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Friday, December 22, 2023

Most Popular Posts Of 2023: Everyday Novelas Takes The Most Wins With eExtra's Kuiertyd And Surprising Development Cennet: The Power Of Destiny And HONEY Make It To The Top 10

Presenting the reader's 10 most viewed stories of 2023


Notes
• Kuiertyd occupies the most spots in the top 10 (5) and Everyday Novelas offers 6 (including Cennet).
• eToonz's Powerbirds was the most popular kids show or better yet Regular Nick attraction.
• Nicktoons has the oldest post on the list which dates back to 2017.
• Roekeloos Dade has been the most mentions (3)

Showmax: The End Result For HONEY TV

HONEY was Africa's first Pan-African lifestyle channel operated by Via's Media24 home to locally produced shows like 7 Colours and Yes, I Have HIV. It was also outsourcing content from M-Net like Date My Family and Our Perfect Wedding.

A few months ago, MultiChoice inline with their entertainment offering opted to discontinue the channel across Africa after a two year run alongside other locally produced brands during the year such as Maisha Magic Movies, Novela Magic and ROK GH.

From what everyone could make from all this, several content that was produced specifically for HONEY would fall with the channel while others would resurface another platform i.e. Showmax or Mzansi Magic as Media24 is still producing regional content.

The only problem would be the geography as a show like Date My Family Kenya would only be exclusive to consumers in Eastern Africa. It might have a following in Southern Africa but isn't viewable on neither DStv and Showmax making consumers feel left out.

Maybe HONEY's termination falls inline with some of the recent additions like Zee Zonke and Play Room. MultiChoice is probably trying to prioritise the regional line-up as that is proven to have a bigger effect while as continuing to source out content from the African region.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Recap To The Month: Consumers Seek The Help Of A Rival Platform For The Soon To Be Axed HONEY On DStv

During the week, it was reported that HONEY would be shutting down on DStv by the end of October and this comes after its disappearance from some parts of Africa on GOtv in August. With consumers curious on the fate of shows like 7 Colours, Making The Menu and The Buzz.

As mentioned, several shows from HONEY could resurface on various local channels from M-Net alongside Moja Love. A majority could end up dying out alongside the channel while other shows like Yes, I Have HIV Zambia could be restricted to only Zambezi Magic.

Similar to Novela Magic, consumers will be missing out on programming that is if no plan is set to motion to supplement this offering. Following the cancellation of HONEY, consumers have requested the help of another platform in order to keep the spark alive.

Even if an option was available (e.g. StarSat), they may not have the financial means to sustain it and another dealing with the content. Since it was technically funded by DStv, they have as much right to the content as Media24 meaning StarSat would need to find other content.

Although HONEY would end its run on DStv by the end of October with no replacement on the cards. Consumers can find a variety of entertaining shows on BBC Lifestyle (channel 174), Food Network (channel 175), TLC (channel 135) and Real Time (channel 155).

Friday, October 13, 2023

Channel Termination: HONEY To Go Dark On DStv From 31 October 2023

HONEY was Africa's first Pan-African lifestyle channel operated by Media24 who also manage the Afrikaans brand, Via. Catering to most parts of Africa in which MultiChoice operate would offer bold and unscripted content that could connect with Africans.

Some of the shows to have been viewed on the channel include Yes, I Have HIV, Making The Menu and What's Wrong With Me? alongside M-Net productions like Our Perfect Wedding and Date My Family.

After a 3 year run, MultiChoice decided to axe the lifestyle channel with viewers only getting word on the termination through the programme guide. They don't provide any detail regarding the sudden cancellation only that it would bow out from 31 October 2023.

The termination of HONEY coincide with Novela Magic and Maisha Magic Movies all of which were tailored to African audiences. If one had to guess, HONEY struggled to garner traction and similar to these two MultiChoice went as far as bundling these channels to Access.

It's likely that these changes will be applicable to consumers only in South Africa and overtime more markets will follow. This would have to do with the original productions produced on HONEY which we assume Mzansi Magic and Moja Love will pick up for their brands.

