News Shorts: The New Series SuperKitties Makes Its Highly Anticipated Debut On Disney Junior Africa Alongside Hamster And Gretel On Disney Channel Africa, My Desire Shortened To 30 Minutes This June In Favour Of Timeless Love And History Channel To Cease Transmission In Russia

More kiddies entertainment for DStv customers

SUPERKITTIES
FROM 1 JUNE AT 08:00
DISNEY JUNIOR
Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy are not only cute and cuddly kittens, but are also brave, smart, strong and kind, and turn into SuperKitties when trouble arises.

HAMSTER & GRETEL
FROM 16 JUNE AT 15:15
DISNEY CHANNEL
Gifted with amazing superpowers, Gretel and her pet hamster decide to join hands with her teenage brother to protect their city from evil supervillains.

My Desire to lose a half hour

As mentioned earlier in the year, Star Life has halved most of their primetime series with Lost In Love and Anupama currently on air for 30 minutes (21 minutes if you're avoiding the ads). Reason being they want to these soaps to collide with the current offering in India.

During the month, Star Life unveiled the Star Bharat original, Timeless Love (Na Umra Ki Seema Ho) a story about a couple with an age gap who have to fight tooth and nail in order to be together.

As seen through an updated programme guide, Timeless Love will air for an hour (42 minutes if you're avoiding ads) from June 1st to June 4th at 19:30 to 20:30 meaning My Desire will be getting the short end of the stick in a 30 minute timeslot.

History is the next international channel to depart Russia

Following Russia's invasion to the Ukraine, several international outlets such as The Walt Disney Company, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery had opted to retract their services within the region with Russia Today being phased out from international outlets.

A+E Networks, being one of the few international outlets to offer their services within the regions with History and H2 had announced their termination across Bulgaria with H2 that went dark during the week with History expected to follow by the end of June.

History is still available in Italy, Portugal, Germany, Spain, UK and Ireland, Asia, India and South Africa.

Review: The Dominance Of Bollywood, Turkwood And More On The Openview Platform

Openview is a free-to-view platform owned by eMedia Investments that is currently available in over 3 million households offering a range of reality shows, drama series, movies, telenovelas, cartoons and so much more.

Since the rollout of the pay-tv tier to the platform, Ultraview offering content from India with Zee Family and Star Select as well as LGBTQ and youth oriented content from OUTtv and FUSE. eMedia Investments ranks as one of the most diverse brands out there.

For those using Openview, it's no secret that the red brand has caught the love bug for two markets Istanbul (Turkwood) following the success of Kuiertyd which has contributed a lot for eExtra's primetime and further bolstered the offering on e.tv and ePlesier.

The second is their love for Bolly with 2 dedicated channels and a programming block on eExtra with another 2 channels on Ultraview. eMedia Investments is currently sitting with 4 channels and a part timer with Turkwood sharing content amongst 3 brands.

In hindsight, Openview's Bollywood offering helps cutback on rebroadcasts unlike eExtra's Kuiertyd which has seen doppelgangers on e.tv and ePlesier. The same could be said about the public broadcaster SABC 1-3 and Sport channels which has done content sharing.

But unlike Zee One and Star Life, eMedia's channels offers more timeslots for other content from movies, reality shows, cartoons and more versus Bollywood dramas and 2-4 hour weekly movie slot again it's the variety that counts in this scenario.

For those who've skipping out on Anupama or Imlie due to unforeseeable circumstances, take into account such content has been limited across the Openview platform leaving space for more variety or in this case eExtra's Dayan, Destructive Beauty and Naagin.

If you feel that Openview has more Indian channels take to account the locals SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3, e.tv, SA Music, People's Weather and SABC Sport which contributes to our point there's more local than Bolly on the Openview platform.

The only challenge is that consumers are being feed more of the same thing as mentioned Dayan Destructive Beauty and Naagin or Doodsondes and Soete Wraak on eExtra which isn't entirely bad but one could learn from e.tv's incorporation of variety.

New Series Alert: His Mistress's Child Coming Soon To Zee World

Zee World, a general entertainment channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises home to various English dubbed Bollywood movies and series will be rolling out a new family drama from its Hindi counterpart &TV, His Mistress's Child (Doosari Maa).

Synopsis for His Mistress's Child:

His Mistress's Child is the story of a woman living in Uttar Pradesh with her husband, two daughters and in-laws. Her happy, peaceful family life comes to a screeching halt when she and her husband unknowingly adopt his illegitimate child. The show captures the lead protagonist Yashoda's journey of coming to terms with her husband’s past and her conflicted, rocky relationship with her stepson.

Neha Joshi and Aayudh Bhanushali are the main cast in the serial. Nidhi Uttam, Mohit Dagga, Anita Pradhan, and Sunil Dutt play the supporting roles.

Since it's launch on &TV in September 2022, His Mistress's Child has managed to produce over 100 episodes with more currently in production. It's unknown how many episodes would be made available on Zee World as seen with Radha Mohan and Aparajita.

His Mistress's Child will be rolling out on Zee World in the coming months. No word on which feed of the channel will be airing it first but the show joins the list of other ongoing shows in the market including Anupama, My Desire, Unfortunate Love and Twist Of Fate.

Envision Racing And Cartoon Network EMEA Join Forces To Help Kids Become Climate Champions!

Envision Racing, the leading Formula E race team and Cartoon Network EMEA, Warner Bros. Discovery’s number one animated series network, have announced a new partnership to engage children and young people in the Race Against Climate Change™.

Cartoon Network EMEA will work alongside Envision Racing to create awareness of the global issue of electric waste through joint marketing campaigns, promotions, and gamification. This comes as annual electronic waste production is on track to reach a staggering 75 million tonnes by 2030 and includes items such as mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries.

Opportunities for participation include the Recover-E-Waste to Race competition, where kids can learn how to design and build a mini–Formula E race car using e-waste, with prize winners being showcased at the London Formula E-Prix on 29 July.

Cartoon Network’s Climate Champions initiative empowers and inspires children to act and help the environment. Kids aged 6-12 can become Climate Champions by taking up daily challenges and making a world of difference together.

