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eMedia's 4 Channels Recieve Another Extension On MultiChoice's DStv, Might Go Dark By August 2024

Since 2022, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice had been undergoing a carriage dispute with the Competition Tribunal. After the p...

Friday, February 28, 2020

As Expected, KykNet Is Launching A Repeats Channel...On DStv Access ONLY

MultiChoice and M-Net is launching another new kykNET channel, kykNET Lekker, on 9 March 2020 which will be an Afrikaans TV channel compiled with shows from the existing kykNET library for DStv Access subscribers.

kykNET Lekker that will run on channel 148 on DStv will be compiled out of the best of kykNET programmes, including soaps, lifestyle shows, children’s entertainment and music shows that DStv subscribers on the DStv Access package haven't had the opportunity to see.

Interestingly, kykNET Lekker won't be upscaled and won't be available on any other higher-tiered kykNET packages like DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact or DStv Family who will continue to receive the existing selection of allocated kykNET channels for those packages.

kykNET Lekker will launch with the first season of Jou Show met Emo, the fitness guru Lindi Kriel's Kry daai lyf and will include Afrikaans soaps like Binnelanders and Suidooster.

Suidooster will restart from season 1 for people who have never had the chance to watch and follow it, while the hospital set series Binnelanders will start from season 4.
Children's programming will include Teddies, Bundu Buddies, and Groentjie. Music shows like Joltyd, Kom ons Karaoke, #Duidelik, and Sakkie Langarm are also on the schedule.

"kykNET Lekker joins other kykNET channels to showcase Afrikaans content on an affordable and accessible package for DStv subscribers. It will become the home of a variety of the best Afrikaans programs from the kykNET vault and will only be available on the DStv Access package," says Karen Meiring, director of kykNET channels.

Other kykNET fare for 2020
On kykNET kykNET (DStv 144) singer and talk show host Karen Zoid will return for her 5th season as president of Die Republiek van Zoid Afrika, and Emo Adams will present the second season of the talent competition Maak my Famous on kykNET and kykNET&kie (DStv 145) to showcase some of our country’s talented upcoming artists.

Casper de Vries returns to kykNETwith his new sketch show, Cas oppie Kassie while viewers can also look forward to a brand new drama from Paul C. Venter later in the year. Venter was the writer of previous popular kykNET dramas such as Vlug na Egipte and Knapsekêrels.

On kykNET&Kie a new music talk show entitled Koortjies is starting soon with the popular gospel musician Jonathan Rubain as presenter.

The crime series Op Seer se Spoor will return for a second season on kykNET&kie with presenter Ernusta Maralack revisiting the violent crimes that shook communities across the country.

A Classic Favourite Is Reimagined In April 2020 On Nick Jr Africa Alongside New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

BLUE’S CLUES & YOU
WEEKDAYS 01 TO 10 APR ATR AT 11:35 WAT / 12:35 CAT / 13:35 EAT
New Episodes: 103-110 | Half hours. Repeats
15:45 WAT / 16:45 CAT / 17:45 EAT
In Blue's Clues & You, beloved puppy Blue invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure to solve a puzzle. With each paw print, the viewer is inspired to interact with Josh and Blue to figure out Blue's Clues!

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
SUNDAYS 19 APR TO 03 MAY AT 16:40 WAT / 17:40 CAT / 18:40 EAT
New Episodes: 506, 507, 509 | Half hours
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world's greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.

EASTER MARATHON
SUNDAY 12 APR FROM 14:30 WAT / 15:30 CAT / 16:30 EAT
New Episode: Butterbean’s Café 127 | Half cart
Enjoy the episode premiere of Butterbean’s Café: The Hawaiian Luau! Where Dazzle accidentally locks smoothies inside the Sweet Ride and can't find they key! Will she get them out before the luau? Other Easter themed episodes of your favorite Nick Jr. shows include Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, Top Wing, Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets and more!

PAW PATROL
SPECIAL MARATHON
SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 APR AT 14:30
WAT / 15:30 CAT / 16:30 EAT
Episodes: 404,426,410,513,518,509 | Half hours
Enjoy the Paw Patrol Special episodes marathon with the best Mission PAW and Sea Patrol episodes!

SHIMMER AND SHINE
WEEKDAYS 27 TO 30 APR AT 07:50 WAT / 08:50 CAT / 09:50 EAT
New Episodes 419-420, 422, 425 | Half hours
Shimmer, Shine and Leah go to a new place called Zahramay Oceanea to help train a young genie-in-training named Arabella. But when Zeta shows up and tries to take over Oceanea, it's up to the girls and their new friend to stop her.

MINI MARATHONS
EVERY SUNDAY AT 07:05 WAT / 08:05 CAT / 09:05 EAT
Double episodes | One hour
Sunday 05 April – Blaze and the Monster Machines: Race to the Top of the World
Sunday 12 April – Dora the Explorer: Dora's Royal Rescue
Sunday 19 April – Dora and Friends: Dragon in the School
Sunday 26 April – Bubble Guppies: Bubble Guppies - Guppy Style!

The Dude Perfect Show Is Back For Another Season In April 2020 On Nicktoons Africa Alongside Stunts And Marathons

THE DUDE PERFECT SHOW
WEEKDAYS: 27 APR TO 14 MAY AT 15:55 WAT / 16:55 CAT / 17:55 EAT
New Episodes 302-315 | Half hours
A TV show where 5 guys and a panda do incredible trick shots of all kinds. And several guest come out to join them in their dude perfectness.

RABBID RABBIDS EASTER WEEKEND
EASTER LONG WEEKEND 10 TO 13 APR ALL DAY
Programming stunt
The Raving Rabbids have gone…well,rabid!
This long Easter weekend the Rabbids are on the loose, try to catch them throughout the day as they invade your screens.

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
NEW EPISODES ON NICKTOONS
WEEKDAYS 13 TO 24 APR AT 07:05 WAT / 08:05 CAT / 09:05 EAT
New episodes 301-310 | Half hours
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world’s greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.

INTERNATIONAL DAYS OF…
• Wed 1 Apr – Fun Day: SpongeBob SquarePants
05:30 WAT / 06:30 CAT / 07:30 EAT
• Thu 02 Apr – Children’s Book Day: Regal Academy
05:30 WAT / 06:30 CAT / 07:30 EAT
• Thu 09 Apr – Unicorn Day: Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
05:30 WAT / 06:30 CAT / 07:30 EAT
• Sat 11 Apr – Pet Day: 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT
• Wed 22 Apr – Earth Day: 05:40 WAT / 06:40 CAT / 07:40 EAT
• Tue 28 Apr – Superhero Day: 05:30 WAT / 06:30 CAT / 07:30 EAT

SUNDAY MARATHONS
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
04th – The X’s
12th – CatDog
19th – Breadwinners
26th – ALVINNN!!! And the Chipmunks

New Episodes Of Your Favourite Nicktoons Alongside A Classic Preschool Series Reimagined For The Modern Generation Premieres In April 2020 On Nickelodeon Africa

ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS
NEW EPISODES
SOUTH AFRICA: WEEKDAYS 13 TO 28 APR AT 15:35
ROI: WEEKDAYS 13 TO 28 APR AT 16:15 WAT / 17:15 CAT / 18:15 EAT
New Episodes 414-419 | Half carts
The Chipmunks and Chipettes are your typical kids. They go to school, have chores and homework, fight like siblings and play sold-out concerts to millions of fans. Oh, did we mention they're international rock stars?
New episodes will include: Best in Shoe, Royal Pain, World Day, Allergic Reaction, Lice-enced to Teach, Animal House Party and Dr. Zap vs Electroboy.

THE BIG EASTER PRANKATON
PROGRAMMING STUNT
SOUTH AFRICA: SUNDAY 12 APR AT 10:25; REPEATS MONDAY 13 APR AT 17:00 CAT
ROI: SUNDAY 12 APR AT 14:30 WAT / 15:30 CAT / 16:30 EAT; REPEATS MONDAY 13 APR AT 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT
Laugh your pants off with THE BIG EASTER PRANKATON!
Celebrate Easter in a company of your best friends from Nickelodeon: SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud family, The Thundermans and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn!