Although there has been no word on a replacement, MultiChoice had begun production on another local channel likely a sister channel to Zambezi Magic. Should it launch in South Africa, it might be added to the same consumers that viewed HONEY being Access consumers.

Another channel in which the pay-tv company is set to launch in the coming months is Play Room. A children's channel which looks to combine fun and learning with popular animated series like CoComelon in Zulu alongside live-action shows like Game Shakers.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

What To Expect On HONEY In June 2023?


Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 4
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

Yes, I Have HIV 
Season 2
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00   
13 Episodes   
30 minutes   
Genre: Reality  
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease. 

My Horror Love Story: Zambia
Season 2
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

7 Colours
Season 5
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

Yes, I Have HIV: Zimbabwe
Season 1
TX: Saturday 3 June – 23 September
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Phyllis Mavushe, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. Mavushe also helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
Where Are You?
Season 1
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
A reality show that follows the lives of families whose loved ones vanished without a trace. How have they coped so long with loss and its impact on their lives? We see all the emotions as they try to locate their loved ones. Will they find their family members? Dead or alive?

A Prisoner Stole My Heart
Season 1
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30| EAT 17:30
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We meet women who share the real-life experience of falling in love with a convicted offender. They take us through the highs and lows of the relationship, how they maintained romance from prison and how their lovers are in the real world.

Ask The Cook
Season 1
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking
A light-hearted cooking show for hopeless cooks and foodies to level up their cooking skills. Chef Asisipho Burwana is self-taught and the life of any room he steps into. He helps viewers figure out the best ways to make tasty meals over a good chat.

Yes, I Have HIV: Zambia
Season 2
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 18:00 | CAT 19:00 | EAT 20:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Paul Banda, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. He meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. He helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

Friday, April 21, 2023

What To Expect On HONEY In May 2023?

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 3
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
Season 4
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

Yes, I Have HIV 
Season 2
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00   
13 Episodes   
30 minutes   
Genre: Reality  
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease. 

My Horror Love Story: Zambia
Season 1
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
Season 2
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

7 Colours
Season 4
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
Season 5
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 2
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00  
13 Episodes  
PG13   
30 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

Yes, I Have HIV: Zimbabwe
Season 1
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Phyllis Mavushe, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. Mavushe also helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

This Money Will Change My Life 
Season 2
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
Where Are You?
Season 1
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
A reality show that follows the lives of families whose loved ones vanished without a trace. How have they coped so long with loss and its impact on their lives? We see all the emotions as they try to locate their loved ones. Will they find their family members? Dead or alive?

A Prisoner Stole My Heart
Season 1
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30| EAT 17:30
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We meet women who share the real-life experience of falling in love with a convicted offender. They take us through the highs and lows of the relationship, how they maintained romance from prison and how their lovers are in the real world.

Ask The Cook
Season 1
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking
A light-hearted cooking show for hopeless cooks and foodies to level up their cooking skills. Chef Asisipho Burwana is self-taught and the life of any room he steps into. He helps viewers figure out the best ways to make tasty meals over a good chat.

My Botswana Plate
Season 1
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore food from Botswana in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger, Chef Rachel. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Tswana cuisine.

My Zim Plate   
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zimbabwean food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger, Chef Bernadette. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zimbabwean cuisine.

I Got Out Alive  
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 17:30 | CAT 18:30 | EAT 19:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Survivors speak on their most horrific stories. Abductions, near-death experiences, crime, xenophobia, abuse, car accidents, church cults and even fraud. We hear directly from victims and their loved ones who helped them survive and get out alive.

My Horror Love Story: Zambia
Season 1
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
Season 2
TX: Saturday 13 May – 5 August
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Yes, I Have HIV: Zambia
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
Season 2
TX: Sunday 14 May – 6 August
WAT 18:00 | CAT 19:00 | EAT 20:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Paul Banda, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. He meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. He helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

Honey is available on DStv channel 173

Thursday, January 5, 2023

What To Expect On HONEY In February 2023?