With the help of beloved characters from hit shows that include The Amazing World of Gumball and Craig of the Creek, children can complete tasks and create real, tangible change in their lives while contributing to a community driving sustainability globally.

Since its launch in June 2021, more than 1.5 million challenges have been accepted worldwide and this number continues to grow daily.

Sylvain Filippi, Managing Director and CTO at Envision Racing said: “Envision Racing exists to engage fans and the public on the urgency of the climate crisis with the Race Against Climate Change™ at the centre of our activity. As well as testing new battery technology for cars, we are on a mission to tackle e-waste and to help build a circular economy for electric vehicles. This partnership is an incredible opportunity to engage children and young people in the creation of a sustainable future. We’re excited to be working with Cartoon Network to inspire action across the world and can’t wait to get started.”

Monika Oomen, VP Brand, Communications and Digital Content Strategy, Kids EMEA at Warner Bros. Discovery: “E-waste is an incredibly important issue, but we don’t pay enough attention to it. Through our strategic collaboration with Envision Racing, we want to raise awareness amongst kids and help educate them about how they can play a part in reducing it. We’re delighted to partner with Envision Racing because this will help open up to kids a whole new sporting environment and a world where they are even more empowered to impact the planet positively. Together, we can make a world of difference. We look forward to extending our Cartoon Network Climate Champions campaign to equipping kids with the tools to tackle electronic waste in their lives."

FIA Formula E World Championship is the only sport to be certified net zero carbon since inception and has been independently ranked and recognised as the most sustainable sport in the world by the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports.

In addition to being the all-time leading points scorers in Formula E, Envision Racing also has a leadership position for sustainability. Its Race Against Climate Change™ program is inspiring and empowering fans and the wider public to take climate action, using Formula E’s platform, Envision Racing aims to make electric mobility and renewable energy a global reality.

New Series Alert: Digman! Coming Soon To Comedy Central And Paramount+ Africa

Anticipated to rollout in the market later in the year, Paramount+ is set to join existing streamers such as Netflix, Showmax, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ featuring a lineup of exclusive original content from MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon.

Although a date has yet to be announced, Paramount+ and Comedy Central have begun marketing the animated sitcom, Digman! featuring Andy Samberg of The Lonely Island. Of course, Paramount+ isn't present in the press release released by MultiChoice Africa.

Taking the timeframe to account, Paramount+ is likely to rollout in the coming months as pictured above. On top of that, it's likely going to rollout on a region by region basis as seen with BritBox and Disney+ as mentioned Paramount+ is absent from the press release.

Paramount+ is likely to be made available on MultiChoice's DStv Explora Ultra joining streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Universal+ (through the DStv App) and Disney+.

Press release

Comedy Central announces guest line-up for Andy Samberg-led adult animated series starring Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Radcliffe and more.

The series will premiere in on Saturday, 17 June, at 22:00 CAT.

Digman! is the first series written and produced by Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning actor and producer Andy Samberg (Palm Springs), along with co-creator and showrunner Neil Campbell (Brooklyn Nine-Nine).

“We are thrilled to be adding Digman! to the Comedy Central line-up. Andy Samberg has a unique way of delivering comedy that resonates with all audiences of all types of humour. It’s one we have long had our eyes on, and we know it will not disappoint in the market,” says Dillon Khan, Vice President Comedy Central Africa.

The half-hour animated episodes are set in a world where archaeologists are massive celebrities and the coolest people on the planet, with Samberg providing the voice of the protagonist, Rip Digman. In addition to the previously announced principal cast, the show will feature guest performances from Clancy Brown, Andy Daly, Cole Escola, Harvey Guillén, Kirby, Marc Evan Jackson, Rachel Kaly, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Lauren Lapkus, Jane Lynch, Mike Mitchell, Kyle Mooney, Claudia O’Doherty, Lennon Parham, Daniel Radcliffe, Maya Rudolph, Paul Rust, Jason Schwartzman, Carl Tart, Joe Lo Truglio, and Edgar Wright.

The impressive guest lineup will join Samberg and the principal cast which includes Mitra Jouhari (Three Busy Debras), Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave), Dale Soules (Orange Is The New Black), Guz Khan (Our Flag Means Death), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Tim Meadows (The Goldbergs).

The series is created by Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell and produced by CBS Studios alongside Ali Bell and The Lonely Island’s Party Over Here banner. Titmouse will Executive Produce, with their own Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina.

Digman! joins MTV Entertainment’s growing arsenal of adult animation, including Everybody Still Hates Chris, a reimagined animated version of superstar Chris Rock's popular award-winning family show Everybody Hates Chris; Jodie, a film spin-off of MTV’s iconic Daria franchise with Tracee Ellis Ross in the titular role along with the award-winning South Park franchise, and the critically lauded Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head series and film Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe.

Be the first to catch this hilarious show and tune into Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) on Saturday, 17 June, at 22:00 CAT.

Development Alert: More Nicktoons Coming Soon To Nickelodeon Africa With Best & Bester And The Adventures Of Sammy & Raj

During the year, the repeat studded Nicktoons by Paramount Global unveiled two new series, The Adventures Of Sammy & Raj and Best & Bester. This was the first in several months that the brand had recieved any fresh content following its snoozefest in 2022.

Synopsis for The Adventures Of Sammy & Raj:

The series follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-brothers, Sammy and Raj, as they pause, rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits with a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips.

Nickelodeon International teamed up with Nickelodeon India, a part of Viacom18 that is a joint venture between Paramount Global and Network18, to co-produce The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj making it the first collaboration between both parties.

Synopsis for Best & Bester:

Best & Bester is a buddy comedy about two friends who can transform themselves into whatever they want, once per day — but figuring out what’s the best thing to be can be pretty tricky when you can be anything. Catered for 7 to 11 year olds, it takes the idea of choices and comparisons to ridiculous heights.

The series was produced by Giggle Entertainment who previously worked on 101 Dalmatian Street which was basically a revival to the 101 Dalmatian franchise for Disney Channels in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

After several months, both series are slated to air on Nickelodeon later in July. For a while now, this has been a norm for Paramount to take the channel's very few premier shows and have reruns and further episodes made available to Nickelodeon.