SPONGEBOB’S APPRECIATION DAY
PROGRAMMING STUNT
SOUTH AFRICA: SATURDAY 18 APR AT 10:25; REPEATS SUNDAY 19 APR AT 17:15 CAT
ROI: SATURDAY 18 APR AT 10:25 AT 10:30
WAT / 11:30 CAT / 12:30 EAT; REPEATS
SUNDAY 19 APR AT 14:20 WAT / 15:20 CAT/16:20 EAT
SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy's Beach Bash A shipwreck survivor washes up on the Bikini Atoll, where Patchy shows him his favorite SpongeBob moments. Hosted by Patchy the Pirate with appearances by Meghan Trainor, Jon Heder, Rob Riggle and Abraham Lincoln.

BLUE’S CLUES & YOU!
NEW SHOW
AIRS: WEEKENDS 04 APR TO 03 MAY AT 05:45 WAT / 06:45 CAT / 07:45 EAT
New Episodes: 101-110 | Half hours
In Blue's Clues & You, beloved puppy Blue invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure to solve a puzzle. With each paw print, the viewer is inspired to interact with Josh and Blue to figure out Blue's Clues!

Morena Starring Paola Nuñez Premieres In March 2020 On eExtra

eExtra supplied by eMedia Investments which is available on OpenView channel 105, DStv channel 195 and Starsat channel 489 is once again over indulging their viewers with more choice in programming with the premiere of Pasion Morena in short Morena. The series debuted back in 2009 on Azteca TV and 2013 on FOX. The series was originally slated to premiere back in February of last year on the defunct channel eBella in a much appropriate timeslot which I'll get back to as you read on.

Morena is about the destinies of her and Leo who meet in a serenity of a jungle. There first encounter stirs a lot of attraction between them that lingers in their memory forever. With both of them having a different kind of background, it’s so hard to know if their two opposing world will let their love and passion flourish.

Morena Madrigal (Paola Nunez) is a skillful and a well traveled woman who studied in New York while Leo is a man who was raised in the jungle and is ignorant about his origin since the man he considers his father is not.

After that first encounter in the jungle they both part ways without knowing that they would meet again in Mexico City. Leo is in the city looking for his real father when he meets Morena again. Leo does not know how to behave in the big city because of his jungle background, Morena offers to teach him etiquette and they gradually fall in love.
With the love they have for one another as strong as a foundation stone, Morena and Leo stand together to fight for their love although their greedy enemies unite against them.

The problem with this show is the timeslot eExtra airs it at 8:50 with repeats at 2:05 so unless e.tv plots to air it as well or repeat it on Rewind or try to scrap one of the repeats from eExtra timeslot I assume the show won't pull much viewers since most of the population is at work or school.

Two New Series Coming In March To Zee World

Snatched (Ends 27th March)
Everyday @ 18h00 | Zee World Channel 166
This month on Snatched, Shreya’s mother gives her another idea to get Bhushan’s cousins kicked out of the house. Under the pretence of giving the ladies facial, Shreya steals a necklace given to Vinati for safe keeping. Sanjana’s father goes to the Pethawala house to apologise to Trilokchand and expresses his desire to get Ajay and Sanjana remarried in accordance with the rituals. Shreya tells Sanjana that since she is the eldest daughter-in-law of the family, she has more authority in the Pethawala family. Sanjana realises she has fallen for Ajay. In order to share her happiness, she calls her sister but leaves a message when unable to get through. Sanjana recounts all of Shreya’s attempts to separate the family but Shreya puts up an act and refutes her words. Bhushan defends Shreya and asks Sanjana for proof. Sanjana is asked to leave the house when she fails to provide proof of her accusations against Shreya. Trilokchand informs Ilaichi about his decision to retire and make Amar the new MD, but Ilaichi has reservations about it. Sanjana hands overs the divorce papers to Ajay. Sanjana hears grandma consoling Avani and finds out about Rishabh’s behaviour. She devises a plan to expose Rishabh. Shreya decides to end her life and informs the same to her mother. Her mother calls Bhushan but he doesn’t believe her. Ajju tries to force himself on Sanjana when she rejects his advance but Mishri saves her right on time. Sanjana and Ajay hide Ajju’s body. Mishri tries to dispose of the corpse but is shocked to find it missing. The cops inform the family about Ajju’s murder and that his corpse has been found. Ajay hides the vase that was used to hit Ajju in storeroom so no one can find it. Pethawala reveals the truth about Mishri’s infertility to Anuj and his family as was Mishri’s wish. Anuj and his family are okay with it but want the wedding to take place in the same week as Anuj will be leaving for London. Shaina who is posing as Ajju’s sister spikes Mishri’s milk to get her to confess her crime but Ajay ends up drinking it. Mishri tells everyone that she saw Ajju. No one believes her. After confessing to the murder in order to save Mishri, Sanjana is arrested. Shaina tells Ajay that she will get Sanjana released if he marries her.
Our Perfect Place (Starts 28th March)
Our Perfect Place is a show about the Mehta family and the whole extended family. It follows the trials and tribulations between each family member and how they handle all of this.
Its Govardhan’s and Ila’s 45th wedding anniversary, they wish to celebrate this occasion with the entire family. What will happen though, after the family is re-united after such a long time? Ila disappears from the mansion and the family is worried sick about her whereabouts. A phone call from a nearby hospital about an accident and a dead body may just bring the Mehta household to its knees. Samir is planning on leave to another country, but his parents wish for him to meet with someone before he can go. Things get tense at the house when Niranjan and Rahul have a confrontation that shows up family history.

Deception
Everyday @ 19h00 | Zee World Channel 166
This month on Deception, Naren and Pooja might lose all the billions under her name. Everything seems to be back to normal in the Vya's household but Pooja gets a reality check when her uncle calls. Pooja infiltrates the Vyas household to act on her revenge for everything that Naren has done. Surbhi is nervous when she finds out that Pooja is back. Pooja makes certain to take care of Naren even though he wants her gone from the Vyas mansion. Pooja has convinced her uncle and aunt to allow Anuj to marry the love his life. It's Anuj and Rachael's wedding, but it could be the families last day alive. Pooja fights to rekindle the love between her and Naren. Everyone is astonished and others are happy as Naren is down on bended knee asking Pooja to be his life partner again. Mr. Kapoor has changed his plan to go to America in order to win over Pooja’s heart and love. Kusum keeps making harsh demands of Rachel, will she be able to live through it all? Pooja’s character is put to the test as Rahul and Surbhi make sure it gets tainted right in front of Naren’s eyes. It’s Surbhi and Naren’s wedding day. Will Pooja be able to save her lover? Everything seems to be coming together for Naren and Pooja. The whole family is excited about planning their wedding except for Vikrant. Uncle Satish recieves a call that shakes him. Pooja has lost her memory and Uncle Satish is devasted when he discovers whose been calling him.

Ring of Fire
Everyday @ 20h00 | Zee World Channel 166
This month on Ring of Fire, Ragini tries to keep Anurag from finding out the truth about financial aid from Vikral. Anurag looks after Ragini, making her hope that things will get better between them. Revati humiliates Shekhar and Shristi and accuses Shristi of ruining the family’s reputation. Shristi and Ragini leave the house and Vishu is distraught after Shristi’s departure. Vidvaan comes back home and finds out about Shristi and Ragini. He reprimands Revati for creating misunderstandings in the family. Shristi clears her exam with excellent marks. Vishu’s family reach the hospital and Revati blames Shristi for Vishu’s condition. Shristi feels guilty that she is responsible for Vishu’s state. Ragini comes to visit Vishu and sees Anurag and Shristi laughing together. Anurag goes to Ragini’s house to ask Ragini to return home with him, but she refuses, stating she has severed all ties with him and his family. Anurag also refuses to leave from there until he convinces Ragini otherwise. Anurag puts the marriage necklace around Ragini’s neck and vermillion on her forehead, recognising her as his wife. Shristi asks Shekhar not to help her anymore as she does not want people talking about them. Vidvaan tells Anurag that Shristi will be handling their legal matters. Shrishti gives Shekhar the divorce notice to hand to Vishu. Revati and Brijban conspire to get Vishu remarried, they talk to the priest about finding an illiterate but wealthy girl for Vishu. Revati, Brijban and Dulaari trick Vishu and try to get him engaged to Shanti. Shristi and Vidvaan reprimand Revati and Ragini expose the Chauhan family to be conspiring with Nimki Devi.