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 1
TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
Season 2
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00  
13 Episodes  
PG13   
30 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

This Money Will Change My Life
Season 1
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
Season 2
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

My Horror Love Story
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October- 4 February
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 3
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

DStv Flex:
What to expect this January on Curiosity Channel?
What to expect this January on The Home Channel?
Reyka renewed for season 2 on M-Net
What to expect this January on Qwest TV?

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
Yes, I Have HIV: Zambia
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 18:00 | CAT 19:00 | EAT 20:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Paul Band, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. He meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. He helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Kenyan Plate   
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 1 November – 7 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Kenyan food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Zambian Plate   
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Botswana Plate
Season 1
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore food from Botswana in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger, Chef Rachel. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Tswana cuisine.

My Zim Plate   
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zimbabwean food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger, Chef Bernadette. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zimbabwean cuisine.

DStv:
- MultiChoice might be adding a second SABC News channel
- kykNET Lekker has made available to more DStv customers
- Could DMAX expand to Africa?
- Qwest TV coming soon to DStv

I Got Out Alive  
Season 1
TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May
WAT 17:30 | CAT 18:30 | EAT 19:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
Survivors speak on their most horrific stories. Abductions, near-death experiences, crime, xenophobia, abuse, car accidents, church cults and even fraud. We hear directly from victims and their loved ones who helped them survive and get out alive.

My Horror Love Story: Zambia
Season 1
TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Will He Say Yes? Zambia
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:30 |CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

Monday, October 10, 2022

What To Expect On HONEY In November 2022?

This Body Works For Me
Season 1
TX: Sunday 9 October - 11 December
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We follow the shocking lives of Africa's top adult stars, video vixens and sultry online personalities, for a deeper look into their off-screen lives.

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 3
TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

This Money Will Change My Life
Season 1
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

My Horror Love Story
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October- 4 February
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Yes, I Have HIV
Season 1
TX: Sunday 30 October – 5 February
WAT 21:00 | CAT 22:00 | EAT 23:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

7 Colours
Season 3
TX: Sunday 21 August – 13 November 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Kenyan Plate   
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 1 November – 7 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Kenyan food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Zambian Plate   
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes? Zambia
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:30 |CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

Friday, September 9, 2022

Roundups #94: Wind In The Willows Adaptation Coming Soon To Cartoonito, Hocus Pocus Streaming September 30th On Disney+ And The Real Housewives Expands To Nairobi And Pretoria

More preschool coming soon to Cartoonito

Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA has acquired London-based HoHo Entertainment’s preschool series Toad and Friends, which is based on Kenneth Grahame’s kidlit classic The Wind in the Willows.

The CG animated series (52 x 11 minutes) spins new riverside adventures for book characters Mole, Ratty and Toad, focusing on the value of community, friendship and respect. It’s set to launch in 2023 in Warner Bros. Discovery’s Cartoonito block across the EMEA region, as well as on HBO Max’s European service.

Toad and Friends is animated by Scotland’s Wild Child Animation and directed by Tim Searle (Danger Mouse). Creative Scotland and the European Union’s MEDIA program also participated in the show’s development.

Hocus Pocus 2 streaming this month on Disney+

The trailer and teaser art for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original movie Hocus Pocus 2, reuniting Disney Legend Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, were released today. The live-action, long awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic, which brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem, will debut on Disney+ on September 30.

It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

Hocus Pocus 2 also stars Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, Hannah Waddingham, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Lilia Buckingham, Froyan Gutierrez, and Tony Hale. The film is directed by Anne Fletcher and produced by Lynn Harris, with Ralph Winter, David Kirschner, and Adam Shankman serving as executive producers.

More housewives for DStv

Filming has begun on the first Afrikaans version of the reality show Die Real Housewives van Pretoria (RHOP), produced by Provoco, making the new 13-episode reality series the 4th South African version. The show will premiere on Thursday, 13 October on kykNET (DStv 144) and simulcast on Showmax.

Next month filming will start on The Real Housewives of Nairobi produced by Young Rich Television, reports Variety. DStv subscribers in East Africa will get their first version set in Kenya, following The Real Housewives of Lagos, which made its debut on Showmax in Nigeria earlier this year.