We've been saying this for a while now it's better the brand merges with Nickelodeon as there's isn't much left to explore that you wouldn't find on the main channel. It's weird how the channel is regarded premium in various African markets if the only thing original is NickMusic.

AMC International And Paramount Global Are Relaunching CBS Justice In United Kingdom As True Crime By The End Of 2023, Will The Same Be Happening For CBS Justice In Africa At Some Point?

AMC International and Paramount Global will be reviving CBS Justice in the UK later in the year as a streaming service under Amazon Freevee. This comes after the channel was shuttered last year as the parties were reviewing their offering for consumers in the region.

True Crime UK is set to launch on more major platforms later in the year, with a slate of shows currently seen on CBS Reality internationally (and CBS Justice in Africa) including Evidence of Evil, Murder Wall, Donal MacIntyre Unsolved and Medical Detectives.

Despite having resounding resemblance to to the defunct Sony Crime operated by Sony Pictures Television which too was known as True Crime. The channels are operated by different parties with AMC International opting to use "From CBS Reality" as to not avoid confusion.

Tanya Gugenheim, SVP, business development, AMC Networks International – UK said, “We’re thrilled to launch True Crime UK from CBS Reality on Amazon Freevee and Rakuten TV. Expanding our factual entertainment content into the FAST space underscores the demand for our acclaimed true crime programming and will enable us to share it with a huge new audience.”

During the year, CBS Justice expanded their footprint in the African market on StarTimes' StarSat platform alongside CBS Reality. Since spinning off CBS Reality into a second channel back in November 2019, CBS Justice has been garnering popularity to factual lovers.

As mentioned, CBS Justice's days in Africa could be numbered or at least the brand name as True Crime is just a digital duplicate. On top of that, AMC International UK manages brands like CBS Reality, JimJam and the already mentioned CBS Justice in Africa.

Recap To Last Year: The Racing Partnership And The Via Duplicate Channel Likely Scrapped On DStv As Seen With BBC UKTV On Openview

Last year, MultiChoice and BBC Studios unveiled the general entertainment channel, BBC UKTV. It features drama series and game shows from BBC Brit alongside lifestyle and factual content from BBC Lifestyle and BBC Earth and kiddies entertainment from CBeebies.

Before it's rollout on the pay-tv platform, plans were underway for the channel to make its free-to-air debut on eMedia Investments' Openview platform. For unknown reasons, those plans fell through as the red brand and BBC Studios remain silent on the channel.

During that year, MultiChoice had conducted tests on additional channel to Media24's Via which has seen a boost in popularity following its induction back in 2015. The channel similar to the already mentioned BBC UKTV would supply existing content to more DStv customers.

Another channel which was also in development was a possible rival to 4Racing TV's Racing240, The Racing Partnership. It is described as the exclusive betting shop to which all of the owners Arena Racing's content is delivered to bookmakers.

Although no official name was given to this duplicate channel, the channel's 24 hour lineup was available to browse at the time while The Racing Partnership only had this test card pictured above.

TNT Novelas Expands To More Parts Of Latin America, Kills Off TBS

During the year, Turner Network Television, Inc. a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery had trademarked a new brand, TNT Novelas. The channel rolled out in place of TNT Series which had since then inherited a number of soap operas from Turkey and Colombia.

As seen through various pay-tv outlets, the general entertainment channel TBS similar to family brand Boomerang earlier in the year in parts of Europe is being phased out for a more productive brand, TNT Novelas.

Sources site the cutback of original programming on TNT, Cartoon Network and TBS in the United States as one of the contributing factors of TNT Novelas which is expected to takeover the TBS brand name across Latin America (including Brazil) from June 26.

Another being the newly launched Max streaming service in which Warner Bros. Discovery is prioritising the original programming and leaving brands like Cartoon Network to promote the existing batch of content from the streaming service.

In other developments, Warner Bros. Discovery has been phasing out TNT across Europe for Warner TV. Of course, the TNT brand name was revived as a sports channel in the UK on top of that these changes have yet to take affect in the African market.

Everyday Novelas Shorts: Doodsondes Season 5 And Season 6 Confirmed For eExtra, Love To Death To Rollout On Galaxy Television And Land Of Passions To Debut On Telemundo Africa's Passionistas Group In The Coming Months

More Doodsondes coming soon to Openview

During the year, it was announced that the popular FOX series, Doodsondes (Yasak Elma) will be returning for a fifth season later in the year. In a recent interview, it was also revealed that production had begun on season 6 hinting at a back-to-back rollout.

Doodsondes premiered on eExtra in 2019 and after a few seasons it moved to e.tv. The upcoming seasons are currently listed under eExtra but considering the brand is dubbed Turkwood they might as well be referring to e.tv.

Upcoming shows for eExtra include Ramo, Chrysalis and Annekan Die Swa Kry.

Another yet to be seen TLNovelas original is launching on Galaxy TV

Galaxy TV, a private owned television channel situated in Nigeria had acquired rights to Mexican drama Amar A Muerte (Love To Death). It stars Angelique Boyer, Michel Brown, Alejandro Nones, Arturo Barba, Claudia Martín, Macarena Achaga and Henry Zakka.

The heart is deceitful and more often than not we live believing that we have everything around us under control. This is exactly the case of media mogul Leon Carvajal who thinks he has the perfect life but Lady Death proves to him otherwise when he dies and comes back in a different body only to realize everything around him is in rambles.

A classic Telemundo original to debut on the Passionistas Group

Telemundo, a general entertainment channel owned by NBCUniversal that is home to variety of telenovelas in Latin America had rolled out in the African market by 2013. Unlike fellow competitors TLNovelas, the channel has yet to relive the early 2000s.

But due to a poll held sometime ago, this dream is about to become a reality or at least through their Passionistas Group on Facebook as the classic Tierra De Pasiones (Land Of Passions) will begin streaming on the group from July 26th with English subtitles.

It follows the stormy life of the beautiful Valeria San Román who is full of secrets and disappointments, only her indomitable character gives her the strength to face her enemies, and even her own family, and give love a chance with the appearance of Francisco Contreras.