Jodha Akbar (Starts 1 March) Everyday @ 21h00 | Zee World Channel 166 This is the story of princess Jodha, a Muslim Princess, who is forcefully married to a hard-hearted king Akbar a Hindi King who conquered her father’s kingdom. She reluctantly goes to his palace only to find that she is one of many wives. She faces opposition from the word go and discovers that she will have to fight for her husband’s affection. Her intent shifts from hatred towards the king, to trying to soften him and change him from being a vicious ruler to a compassionate one. Jodha goes to temple on her birthday, the Moghul army attacks the temple to rob it. Suryabhan sends a marriage proposal for Jodha. Maham Anga instigates Jalal against Bairam Khan. Mainavati plays a game for Jodha's marriage. Bharamal agrees to marry off Jodha before war. Mainavati prepares for Jodha and Suryabhan's marriage. Maham Anga tries to create rift between Jalal, Ruqaiya and Bairam. Maham Anga successfully makes some moves to get the minister's position. Bairam Khan gets killed, as per Maham Anga and Adham's plan. Suryabhan gets killed while Jodha's brothers became captive. Jodha accepts to get married for the safety of Amer. Rajput kings are stunned to know about Jodha's marriage with Jalal. After some arguments with her parents, Jodha agrees to marry Jalal. Ruqaiya is relieved to know that Jodha is not interested in Jalal. Ruqaiya is pregnant and a celebration is held. During the celebration Jodha gives saffron milk to Ruqaiya the child gets aborted and the doctor suggest conspiracy. Jalal announces 10 days house arrest for Jodha and her brothers. Jodha confesses to the crime. Rahim tells Jodha that he saw Maham Anga adding something to the saffron.

Lies of the Heart
Everyday @ 22h00 | Zee World Channel 166
This month on Lies of the Heart, Shashi visits Urmi’s family and the family start to worry as soon as she arrives. Shashi makes an expensive demand from Urmi’s family. Urmi refuses to marry Samrat and he wants to know from his family what changed, he finds out about Shashi's demands and forces her to go apologise. Samrat wants Trisha to not attend the wedding and tells Urmi that Trisha doesn’t like him. Urmi believes his side and questions Trisha. As soon as the wedding is over, Samrat begins to show his true colours. Ishan tells Samrat that his life is about to change for the better after marriage, but Samrat feels otherwise and he promises to never change himself. Urmi hears this. Urmi goes to her mother’s house for a ritual and Saroj notices a different Urmi. Saroj overhears Rashmi and her mother talking about Samrat’s behavior and she decides to ask Urmi about it. Urmi sees the honeymoon package in Samrat’s drawer and misunderstands that they're going on holiday. Ishan gives up on helping Samrat and he breaks their friendship. Sashi overhears Urmi tell Ishan about the Goa honeymoon and wants to ruin the trip. Anushka is heartbroken after she finds out Ishan is going back to London and confesses her feelings for him. Urmi is so happy about the honeymoon that she even forgets to pack the flight tickets. Saroj finds Anu's diary and it leaves her worried and upset. Samrat and Ishaan get into a fight about how he treats Urmi. Shashi gives Urmi permission to visit her mother's house, but only because she has her own hidden agenda. Urmi finds out Samrat has a sister and she begins to ask questions about her never being mentioned before. Samrat's parents tell Urmi why they abandoned Samrat sister. Even though Urmi disagrees with their decision, they force her not to talk about her. Samrat he refuses to let attend to her father's birthday party. Trisha decides to leave the house as she feels like a burden to the family and Samrat is relieved.

SA Youth TV Rumored To Debut On DStv In June

According to sources, SA Youth TV is set to debut later in June (youth month) on DStv even though there's no official confirmation from either MultiChoice, SA Youth TV or its founder EDK Media.

The subscription and advert funded television channel has been working around the clock to get the brand up and running since then they have been going around schools, churches and colleges across the province. From February, they were building their subcommittees as they begin their activation across the province.
Several of their brand ambassadors provided some more info on the type of programming you'd expect from the channel so far only Zen Foundation and Naledi Kwezi Films managed to share some info about their programming which also includes Women in Prison Tour documentary and a music based series titled I Am.

More details regarding the channel is expected to be announced on Vibe FM the following week so maybe they might enlighten us with a possible launch date for now June aka youth month has been swirling around.

Limpopo TV Greenlights A Bunch Of Shows For The Soon To Be Launched Channel

After 3 years, the long-awaited station Limpopo TV is making some progress even though there's no immediate launch date there's rumors circulating that it's expected to debut later in March. Not only that they've been working on a bunch of shows and here's all the shows highlighted so far by the station and other sources.

MADI' AKA - MY BLOOD
A Limpopo Based Drama Series About a Woman who Chose Love and Security above her own Child who then grew up top be her savior one day. A Multi Lingual Limpopo Based Drama Series. It's a female directed and produced series.

MUSANGWE
Musangwe is a fist-fighting sport for men held every year in the Vendalands. This sport is joined by any fitting Muvenda men ready to be challenge or challenge anyone on the musangwe grounds. The sport is supervised by the elders of the vhaVenda communities and traditional doctors.

ARETSEBANENG
SUNDAY PRIME TIME SLOT – 17:00 CAT
A Limpopo Based Reality that connects Family from Far and close in the Province of Limpopo.
Presenters will be Visiting Different Families as they Share and Celebrate and reconnect with their Far and Long lost Family Members Sharing a Surname, Clan Name or Family Member.

AN AFRICAN CITY
A Chick flick Drama Series Produced by an Africa Powerhouse Ms Nicole Amarteifio. CNN and the BBC NEWS do An African City as Africa’s Version of ‘Sex and the City’. Nicole is also the producer of 2019 International Africa’s Premier Film.

BEFORE THE VOW
A 2017 African film which premiered at the New York African Film Festival, followed by the American Black Film Festival is set to air on Limpopo TV.

"THIS IS ME"
"This is Me" is an Africa Reality lifestyle Show that showcases the Beauty, Travels, families and lifestyle of Albino People in South Africa and Africa and also Creates awareness about false perceptions and Myths our Africa Communities have towards being an Albino.
Follow the Lives of Extra Ordinary Albino People from celebrities, Comedians, Models, Actors and Politicians.

Heartless
Do you have a Story you want to share about how your a Crime was Committed against you all for money by either your Family members or Trusted Friends.
Then this is a Show for you.
Heartless a crime and investigation reality show about Heartless things People and family members do for MONEY!

Rumored
- Mmino Warena - Dikiba - possibly a drama series
- Untitled Sekhukune project
- Ke Mojela Motho"  - a South African version of Cheaters based in Limpopo
- Breaking Controversy - a reality show with an energetic presenter along with guests
- Mr & Mrs Kgapane - a live event
- Clapchoral - a music based event for choir members

ABOUT LIMPOPO TV
Limpopo TV is a Limpopo News, Information and Entertainment multi-advertorial channel offering a variety of programs that include magazine style shows, reality shows, local dramas, animation, current affairs, movies, sit-coms and sports, Local News, infomercials, Local Stories, Locally Produced variety Shows Including education, lifestyle, community programming as well as television classics from the Limpopo Libraries. All presented with a touch of glitz and glamour.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

New Seasons Of Your Favourite Shows Coming In March 2020 On CBS Justice Africa

MURDER MADE ME FAMOUS
Season 7 Premiere
Weeknights at 22:00 from 24th until 31st March.
The series recounts true-life crimes that became headline-making news. The hit show shares personal accounts from victims’ family members, jurors, members of law enforcement and journalists involved with each murder to give viewers an intimate perspective and to disclose new information. Featured commentator for every episode is author and People magazine crime reporter, Steve Helling, who has covered several high-profile crimes, including the Casey Anthony and Amy Fisher cases. The cases covered in season 7 include Pablo Escobar, The Boston Strangler and The Nurse Killer.

New Channel Alert On DStv (Rumor): Another KykNet Channel

Over the weekend where some may not be at home, others may scroll through the channels checking for something different then if they're lucky something appears that's what happened at the moment.

A viewer apparently noticed another Afrikaans Channel thinking it could be Via, KykNet or its sister channel only for the channel to have a different format it begs to wonder if MultiChoice plans to expand the Afrikaans lineup soon.

This untitled channel has programming such as Binnelanders, Suidooster, Kom Ons Karaoke and Die Laaste Wals. Content which air on KykNet already which seems natural for a possible "new" channel.

Maybe it's another KykNet channel set to replace KykNet Nou or Kie (doubt it) or maybe its coming as an additional channel for customers without any Afrikaans programming either way the channel seems more like Discovery's Real Time (repeats).