"We are so proud to build on the continued success of The Real Housewives franchises across Africa," says Ana Langenberg, senior vice president for format sales and productions at NBCUniversal Formats.

Monday, September 5, 2022

What To Expect On HONEY In October 2022?

Pastors’ Wives 
Season 3
TX: Sunday 31 July - 2 October 2022
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Reality 
Pastors are often in the spotlight, but in this show, we meet the charismatic women holding it all together in their religious households. We follow them and get to see how unconventionally they live their lives. We also get to witness the dramatic situations they may find themselves in when the pastors’ wives clash. 

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 3
TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice, hosted by media personality, Penny Lebyane. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

My Horror Love Story
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

7 Colours
Season 3
TX: Sunday 21 August – 13 November 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

This Body Works For Me
Season 1
TX: Sunday 9 October - 11 December
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We follow the shocking lives of Africa's top adult stars, video vixens and sultry online personalities, for a deeper look into their off-screen lives.

This Money Will Change My Life
Season 1
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

My Horror Love Story
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Yes, I Have HIV
Season 1
TX: Sunday 30 October – 6 February
WAT 21:00 | CAT 22:00 | EAT 23:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
The Big Bozza Cook-off
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
A competition cooking format hosted by Skinny Chef sees South African foodies in a traditional food cook-off. The chefs get given a choice between three main dishes to prepare and they must add their own spin to the dish. In the end, three jolly yet discerning foodie judges decide which chef has the right to bag the episode.

Hair To The Throne
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
In an action-packed, hairstyling competition hosted by Nigerian supermodel, Adeola Ariyo, 8 African stylists go toe-to-toe for the title of champion. Each week they’re tasked with a unique challenge where they must deliver in a limited amount of time. A panel of esteemed judges decides who’s out each week until only one Hair Knockout champion remains.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Horror Love Story: Kenya
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Mom Vs. Wife: Kenya 
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
Who knows the way to a man’s heart best? His wife or his mother? In each episode of this cooking competition, hosted by Kenya’s Betty Kyallo, a man’s wife and his mother must both cook his favourite meal. He will taste their dishes blindfolded and choose his favourite. The woman who has whipped up the best dish, wins. 

Wawu, That’s My Dress: Zambia
Season 2 
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
PG13 
30 minutes 
Genre: Lifestyle 
A Zambian boutique is the hotspot for a bride who is looking for the perfect dress for her wedding day. Wawu, That’s My Dress follows all the activity at this Zambian boutique. Brides and their loved ones swing by the boutique where the in-house team is ready to help them find the perfect wedding dress. 

My Zambian Plate   
Season 1
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Kenyan Plate   
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 1 November
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Kenyan food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Zambian Plate   
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes? Zambia
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:30 |CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

Monday, July 4, 2022

My Horror Love Story And Sangoma, Khanyisa! Both Returning For Second Seasons On HONEY - August 2022 Highlights

Pastors’ Wives 
Season 3
TX: Friday 15 July – 16 September 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Reality 
Pastors are often in the spotlight, but in this show, we meet the charismatic women holding it all together in their religious households. We follow them and get to see how unconventionally they live their lives. We also get to witness the dramatic situations they may find themselves in when the pastors’ wives clash. 

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 2
TX: Thursday 4 August - 29 October 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice, hosted by media personality, Penny Lebyane. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

My Horror Love Story
Season 2
TX: Thursday 4 August - 29 October 2022
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

 

7 Colours
Season 2
TX: Thursday  9 May - 11 August 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

7 Colours
Season 3 
TX: Thursday 18 August – 10 November 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
The Big Bozza Cook-off
Season 2
TX: Monday 11 July – 3 October 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
​A competition cooking format hosted by Skinny Chef sees South African foodies in a traditional food cook-off. The chefs get given a choice between three main dishes to prepare and they must add their own spin to the dish. In the end, three jolly yet discerning foodie judges decide which chef has the right to bag the episode.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 2
TX: Monday 11 July - 3 October 2022
WAT - 17:30|CAT - 18:30 | EAT - 19:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

 

My Horror Love Story: Kenya
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 12 July - 12 September 2022
WAT 17:30 | CAT 18:30 | EAT 19:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

I Have HIV: Kenya
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 12 July – 4 October 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
A well-known Kenyan HIV activist helps people reveal their HIV positive status for the first time to their loved ones. They meet the characters, understand their journeys and how they contracted the virus. After that they will then setup time for the character to break the news to their family, friends or partners.

