Makeover by Monday
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 13h55
Genre: Reality Makeover, DIY, Home Improvement, Reality
Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend.
Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.
In the series premiere, "A Bedroom Oasis": Jenni remodels her friends' bedroom into an oasis that will provide a nice escape for the parents of four children.
Jenni uses DIY-friendly techniques to transform the space including a custom wallpaper and a "faux-denza."
In the second episode of a weekly double bill, "A Sister Act of Kindness": Jenni sets out to transform her younger sister's dark, duplex kitchen into a design masterpiece in only three days.
Stepping outside her comfort zone in some areas, Jenni makes some bold design choices in hopes her sister will be blown away.
The Bala Family 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo have a strong yet often-tested bond and The Bala Family takes us behind the scenes as they try to bury their differences and rebuild their relationships.
Zwai's success has been influential in both the music industry as well as within his family, spurring his brothers Loyiso and Phelo to pursue their own music careers.
They helped to revolutionise the genre of kwaito music through the award-winning group TKZee and are recognised as versatile musicians, crossover producers and musical directors.
Now, a couple of marriages, divorces and a new generation of Bala kids later, their extended family, including mom Veronica, hopes that this challenging journey that they are sharing with their fans will help connect their disjointed lives, rekindle their love for each other, and create a sense of belonging and safety.
In the series, you will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, and witness how this family overcomes a number of obstacles, including their individual religious and cultural beliefs, sexuality and cultural views on family life.
This season, siblings Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo and their mother, Mama V, will again be taking you into their lives.
Following the passing of Tata Jafta, family matriarch Mama Vuyiswa is taking it upon herself to foster unity between the Bala and Jafta families as a way of honouring his memory.
This includes having to provide for his children and especially his grandchildren, a matter which Zwai and Pinky are opposed to.
The siblings are looking at acquiring a family home and as a family, they are united in a decision to purchase a home for Mama V, marking their inaugural family residence.
The question remains though; how do they sort out the financial aspect of this plan?
Also, on the cards this season is the decision to revive The Bala Brothers, who haven't collaborated in years.
Some in the family see the group's reunion as an opportunity to help finance the new family home, while others have other ideas.
In the Season 2 premiere: Mama V and Tat Jafta's dream is realised, but only one of them is there to witness it.
Also, the Jafta and Bala children unite for Tat Jafta's final send-off.
Lofprysing
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 08h30
Genre: Religion, Music, Afrikaans
Lofprysing is the home of youthful, contemporary and soulful traditional Afrikaans gospel music that the whole family can praise and enjoy.
Hosted by Jamali singer and TV personality Liesl Penniken, Lofprysing brings together Afrikaans gospel music and Christian values in a shiny music entertainment format.
Each episode features a live band and creates an electrifying atmosphere with powerful performances from the guests.
In every episode, Liesl will welcome two special guests, including renowned gospel singers, inspirational speakers, and community leaders who share their personal stories, testimonies and musical talents.
Together, they explore themes of faith, hope and love, offering a heartwarming and spiritually enriching experience.
In the series premiere: Trevor Malgas shares his journey of faith, the inspiration behind his music and his mission to spread hope through his gospel songs, and gives a heartfelt live performance.
Liesl also chats to the multi-award-winning gospel artist Lebo Sekgobela, who shares her story and the impact of her music on the gospel community.
Suxoka 3
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Hosted by Motlatsi Mafatshe, this series features couples whose trust issues need to be laid to rest in order for the relationship to get back on to stable ground.
Couples share their love story with the audience and bring us into their world, laying out some of the reasons there for the loss of trust.
Previous attempts to move one from this break of trust have been futile and this is the last chance to do so.
This season people subject themselves to polygraph tests to settle long-standing questions and disputes.
In the Season 3 premiere: Nkosiphendule brings his God-fearing wife to the show as he suspects she is cheating.
He gets shocking results after the lie detector test.
Happy to Be Home with The Benkos 2
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 Season 2 premiere, "Happy to Tiptoe Into Color": Gray and Grumpy help a young family who is hoping their historic 1890s home will grow with them through the years.
Gray helps them tiptoe into colour while Grumpy makes the historical home more functional, adding much needed storage for the growing family.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Happy to Brighten a Kitchen": Gray and Grumpy help a family brighten up their historic Charleston home.
Gray brings in her whimsical touch, while Grumpy redesigns the kitchen to add light and function to the space.