Wie Was Dit?
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Reality Competition, Reality, Mystery, Afrikaans
A new competition show for lovers of true crime and police dramas.
We all know someone who's good at solving the fictional crimes they see on TV.
In this show, we'll set out to see if these "couch detectives" are truly as smart as they claim to be.
Four couch detectives will check into a hotel in a sleepy countryside town and, in each episode, they will be presented with a fictional crime that they need to solve.
The contestant who cracks the most cases by the end of the season is the winner.
This season is hosted by Francois Jacobs and will feature celebrity contestants including Die Brug's Avril Albetti who's been nominated for a Silwerskerm award for Personality of the Year.
Cursed Histories
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 21h05
Genre: Documentary Series, Supernatural, History
Cursed Histories unravels the histories and legends that unleashed a wave of misfortune into the world.
These tales of intrigue, heartbreak and deception are so tragic people still speak of the sinister forces surrounding them.
Was it bad luck…or something more sinister?
Harrowing tales linger like a poisonous cloud around places, people and objects that seem fraught with misfortune.
A cursed item, a dangerous locale, or a dread-filled warning spark a series of tragedies and hardships.
Too disturbing to be coincidence, what's the truth behind history's most macabre timelines?
As we separate myth, legend and lore from reality, we break down the most dreadful of curses.
From an insect-like man who brought tragedy to a small town, to a bloody signature that spelled disaster for a whole city, history brims with stories of wickedness inflicted on the living.
What's the truth behind the stories of the afflicted - whom did curse victims unwittingly anger? And what set off a dark chain of events?
Each episode explores three shocking, eerie and unnerving curses and their respective tales of woe.
We set the historical scene and watch as chaos is unleashed.
As mere happenstance moves towards paranormal interference, we are left feeling ill at ease - how can we use logic to dispel the eerie lore surrounding history's deadliest curses?
In the series premiere, "The Iceman's Curse": A gruesome story penned on a centuries-old scroll makes its way across Europe and leaves a trail of misfortune in its wake.
Meanwhile, a stone-age mummy emerges from the icy alps and unleashes a spell of death for those who dare get too close.
Also, an ancient city in Afghanistan is reduced to rubble, but the souls of its former citizens remain eternally screaming in the dead of the night.
In the second episode of the weekdays double bill, "Abandon All Hope Diamond": The Hope diamond, once ripped from the mines in India, makes its way across the world, leaving behind a trail of misfortune and death.
The remains of William Shakespeare are at the centre of centuries-old rumours suggesting someone ignored the bard's warning and stole his skull.
A powerful and protective god enacts consequences on those who dare to steal from the island he shaped so many centuries ago.
Finally, what curses are triggered when sacred items are stolen from their homes?
Extraordinary Australia
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary Series
Australia is a realm of thriving habitats and captivating natural wonders, from lush rainforests and dry eucalyptus woodland to vibrant coral reefs and isolated islands.
On land and at sea, epic wildlife migrations, mesmerising mating rituals and battles between predator and prey play out in a country like no other.
Untamed Forests
Isolated from the rest of the world, Australia is home to weird and wonderful creatures that have evolved extraordinary adaptations.
Wild Coasts
Australia's coastline is a true natural wonder, encompassing bountiful habitats where mesmerising and surprising creatures reign supreme.
Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 21h35
Genre: Comedy
Ten years after college, Pitch Perfect hero Bumper Allen (Adam Levine) ditches his life as a security guard and moves to Berlin to make his dream of becoming a pop star come true.
Singing a cappella has become just a hobby for the former Treblemaker, who's now working as a security guard at his alma mater.
But when a surprise phone call from his old acquaintance Pieter Krämer reveals that one of Bumper's songs has gone viral in Berlin, he decides to drop everything and move to Germany for a shot at pop stardom.