Mom Vs. Wife: Kenya 
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 12 July – 4 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
Who knows the way to a man’s heart best? His wife or his mother? In each episode of this cooking competition, hosted by Kenya’s Betty Kyallo, a man’s wife and his mother must both cook his favourite meal. He will taste their dishes blindfolded and choose his favourite. The woman who has whipped up the best dish, wins. 

Wawu, That’s My Dress: Zambia
Season 2 
TX: Wednesday 13 July - 5 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00 
13 Episodes 
PG13 
30 minutes 
Genre: Lifestyle 
A Zambian boutique is the hotspot for a bride who is looking for the perfect dress for her wedding day. Wawu, That’s My Dress follows all the activity at this Zambian boutique. Brides and their loved ones swing by the boutique where the in-house team is ready to help them find the perfect wedding dress. 

My Zambian Plate   
Season 1
TX: Wednesday 13 July - 5 October 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Friday, June 3, 2022

DStv Highlights: Mpuma Kapa TV Ramps Up A Set Of Local Programs, Pastor's Wives Renewed For A Third Season On Honey And MultiChoice FY22 Results Have A Release Date

Here are some developments at Mpuma Kapa TV

Mpuma Kapa TV is Eastern Cape based channel with their life mission being serving the people of the province with the content they relate to. While some other channels chose to live under a rock they continue to expand their offering.

Here's a bunch of stuff confirmed for the brand:
- Nobathembu Kani became Account Executive for the channel. She used to work as an Internal Sales Executive at the SABC Group Sales and Content Producer for The Morning Show for Umhlobo Wenele FM.
- Chase 4 Change: introducing young female general commander working to combat youth substance abuse in her community by using cutting edge technology to bust drug dealers. Premieres 7 June.
 

- The Note: troubled teen to a young couple takes his life as a result of socio-economic issues in his community and gender based violence in his home. Premieres 10 June.

Pastor's Wives is back on HONEY

HONEY is Africa's first and only Pan-African channel serving up a mixture of factual and other reality based content. The channel was said available to DStv Access customers a month ago meaning viewers are getting first hand experience.

From Friday 15 July, the channel welcomes back the reality series Pastor's Wives at the 4pm timeslot. 

Pastors are often in the spotlight, but in this show, we meet the charismatic women holding it all together in their religious households. We follow them and get to see how unconventionally they live their lives. We also get to witness the dramatic situations they may find themselves in when the pastors’ wives clash. 

 
 

MultiChoice FY22 annual results

Every year, MultiChoice just like most other companies release stats regarding the progress of the business some good some bad while others like finances can be exhausting for the eyes can give people a better understanding of how much money the brand wastes on consumers.

One of the reasons most consumers are curious about this event in particular is for the upcoming developments which they're set to unveil amidst the termination of the e.tv channels and Lifetime with ITV Networks and fliekNET set to exist soon.

 

Consumers are hoping for an update to all this on June 9th. At the moment, there's a lot of angry DStv customers that feel like they're being robbed of channels and other content.

Friday, May 13, 2022

Several Season Finales Are Coming To HONEY NOW AVAILABLE TO DSTV ACCESS - June 2022 Highlights

Battle of the Ankara Season 1
TX: Monday 11 April 2022 – 4 July 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30
13 Episodes
PG13
60 minutes
Genre: Reality
A design competition series where 10 up-and-coming fashion designers from different regions compete for the Ankara fashion crown. All designs are inspired, rooted and based in the Ankara material. Who will take the top spot?  Luthando "Loot Love” Shosha hosts the show with Palesa Mokubung and Gert-Johan Coetzee as the judges.

