrival": After yet another friend makes a surprise pregnancy announcement, a dejected Natasha heads to a remote cabin to get her head straight - only to be confronted by exactly what she sought to get away from: a baby.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "The Seduction": Inexplicably reunited with the baby, Natasha scrambles to locate his mother and uncovers an alarming pattern of events on a thumb drive.
Later, after her friends confuse the situation further, Natasha reaches out to her estranged sister Bobbi.
KwaNjomane
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
KwaNjomane showcases a unique family with an unconventional lifestyle.
Each episode follows the lives of the Mhlongos led by matriarch Smangele Mhlongo, alongside her children and sister, who have long been stigmatised by their community due to their lifestyle.
The family believes in challenging societal norms and seeking answers, while navigating the universal quest for love.
Smangele Mhlongo is a strong and independent gobela who, together with her children, embarks on a journey that explores their sexuality, spiritual encounters and uncovers universal truths about life.
Secrets, lies, reconciliation and laughter are woven into their narrative, all while they confront the complexities of their desire for love.
Meet some of the Mhlongo family members:
Sibonelo "Chicken" Mhlongo
Smangele's second-born, Sibonelo is a gay man who struggles with self-acceptance.
He has been rejected by his extended family and is trying to find his place in the world.
Sibonelo manages the family's social media page and hopes to use the platform to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues.
Hlengiwe MaMhlongo Ngubane
Smangele's older sister, Hlengiwe is a devout christian and a single mother who is trying to raise her children to be good people - but faces struggles like most single mothers.
Over and above this, she is trying to come to terms with some devastating news and we follow her journey to deal and uncover the truth.
Five Star Chef
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Seven professional chefs compete to bring their fine-dining concept to the historic Palm Court restaurant at London's luxurious Langham Hotel.
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr. judges, advised by chefs and industry insiders Mike Reid and Ravneet Gill.
Lucky Hank
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Lucky Hank is a mid-life crisis tale set at Railton College, told in the first person by William Henry "Hank" Devereaux, Jr. (Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul), the unlikely chairman of the English department in a badly underfunded college in a working-class American town.
Hank's discontent is rooted in unresolved issues with his father, a mediocre and entitled student body, and in the fact that his department is more savagely divided than the Balkans.
Mireille Enos (The Killing) stars as Lily Devereaux, the emotionally grounded, unflappable wife of Hank and the Vice Principal of the local high school in rural Pennsylvania where they live.
As Hank's life starts to unravel, Lily begins to question the path she's on and the choices she's made.
In the series premiere, "Pilot": Hank rants against Railton College, calling it "Mediocrity's Capitol," and the administration is pressured to fire him.
Hank and Lily contemplate a future outside of Railton.
Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h55
Genre: Documentary, Factual
This three-part documentary series is an investigation into the British socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, known for her association with financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as she awaits trial on multiple sex trafficking charges.
The series includes dozens of candid and exclusive interviews, rare and previously unseen tapes of the Maxwell family including footage of Ghislaine and her father Robert, interview footage of Ghislaine in the aftermath of her father's death, and previously unpublished photos.
Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell investigates the powerful, connected and mysterious Ghislaine Maxwell, who was once the heiress to the Maxwell fortune but whose life takes a sordid downturn when she meets Jeffrey Epstein, the serial sex offender.
This investigative series will reveal a complicated story of power, sex and money, which leads to Maxwell's arrest awaiting trial in November 2021.
Foundation 2
Channel: Apple TV+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Sci-Fi
Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
More than a century after the Season 1 finale, tension mounts throughout the galaxy.
As the Cleons unravel, a vengeful queen plots to destroy Empire from within.
Hari, Gaal and Salvor discover a colony of Mentalics with psionic abilities that threaten to alter psychohistory itself.
The Foundation has entered its religious phase, promulgating the Church of Seldon throughout the Outer Reach and inciting the Second Crisis: war with Empire.
The monumental adaptation of Foundation chronicles the stories of four crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity.
Design For You 7
Channel: S3
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Home Improvement, DIY
Whether we live in a mansion or a bachelor pad, we all plan and decorate the interior of our homes the way we know best, but we could always do with a bit of help from the experts.
Design for You is a show where you can draw home decor and design inspiration.
Join host Pilani Bubu as she chats to some of South Africa's top interior design experts about everything from space, colour and texture to fabrics, furniture and even lighting.
Along the way she'll be showcasing an array of beautiful home interiors and getting some expert advice on common design dilemmas found in our homes.
