Spinners
Channel: kykNET & kie (DStv 145)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Drama
Drama series which follows a teenage driver working for a local gang who finds a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport where he can put his driving skills to better use.
But the looming gang war jeopardises that hope.
Ethan (Cantona James) is a 17-year-old driver working as a driver with local Lavender Hill gang boss Damien (Elton Landrew).
But Ethan discovers a new stage for his driving skills when spinning crew mechanic Shane (Dillon Windvogel) shows him what you can really do with a set of wheels.
The concept of spinning is simple: send your car spinning in circles while still maintaining complete control – and then hop out and strike a pose while the car continues to encircle you in tyre smoke.
Ethan has to choose his future and his destiny, as he gets pulled deeper into both dangerous worlds when a gang war looms.
Spinners was filmed on location in Lavender Hill on the Cape Flats.
The third co-production between Showmax and CANAL+, Spinners' cast also includes Brendon Daniels, while DJ Ready D acted as music supervisor and composed several tracks for the series.
TVSA Show Page: Spinners
Yash'ingoma 2
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Music
Maskandi is one of the most distinctive and celebrated music genres in South Africa and this show delves into the genre and its leading artists.
The show features in-depth interviews with and performances from the genre's biggest names, as well as up-and-comers.
Hosted by Khathide Ngobe and Ntombi Ngcobo Mzolo, the show is both nostalgic and celebratory.
Each episode of Yash'ingoma sees artists share their life stories and their journey with music and, in particular, Maskandi.
The musicians kick off the show with a performance, setting the tone for the hour to come, before sitting down for an interview and a countdown of their personal favourite Maskandi songs.
But Yash'ingoma isn't only about shining a light on those who have made it – artists will also introduce their favourite up-and-coming performers, who will also get the chance to sing their music in-studio.
Season 2 premieres with Bafana Baka Mqumeni and Khulekani Shongwe, who perform their song Kings of Maskandi.