Queen Modjadji
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Period Drama
Drama series inspired by the Balobedu rainmaker, the first Queen Modjadji, whose bloodline has ruled Southern Africa's Lobedu clan for centuries.
Born to the throne and blessed with an elemental ancestral gift, her reign gave rise to a succession of hereditary queens.
Her story is the story of a matriarchal dynasty, whose ability to transform the clouds and summon the rain has earned the Balobedu royalty a place among the most revered of African dynasties.
Makoma Mohale stars as Maselekwani (Queen Modjadji), the young queen-in-waiting who brings about a golden age of peace and prosperity to the land.
Ngele Ramulondi plays the young Modjadji, 14-year-old Maselekwani.
Masutang Rasekele is Dzugudini, the daughter of the Rain King and the mother of Queen Modjadji, who is a crucial part in the Lobedu history as she is instrumental in saving the kingdom from a catastrophe of drought.
Helen Lebepe stars as Raisibe, who assists Modjadji with a view into the real world of her people and who grows to become her confidante.
Thabo Bopape plays the Supreme Mambo / King of the Kharanga Kingdom, who is obsessed with becoming the greatest rainmaker and is racing against time to fix his mistakes and restore the balance as required by his ancestors to end a severe drought.
Shudu Musida is Muthanoni Mulalo, one of the king / queen's wives from the VhaVenda Royal Family.
Ndavi Nokeri plays the role of Muthanoni Khensani, another one of the wives from the VaTsonga Royal Family.
Other cast members include Mudi Mudau as Khadikhulu, Maselekwani's Rakhadi (aunt) and head teacher and advisor; and Putla Sehlapelo as Ramulodi, keeper of the secret and king's keeper.
There's also Priscilla Raboroko as young Raisibe, the daughter of young Maselekwani's minders, and Maselekwani's childhood companion and trusted friend.
Aubrey Mmakola plays Kgoshi Mampuru, who was the king of the neighbouring Bapedi Kingdom; and Moses Raseleke is Mphabantshi, the Royal healer, prophecy teller and spiritual leader.
Sipho Ndlovu plays General Phaahla, the cunning general of the Bapedi Kingdom; and Candy TsaMaNdebele plays Muyahabo, one of Mambo Mugodo's wives and stepmother to Maselekwani.
Queen Modjadji is produced by Rhythm World Productions.
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TVSA Show Page: Queen Modjadji
Vuka Mjita
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
There is saying, 'Indoda ayikhali' (a man does not cry), as this may be taken as a sign of weakness.
Vuka Mjita is a show where men will unashamedly, honestly and vulnerably express their feelings.
Hosted by Mondli Makhoba (Shaka Ilembe), Vuka Mjita is all about taking men on a therapeutic journey that breaks their walls and helps them unlock the doors to the side of healing.
The hope is that the process will assist them to reflect on the men they are becoming and what role they are playing in their families and in society.
With a therapy plan designed by clinical psychologist and author Thabang Tlaka, each week a therapist will sit with a different man who needs a remedy or therapy to deal and change a predicament they are faced with.
As an expert in the field, the process he takes them through helps each candidate to break down the walls, speak up and confront their fears.
Watch how men in our modern day society try to find their purpose for existence through emotional healing.
Koortjies met Elwira Standili
Channel: kykNET & kie (DStv 145)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Talk Show, Religion, Music, Afrikaans
Pentecostal singer and Idols contestant Elwira Standili is the new host of this show focusing on faith, music and spirituality, talking about everyday life issues that are close to people's hearts.
Different guests are interviewed on the show, from local celebrities to pastors and role models in the community.
Elwira will explore how your faith carries you through difficult times, how to be a better human being for your neighbour and will end off the evening by chatting to local celebrities.
In the season premiere: Elwira welcomes Veronica Meyer and Janine van Balla to the studio.
An evening full of good conversation and delicious music is on the menu.
Die Fakulteit 2
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Comedy, Afrikaans
Sitcom revolving around a group of stereotypical characters from school who grew up to become the same characters, this time in charge of a school.
The story was inspired by the question: "Where are the real adults?"
These are the typical high school movie archetypes - the jock, the nerd, the hot girl, the dreamer and the unlikely best friend.
Fast forward 10 years and these characters are still grappling with the same challenges, now finding themselves as incapable adults.
Suddenly, they are thrust into positions of authority as the faculty of an entire school, setting the stage for the narrative.
Taking place in a fictional high school in the vibrant city of modern-day Johannesburg, this setting presents a myriad of hurdles for the characters to overcome.
In the Season 2 premiere: The school bus breaks down, stranding most of the children. Du Toit takes advantage of the situation by starting a hand tennis championship.
TVSA Show Page: Die Fakulteit 2
Bae Beyond Borders
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Dating Game Show, Reality
A reality dating show that follows four South African women in their quest to find love in Nigeria.
With a lavish villa and 11 Nigerian bachelors to choose from, will the ladies find their love connection beyond the borders?
Bae Beyond Borders follows four South African women who are eager to find themselves a Nigerian man to date and hopefully marry.
As they embark on this unique journey to find love, the women have their pick of 12 Nigerian bachelors from different walks of life.
Through online speed dating, they collectively choose eight men who've impressed them the most.
They then travel to Nigeria to meet them face to face and pick their favourites.
Then they head back to South Africa with them – and into a gorgeous villa in Cape Town, to see if they want to move forward together as a couple.
Happy to Be Home with The Benkos
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 12h15
Genre: Reality Makeover, Home Improvement
Designer Gray Benko brings colour and happiness to historic homes in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Her whimsical vision is brought to life with the help of her craftsman husband, Mike, and eccentric contractor father, Grumpy.
In the series premiere, "Happy to Be Home for a 25th Wedding Anniversary": The Benkos update a 1920 Craftsman home with whimsy, handcrafted furniture and solutions to tricky issues just in time for a special anniversary.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Happy to Bring Color to Chaos": The race is on when homeowners present a friendly bet as the Benkos put their happy mark on an 1800s home in need of function and fun.
Ouma Sarie 5
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Comedy, Afrikaans
Straight talking no-nonsense Ouma Sarie, a stalwart of the Karoo community, is the grandmother everyone should have.
Even though her circumstances never changes, she always has something new to focus her energy and exuberant spirit on.
Not a day passes without drama, and in her unique way she does and says what she wants - and gets away with it.
In the Season 5 premiere: Ouma Sarie returns from a vacation in Namibia, upset to find Aunt Sylvia watching TV on her couch, while Maryna secures a new salon job.