7 Colours Season 2
TX: Thursday 19 May 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 18:30
13 Episodes
PG13
60 minutes
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go
head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

 
 

Sangoma, Khanyisa! Season 1
TX: Friday 14 April 2022 - 2 July 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30
13 Episodes
PG13
60 minutes
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Gogo Rametsi who helps people find that voice, hosted by media personality, Penny Lebyane. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Gogo Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

My Horror Love Story Season 1
TX: Friday 14 April 2022 – 7 July 2022
WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00
13 Episodes
PG13
60 minutes
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Roundups #45: High Society Scandal Loses A Timeslot On eExtra, I'll Never Say Goodbye Launches On ST Novelas E Plus And HONEY Rumoured To Be Made Available To DStv Access Customers

The Indians are coming I repeat the Indians are coming

During the past week, the second season of Dokter Ali debuted on eExtra and while the first season only resort to reruns were e.tv the second season came with an omnibus likely in an attempt to align themselves with eVOD or viewers got bored of the duplicated Zee TV offering.

But that's not only adjustment coming to the channel. Apparently, High Society Scandal will lose their 23:00 timeslot but viewers can still catch it at 5:00, 14:05 and 17:30 on eExtra and those on Openview also got a repeat on eXposed.

 
 

Naagin returns for a fourth season and will occupy the timeslot for Blue Venom Girl and the 23:00 spot once reserved for High Society Scandal in the new month.

ST Novelas E Plus on the series I'll Never Say Goodbye

Amid a beautiful Island in the youth, Waldo and Aryaan were once deeply in love. But they are apart by deep tragedy, when Waldo goes to jail after accidentally killing Aryaan's uncle who attempted to molest her.

 

I'll Never Say Goodbye (Magpahanggang Wakas) 2016 Philippine revenge drama television series based on the 1980 film Kastilyong Buhangin. It stars Jericho Rosales, Arci Muñoz and John Estrada.

Media24 might be growing their offering on DStv Access

According to sources, HONEY is currently seen on DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact will be made available to Family and Access customers in the new month.

 

Honey owned by Media24 is a bold and unscripted lifestyle TV channel created and connected for Africans. It has a mix from lifestyle to reality, food, and culture across the African continent.

Media24 also operates the Afrikaans lifestyle channel Via which is set to get a duplicate channel in the coming weeks likely to replace eExtra when it goes off air by the end of May alongside the other e.tv channels.

Friday, April 8, 2022

Roundups #37: 7 Colours Renewed For Season 2 + Premiere Date On HONEY, MultiChoice Launching Woordfees Pop-Up Channel For A Second Time And Adds Kwibuka 28 For Only 7 Days

7 Colours continues on HONEY

HONEY, Africa's first and only reality lifestyle channel home to locally produced content has just renewed the cooking show 7 Colours for a second season currently scheduled for May 19th at 16:30 CAT.

7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, the to put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize.

Other continuing shows include Battle of the Ankara Season 1, Sangoma, Khanyisa! Season 1, My Horror Love Story Season 1, My Big Bozza Cook-off Season 1, Hair to the Throne Season 1, My Kenyan Plate Season 1, Will He Say Yes? Zambia Season 1, The Ten Season 4, Ehe! It’s A Match: Nigeria Season 1 and Wawu, That’s My Dress: Kenya Season 3.

 

Woordfees is back by popular demand

MultiChoice and the Stellenbosch Woordfees will once again run the Woordfees TV arts festival pop-up channel on DStv in July 2022 for a second time, after starting it in 2021.

In October 2021, MultiChoice and the Stellenbosch-based Woordfees festival decided to work together to run South Africa's first-ever arts festival channel, Woordfees TV on DStv channel 150, with the pop-up channel's run that was extended for a further 3 days due to feedback from the public and DStv subscribers.

For South Africa's winter school holiday, MultiChoice and the Stellenbosch Woordfees are planning to run the Woordfees TV pop-up channel again from 1 July, again on DStv channel 150. DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact and Family subscribers will have access to the Woordfees TV pop channel on DStv from July 2022.