Regular Nick Shorts: Super Team 4 To Rollout On Netflix, Johnny Bravo's Dragonball Segment Has Surfaced The Net And Showmax Acquired Broadcasting To Berry And The Big City

Netflix to rollout new African animated series

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has announced that it will debut its first African animated series, Supa Team 4, on 20 July 2023. The series was created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema and produced by South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios.

Supa Team 4 is a superhero comedy series that follows four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka. When they’re recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world, they have to balance their secret identities and fighting supervillains with homework and the everyday challenges of being teenagers.

The series features a diverse cast of characters and explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and empowerment. It is a groundbreaking series that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Johnny Bravo and DBZ crossover has surfaced the net

A crossover between the Cartoon Network program Johnny Bravo and the highly influential anime series Dragon Ball Z previously thought to have been lost has resurfaced on YouTube.

The meeting between the programs took place as part of the JBVO: Your All Request Cartoon Show programming block, which aired from 2000 until 2001.

The block was hosted by Bravo, who was voiced by Jeff Bennett, and the fictional character would introduce and play various cartoon segments from Cartoon Network's archive that were requested by viewers.

Strawberry Shortcake is getting more love

Toronto-based WildBrain has closed several broadcast sales for 2D-animated series Berry in the Big City (120 x four minutes), as well as signing new licensing partners for the Strawberry Shortcake consumer products program.

Portuguese/Spanish preschool channel Canal Panda has acquired the first three seasons of the 2D-animated series, along with four 44-minute seasonal specials, with French AVOD platforms TFOU MAX and MYTFI and Polish preschool net MiniMini+ picking up seasons one and two, and Paramount’s AVOD Pluto TV, Africa’s SVOD Showmax and LA-based AVOD Kanopy buying just the first season.

Afrikaans Voice Actors For Roekeloos Dade, Annekan Die Swa Kry And Ramo

Roekeloos Dade (Hayat Sarkisi)
Roberto Kyle as Kerim Cevher
Rene Cloete as Hülya Çamoglu
Melanie Scholtz as Melek
Pierre Nelson as Hüseyin Cevher
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck as Süheyla Cevher
Anja Taljaard as Filiz
Dee Theart as Nilay
Helena Baard as Bade Cevher
Chante Crainger as Ceylan
Liande Valentyn as Nürgul

Annekan Die Swa Kry (Kardeslerim)
Melissa De Vries as Sengül
Megan Spencer as Nebahat
Richard Van Die Westhuizen as Akif Aktul
Talitta Jameson as Asiye
John Koopman as Ogulcan
Marunzo Thomas as Kadir
Curtley Pitt as Mazlum
Anna Louise Bischoff as Harika
Zaan Du Toit as Suzan
Melissa Myburgh as Melisa
Christian Schoeman as Berk
Hunter Plaatjies as Aybike Eren

Ramo
Hein De Vries as Ramo
Veronique Jephtas as Sibel
Keenan Herman as Alpay
Christian Bennett as Kasak
Anrich Herbst as Yavuz
Craig Adriaanse as Sakik
Jacques Theron as Hale
Grace Pienaar as Neslihan
Abdurgaman Adams as Süleyman
Jill Levenberg as Kerimak
Sanchia Davids as Afet
Hein Poole as Bücür
Rushney Ferguson as Fatos
Basil Appolis as Ismail
Maria Van Die Almeida as Cavidan
Jurgen McEwan as Docak
Nethanel Swartz as Arap
Celeste Matthews as Sebanat
André Samuels as Durdu

Recap To The Month: Showmax Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Berry And The Big City

Toronto-based WildBrain has closed several broadcast sales for 2D-animated series Berry in the Big City (120 x four minutes), as well as signing new licensing partners for the Strawberry Shortcake consumer products program.

Portuguese/Spanish preschool channel Canal Panda has acquired the first three seasons of the 2D-animated series, along with four 44-minute seasonal specials, with French AVOD platforms TFOU MAX and MYTFI and Polish preschool net MiniMini+ picking up seasons one and two, and Paramount’s AVOD Pluto TV, Africa’s SVOD Showmax and LA-based AVOD Kanopy buying just the first season.

Meanwhile, WildBrain CPLG is moving Strawberry Shortcake into the spotlight with a series of strategic licensing deals. In addition to the iconic character being Funko-ized in the collectibles category, A Leading Role has signed up for costumes, SkinnyDip for phone cases and Diamond Art Club for crafts.

Houston-based cosmetics company Hunnideux will also create character-inspired make-up palettes for the US market, with Florida’s Little Bird Bamboo releasing matching “mommy & me” apparel sets, and American clothing retailer Hot Topic launching a new Strawberry Shortcake collection spanning apparel, accessories and footwear.

The Strawberry Shortcake franchise is experiencing a new surge in popularity, according to The Insights Family. During the last quarter, the UK-based research firm ranked Strawberry Shortcake as the sixth most popular character with kids ages six to nine in the US, putting it ahead of the likes of Harry Potter, SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie.

SuperSport To Launch Sports Betting Site In South Africa With SuperSportBET

In a big move for sports betting punters, Multichoice has shown their hand by unveiling their plans to enter the gambling industry, accompanied by the launch of an innovative payment platform. They announced these plans at their Capital Markets Day. The company's foray into the world of gambling is set to disrupt the industry and provide South Africans with an unparalleled gaming experience.

SuperSportBet Mobile South Africa

The decision to venture into the gambling sector comes as no surprise, considering the significant growth and revenue witnessed by the industry in recent years. Multichoice aims to tap into this market by providing a comprehensive gaming platform that combines cutting-edge technology, a user-friendly interface, and a wide range of betting options.

SuperSportBET to Accompany SuperSport

The newly unveiled Multichoice gaming platform, named SuperSportBET, promises to revolutionise online gambling in South Africa. With an extensive selection of sports betting opportunities and experiences, the platform will cater to a diverse audience, like its broadcasting counterpart.

SuperSportBet is the Sports Betting Platform by MultiChoice South Africa

Possibly complementing its venture into the gambling industry, Multichoice has also introduced an innovative payment platform, Moment. This payment platform is designed to streamline transactions in South Africa. This state-of-the-art payment system prioritises user convenience, offering seamless and secure transactions for both deposits and withdrawals. Online gambling payment methods are something every South African considers before creating an account to place sports bets.