Cowboy Cartel
Channel: Apple TV+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
The extraordinary story of the rookie FBI agent who cracked the case of one of Mexico's most ruthless cartels, Los Zetas, and the multimillion-dollar money laundering operation they ran through the heart of the American Quarter Horse racing industry.
Cowboy Cartel is the unbelievable true story of unlikely hero Scott Lawson, a rookie FBI agent from rural Tennessee whose investigation took down the Treviño brothers, the leaders of Los Zetas, one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico.
While the Treviños terrorised thousands in their pursuit of power, money and influence, Lawson risked his life on a hunch: tracking their brother's racehorse transactions in the United States, infiltrating the deadly cartel and uncovering their international money laundering operations.
Deadman's Curse 2
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Reality
Four fearless explorers band together to solve the legend of Slumach's lost gold mine.
The treasure's mysterious location has eluded prospectors for generations.
In its pursuit, the team must face extreme weather, unforgiving terrain, and a 100-year-old curse all while chasing cryptic clues.
Making up this dynamic group is prospector Kru Williams, mountaineer Adam Palmer, Indigenous explorer Taylor Starr and her father Don Froese.
A distinct variety of skills is required to venture through the same land as Slumach, an Indigenous man rumoured to have discovered a lucrative stash of gold in the mountains of British Columbia.
Kru's obsession with the Slumach legend led him to Adam, whose help he needs to get through some of the world's most difficult terrain.
However, finding the treasure also means solving the mystery.
Enter Taylor and her father Don, who both have an intimate knowledge of the land and a very personal connection to the story.
As Slumach's great-great niece, Taylor is determined to uncover the truth about the legend, the curse, and the gold.
In the Season 2 premiere, "The Man in the Margin": Could a faint sketch in the corner of a hundred-year-old map be Walter Jackson's route to Slumach's gold?
With little to go on, it's up to Adam to find the path forward and guide the team through the uncharted terrain of Corbold Canyon.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 4
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality, Travel
Comedian and TV presenter Romesh Ranganathan travels way beyond his comfort zone and the world of complimentary breakfast buffets to some of the most unlikely places on Earth for a holiday.
In the Season 4 premiere, "Uganda": Romesh visits Uganda, where is he hosted by a princess who attempts to expand his knowledge of the stunning country beyond the brutal dictator Idi Amin.
Romesh explores Uganda, its people and culture, its past and its modern complexity, to find out whether Brits should add this this visually stunning, landlocked country the size of the UK to their holiday bucket list.
With his guide, Bugandan princess Alex, Romesh learns about Uganda's history before and after Idi Amin and how Uganda got its name, before sampling traditional rural village life by getting blind drunk on banana gin (of unknown alcohol strength).
Rom is awed by Uganda's natural beauty but is unable to ignore an ugly truth.
Will the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda in the wake of the widely supported and recently passed anti-gay laws force him to come to an uncomfortable conclusion about his time in the country?
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary
This documentary throws light on the roaring success of Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli with interviews from family and famous friends.
SS Rajamouli has redefined Indian cinema with his grand storytelling and groundbreaking visual effects, mastering multiple crafts along the way.
From creating Baahubali, one of India's most expensive films, to setting new records and bringing home an Oscar with RRR, his achievements are many.
Through an immersive journey and interview with Rajamouli, behind-the-scenes footage, and captivating narratives, this collaboration endeavours to encapsulate the filmmaker's creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy, and his innovative contributions to filmmaking.
Presented by Anupama Chopra, the documentary also features insights from global luminaries like James Cameron, Joe Russo and Karan Johar, as well as close friends and colleagues.
Klankbank 5
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Game Show, Music, Reality Competition, Afrikaans
Actor Arno Greeff returns as host of this musical game show.
Three contestants must join forces to rob the cash bank, but only one can walk away with a cash prize of up to R120,000.
The show is filled with excitement and betrayal, and greed is put to the test.
In each episode there is a special performance by artists including Corlea Botha, Leah, the group Vrede and many others.