So if you need assistance with figuring out the best place to put your couch, or guidance in creating design features in your home that best suit your space, you might just find the perfect Design for You.
Mnakwethu Happily Ever After? 3
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Docu-Reality
The show delves into the world of polygamy, showcasing the challenges faced by married men and their multiple chosen partners as they navigate the delicate balance between multiple wives.
In this season we catch up with the couples from the first season, delving into their lives, relationships and the aftermath of their explosive revelations.
Witness the twists and turns that have unfolded since we last saw them, including a fertility journey, a love child and lingering questions surrounding child paternity.
In this season, get reintroduced to the couples from the first season:
Dulas, torn between MaShozi and MaMhlongo, has now become a father with a new partner.
He finds himself spending most of his time in Johannesburg and faces the challenge of convincing MaMhlongo to become his first wife.
With doubts lingering, will he fulfil his promises?
Qondanisa, who previously introduced his wife Sithokozile "MaMchunu" to his girlfriend Samantha, faces a rocky road as secrets and suspicions threaten this throuple.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Samantha's child's paternity, Qondanisa steps up as a father figure to keep his family together.
Mphahlele, using polygamy as an escape from his relationship problems with Thulani and Caroline, continues to add women to his life.
Despite not completing the lobola for Thulani, he prepares to welcome a third wife.
Will Mphahlele find solace in polygamy or face the consequences of his actions?
Celimpilo grapples with his fertility struggles with his wife, MaMzobe.
Despite her reservations, she reluctantly accepts polygamy as the only solution.
Will their desire for children be the catalyst for their relationship's survival?
In the Season 3 premiere: Samantha touches base with Qondanisa and Mphahlele talks to his 'wives' about them accepting Temosho into the family as his third wife.
100 Day Dream Home 4
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Reality, Home Improvement
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt are a husband-and-wife team from Tampa, Florida, who make dream homes come true.
She's the realtor, he's the developer and together they help clients both design and build the perfect house from the ground up in just 100 days or less.
First, they find inspiration by shopping for ideas in inhabited properties, then they build a custom home from scratch in a fraction of the time it would take to build an average property.
From constructing the perfect love nest for a pair of soon-to-be newlyweds to fusing modern with rustic farmhouse charm for a young family of five, every project is unique.
For Brian and Mika, nothing is better than making dream homes a reality; and with their combined expertise they are on a mission to prove they can do it in 100 days.
In the Season 4 premiere, "Home SWEET Home": With a large blended family and an at-home baking business booming, there's no longer enough room in a couple's 1970s ranch-style home.
Mika and Brian whip up a dream home where there's enough room to bake and the family has enough room for company.
Eden: Untamed Planet
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Nature, Wildlife, Documentary Series
Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth's few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life.
Isolated from the rest of the world, these places have been protected from the most damaging effects of human interference.
In these lands, life exists as nature intended: delicately balanced, species-rich, unique ecosystems.
This series embarks on a breathtaking journey to Earth's last Edens.
Eddie Griffin: Undeniable
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Celebrating his 30-year anniversary in comedy, veteran comedian Eddie Griffin takes to the stage in Eddie Griffin: Undeniable.
Filmed at the Berklee Performing Arts Center in Boston, Massachusetts, Griffin offers his prolific and entertaining point of view on the state of the world, tackling politics, racism, relationships, religion and humanity as a whole.
Ultimately reflecting on his long-standing career, he pays tribute to close friends and late comedians Charlie Murphy, Bernie Mac, Dick Gregory and Richard Pryor (among others) with flawless impersonations.
With his quick wit and animated delivery, Griffin does not mince words in this comedy event.
Too Hot to Handle 5
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Dating Game Show, Reality
Ten young, hot singles from around the world come together in a tropical paradise for what they think will be the most exotic and erotic summer of their lives.
But there's a twist...
These commitment-phobes who love a casual hook-up, will have to give up all hanky panky for the entire retreat if they want to win the $100,000 grand prize.
No kissing, no heavy petting, and no self-gratification of any kind. With every slip, the prize money goes down.
In this luxury no-bone zone, will the serial singletons be able to form deeper emotional connections?
Or will the temptation simply be too hot to handle?
It's time to meet a brand new batch of horned-up hellraisers who have just arrived for what they think will be the sexiest vacation of their lives.
But with Lana watching, will this wild cast be able to stick to the rules and abstain from any kind of sexual contact (or self-gratification) in order to form meaningful connections, and keep that prize money as high as their sex drives?
The pressure's on, because this season, the stakes are even greater... with the biggest prize fund on offer, ever.