Tony Robinson's Marvellous Machines
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Science, Technology
This series, presented by Tony Robinson, travels the world to explore the most unusual and innovative machines and vehicles.
It's packed with exciting stunts, epic challenges and plenty of accessible engineering and science content.
The series celebrates a host of modern engineering marvels, many of them you would never have even known existed.
In each episode, Tony discovers four truly mindblowing and unique machines.
He'll meet the teams who operate them and the amazing engineers, scientists and inventors who created them.
Through behind-the-scenes access to the factories and workshops, technical displays and engaging challenges, he'll explore the incredible science and engineering that make these machines tick in fun and exciting ways... and sometimes even get to have a go at operating them himself.
In the series premiere, "Unsung Heroes": Tony Robinson uncovers machines that are the world's unsung heroes.
From a vehicle that makes airport runways safe for landing, to the atomic clocks keeping humankind on time, these heroic machines save our modern lives from grinding to a halt.
Undercover Billionaire
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
TX Time: 20h35
Genre: Reality
Glenn Stearns is a self-made billionaire. He grew up poor in the remote outposts of Maryland and was just 14 years old when he became a father.
A few years ago, he sold his company for $2.2-billion and he believes if he can do it, anyone can.
Now, he's putting his belief to the test in a series that taps into his expertise to see if it's possible to create a million-dollar company in just 90 days, as he partners with a deserving candidate.
But, there's a twist: the real identity of the mogul will remain anonymous to everyone around him. He'll be dropped off in a remote community with little resources and no contacts.
The road to success is rarely an easy one – he will need to build connections, relationships and get a job that pays cash to build a company from scratch.
If he's successful, at the end of the 90 days, he'll turn over the company he built to the people who helped him out along the way – and he'll reveal his identity to those around him.
Sunderland 'Til I Die 3
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Documentary Series, Sport
The returning series focuses on new owner Stewart Donald and Executive Director Charlie Methven as they attempt to save the club from financial ruin and haul the football club out of the third tier of the English leagues.
The series provides unprecedented access into the inner workings of Sunderland AFC; from the board to the admin staff and the first team to the fans, in an enduring image of passion and aspiration.
This season: with Sunderland desperate for some stability, a new manager is brought in to haul the club out of League One and into the coveted Championship.
Die Groot Afskud 2
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Reality, Afrikaans
Six participants, each looking for a complete overhaul, are divided into two teams of three each.
With the help of a fitness coach, psychologist and dietician (the coaches), they embark on their journey to shed their extra kilos.
It is an emotional journey that lies ahead for the participants.
The teams compete for a cash prize and the team who sheds the most kilos during the eight months goes home with the prize.
There are prizes for the team that loses the most collective weight and for the individual who has made the most dramatic change.
The show is presented this season by Hanna Grobler, replacing Vanes-Mari du Toit from Season 1.
Good Food Kitchen 2
Channel: The Home Channel (DStv 176 / Openview 113)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Food
Good Food Kitchen takes you behind the scenes of Australia's most respected food media brand to witness top chefs, recipe writers and photographers pull together delicious and contemporary meals.
You will be inspired with simple and family-friendly dishes that anyone can make, as well as getting tips on food photography and styling.
From amazing lamb cutlets and savoury pancakes, to levelling up your barbeque with wagyu skewers and irresistible chicken tenderloins, Good Food Kitchen has the answer to all your kitchen problems.
Forbidden History 7
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Host Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations.
Have these stories been omitted from the history books?
In the Season 7 premiere, "Hitler's Holidays of Hate": Adolf Hitler began gradually changing a peaceful German people into a merciless war machine after capturing power in 1933.
Now, specialists study the inventive tactics employed by the Nazis to indoctrinate and control the will of its citizens.
MasterChef Australia 13
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Food, Reality Competition
Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen return to the MasterChef kitchen ready to be surprised, intrigued and inspired by the country's next generation of culinary superstars as they battle it out for the title of MasterChef Australia and a cash prize of $250,000.
This season, MasterChef Australia will be seasoned to perfection with some of the world's most recognisable chefs including Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura and Clare Smyth, all set to challenge the top 24 contestants.
Plus, homegrown sensations including Curtis Stone, Kirsten Tibballs, Darren Purchese, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Scott Pickett, Poh Ling Yeow, Callum Hann and Reynold Poernomo return to put the cherry on top of a must-watch season.
TVSA Show Page: MasterChef Australia 13
Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
In her third Netflix original comedy special, Taylor Tomlinson talks about having your dream job, finding your perfect partner, dealing with anxiety and insomnia, all while asking the age-old question: can you really Have It All?
From dating woes to dream jobs to inventive dirty talk, she shares life's ups and downs in this stand-up comedy special.