Multichoice Acquired KingMakers

KingMakers has been hugely successful in Nigeria's iGaming and sports betting industry. Multichoice acquired a 49% stake in KingMakers in 2022. With KingMakers’ past experience in the sports betting industry, it’s almost guaranteed that SuperSportBET is going to be a great experience for fans of sports betting.

Add to this the fact that SuperSportBET will be able to get exposure to the SuperSport audience, and the potential is massive. If SuperSportBET offers betting on the same sheer amount of sports that is broadcast on SuperSport, there is going to be betting options for everyone.

What Sports Will SuperSportBET Offer Bets On?

SuperSportBET has not said what sports you will be able to bet on through their platform. But based on what we’ve seen in the sports betting industry over the past five years, we predict these sports will be on offer:

Rugby

Cricket

Soccer

Tennis

Golf

Basketball

Ice Hockey

Football

Table Tennis

Volleyball

MMA

Formula 1

Boxing

eSport

Snooker

Darts

Horse Racing

And probably a whole lot more.

Not everyone is confident that Multichoice will be able to handle a sports betting platform:

“Multichoice will find a way to mess it up... Gambling is very competitive and cut throat, neither market condition is something multichoice knows how to operate in.” said one user on the MyBroadband Forums.

It’s exciting times if you are a South African sports betting enthusiast. Upon launch, SuperSportBET is sure to have great welcome bonuses, no deposit bonuses and more.

Following The Cancellation Of Glow TV Plus, The Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker Has Been Revived On People's Weather

People's Weather is an an environmental and lifestyle channel currently seen on Openview and DStv. For several years, it was known as a 24 hour weather service but over the years they've transitioned to offer a range of content including wildlife and doccies.

Glow TV went dark on Openview and StarSat earlier in the year and this included a range of original programming. As seen through various advertisements, it had confirmed that through Denver Naicker that his talk show had been revived for People's Weather.

Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker was unveiled back in 2019 on Glow TV in association with Digital Productions. It follows the host as he tries to better the lives of South Africans and consumers by inviting guests to share their experiences in life.

With Glow TV's owner Nismedia set to go through legal proceedings with eMedia Investments regarding the brand's carriage agreement. Similar to e.tv's 4 channels on DStv, it might return on a limited basis so this deal with People's Weather secures the show's future.

People's Weather had been repetitive for sometime on top of rolling out a lot of short form content. Perhaps this is one way to make the channel more productive and lure potential consumers on both Openview and DStv who followed the series on Glow TV.

In this past week, Soweto TV axed the remaining portion of Glow TV for the Colombian telenovela, River Of Passions. As mentioned already, another one of the brand's former series are making a comeback on Sundays at 7pm from June on People's Weather.

What To Expect On TNT Africa In June 2023?

MONSTERPIECES

They’re under the bed, they’re behind the door; this month will have you peeking out from under the covers for days to come! It’s monster movie month on TNT Africa in June, with some of the screen’s scariest, hairiest and creepiest monsters. From colossal sea monsters in Pacific Rim to a Kraken in Clash of the Titans and the world’s most iconic monster ape in Kong: Skill Island to the beyond epic battle against Kronos in Wrath of the Titans, there are popcorn-worthy monsters every Saturday!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Saturday, 3 June      
18:05   –   Men In Black: International (2019)
20:00   –   Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Saturday, 10 June
18:10   –   Gremlins (1982)
20:00   –   Pacific Rim (2013)
Saturday, 17 June
18:10   –   Clash of the Titans (2010)
20:00   –   Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Saturday, 24 June
17:40   –   Godzilla (1998)
20:00   –   Jeepers Creepers (2001))

DATING & NEW YORK - TNT ORIGINAL MOVIES

The next film in our TNT Original Movies series is the tale of two New York millennials who draw up a friends-with-benefits contract to avoid the pitfalls of their past relationships after an electric one-night stand in Dating & New York.

Starring Francesca Reale (Haters Back Off, Stranger Things) & Jaboukie Young-White (The Daily Show, Rap Sh!t, Strange World)

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premiere)

Thursday, 1 June
20:30   –    Dating & New York (2021)
Friday, 16 June
13:47   –    Dating & New York (2021)
Monday, 17 July
08:12   –    Dating & New York (2021)

Also available on DStv Catch Up from 1 June

FOREVER YOUNG

In honour of Youth Day in South Africa this month, TNT Africa has put together a line-up of films in a marathon session dedicated to young people. Explore the supernatural with Honeymoon, where a newlywed couple’s lake-country honeymoon descends into chaos after Paul (Harry Treadaway) finds Bea (Rose Leslie) wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night. Overcome obstacles with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; death with Anthem of a Teenage Prophet; and teenage rivalry with Bring It On in a 12-hour block set to rock!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premiere)

Friday, 16 June
12:00   –    Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2019)
13:45   –    Dating & New York (2021)
15:15   –    Bring It On (2012)
17:00   –    The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)
18:30   –    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
20:30   –    It (2017)
22:50   –    Honeymoon (2014)

eMedia Investments And MultiChoice Renew Carriage Agreement For eNCA Through 2027, Still Silent On eMedia's 4 Other Channels Currently Seen On DStv

Yesterday, eMedia Investments revealed in their annual financial results that it secured a five-year extension with MultiChoice to carry eNCA on DStv. It also sold exclusive rights to carry its flagship news channel, blocking its own platforms like Openview from carrying it.

eMedia said it maintained its prime-time audience market share of 34.5% across E-tv, Openview, and eNCA — up slightly from 34.1% on March 2022. E-tv’s prime-time market share dropped back to.21.4% after increasing from 21.8% in 2021 to 23.7% last year.

eNCA is the most-watched news channel in South Africa among the nation’s wealthiest demographic and the second most-watched news channel among “All Adults”. This is despite the channel not being offered on all DStv packages, whereas its competition is, eMedia said.

Last year, the company was embroiled in a carriage battle with the pay-tv company for their 4 channels: eExtra, eToonz, eMovies and eMovies Extra. Since August 2022, the channel remained onboard on the platform following pending investigation.