More details regarding the channel might be unveiled in a few weeks time including the channel's name, package and release date. If it happens to be another Real Time/SABC Encore type channel it will probably be more beneficial to Access or Easyview customers.

Friday, February 21, 2020

Starsat/StarTimes Silently Return The Disney Channels After Commercial Issues But Fail To Answer The Mystery Question

Disney has quietly returned it yanked FOX channels as well as the two rebranded ESPN channels to the Chinese-run StarSat pay-TV operator after an absence of four and a half months following a commercial disagreement and contract dispute.

The Walt Disney Company removed its entire FOX Networks Group channels set - FOX, FOX Life, FOX Portuguese, National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, National Geographic Portuguese, Baby TV, Voyage, National Geographic French, and Nat Geo WILD French – from the Chinese-run StarTimes StarSat with the channels that abruptly went dark without warning in October 2019.

StarSat bizarrely claimed that it decided to remove specifically the FOX channels (although not FOX News) because of alleged "5G cellphone signal testing interference" affecting just these channels. The Walt Disney Company however said that it decided to remove its channels from StarTimes/StarSat since it became fed-up with ongoing commercial issues at the pay-TV operator and decided to pull all of its FOX-supplied channels after negotiations had failed.

In addition, the FOX Sports and FOX Sports 2 channels that were rebranded to ESPN and ESPN following the Disney takeover of 21st Century Fox, failed to materialise as promised in mid-September on StarSat which caused huge embarrassment to both Disney and StarSat.

The FOX channel set quietly flickered back on StarSat on Thursday with no announcement from Evert van der Veer, the vice-president, media networks of The Walt Disney Company Africa or Christine Service, senior vice president of The Walt Disney Company Africa.
Jared Stokes, senior communications manager at The Walt Disney Company Africa said in response to a media enquiry on Thursday from that the company won't issue a press release but that "We can confirm that our channels are currently being provided and are available on StarTimes/StarSat" and referred media enquiries to StarSat.

Disney was asked why the FOX channels and ESPN were returned to StarSat but didn't want to answer the specific questions. In a mobile message sent to just subscribers on Thursday, StarSat said: "Dear Customer, all FOX channels are back on StarSat now". StarSat on Thursday said it would respond with answers posed in a media enquiry but hasn't by the time of publication of this report on Friday morning.

The question remains on what will happen to the supposed replacement channels at the time these Disney Channels went dark Starsat did mention trying to sourcing out alternatives so far you only have Smithsonian and Love Nature that were once replacements for National Geographic. Now, some should wonder if they even sourced out those former replacement channels.

Not only that but Starsat lost Smile of a Child, Trace Africa, Kiss, POP and Animaux so how many of these could eventually be replaced and due to all these Disney Channels will Starsat be able to handle the costs or will they cut back on even more channels and replace some with low standard channels.

Another possible thing is that they could hike the fees like MultiChoice had done this year on some if not all packages and possibly add some more channels to give customers more to indulge and reason to keep subscribing.

Super Spy Tuesdays, March Madness And Super Charged Kidz Club Coming In March 2020 To Studio Universal Africa

SUPER SPY TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in March at 8pm, we bring you a season of the best “Super Spy” films: -
LONDON HAS FALLEN 3rd March at 20:00
After the British Prime Minister dies in mysterious circumstances, Western leaders descend on London to give their condolences. With security on high alert and guards surrounding the funeral, it rapidly turns into a deadly plot to kill the world’s most powerful leaders. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is called into action to take the US President (Morgan Freeman) to safety. Will the MI-6 agents have any hope in stopping the terror attacks?

MR. & MRS. SMITH 10th March at 20:00
John and Jane Smith seem an average couple – until you find out they’re both skilled assassins! Extremely bored in their marriage, the duo decide to take up couple’s therapy. However, they come to find out maybe it’s the secrets and lies that are keeping them apart. When both of them are assigned to kill the same man, they encounter each other on the job, which triggers a whole new problem. With both of them set on killing each other, how will they move past this? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star.

JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN 17th March at 20:00
Rowan Atkinson returns, and this time he is going up against international assassins! This accidental agent must stop the would-be killers before they eliminate a world leader. However, he has been practicing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia so he has a lot to offer this time round! He must employ high-tech gadgets to untangle a web of conspiracies that run through the KGB, CIA and MI-7. Also starring Rosamund Pike and Daniel Kaluuya.

SURVIVOR 24th March at 20:00
Foreign Service Officer Kate Abbott (Milla Jovovich) gets mixed up in a terror attack in London, quickly becoming the focus of a global manhunt and forced to go on the run for a crime she did not commit! Soon an international assassin, known only as the Watchmaker, is close behind her. Will Kate be able to persuade the government that it was not her and make it out in one piece before another terror attack occurs? Pierce Brosnan also stars.

MARCH MADNESS
For three weekends in March we have the best of barmy action, Fri-Sun at 8pm, including: -
DRONE
15th March at 20:00
Comedy horror following a newlywed couple who are being terrorised by a drone infected with the consciousness of a deranged killer - no one wants to start a marriage like that! A very clever serial killer has transferred his desire to kill into a consumer drone and uses it to torment the couple, who must fight to stop the insidious drone before it destroys their lives, as well as others, in a film that builds and builds to a truly wacky climax that leaves you entertained! Sam Adegoke, Edgar Blackmon and Anita Briem star.

ELEPHANT WHITE
22nd March at 20:00
In the bustling city of Bangkok, assassin Curtie Church (Djimon Hounsou) is hired by a businessman to kill six men. The experienced hitman easily completes his task without questions, but this prompts his employers, who are white slave traders, to ask Curtie to kill the head of the traffickers – the same traffickers who prostituted and murdered his daughter. In order to complete this high profile task, he enlists the help of an arms dealer. Soon, Curtie has provoked a war between gangs. Will he come out on top? Kevin Bacon also stars.

THE DEBT COLLECTOR 13th March at 20:00
Why would anyone want to be a debt collector? Well, a martial artist would! French (Scott Adkins) takes on the job as a mob debt collector in order to make ends meet and pay off debts of his own. Enlisting help from his partner, Alex, French quickly learns this will not be the easiest way to pay off his debt. Eventually, he lands a big job but the client drags him into a situation deeper than he anticipated. Louis Mandylor and Vladimir Kulich also star.

LEPRECHAUN RETURNS 21st March at 20:00
In this fantasy-horror, the evil leprechaun returns to cause more mischief. Twenty-five years ago, a young woman and her friends warded off an evil leprechaun in North Dakota – but mystery still remains as to what happened to his pot of gold. Today the property is run by the AU Sorority House, and the girls soon awaken the leprechaun’s depraved self. He is determined to teach them a lesson while on the hunt to find his gold. Linden Porco and Taylor Spreitler star.

SUPER-CHARGED KIDZ CLUB!
From 23rd - 27th March, Kidz Club will be weekdays, all day (from early morning to approx. 6pm) and includes: -

ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH
23rd March at 07:50
Don’t you just love an alien invasion? Well, on Planet Baab, due to clumsy mistakes, they have accidentally caused one! Scorch Supernova works at BASA with his nerdy brother Gary, who is head of mission control at BASA. A distress signal approaches from a dangerous planet but Scorch ignores Gary’s warnings and sets out a rescue mission. It does not take long to realise that this was in fact a trap and so it’s up to Gary to rescue his brother. Animated adventure, with the voices of Brendan Fraser and Jessica Alba.

PROBLEM CHILD
24th March at 15:00
Ben (John Ritter) and Flo (Amy Yasbeck) are a couple yearning for a child of their own who adopt a mischievous seven-year-old boy called Junior (Michael Oliver). The couple quickly learn that he is hardly a model child and their ordinary lives transform into a nightmare. With Junior being rejected 30 times by his foster parents, Ben’s father notices straight away that Junior is evil. Ben is a warm-hearted guy and struggles with his family’s views on Junior, who advise him that he should get rid of the child – and Ben thinks they might be right. But will he call off the adoption?

SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD
23rd March at 14:10
Did we not all dream we could be as cool as a Spy Kid? Marissa Cortez Wilson is a retired OSS spy who keeps that part of her identity hidden from her husband and stepchildren. Whilst balancing her family life, Marissa is attempting to capture a criminal named the Time Keeper, who obtains a mini-disk stolen from the OSS. The Time Keeper reveals that he is speeding up time as a punishment upon society. The kids become wrapped up in the mission and it’s a literal race against time to save humanity. Jessica Alba stars.

