Blood Legacy
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama
A remake of the Mexican series Monarca which begins when the CEO of Spear Industries is found dead in the sugarcane fields of KwaZulu-Natal.
His murder sparks a fierce battle among his children for the control of the multibillion-rand corporation.
When Khanyi Adesina (Xolile Tshabalala) returns home to Durban after years of estrangement, she finds her family and their business under threat.
After her corrupt father is murdered for trying to go straight, she decides to stay and fight for control of the company in hopes of changing the family's criminal legacy.
Siblings Khanyi, Mandla Ndlovu (Buyile Mdladla) and Siya Ndlovu (Mike Ndlangamandla) are locked in a war that extends far beyond the boardroom: legacies are on the line, and betrayal lurks at every turn.
This high-stakes 20-episode drama plunges into a world where corruption, greed and power collide, pushing the siblings to confront the limits of loyalty.
Connie Chiume plays the family matriarch, with other characters played by Treasure Nkosi, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Pallance Dladla, Wiseman Zitha and Unathi Mkhize.
Blood Legacy is produced by Gambit Films.
TVSA Show Page: Blood Legacy
La Maison
Channel: Apple TV+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Drama
When a family dynasty behind a French fashion house house falls into scandal, they must find a way to reinvent themselves — or be destroyed by their rivals.
High fashion meets high stakes in this realistic behind-the-scenes look at how an iconic fashion house is thrown into scandal and reinvention by a viral video featuring star designer Vincent Ledu, leaving his family's iconic and legendary haute couture house, LEDU, hanging by a thread.
Perle Foster, Vincent's former muse who is still in his shadow, teams up with visionary next-generation designer Paloma Castel to save, evolve and renew the century-old Maison LEDU.
Taking advantage of Vincent's demise, Diane Rovel - the ruthless CEO of the powerful Rovel luxury group - launches an offensive to acquire what she sees as her most important prize: Maison LEDU.
To achieve her goal, anything is fair game, as this is more than acquiring just another brand — it's about revenge.
Ringside Rebel
Channel: Zee World (DStv 166)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Telenovela
Step into the ring with Ringside Rebel, a heartfelt drama that tells the inspiring story of Phulki, a determined young girl from a small village who dreams of breaking free from the traditional expectations placed upon her.
Phulki's passion for boxing, inherited from her father, fuels her fight against the societal norms that threaten to hold her back.
Despite facing resistance from her family and community, Phulki's unyielding spirit and courage drive her to carve out her own path in life.
Ringside Rebel is a tale of resilience and empowerment, showcasing the journey of a woman who dares to dream beyond the limitations of her world.
The original Bhengali title of the show is Phulki.
Hidden Frontiers: Arabia with Reza Pakravan
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Travel, Documentary Series
On his new premium adventure series, the award-winning explorer and filmmaker Reza Pakravan ventures into unchartered and often dangerous territory to unlock the secrets of the mighty Arabian Peninsula.
Taking on extreme physical challenges along the way, Reza investigates ancient mysteries, searches for disappearing species and ways of life, and explores jaw-dropping places rarely — if ever — seen by humans.
Putting traditional survival techniques to the ultimate test, Reza and his team journey through a land-mined former war zone in search of the elusive Persian Leopard, descend into an unexplored canyon to reveal evidence of early man, and undertake a perilous fat-bike expedition through the 'forbidden' mountain kingdom of Neom.
In the series premiere, "Forgotten Fortress": Reza ventures into uncharted territory across the Arabian Peninsula in pursuit of new discoveries and explores the possibility of human habitation in an impenetrable canyon system in Oman.
Queen Modjadji
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 21h30
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
The Outlaws 2
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Following on from Season 1, the seven outlaws still have time to serve on their community sentences but, when they discover the criminal underworld is not finished with them yet, they're forced to consider an unlikely and dangerous way of making money just to stay alive.
Thrown out by her parents, Rani pitches up at Christian's, to the bemusement of Esme.
Are the young outlaws ready for their relationship to reach the next level?
Finally free of his tag, Frank faces a familiar choice - fly the coop or stand still for once in his life.
John has grand plans to modernise the family firm, but his father has emerged from retirement with his killer instinct intact.
Gabby finds the tap has been turned off by her father, and her real friends are in short supply.
Greg might be the only person in the world she can rely on, and Gabby might be the only person who can help him win the heart of a workplace crush.
Myrna finds she hasn't buried the bones of the past, even as the outlaws' shared past comes back to haunt them in the shape of a terrifying London drug lord who is out for blood.
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