Of course, eMedia Investments remained silent at the time of publication so we assume these channels might as well be a gonner as MultiChoice isn't looking to carry these channels full-time while eMedia Investments hopes to see them continue on the platform.

As for eNCA, we can only assume that the only way you can get this on Openview is through the pay tier, Ultraview. But majority of Openview consumers can't afford or aren't willing to pay for the the bouquet with some comparing it to the likes of DStv.

Schedule Alert: Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness And Dora The Explorer To Rollout On e.tv And eToonz In The Coming Weeks

In the past week, it was reported that eMedia Investments acquired rights to one of Nickelodeon's most popular series, The Loud House. Now it seems as if Nickelodeon will be making a comeback on the red brand with Kung Fu Panda and Dora The Explorer.

Synopsis for Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness:

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness tells the story of a panda named Po who must learn to combat the evil forces that threaten to destroy peace. Along with making mistakes, Po also learns a lot more about kung fu during his many endeavours.

The series debuted in 2011 on Nickelodeon and has spawned 80 episodes within 3 seasons. It has also conceived two spinoffs, the short-lived Kung Fu Panda: The Paws Of Destiny on Amazon Prime Video as well as Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Night on Netflix.

Synopsis for Dora The Explorer:

Dora The Explorer follows the titular character, a seven-year-old girl of Latin American descent, embarks upon numerous adventures in the wilderness with her friend Boots, a monkey, and a variety of fun and useful tools such as Backpack and The Map.

The series debuted in 2000 on Nickelodeon and happens to be one of the brand's most popular series to date with 200 episodes between 7 seasons. With a reboot currently in development, the series has also conceived prequels, Go! Diego Go! and Dora And Friends.

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness will be made available on e.tv every Monday at 15:20 from 5 June. Dora The Explorer will be made available from Tuesday at 14:00 on eToonz from 6 June.

What To Expect On DreamWorks Africa In June 2023?

NEW EPISODES:
TROLLHUNTERS

From the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes a tale of two worlds set to collide in the epic saga "DreamWorks Trollhunters." When ordinary teenager Jim Lake Jr. stumbles upon a mystical amulet on his way to school one morning, he inadvertently discovers an extraordinary secret civilization of mighty trolls beneath his small town of Arcadia. Suddenly destined to play a crucial role in an ancient battle of good and evil, Jim is determined to save the world—right after gym class. A must-see viewing event for the entire family, "DreamWorks Trollhunters" brings viewers of all ages around the globe into the rich and creative world of this original series.
From Monday 5th of June 2023
Weekends at 9am, 3pm, 9pm

NEW EPISODES:
TURBO FAST

Fresh off his Indy500 victory tour, Turbo gathers his posse of adrenalin-fueledsnail pals to form the Fast Action Stunt Team, or "FAST." Together, there's no challenge that's too big for "Turbo FAST," no adventure too extreme, or no prank too outrageous. Whether solving mysteries or meeting strange new insect adversaries, Turbo, Chet, Whiplash, Burn, Smoove Moove and White Shadow have a need for speed that sends them racing toward a whole new level of zany fun.
From Monday 5th of June 2023
Weekdays at 2pm, 6.30pm, 10.30pm
Weekends at 2pm, 6.30pm

MOVIES
Fridays at 5pm
Saturdays at 9am
Sundays at 9.30am

MOVIES
Astro Boy: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th June
In the futuristic world of Metro City, a gleaming metropolis in the sky, the brilliant scientist Dr.Tenma creates Astro Boy to replace the son he has lost, programming his creation with the best of human characteristics and values, as well as endowing him with extraordinary super powers.

Surf's Up: Wavemania: Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th June
Cody Maverick, hungry for a new challenge, convinces an infamous big wave riding crew known as The Hang 5, to let him join them on their journey to a mysterious surf spot known as The Trenches, where legend has it, they'll find the biggest waves in the world. Cody soon discovers that the life he left behind might be more heroic than what any death-defying wave has to offer.

The Ant Bully: Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th June
New in town, friendless and tormented by a neighborhoodbully, young Lucas Nickle has been taking out his frustration on the innocent ant hill in his yard. But one day the ants retaliate. Using a magic potion, they shrink Lucas down to ant size and sentence him to live like an ant in their colony.
In this strange new world Lucas will learn important lessons about friendship, get a whole new perspective on life and ultimately find the courage to stand up for himself.

Barbie in Princess Power: Friday 30th June, Saturday 1st July
Barbie stars as Kara, a modern-day princess with an everyday life. One day, after being kissed by a magical butterfly, Kara soon discovers she has amazing superpowers allowing her to transform into Super Sparkle, her secret, crime-fighting alter ego who flies around the kingdom ready to save the day! But it's not long before her jealous cousin catches the butterfly and alsotransforms-this time into Dark Sparkle, her nemesis. Their rivalry takes to the skies, but when they discover the kingdom's true enemy , can they put aside their differences to form one super team? Soar to new heights and discover that there's no greater power than the power of friendship!

What To Expect On Curiosity Channel Africa In June 2023?

SUPER SCIENCE MONDAYS

Breakthrough
New Episode Premieres 05 June 2023
CAT: 18h00
Episodes: 1 x 30
Take a deeper look at some of the recent developments in physics, astronomy, and other sciences. Premiere topics include NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, giving scientists a front-row seat to better understand the sun and predict huge solar eruptions that can cause serious damage when they hit Earth; and we look at Tomorrow’s Flying Cars, as flying cars move out of the realm of fantasy into reality.

Cracking the Code
New Episodes Premiere from 05 June 2023
CAT: 20h00
Episodes: 8 x 60 mins – ends 03 July 2023
The universe is full of coded secrets. Man-made enigmas hiding top- secret information, ancient wisdom lost in indecipherable languages, mysteries from space brought to us in strange radio waves. But despite their seemingly impregnable messages, genius cryptanalysts, spymasters, scientists and self-taught crackers have unraveled some of these great codes. Cracking the Code reveals the greatest codes known to humanity and the brilliant minds that crack them.

Oddly Satisfying Science
New Episodes Premiere 05 June 2023
CAT: 21h00 and 21h30
Episodes: 10 x 30 mins – ends 12 June 2023
Each episode of Oddly Satisfying Science will introduce us to several visually appealing experiments designed to blow our minds.

