Miss World South Africa
Channel: S3
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Pageant
Miss World South Africa is a new, local pageant to find a candidate to compete in the international Miss World pageant.
Miss South Africa or her runners-up used to compete in Miss World previously, up until 2021, but the Miss South Africa Organisation lost the licence rights to Carol Bouwer Productions who now own the rights.
The pageant takes place at the State Theatre in Pretoria and airs live, hosted by Minnie Dlamini.
The event will kick off with the red carpet at 18h00, leading up to the main broadcast. The host of the red carpet is Lunga Shabalala.
After hundreds of eligible beauty contestants from across all nine provinces participated in pre-qualification rounds during the past few months, 12 hopefuls were selected to compete for the Miss World South Africa final, the stepping stone to participate and win the title of Miss World in India on 9 December, 2023.
The top 12 contestants participated in a series of rigorous competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges, and charitable initiatives all aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them exceptional ambassadors of change ahead of the national final competition and beyond.
Miss World South Africa will join contestants from over 130 countries in India to showcase her unique talents, intelligence, and compassion in the 71st Miss World edition.
The panel of judges consists of Realeboga Malatji, Rolene Strauss, Daniel Asiwe, Dato Tiffanee Marie Lim, Norman Cahi, Ava Hall and Sithembile Ntombela.
There will be performances by jazz musician Jimmy Dludlu, Unathi Nkayi, Nobantu "Noba" Msweli and Felo Le Tee.
The contestants will also pledge their national pride and perform a dance ensemble dedicated to the Springboks as they take on New Zealand in the finals.
Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series
The third series featuring historian and writer Al Murray and his comedic alter ego, The Pub Landlord.
In each location, Al pairs up with a local comedian to explore the history of British colonial rule and its legacy.
In India, Al is joined by Anuvab Pal; in Jamaica, by Chris Daley; in South Africa by Loyiso Gola; and in Australia, by Kevin Kropinyeri.
Together – with local experts and historians - they find out about the origins of British rule, its impact upon each country and how its legacy continues to influence governance, culture and attitudes.
In the series premiere, "South Africa": Al is joined by Loyiso Gola and together they explore British Imperial history in South Africa and expose the deal that started Apartheid.
Castaway Diva
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama
Fifteen years after being stranded on a remote island, an aspiring singer reenters society - stopping at nothing to pursue her dream of becoming a diva.
Extreme Halloween
Channel: Travel Channel (DStv 179)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: Documentary, Special
From $1,000 pumpkin carvings and a pumpkin regatta to high-tech haunted houses and a gory zombie 5K, check out the most spine-tingling, wacky and festive Halloween attractions across America.
Every October, most people simply carve a few pumpkins and hang spooky decorations.
But these homes are transformed into wacky Halloween wonderlands, worthy of a Hollywood movie.
Kom ons Braai 17
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food, Reality, Afrikaans
South Africa's favourite pasttime is a social experiment in this foodie reality series.
Three couples who don't know each other, braai together - and a lot happens around the fire.
Not just the delicious food either...