PROBLEM CHILD 2
25th March at 14:50
What’s worse than one problem child? Meet Trixie Young! After Ben separates from his wife, Flo, Junior feels threatened by Ben’s desire to date again and find a new mother for him. Eventually Ben falls in love with Annie. However, Annie brings her troublesome daughter, Trixie, who is somehow even worse than Junior! Moreover, someone else is interested in Ben: a rich woman who wants to send Junior to boarding school. Ben now needs to decide whether to pursue Annie for love or marry Lawanda so Junior can have a mother. John Ritter stars.

Don't Miss Out On "Brand New Episodes" Of Your Favourite Shows Only On Boomerang Africa In April 2020



ZIG AND SHARKO
Brand new episodes 
On the high seas, the beach or an ocean liner, Zig, a hungry hyena has one thing in mind: dining on Marina, the carefree mermaid. With help from Bernie, a genius hermit-crab, he comes up with the zaniest plans to capture her…but that’s forgetting Sharko, the shark with rippling muscles who will do anything to protect his mermaid honey!
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 27/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday To Friday @ 17:10 CAT

SCOOBY-DOO AND GUESS WHO?
Brand new episodes 
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? focuses on the Mystery Inc. gang as they solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable
celebrities.
The Guest stars that have been announced for the show include Chris Paul, Sia, Halsey, Ricky Gervais, Kenan Thompson, Wanda Sykes, Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Mark Hamill, along with characters such as Steve Urkel, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Flash and Wonder Woman.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 20/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday To Friday @ 18:55 CAT

LAMPUT
Brand New Episodes
Lamput is the timeless story of the chase between a shape changing orange blob called Lamput, which has escaped from a Lab, pursued by its two obsessive, incompetent creators, Specs and Skinny - also known as the “Docs”.
Lamput is a thrilling, unending chase, endlessly creative and buoyantly gleeful.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 06/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday to Friday @07:15 CAT

Coming Up On Lifetime Africa In April 2020

VERY SCARY PEOPLE S1
Brand New - Crime on Lifetime
Starts 13th April, Mondays at 21:55 CAT
Host Donnie Wahlberg chronicles the dark and twisted lives of an array of diabolical criminals, such as Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, John Wayne Gacy, the Rev Jim Jones, and many others.

BEHIND BARS: WOMEN INSIDE
Brand New and Exclusive
Starts 20th April, Mondays at 20:05 CAT
The reality of life behind the walls of a women’s correctional Centre, where mothers, daughters, grandmothers and sisters are also gangbangers, murderers, drug smugglers and armed robbers. Meet women from all walks of life that live behind bars like the middle class and educated, Phlebotomist Julia, not your usual jailbird. Having never been in trouble with the law before, she’s been charged with the murder of her ex-boyfriend. She’ll have to learn to navigate jail and contemplate the possibility of life behind bars.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: THE KAMIYAH
MOBLEY STORY WITH ROBIN ROBERTS
Brand New
On 11th April, Saturday at 18:25 CAT
A child with no birth certificate, raised in a loving home, discovers as an adult that she was kidnapped as a baby and brought up by a stranger. Executive Produced by Robin Roberts, this is the story of Alexis Manigo, born Kamiyah Mobley, abducted at infancy and unaware of her sordid upbringing. Kamiyah Mobley was stolen out of her mother Shanara Mobley’s arms at the University Medical Center in Jacksonville in July 1998. By the time police were aware, Gloria Williams—Kamiyah’s kidnapper—was long gone. To Gloria’s family and friends, she was baby Alexis. No hint of foul play. It wasn’t until years later, when Alexis applied for a job and couldn’t provide a social security card or a birth certificate, that she realized something wasn’t right. After learning the truth, mother and daughter kept the secret as long as they could, but an anonymous tip soon led to Gloria’s arrest. Alexis’ world came tumbling apart. The only mother she has ever known was arrested and charged with kidnapping.

SMART JUSTICE: THE JAYME CLOSS STORY - SPECIAL
Brand New and Exclusive
On 3rd April at 21:20 CAT
The incredible survival story that riveted a nation. Jayme Closs, a young teenager was kidnapped from her home in Wisconsin, after watching her mother and father murdered before her eyes. After 88 days in captivity, which began in October 2018, Jayme managed to break free, run for help, and was ultimately rescued. The special is hosted by famed survivor Elizabeth Smart, who was held captive for nine months at the age of 14 until rescued by authorities. Now an activist and advocate for missing persons, Smart leads a roundtable of women who know Jayme’s nightmare all too well, including, Gina DeJesus, Katie Beers, Kara Robinson Chamberlin, Alicia Kozakiewicz, Denise Huskins and Sarah Maynard. These women are all survivors of their infamous abductions, assaults and attacks and for the first time, are coming together with Elizabeth to help provide valuable insight to Jayme’s story.

Crime on Lifetime
HOMICIDE HUNTER S8B
Starts 27th April, Mondays at 17:35 CAT
Lt Joe Kenda spent 23 years in the Colorado Springs Police Department, where he amassed a lifetime of memories catching killers and helping solve close to 400 homicide investigations. The vivid memories are brought back to life in this hour-long series, as Kenda reopens his `Murder Books’ for viewers. Every detail of his murder cases is held to revisit the most disturbing cases still haunting him today. As he details the process of how he solved the crimes, Kendra also embarks on a personal journey, coming to terms with long-suppressed nightmares. As he says, “I don’t want to tell these stories. I need to”.

Ripped from the Headlines
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
Brand New and Exclusive
STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMILYAH MOBLEY STORY Brand New and Exclusive On 11th April, 19:20 CAT In the summer of 1998, Gloria Williams, reeling from a recent miscarriage, drove from her home in South Carolina and walked into a Jacksonville, Florida hospital posing as a nurse and took newborn Kamiyah Mobley out of her mother Shanara Mobley’s arms. By the tme police were alerted, Gloria was long gone. Renaming the baby Alexis, Gloria raised her as her own, providing her with unconditonal love and nurturing. It wasn’t untl years later, when Alexis applied for her frst job and couldn’t provide a social security card or a birth certfcate, that she realized something was wrong. As questons mounted, Gloria was forced to tell Alexis the truth, that she was Kamiyah Mobley and was abducted as a baby. Despite discovering the mother she knew was her kidnapper, Alexis kept the secret as long as she could, untl an anonymous tp soon led to Gloria’s arrest and their world came tumbling down.

Ripped from the Headlines
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
Brand New and Exclusive
ABDUCTED: THE MARY STAUFFER STORY Exclusive
On 12th April, 19:20 CAT
On May 16, 1980, the lives of teacher and missionary Mary Staufer and her eight- year-old daughter Beth, were forever changed when they were held at gunpoint on their way home. With their hands bound and forced into the trunk of Mary’s car, the mother and daughter were held captve by the man, Ming Sen Shiue. Mary later discovered was her former student from 15 years prior, was obsessed with Mary and had been stalking her ever since. Enduring torture, rape and numerous threats, Mary turned to her faith to sustain her and her daughter while held in captvity for 53 days, before they were able to finally escape their horrifc nightmare.

What's New In April 2020 On History Africa

Brand New & Exclusive PROVING GOD
On 12th April, Sunday at 20:15 CAT For centuries, science and faith have been polarized on some of the most fundamental questons in the universe, sometmes with deadly consequences. But as mankind seeks to answer the ultmate queston--whether God exists--religion and science have joined in an unlikely alliance. Can new scientfc discoveries and digital age technology reveal tangible proof of God? From the far reaches of the cosmos to the inner working of the human mind, scientsts and believers around the world are using science to open new fronters in this ultmate quest.

Brand New & Exclusive HOLY GRAIL
On 12th April, Sunday at 18:25 CAT In 1898, a Minnesota farmer clearing trees from his feld uprooted a large stone covered with mysterious runes. Now known as the Kensington Rune Stone, it details a journey of land acquisiton and murder in the year 1362. Thought by some to be a hoax, new evidence suggests it could be real, and a clue that the Knights Templar discovered America 100 years before Columbus, perhaps bringing with them history’s greatest treasure...The Holy Grail.