HISTORY LOVER TUESDAYS

Revolution in Colour
New Episode Premieres 06 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 2 x 60 mins – series ends 06 June 2023
Revolution in Colourtells the story of Ireland’s struggle for independence during the early decades of the 20th Century.

WWII in the Pacific
New Mini-Series Premieres 13 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 3 x 60 mins – ends 27 June 2023
This three-part series tells the story of the War in the Pacific.

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS

Just Animals
New Episode Premieres 07 June 2023
CAT: 18h00
Episodes: 10 x 60 mins – series ends 07 June 2023
Just Animals…a spectacular celebration of the world’s wildlife.

Untamed Switzerland
New Episode Premieres 07 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 4 x 60 mins – series ends 07 June 2023
Untamed Switzerland is an expedition into the nature reserves of the animal and plant world from the Upper Engadineto the VerzascaValley.

Bahama Blue
New Episodes Premiere from 07 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 7 x 60 mins – ends 14 June 2023
Past the white sand beaches and beneath idyllic turquoise water lays one of the fiercest natural habitats in the world. Explore the magnificent coral, blue holes and caves and the sand flats in the Bahamas wonderland.

The Greater Caucasus; The Lesser Caucasus
New Mini-Series Premieres 14 June 2023
CAT: 20h00
Episodes: 2 x 60 mins – ends 21 June 2023
The mountains of the Caucasus form a magical border between Europe and Asia. This mini series shows the species and landscape diversity of the lesser Caucasus in Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan and the natural wonders between the Black and Caspian Seas.

HISTORY LOVER THURSDAYS

Titans: The Rise of Hollywood (6 x 60)
New Episodes Premiere from 01 June 2023
CAT: 20h00
Episodes: 6 x 60 mins – ends 29 June 2023
No respectable industry would have them; so, they created one of their own…Immigrants. Artists. Performers. Renegades…When these disenfranchised young men and women discovered that the American Dream didn’t apply to them, they picked up and left home. Their destination: an arid stretch of coastal California… the town of Los Angeles. Far removed from their impoverish lives on the East Coast, these first and second-generation Americans created an empire in the desert —a new industry built on nothing… where anything would be possible.

Profession: Queen!
New Episodes Premieres from 01 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 3 x 60 mins – ends 08 June 2023
The documentary series Profession: Queen! accompanies and observes the three young European queens for one year: Letizia of Spain, Mathilde of the Belgians, and Máxima of the Netherlands.

Myths & Monsters
New Series Premieres 15 June 2023
CAT: 21h00
Episodes: 6 x 60 mins – ends 21 July 2023
Myths and Monsters takes its audience on a journey through the mythic landscape of Europe, revealing the origins of the most famous legends.

The Real Wild West
Premieres 29 June 2023
CAT: 22h00
Episodes: 1 x 60 mins
The famed Wild West: where outlaws rampage and lawmen become legends. Cowboys and native Americans are eternal archetypes, but this is the real American West, filled with diverse pioneers, unprecedented opportunity, ambition and fortune, and technological marvels that change the world.

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE FRIDAYS

Gadget Man S2 and S3
New Seasons Premiere 09 June 2023
CAT: Fridays at 18:00 and 18:30
Episodes: S2 (7 x 30 mins); S3 (8 x 30 mins)
Gadget Man shows the world’s collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today’s smart devices to decades old electronics.

Declassified Season 2
New Season Premieres 02 June 2023
CAT: 20h:00
Episodes: 8 x 60 mins – ends 22 July 2023
Declassified is an anthology spy series that delves into the riveting true stories of America’s covert operations.

BEST OF CURIOSITY

Work on the Wild Side
New Series Premieres 10 June and 24 June 2023
CAT: Saturdays at 06h00 and 07h00
We follow vets and volunteers who gave up their day jobs in the UK and moved to South Africa to rescue endangered animals.

FORENSICS SATURDAYS

The Amanda Knox Saga
New Documentary Special Premieres 03 June 2023
CAT: 12h00
Episodes: 1 x 60 mins
This is the definitive documentary of Europe’s most sensational murder case. For the first time ever, the whole story of the murder of Meredith Kercher and the subsequent incrimination of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede can be told.

Crime Time: On The Trail of a Serial Killer
New Documentary Special Premieres 10 June 2023
CAT: 12h00
Episodes: 1 x 60 mins
Germany 2016: the magician Riconellyhas been murdered. After some confusion, the trail leads to Tuba S., a 36-year-old woman who is suspected to be the murderer. Soon it transpires that Riconellywas not her first victim. Tuba
S. is one of the very few female serial killers that exist in Germany.

Murder Maps Season 2 (5 x 60) and Season 3 (4 x 60)
New Seasons Premiere 3 June 2023
CAT: 15h00 and 16h00
Episodes: S2 (5 x 60 mins), S3 (4 x 60 mins) – ends 01 July 2023
This drama-doc series takes you back in time to the most shocking and surprising murder cases in history.

HUMAN STORIES SATURDAYS

Dangerous Waters Season 3
New Season Premieres 03 June 2023
CAT: 21h00 and 22h00
Episodes: 14 x 60 mins – ends 16 July 2023
Follow the Dangerous Waters crew members as they embark upon an epic adventure riding their JetSki personal watercraft around the world.

What To Expect On The Home Channel In June 2023?

* priority slots in bold

Location Location Location S25
No floorboard is left unturned as dynamic property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help house hunters find the perfect home in the perfect location in a new season of Location, Location, Location. This time the challenge ahead of Kirstie and Phil is tougher than ever. Britain’s choosiest home hunters are looking for just the right spot and our expert realtors are, as always, up to the task. They will help these house hunters secure the right home in the right spot for these families to live their happy-ever-after.

05 June to 01 Sep 2023
Mon 09:00 Tue 13:00 Wed 17:00 Fri 21:00

Escape to the Chateau S7
Escape to the Chateau is back with brand new season and Dick Strawbridge and his partner Angel are as hard at work as ever! It’s been years since they’ve traded in their two-bed apartment in Essex for a dilapidated 19th century French chateau, and the massive restoration of this 45-room castle is almost complete. With even more events booked, Dick and Angel forge ahead with their plans amidst a very busy year at their new home. Their events business is a huge success, family life remains top priority, and they have their hands full beautifying the Chateau de la Motte-Husson even further..

