April 2026 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Neighborhood Watch | Returning Shows Including Bad Skin Clinic | More

Discovery Channel 

CHORNOBYL: DAYS THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD

BRAND NEW

The Chernobyl meltdown remains the world’s worst nuclear accident. Today, the disaster still haunts survivors, while the clean-up operation will continue for another 40 years. Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage, to learn how each tragedy changed both the lives of individuals and the world.

First TX: 26 April

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 April

Returning shows include OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS S8B from 7 April at 20:05 and SALVAGE HUNTERS S19A from 23 April at 20:05.

TLC

* for the rest of Africa 

Homes Gone Wild S1

NEW TO CHANNEL 

Jack McBrayer tours some of America's wackiest and wildest homes that have recently been on the real estate market.

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 May

* Star vs. Food: Malaysia S1 & S2

NEW TO CHANNEL

Malaysian celebrities learn to cook with some of the

most well-known restaurant chefs for their private

dinner parties with friends or family.

First TX: 7 April

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 May

Returning shows include My Strange Addiction S7 from 4 April at 21:00, Welcome to Plathville S8 from 6 April at 20:00, Seeking Sister Wife S6 from 21 April at 20:00 and *The Bad Skin Clinic S8 from 24 April at 21:00.

HGTV

Neighborhood Watch S1

BRAND NEW

Take a front-row seat to the wild and unexpected events that unfold as home cameras record hilarious, shocking, and downright bizarre moments.

First TX: 20 April

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 8 June

Anything But Gray S1

BRAND NEW

Designer Gray Benko, along with her dad Grumpy and design partner Chelcie, creates stunning home makeovers using bold color and Southern charm.

First TX: 28 April

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 2 June

Returning shows include Home Town S9 from 8 April at 21:00.

Food Network

Food Trail: South Africa S1

Brand New

Warren Mendes sets out on a culinary journey through the regions of South Africa, exploring the flavours and culture on offer from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

First TX: 26 April

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 11:30

Last TX: 21 June

Maneet's Eats S1

Brand New

Chef Maneet Chauhan breaks down how to make all the most craveable Indian dishes, from the market to the dinner table.

First TX: 9 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 16:05

Last TX: 23 April

Returning shows include Chopped S62 from 29 April at 16:05 and Be My Guest with Ina Garten S6 & S7 from 9 April at 17:00.

April 2026 On TNT Across Africa | Fam-Tastic Weekend With Channel Premiere: Paddington | Offbeat Heroes With Channel Premiere: Diablo | More

* Channel premieres in bold

Fam-Tastic Weekend

Stunt

Celebrate the long weekend with TNT Africa’s Fam-Tastic mix of comedy, action, and feel-good fun - four days of family-friendly entertainment perfect for cosy holiday co-viewing.

Friday, 3 April

15:40 The Boss Baby (2017)

17:20 Kung Fu Panda (2008)

18:55 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

20:30 Paddington (2014)

Saturday, 4 April

15:10 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

16:45 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

18:20 Shrek The Third (2007)

20:00 Rat Race (2001)

Sunday, 5 April

14:55 Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

16:30 Happy Feet (2006)

18:20 The Croods (2013)

20:00 Legendary (2010)

Monday, 6 April

15:35 Despicable Me (2010)

17:10 Despicable Me 2 (2013)

18:55 Despicable Me 3 (2017)

20:30 Sky Kids (2008)

Offbeat Heroes

Stunt

Meet the heroes who don’t play by the rules. Every Thursday, TNT Africa brings a double dose of sharp action, bold attitude, and unpredictable energy - perfect for fans of characters who stand out.

Thursday, 2 April

18:50 Emily The Criminal (2022)

20:30 Non-Stop (2013)

Thursday 9, April

18:50 Guns Akimbo (2019)

20:30 Beast of Burden (2018)

Thursday, 16 April

18:25 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

20:30 Diablo (2025)

Thursday, 23 April

18:45 Kick-Ass 2 (2000)

20:30 Total Recall (1990)

Thursday, 30 April

18:30 American Made (2017)

20:30 Bull (2021)

Chasing Freedom

Stunt

Celebrate Freedom Day with gripping tales of survival, courage, and the fight to break free. Chasing Freedom brings intense, inspiring movies that honour the strength it takes to rise above.

Monday, 27 April

14:50 I am Legend (2007)

16:35 First Blood (1982)

18:10 Apocalypto (2006)

20:30 The Revenant (2015)

TNT Hit

Stunt

Synopsis: On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a

rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks

to defend himself and his fellow villagers.

Saturday, 11 April

20:00 The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

Canal+ May Look To Add Adult Entertainment Channels To MultiChoice's DStv

Almost a decade ago, StarSat served as one of the few pay-tv providers to offer adult entertainment channels to viewers in Africa. Before it's closure in South Africa, they had attempted to offer Hustlers TV and a bundle of channels until they got the axe.

Despite StarSat playing it safe ensuring it was only broadcast between 20:00 to 05:00, even requiring subscribers to add parental control to ensure minors don't have access to such material. The backlash and legal rambling wasn't enough to keep it on air.

ICASA was even involved throughout the whole process and even gave StarSat the greenlight to distribute the content as an add-on in South Africa.

MultiChoice at one point attempted to offer an adult entertainment channel and even did market research before going against it. Then again, their former CEO stated that some people misinterpreted the idea on how it would be distributed.