Brand New Local Special YOUR PEOPLE MY PEOPLE
19th April, Sunday at 20:15 CAT
Take four strangers, test their DNA and then, based on the results, take them on a quest to discover exactly where they come from and the history that’s shaped who they are. This is The History Channel’s brand new genealogy special, Your People My People. Your People My People is a journey of discovery and enlightenment as we use science to reveal our history. Four ordinary South Africans travel to places and spaces in history and partcipate in actvites based on their genepool. From an emotonal reenactment of the Batle of Blood River, to spending a sun-beaten day being indentured labourers, they learn as much about themselves as they do each other. And in the end, they inspire the viewer to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

Brand New and Exclusive CURSE OF SKINWALKER RANCH
Starts 24th April, Fridays at 21:10 CAT
While most look to the stars for extraterrestrial life, one group of researchers is doing the opposite, they’re looking underground. But this ground is no ordinary piece of land, it is one of the most infamous and secretve UFO hotspots on Earth. It is called Skinwalker Ranch. These 512 acres in Utah’s Uintah Basin is as iconic in its intrigue as Area 51, and as forbidden from entry. Skinwalker Ranch has been the site of both paranormal and UFO events that no one can explain. For more than 200 years, hundreds of sightngs have been reported but no one has found an answer to why this place seems to be a magnet for alien life. But now there is a team that believes they’ve found a reason. And it’s under the very ground on which they stand. Despite decades of study, some clandestnely funded by the government, despite the energy and unmistakable noises emanatng from the caves and ground, no one has ever dared to go below ground and perhaps for good reason. Now, for the frst tme, this legendary ranch is opening its doors and giving full access as the team prepares to do what’s never been done.

Saturdays at 20:15 CAT
RISE OF EXTREMISM STUNT
Brand New and Exclusive ISIS: THE RISE OF TERROR
On 4th April at 20:15 CAT
ISIS: Rise of Terror reveals the origins of the Islamic State, what they want to achieve, and how their shocking and violent tactcs have redefned warfare in the 21st century. Focusing on fateful turning points in history, this documentary looks at America’s 8-year war in Iraq through the lens of the U.S. policymakers, generals and intelligence ofcials who were there. They detail the missed opportunites that may have forestalled the rise of ISIS and track its evolving reign of terror through to the currently unfolding operatons to roll back ISIS territory. Hear from atack survivors and in an extraordinary interview, get a rare and unfinching frst-hand look at life inside the Caliphate from an unrepentant ISIS fghter who justfes beheadings.

Brand New and Exclusive WHITE SUPREMACY: GOING UNDER
On 11th April at 20:15 CAT
White Supremacy: Going Under, tells the extraordinary stories of three people who infltrated white hate groups in an efort to bring them down from the inside. But these individuals unknowingly become part of fghtng something far larger. Tthe tght network of American white supremacy groups that is growing bolder and stronger every day.

RISE OF EXTREMISM STUNT
NEW
Brand New and Exclusive DIVIDED STATES
Starts 18th April at 20:15 CAT
From a tme when blatant acts of ant-Semitsm, homophobia and racism appear to be on the rise, this mini-series will document the current state of hate in America. We will fnd and explore the lives of characters who have experienced hate in their own lives and have emerged from that experience transformed to spread a positve message.

Elvis Riboldi Makes His Way To Cartoon Network Africa Alongside Brand New Seasons Of Some Fan Favourites In April 2020

I, ELVIS RIBOLDI
Brand New Show
Elvis is a good boy with a huge heart who always means well. He’s energetic, optimistic, passionate and full of life! He reflects the joy of being a child… but takes it to the extreme. He’s TOO energetic, TOO optimistic and TOO passionate, so things get way out of control. With Elvis alongside, anything is possible!
PREMIERE DATE
18/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Weekends @ 06:45 CAT
TEEN TITANS GO!
Brand New Episodes
Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven — are back in TEEN TITANS GO! with all-new comedic adventures, and this time they’re giving viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen super hero … once the cape comes off.
PREMIERE DATE
13/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @16:10 CAT
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS
Brand New Episodes
We’ve all seen the “comic book superhero” setup before: an ordinary teenager is living an ordinary life... Then, suddenly, they are granted extraordinary powers and become... a SUPERHERO!! And what happens to their ordinary teenage life? It disappears, overshadowed by newfound responsibilities like saving the world.
PREMIERE DATE
20/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @15:55 CAT

Zen Foundation And Naledi Kwesi Productions Team Up On A New Campaign Set To Hit Your Screens Very Soon (SA Youth TV Presumably)

Zen Foundation ' The Seed' and Naledi Kwezi Productions are looking for all groups of abused for the victims empowerment campaign titled 'The Unheard'.

You must be willing to share your story with the world as this documentary will air on Television. If you are willing to share your story but you do not want to be on camera,do let us know so that we can cast for people who will act your story.

Whether you were raped,sexual harassment, violated etc. Please speak to us. The purpose for the content is to break free from abuse, be the voice to those that are still not able to speak up.

Your story might heal the next person going through the same thing or those who might experience it in the future.

For more information please contact (064 314 1541 | 071 701 1665) | Email: zensfoundation@gmail.com | naledikwezi1210@gmail.com

Details of its premiere channel remains a mystery my estimated guess would be SA Youth TV since they are ambassadors for the channel. The channel is set to debut later on DStv with no launch date set as yet.

ABOUT ZEN FOUNDATION (AND NALEDI KWEZI PRODUCTIONS)
A non-profit organisation that mainly focuses on community projects such as helping people who are depression, suicidal, orphan and vulnerable children, rape victims, skills development and Youth empowerment programs.
We work together with a lot of film production companies such as Naledi Kwezi and we are SA Youth TV's Pretoria and Northwest brand ambassadors, the upcoming youth channel on DStv.
Zen Foundation was given birth by the PTY(LTD) company called Zendociaz Couture founded by Zen Thusi who is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, akoin ambassadors, model's trainer, Philanthropist and human activist.
Zen Thusi has appeared on SABC 2 documentary called Botho season 1 episode 5 an act of kindness, few music videos on Channel O, fan base hosted by the late Akhumzi Jezile.
Zen Thusi stands up for all programs that eliminates our society from drugs.

ABOUT SA YOUTH TV
A subscription based advert funded television channel intended for broadcast on the DStv bouquet. It was founded by parent company EzaneDurban KZN Media (EDK Media).
The channel intends to broadcast a minimum of 80% programming made by the youth of South Africa.
Our vision is to be the leader in the art and supplying viable and sustainable multimedia programming in the public of South Africa.

Dragonball Super Dashes It's Way To Cartoon Network Africa Along With A Fest Full Of Entertainment In March 2020 Only On Cartoon Network Africa

LET'S DANCE STUNT (POP-UP PARTY)
A group of kids travel around South Africa and show off some dance moves in front of the crowd and the viewers tuning in.
Tune In: Saturday 29 February @ 7:40 CAT

DRAGON BALL SUPER
BRAND NEW SERIES
Six months after the long battle against original Boo, peace has returned to Earth. Son Goku, under Chichi's request, has to work to make money when he wants only one thing, to train. Meanwhile, Son Goten, who will become the's brother-in-law, decides to find him a gift.
Sneak Peek: Monday 7 March @ 8:42 CAT
Premiere: Monday 16 March @ 16:45 CAT

Coming Up In April 2020 On Real Time Africa

Evan Goes Wild
From Tuesday 21 April at 13:30
Internet sensation and veterinarian Evan Antin travels the globe observing, helping and healing exotic wildlife. He may have been born and raised in Kansas, but his love for animals covers the whole world and he has a long list of creatures he wants to see up-close and in their natural habitat. Whether it's swimming with humpback whales and lemon sharks off the coast of Tahiti, rescuing orphaned baby bearcats and wrestling water monitors in the Philippines, or walking with Elephants in Nepal, Dr Evan brings his passion and medical skills to each adventure.

Betrayed
From Wednesday 15 April at 22:00
This series follows the lives of apparently normal people who aren't aware their days are numbered. The clock ticks on their lives, as family, friends, and lovers start to reveal hidden jealousies and wicked secrets, all leading to the ultimate betrayal - murder. Coming up this season is the case of confident, motorcycle-riding Diane Snellen. The single is mum trying to make her way in the world while navigating the dating scene of Georgetown, Kentucky - but her life ends abruptly when she's brutally stabbed in her own home. And, driven by youth, music, and her faith, Janet Chandler has dreams and aspirations of a life much larger than the small Midwestern town where she grew up. Sadly, those dreams are cut short when she's betrayed in the most horrific way possible. Nothing is as it seems in these tragic and shocking cases of betrayal.