Kwibuka 28 is now available on DStv

DStv Premium, Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family and DStv Access customers are in for a treat this April, as DStv Launches a brand-new pop-up channel Kwibuka 28. This inspirational and informative channel is set to launch on Thursday, 7 April to Wednesday, 13 April 2022.

 

Kwibuka 28 is a special commemoration Pop-Up Channel that highlights the impact of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and the subsequent process of reconciliation and healing. During this 28th Commemoration, the channel will broadcast a series of exclusive LIVE events and talks-shows, with a daily Kids block, inspiring testimonials, as well as curated youth programming and special reports.

The channel will spotlight Rwanda’s resolute spirit to Remember-Unite-Renew. With programming running for 24 hours a day, the channel will be available on DStv and customers can look forward to programming such as:
• Kids: Junior React – a show where the younger generation share their perspective of the impact of the Genocide and give a view of their aspirations for a united, renewed Rwanda
• The Then and Now (LIVE) Talkshow – hosted by Eric Utuje, this is a platform for guests to discuss a variety of informative social, economic and political topics related to the Genocide
• Features: Testimonies – a show where survivors share their inspirational stories of healing, reconciliation, courage and hope
• The LinkUp 28: Blend of talk, music, and interactive segments with Rwanda superstars as special guests who will share their views and perspectives on Genocide curated daily topics.

DStv is always looking for ways to better customer viewing experience, giving them great value, choice and some of the best local and international shows. It is with this in mind that the platform offers great new channels, Pop-Ups and Studio stunts sure to keep viewers glued to their TV screen.

You can also find me through the other platforms by pressing this link in brackets (Lnk.Bio).

Friday, March 4, 2022

Talk With Toke Makinwa Returns For A Second Instalment On HONEY And Women Have To Pop The Question For The Groom To Be In This New Reality Series - April 2022 Highlights

Talk With Toke Makinwa
Season 2
TX: Friday 11 March 2022 – 3 June 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Talk 
In this tell-all talk show hosted by Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, we see stars reveal the most intimate parts of their lives. She takes over as host for a sit-down with Africa’s most well-known and intriguing personalities, from your favourite influential actresses and musicians to DJ’s and models.

Battle of the Ankara
Season 1  
TX: TX: Monday 11 April 2022 – 4 July 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
A design competition series where 10 up-and-coming fashion designers from different regions compete for the Ankara fashion crown. All designs are inspired, rooted and based in the Ankara material. Who will take the top spot?​ Luthando "Loot Love” Shosha hosts the show with Palesa Mokubung and Gert-Johan Coetzee​ as the judges.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
Hair to the Throne
Season 1
TX: Monday 11 April 2022 – 4 July 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
In an action-packed, hairstyling competition hosted by Nigerian supermodel, Adeola Ariyo, 8 African stylists go toe-to-toe for the title of champion. Each week they’re tasked with a unique challenge where they must deliver in a limited amount of time. A panel of esteemed judges decides who’s out each week until only one Hair Knockout champion remains. ​

Also read:
- March on TNT
- The Johnsons coming soon to Novela Magic
March on Curiosity
March on Universal TV
March on Studio Universal
Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax
March on E!
March on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
March on History

My Kenya Plate
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 12 April – 5 July 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
Kenya’s Chef Chep Chikoni takes viewers through a thrilling cooking journey. With a focus on Kenyan cuisine and interesting delicacies, each episode sees the chef break down dynamic meals that are quick and easy to make for viewers across the continent.  ​

Will He Say Yes? Kenya
Season 1
TX: Wednesday 13 April – 6 July 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Reality
​​
On Will He Say Yes? Zambia, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Rose Sibisi and Tin Tin, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? ​​

Ehe! It’s A Match: Nigeria
Season 1
TX: Friday 15 April – 8 July 2022
WAT 17:30 | CAT 18:30 | EAT 19:30
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Reality
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Someone who has always wanted to introduce two of their single friends to one another gets the chance to do so. They transform their kitchen into a pop-up restaurant and host a date for two singles in their house. Will it be a match?

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