Now MultiChoice's new owners Canal+ is exploring the possibility of rolling out the following to DStv consumers:

* Hustler TV: Owned by the famous Hustler brand, this channel airs a mix of adult movies, including hardcore features and parodies.

* Vixen TV: This channel focuses on high-end, "cinematic" adult content that often has higher production values than typical adult films.

* Private TV: A long-standing European brand known for high-budget, "blockbuster" style adult movies with more of a focus on storytelling.

* Penthouse TV: Linked to the famous magazine, this channel typically features high-quality adult films and erotic specials. 

Canal+ Africa's CEO David Mignot stated Canal+ has always offered adult entertainment channels, but added that the idea is to comply with each country’s local regulations and sensitivities.

As mentioned, there's no laws that prohibit such content from being broadcast in South Africa as ICASA is involved throughout the whole process. But the backlash and legal rambling (or should I say "sensitivities") makes it a no no for South Africa.

Although some reports from late 2025 suggest certain adult sites had more viewers in South Africa than News24 whose peak comes during elections or national crises. 

More DStv Channels Coming Soon To Canal+ Afrique

Canal+ Afrique which serves as MultiChoice's French equivalent in Africa has distributed various DStv channels like Zee World, Studio Universal and Africa Magic Igbo. This is because MultiChoice was acquired by Canal+ Afrique's owners in late 2025.

This gave Canal+ Afrique access to M-Net's local archives as well as brands like Telemundo and Universal TV whose availability was exclusive to only MultiChoice consumers.

In exchange, MultiChoice was given access to Canal+'s local endeavours with Pulaayu and Zacu Entertainment alongside StudioCanal.

During the year, it was reported that Canal+ Afrique's DStv English Plus consumers had gained access to WWE, La Liga and Studio Universal. It appears that the broadcaster is looking to expand on this with Fishing TV, History and Comedy Central.

HISTORY: It broadcasts documentaries and shows about historical events, ancient civilizations, wars, mysteries, biographies, and factual entertainment.

Comedy Central: It specializes in comedy — stand-up specials, sitcoms (like South Park, The Office reruns, or local adaptations), sketch shows, and humorous series.

Fishing TV: A niche channel dedicated to fishing and angling. It features fishing shows, tutorials, documentaries, competitions, travel to fishing spots worldwide, and content for recreational anglers (freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing, etc.).

Canal+ is adding more sports channels 

Also on the cards is SuperSport Events, Variety, Africa 1 and 2 which builds onto speculation that Canal+ Afrique may be looking to distribute SuperSport's entire offering. This is due to Grandstand's presence on the platform.

MultiChoice distributes Grandstand exclusively to its top paying clients on DStv Premium. If it were to resurface on Canal+ Afrique perhaps a lot cheaper it would diminish the value for the brand.

S-Events: This is a sports events channel. It focuses on major live sports broadcasts, special events, and key matches or competitions (often football, rugby, or other high-profile games that don't fit on the main Canal+ Sport channel).

Grandstand: A dedicated sports channel, similar to "Grandstand" formats elsewhere (like SuperSport Grandstand). It provides extensive live sports coverage, multi-event switching, highlights, and analysis — ideal for following several games or tournaments at once.

Africa: This channel features African-focused content, including local and pan-African movies, series, music, cultural shows, news, and entertainment tailored to African audiences.

Africa 2: A companion to Africa, offering more African programming — often additional movies, series, or variety content from across the continent (sometimes with a slightly different emphasis, like more Nollywood-style films or regional shows).

Variety 1: A general entertainment and variety channel. It typically airs a mix of movies, series, talk shows, music, reality TV, and lighter programming for broad appeal.

Canal+ Madagascar shared the news on their social platforms on April 1st (APRIL FOOLS) before taking it down and I doubt Canal+ would go through all that work and just lie. It could be that it was announced too early or they're still trying to finalize things.

Dr. Aarambhi, Brand New Medical Drama Launches On Star Khanya

Star Khanya, a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel offering a variety of series and movies will be adding a new medical drama, Dr. Aarambhi. It will air daily at 17:30 from 22 April replacing Elinye Ithuba.

Synopsis for Dr. Aarambhi 

Aarambhi lives within a powerful medical family where her husband, Dr. Vishwas, is the public face of their legacy. While he appears to be an ideal, progressive husband to the world, he is secretly controlling and manipulative, eroding Aarambhi's confidence until she doubts her own intelligence.

Aarambhi discovers that Vishwas has been unfaithful and is involved with Dr. Avantika. The plot thickens when she overhears Vishwas plotting to eliminate her to end a potential custody battle so he can marry Avantika.

Instead of seeking revenge, Aarambhi focuses on a "restart." She defies her husband’s control to pursue her long-lost dream of practicing medicine, aiming to prove her worth both professionally and as a mother.

Dr. Aarambhi premiered on Colors TV (from 27 January 2026) a few months ago and joins a slate of Colors TV shows to have launched during the year including Mannat and You Are My Love.

The series starred Aishwarya Khare as Dr. Aarambhi, Aditya Redij as Dr. Vishwas, Anjuum Faakih as Dr. Avantika, Abhishek Verma as Dr. Raj, Sumit Singh as Dr. Manmeet and Lubna Salim Dr. Dimple.