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Family Africa

BattleBots
From Tuesday 21 April at 18:30
It's ultimate robot carnage as mechanical gladiators battle it out in a tournament - for glory, mayhem and destruction! Sparks fly and robots will die in this epic battle of machine versus machine. This series brings all the thrills and nail-biting tension of a major sporting contest, coupled with the latest in robot engineering and larger-than-life inventors. Follow the action as 67 robots from 9 different countries duke it out over several rounds of competition all leading to a final that decides which home-made robot or 'Bot' is the baddest of them all, as teams of builders and fighters compete for the championship. Each episode gets fully immersed in the action with high tech on-board technology and cameras and combat analytics. Who will have what it takes to win the most epic robot competition of all time?

Flying Wild Alaska
From Tuesday 14 April at 21:00
There's one unconventional family ruling Alaska's most dangerous skies. Operating their family-run airline, Era Alaska, the Tweto family battles unforgiving weather and terrain to transport life's necessities to one of the most remote and extreme regions of America. With no motorway system for hundreds of miles, Era Alaska is the lifeline for the isolated rural inhabitants of the Bering Sea coastline, but where the roads end, life for the quirky Twetos begins. Wildly determined Jim runs his company with passion and looks to his tiny but fierce wife, Ferno, for support. Battling -40F degree winters and hurricane- like winds, the airline's intrepid pilots are among the best in the world, transporting champion snow dogs bound for the Iditarod race, medicine for sick children and groceries for miners working on the North Slope. Year round, Jim and his family are motivated by the fact that the livelihoods of thousands of people depend on their business and employees every day.

Coming Up In April 2020 On TLC Africa

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 8 April at 21:00
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven, pursuing the American dream. However, this is no ordinary family - they are the largest known family of little people in the world. All seven Johnstons have Achondroplasia Dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects their size - but action in their lives is bigger than ever! Dad, Trent, and mom, Amber, have a total of five kids under the age of 16: Jonah and Elizabeth, their biological kids, as well as three adopted children, Anna from Russia, Alex from South Korea, and Emma from China. Juggling the demands of a family of seven while living in your dream home that is being renovated because it's a fixer-upper is anything but easy, but the Johnstons are up for the challenge. How will the Johnstons deal with their next set of challenges?

Dr. Pimple Popper
From Saturday 18 April at 21:00
Top dermatologist, Dr. Sandra Lee - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - specialises in diagnosing and removing mysterious lumps and cysts from patients' skin - helping them return to normal life. She never knows who will come in on any given day and what she will need to do in order to help them fix their pimple-related problems. But one thing is certain; they have to be seen to be believed. Featuring special bonus footage, the most incredible moments from the series go under the spotlight as Dr. Lee looks back at her stand-out cases. From a 'horn' growing out of the back of a woman's head to a patient whose body is covered with mysterious bumps, each episode is bursting with fascinating insight.

My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
From Friday 24 April at 20:00
This emotional series catches up with the lives of formerly super-obese women and men as they continue their turbulent weight-loss journeys. While under the care of weight-loss expert Dr. Younon Nowzaradan, they shed hundreds of pounds. But along the way, each encountered new emotional and physical challenges. After undergoing life-saving weight-loss surgery, they must adjust to the changes to their bodies - which can include painful flaps of extreme excess skin that requires additional surgery. As well as undergoing drastic physical transformations, these individuals are also reassessing their relationships, with their families and loved ones as well as with food. Is excess weight the only thing they stand to lose after surgery?

Buddy Vs. Duff
From Saturday 25 April at 19:00
The best cake makers in the world are back! Cake Boss Buddy Valastro challenges previous winner Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes, to another round in the ultimate baking battle. In this high-energy series, Buddy and Duff assemble teams of elite cake artists to help them supersize and elevate their cakes to new heights and deliver them to East and West Coast celebrations. Expert judges Kimberly Bailey, Florian Bellanger and Waylynn Lucas score Duff's and Buddy's creations and declare the King of Cake. Who will win the ultimate showdown and take a slice of victory?

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa

Rob Riggle: Global Investigator
From Tuesday 28 April at 20:00
From an early age, actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle had an explorer's spirit. His sense of wonder was fuelled by his grandfather, who filled Rob's head with incredible myths, mysteries, and legends from far off places. Now, Rob is taking his passion for adventure across the globe in a bid to solve some of the world's greatest mysteries. This thrilling series follows Rob's journey, as he meets local guides and invites people who don't think he's up to the challenge to join him. Relying on his mental toughness and self-taught karate, Rob will take on some of the biggest, most daring challenges he's ever faced in the ultimate adventure.

Expedition X
From Tuesday 14 April at 20:55
Real life Indiana Jones, adventurer Josh Gates, has decided it's time to really explore the dark side of the planet. So, he's put together a top team to undertake investigations delving into realms beyond the 'unknown.' They include scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot, who have been brought in to investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extra-terrestrial phenomena. Whether it's tracking paranormal activity in Mexico City or trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man, they embark on unprecedented expeditions into the unexplained and perhaps... unexplainable.

Ed Stafford: First Man Out
From Wednesday 22 April at 20:00
Survivalist and explorer, Ed Stafford, heads to the wilds of China to face off the planet's top survival experts in a real- life race to get out of the country's most hostile environments. In every episode, Ed faces a different and equally skilled opponent in the race to be the first to reach a pre-determined extraction point, on a journey fraught with danger. From the huge cliffs and bamboo forests of Bashan to the mountains and waterfalls of Yunnan Province, he may be able to survive almost anywhere or anything, but so can these extraordinary people. With speed as important as survival, who will be the first to escape these lethal landscapes in a country with some of the world's most extreme climates?

Mystery Stunt
From Friday 10 April at 11:40
Behind every mystery lies curiosity. This compelling strand of thought-provoking shows follows intrepid explorers investigate the world’s longest-running mysteries, using cutting-edge technology in their quest for the truth. Expedition Unknown follows explorer Josh Gates as he examines unsolved stories around the world, interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments. Lost Secrets sees historian Justin Jampol unlock the secrets of the past through recently unearthed artefacts, using advanced scientific testing to reveal new details. In Mission Declassified, investigative journalist Christof Putzel unlocks the secrets of cold cases by using declassified government files to get to the truth. And, Storming Area 51 follows UFO Bros Joe and Emmett Hayes as they head to the Nevada desert to observe, investigate and fully embrace the pandemonium of the storming Area 51 event. These shows and more explore the unexplained to unravel the fascinating truth behind the legends.

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa

Rob Riggle: Global Investigator
From Tuesday 28 April at 20:00
From an early age, actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle had an explorer's spirit. His sense of wonder was fuelled by his grandfather, who filled Rob's head with incredible myths, mysteries, and legends from far off places. Now, Rob is taking his passion for adventure across the globe in a bid to solve some of the world's greatest mysteries. This thrilling series follows Rob's journey, as he meets local guides and invites people who don't think he's up to the challenge to join him. Relying on his mental toughness and self-taught karate, Rob will take on some of the biggest, most daring challenges he's ever faced in the ultimate adventure.

Expedition X
From Tuesday 14 April at 20:55
Real life Indiana Jones, adventurer Josh Gates, has decided it's time to really explore the dark side of the planet. So, he's put together a top team to undertake investigations delving into realms beyond the 'unknown.' They include scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot, who have been brought in to investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extra-terrestrial phenomena. Whether it's tracking paranormal activity in Mexico City or trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man, they embark on unprecedented expeditions into the unexplained and perhaps... unexplainable.

Ed Stafford: First Man Out
From Wednesday 22 April at 20:00
Survivalist and explorer, Ed Stafford, heads to the wilds of China to face off the planet's top survival experts in a real- life race to get out of the country's most hostile environments. In every episode, Ed faces a different and equally skilled opponent in the race to be the first to reach a pre-determined extraction point, on a journey fraught with danger. From the huge cliffs and bamboo forests of Bashan to the mountains and waterfalls of Yunnan Province, he may be able to survive almost anywhere or anything, but so can these extraordinary people. With speed as important as survival, who will be the first to escape these lethal landscapes in a country with some of the world's most extreme climates?

