Tuiskoms
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama, Comedy-Drama, Afrikaans
Tuiskoms (Homecoming) is a South African, Afrikaans-language comedy-drama television series which follows a woman who, after a series of misfortunes and mourning a deep loss, takes her daughter and returns to her hometown in search of a renewed sense of purpose.
Fleur (Amalia Uys) and her daughter move back to her mother's house in Wilderness, on the Cape south coast.
Down but not out for the count, Fleur relocates to restart and refocus in search of a new opportunity.
Through the town, its people and a flower shop she starts on a new journey that ultimately sets her free from her husband's death and brings her to love again.
Michelle Botes plays the role of Fleur's mother and confidante.
The cast of the romantic comedy includes Dawid Minnaar, Marvin-Lee Beukes, Edwin van der Walt, Cantona James, Armand Aucamp, Jane de Wet and Pierre van Pletzen.
TVSA Show Page: Tuiskoms
Big Adventures: Into the Amazon with Robson Green
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Travel, Nature, Documentary Series
Join Robson Green as he dives into the murky depths of the Amazon for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with Pink River dolphins, learn about the remaining 'uncontacted' tribes who still survive deep in the jungle and join the fight against the illegal loggers as he discovers what's at stake in the battle for the planet's future.
Robson embarks on a journey of a lifetime to the largest rainforest on Earth, home to an unparalleled diversity of life, and a refuge for black caiman, pink dolphins, sloths and piranhas.
In the series premiere: Opening in Alter do Chao, the Amazon's answer to the Caribbean, and the 'gateway' to the rainforest, Robson finds himself taking a perilous and frankly terrifying route to the very top of the tree canopy.
KwaNjomane 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
KwaNjomane showcases a unique family with an unconventional lifestyle.
Each episode follows the lives of the Mhlongos led by matriarch Smangele Mhlongo, alongside her children and sister, who have long been stigmatised by their community due to their lifestyle.
The family believes in challenging societal norms and seeking answers, while navigating the universal quest for love.
Smangele Mhlongo is a strong and independent gobela who, together with her children, embarks on a journey that explores their sexuality, spiritual encounters and uncovers universal truths about life.
Secrets, lies, reconciliation and laughter are woven into their narrative, all while they confront the complexities of their desire for love.
In the Season 2 premiere: We find out what the Mhlongos have been up to.
Simangele and Chicken are madly in love, while MaMkhulu is happy about reuniting with a loved one.
Meet some of the Mhlongo family members:
Sibonelo "Chicken" Mhlongo
Smangele's second-born, Sibonelo is a gay man who struggles with self-acceptance.
He has been rejected by his extended family and is trying to find his place in the world.
Sibonelo manages the family's social media page and hopes to use the platform to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues.
Hlengiwe MaMhlongo Ngubane
Smangele's older sister, Hlengiwe is a devout christian and a single mother who is trying to raise her children to be good people - but faces struggles like most single mothers.
Over and above this, she is trying to come to terms with some devastating news and we follow her journey to deal and uncover the truth.
Voetspore 14: South America 3
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Travel, Afrikaans
Season 14 is titled Voetspore South America 3 as it sees the conclusion of an epic journey.
More than 45,000 kilometres took the Voetspore team through 12 countries on the South American continent over three years.
This season showcases various languages and cultural variety aspects, from Spanish to English and Dutch to Portuguese.
Landscapes vary from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic coast and the southern region.
This season is 13 episodes of a team that sticks together through thick and thin and experiences massive variety.
The team visits the Iguazu Fall, travels the length of the Andes Mountain range, crosses the Strait of Magellan on their way to Ushuaia, visits the Afrikaner community in Patagonia, the Salar de Uyuni and Machu Pichu, crosses the Equator twice, spends a week on the mighty Amazon River, and visits iconic cities such as Buenos Aires, Medellín and Rio de Janeiro.
However, the serious motor accident in Colombia at the end of the second expedition posed the team with a challenge not experienced on any of their previous adventures over the past 25 years.
In the Season 14 premiere, "Colombia": The team travels to Colombia to continue and complete the South American adventure of the past three years.
The journey starts in Bogota where a new vehicle is prepared after the disastrous accident at the end of the previous season.
Slim Vang sy Baas 13
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Quiz Show, Game Show, Afrikaans
In each episode of this fun-filled game show, two families go head to head in a livingroom-style studio where they must duke it out through a series of trivia-based and enjoyable challenges.
Teammates are friends, family, colleagues or even neighbours and although things may seem casual, the battle is no joke.
Each team that participates gets R1,500 and there are also big cash prizes at stake.
Slim Vang sy Baas is hosted by Beer Adriaanse.