05 June 2023 to 02 July 2023
Mon 12:00 Tue 16:00 Thu 20:00 Fri 08:00 Sat 12:30 & 19:30

Grand Designs Australia S8
Grand Designs Australia shares the stories behind some of the most interesting builds, with compelling tales of inspiration, focus, and dogged determination. Hosted by leading Australian architect Peter Maddison, the show reveals the highs and the lows of taking on the biggest single investment of most people’s lives – creating their ideal home. From the tiny house overlooking the bay, to the massive steel mansion high on a hill, the genius inventor who spends five tortuous years trialling his revolutionary building system, to the reclusive but hilarious handyman building a bizarre underground hideout in the suburbs, this season of Grand Designs has no shortage of characters and jaw dropping projects. Explore the motivations, memories and connections behind each build, delve deeper and go beyond the architectural style. With each project being as unique as the owners themselves, Grand Designs Australia is guaranteed to be a feast of the finest architecture and home design you’ve ever seen!

05 June 2023 to 13 August 2023
Mon 13:00 Tue 17:00 Thu 21:00 Fri 09:00 Sat 11:00 & 18:00 Sun 15:00 & 22:00

Real Health S13
Holistic health experts and professionals join Real Health host, Michael Porter, to discuss every-day health conditions. They explore causes, symptoms and holistic ways of treating these issues and how these solutions, when practiced correctly, can lead to a healthier mind, body and soul. In each episode, our experts delve deep into the root of what happens at biological, physiological and psychological levels when healthy living is practiced holistically. They inform the viewer of the roles played by diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices on their overall well-being, and the viewer in turn learns about the diverse approaches to health that suit different lifestyles, personalities and beliefs. Whether it’s conventional Western medical solutions or Eastern disciplines that have been practiced for thousands of years, modern nutritional viewpoints or age old remedies, each episode of Real Health aims to inspire, transform and enlighten.

05 June 2023 to 03 September 2023
Mon 18:00 Tue 23:00 Wed 10:00 Thu 14:00 Sat 09:30 Sun 08:00

Cooking with Curtis S1
Food is a universal language that has the power to soothe, comfort, and heal, not only for the eater but for those who cook. Friends, partners, mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons, nominate a deserving candidate to spend an afternoon in the kitchen with Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone on Cooking with Curtis. Each episode opens with a clip of the nominating guest’s audition reel. Nominees might include a nurse or grocery store clerk who has worked tirelessly over the course of the last year as an essential worker, a single dad nominated by his daughter who is holding down two jobs but strives to put a healthy meal on the table every night, a fiancé hoping to impress his bride-to-be with his newfound cooking prowess, a grandpa whose granddaughter aspires for a professional career in the restaurant industry. Curtis shares why this person’s story spoke to him and why he wants to help lend a hand in improving their culinary skills and make a memorable dish or meal for their loved one.

19 June 2023 to 13 August 2023
Mon 10:00 Tue 14:00 Thu 18:00 Fri 23:00 Sat 07:00 Sun 13:30

Nick Knowles Home Improvements S1
On Nick Knowles’ Home Improvements, Nick and his team of experts – composed of an interior designer, 2 carpenters, a props maker, garden designer, home organiser and upcycler – get stuck in to demonstrate their top tips on how to improve your house when it comes to storage, space and organisation. From reclaiming dead space in your house and turning it into stylish storage, to making the tiniest garden into an extension of your living space, the team venture into every area of the house.

26 June 2023 to 14 July 2023
Mon 08:00 Tue 12:00 Wed 16:00 Fri 20:00

Top Property S1
Top Property follows the Blaber family – an ordinary family doing the extraordinary – building their own dream home on the rugged ocean coastline of the Mornington Peninsula. With no building experience, they work together to turn a humble 1960's beach shack into a million-dollar home. Along the way, they’ll explore the best architecturally designed homes and interview experts from builders to interior designers, giving you ideas and inspiration to create your very own masterpiece. Experience the highs and lows of renovating as a family, as well as the excitement that comes with realising their dream.

26 June 2023 01 September 2023
Mon 11:00 Tue 15:00 Thu 19:00 Fri 22:30

Dream Home Makeovers with Sophie Robinson S1
Featuring the UK’s undisputed queen of colour, Dream Home Makeovers with Sophie Robinson follows the interior design guru as she pushes brave homeowners just beyond their comfort zones to create eye-popping interiors that are cosy to live in and amazing to look at. Every episode features two dazzling transformations along with tips for getting wow-factor results. And—from minimalist and monochrome to Art Deco and country cottage chic—Sophie harnesses creativity, charisma, and the transformational power of colour to revolutionize drab interiors, one stylish home at a time.

26 June 2023 06 August 2023
Mon 20:00 Tue 08:00 Wed 12:00 Thu 16:00 Sat 08:30 Sun 07:00

Home of the Year Ireland S7
Home of the Year is back. Over 8 weeks, 21 homes will compete for the Home of the Year title, with three very different properties featured each week. From restorations and new builds to renovations and re-design, Home of the Year features Irish locals who have created their dream homes. Looking for individuality, functionality and clever design, the judges will individually score each of the homes out of 10, the home with the highest combined score in each programme will go through to the final, where the ultimate winner will be crowned.

27 July 2023 20 August 2023
Tue 19:30 Wed 22:00 Thu 11:30 Fri 15:30 Sat 13:30 & 20:30 Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Love Your Garden S1
Love Your Garden is a British lifestyle gardening show hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, alongside co-presenters David Domoney, Katie Rushworth and Frances Tophill. The show sees the team visit locations around the UK helping people to transform their gardens. Alan Titchmarsh and his team also travel the country to find those dream gardens we'd all like to have. Meeting the colourful characters that create these spaces, they'll show us how we can live the dream at home by recreating these looks in our own gardens.

27 June 2023 15 September 2023
Tue 21:30 Wed 09:30 Thu 13:30 Fri 17:30

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.