Mystery Stunt
From Friday 10 April at 11:40
Behind every mystery lies curiosity. This compelling strand of thought-provoking shows follows intrepid explorers investigate the world’s longest-running mysteries, using cutting-edge technology in their quest for the truth. Expedition Unknown follows explorer Josh Gates as he examines unsolved stories around the world, interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments. Lost Secrets sees historian Justin Jampol unlock the secrets of the past through recently unearthed artefacts, using advanced scientific testing to reveal new details. In Mission Declassified, investigative journalist Christof Putzel unlocks the secrets of cold cases by using declassified government files to get to the truth. And, Storming Area 51 follows UFO Bros Joe and Emmett Hayes as they head to the Nevada desert to observe, investigate and fully embrace the pandemonium of the storming Area 51 event. These shows and more explore the unexplained to unravel the fascinating truth behind the legends.

Telemundo Africa Debuts A New Season Of The Anthology Series, Decisions

If you've watched Christmas Miracles (Milagros De Navidad) meet it's elder sister Decisions (Decisiones: Unos Ganan, Otros). This is actually the revival for the 2005 version which Telemundo titled Decisiones (Decisions without the extended title) doesn't seem interested to air anytime soon but don't worry the stories change constantly there's not much to miss out from the first season.

The new season is more inclined towards thriller, suspense and action - tell stories that are affecting ordinary people today. Inspired by high profile research, cases of human identity, social and political struggles, each episode focuses on a transcendental decision that will change the lives of the main characters in a moving, extraordinary and radical way. At the end of each episode, current statistics related to the central plot will be included, which were prepared by Noticas Telemundo to create awareness and reflection on the issues.

The series has a variety of stars including Luz Ramos, Jorge Luis Pila, Litzy, Laura Flores and many more.
The series airs weekdays at 20:00 CAT from Monday 27 April

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

BBC Africa Content Goes FTA On Soweto TV

BBC Africa TV programmes are now available to viewers in South Africa on the free-to-air channel Soweto TV.

The deal means viewers to Soweto TV also gain access to the BBC’s global news programme for children produced by Angelina Jolie, My World, multi award-winning investigative series Africa Eye, weekly health, fitness and food programme Life Clinic, and women’s discussion show # TheSheWord.

Simon Kendall, Business Development Director for BBC World Service, said: “We are delighted that audiences in Gauteng and throughout South Africa will now be able to view an exciting selection of BBC programmes through our new agreement with Soweto TV. We look forward to working more closely with Soweto TV and to building on this exciting new presence in South Africa.”

South Africa: DStv Easyview Is Better Than OpenView

OpenView is a free-to-view platform owned by eMedia Investments that offers quality entertainment while DStv Easyview is a pay-tv platform supplied by MultiChoice at R29p/m (formerly R39p/m). Ever since OpenView took the market by storm a lot consider it a better alternative to some of DStv's package like Easyview.

Before I get to what makes Easyview swell let's look at what makes OpenView superior starting with general entertainment section. For years e.tv has constantly restructured that section back in 2013 it was a kind of crappy compared to now where's so much entertainment including reality, international and local drama series, telenovelas and quality movies. With Easyview they basically have a Telenovela channel that's already found on OpenView except OpenView has 2 more channels for telenovelas, a repeats channel except OpenView's repeats channel also airs international programming, a dull reality channel which is accessible 24 hours a day compared to eReality on OpenView and a movie channel that airs somewhat classical films relying on a portion of channels found on OpenView for modern movies (ouch). Community channels also air a bit of everything in this section but most would rather stick with OpenView for quality entertainment over MORE low quality programming there. If you want quality entertainment get OpenView and if you want more channels with low quality get Easyview. The winner is OpenView.

Sports, at launch viewers only turned to SABC for that on OpenView with Easyview they have a highlights channel and sport-infused programming and old matches on a variety of community channels besides SABC giving them the edge overtime OpenView grew their lineup with their first sports channel now defunct Kwesé Free Sports and went on to bring Fight Sports and use OpenNews for sports and turning it into e.tv News & Sports for reruns and exclusive sports matches with some news remaining. None of these platforms will give you soccer 24 hours a day but OpenView wins this round as well.

Now we get to the rest of section that makes Easyview "superior" even though it's a section operators put less investment onto its definitely bigger on Easyview side of things. Whatever you read from below just know Easyview wins it all and takes most of the cake compared to OpenView.

News, OpenView offers 2 news channels and only 25% of that channel is local with news programming being carried out on SABC and e.tv daily while Easyview has more than double the news channels alongside community channels and a weather channel with two of them being local news channels besides having SABC and e.tv for daily news.

Kids, OpenView had 4 kids channels, two educational, one factual and the other entertaining now it's been reduced to just 2 channels the same channels found on Easyview with programming on SABC and e.tv found on both platforms. Now getting to the part where Easyview wins there's a standard preschool channel alongside content from community and religious channels and possibly even that upcoming youth channel(s) and maybe the African animation channel.

Music, I know OpenView no longer has one and won't have one yet for another foreseeable future but let's look at the time they had one which was the trainwreck Beatlab TV along with content and segments from SABC and Glow TV not everyone likes indie so yeah the options are lacking on OpenView side even the radio channels seem weaker in comparison(your phone has a radio even the no internet or camera phones have it so use that). Easyview has segments from SABC, community channels, 3 music channels (2 gospel), DMX (international music only) and radio channels so no matter what happens OpenView will never beat that package when it comes to music.

Religion and community channels, OpenView had a couple of them and that didn't go so well Easyview has a ton of them even community channels have religious programming that ain't fading away from anyone's screens, it's enough to even launch a standalone package. These genres don't attract much attention to most of the media so does it matter if OpenView has one if they'll all be treated in the same manner.

If you tally up everything OpenView is only good for general entertainment and sports which is premium game changer while Easyview is better with the smaller and sometimes overbooked sections which has less impact and seems niche in a way overtime it could grow on both sides in the end OpenView might have each of these missing gaps but I doubt they'll be much growth in these sections compared to Easyview after all you need to pay R29p/m as opposed to OpenView free entertainment.

Statement From Chairperson Of Soweto TV Regarding The Mismanagement Of The Channel

Soweto TV (DStv 251/Starsat 488) was mismanaged for almost a decade and was on the verge of liquidation when all the members of the board resigned with immediate effect leaving only 1 member who was also the founding members of Soweto TV. The regulator ICASA instructed the remaining member to properly constitute a team of directors who will stabilize the channel and take it forward.

The new board member appointed an investigator and the following was discovered:
- Soweto TV has not been compliant with the regulator in regards to news and factual content.
- The channel accumulated an unpaid SARS bill amounting to R54,439,400 million rand.
-No performance management or monitoring contracts to measure deliverables and accountability.
- The channel had excessive amounts of repeats for the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 with constant incorrect electronic program guide for viewers.
- The previous management never submitted tax returns for years with violations and penalties from the revenue service
- There was no policy or any form of governance on the day to day operations, service providers were appointed with no procurement processes and business processes were compromised.
- Churches and key community organization's terminated their contracts with the channel.
- Channel had 84 staff members, a couple of them were "ghost" employees earning a salary with no trace of working at Soweto TV, some have been with the channel for almost a decade with no contribution to the channel.
Interventions to date
- The Board has alleviated the risk of the channel being liquidated.
- The Board has engaged ICASA and relevant stake holders on its plans to stabilize the channel and ensure that Soweto TV succeeds.
The board took a resolution to appoint Mr Thabo Molefe as the new CEO and the following has been affected:
- Since September 2019, the channel has committed to paying R14,439,400 to R4,567,000
- The channel has complied with the local content regulation and continues to reflect the community back to its audience.
- The channel has instituted both an acquisition and editorial policy putting Soweto TV amongst the leading broadcasters in South Africa.
- We've implemented new automated commercial systems that enable advertisers and sales agencies to monitor their investment and maintain schedule stability.
- The channel has formulated policies that speak to governance, accountability and performance.
- The channel has attended MultiChoice content and management workshops.
- The channel has hosted auditions for new shows with new faces to be introduced in February 2020.
- 9 new shows have been produced by and being released throughout the next months
- The brand of Soweto TV has been revived and in 2020 the audience will have an opportunity to view more local content and engage with a number of new initiatives.

The new Board is committed to the success of Soweto TV, once we have achieved programming and commercial stability, the Board will roll out the next phase of their work program which will comprise of increased community engagement including scheduling editorial consultants as well as membership rules to enable increased community participation.

The new board will not be directed by the opportunistic campaigns which are waged by people who have failed the Channel before. The community must not be misled by such people.