Multiple E! Branded Channels Are Likely Set To Close Internationally Soon As Bravo Debuts In Africa

During the week, it was reported that NBCUniversal would be shuttering E! Entertainment from Africa's shores after 21 years on the air. With Bravo set to replace the channel on DStv in October, at the time of publishing NBCUniversal hadn't stated why E! Entertainment is being discontinued.

But if we could guess, it likely has to do with E! Entertainment being spun off from NBCUniversal. With the channel folded under Versant, NBCUniversal can't distribute E! Entertainment in Africa besides that it has seen a rapid decline in Europe.

Bravo being a reality tailored brand has a well established presence in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. For sometime, E! Entertainment had been distributing various content from Bravo including the Below Deck franchise; Married to Medicine and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

For the most part, NBCUniversal hadn't stated what is to become of Live From The Red Carpet or E!'s remaining shows. But from what we've seen with various rebrands over the years, these shows will gradually be phased out cause in the end E! Entertainment doesn't have much going on.

If there's one thing E! Entertainment demise in Africa suggests is that NBCUniversal is looking to retire the brand soon. Viewers should expect for more feeds to get phase out in favor of Bravo because with E! Entertainment folding under Versant this would only leave Bravo for reality content under NBCUniversal.

Aside from Africa, NBCUniversal had also been managing the feed for the brand in Balkans, Benelux, France, Greece and Cyprus, Israel, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia and Slovenia. It's likely we'll be seeing more of these feeds close down in favor of Bravo in the not-so-distant future.

MultiChoice BEE Shareholders Approve LicenceCo Structure

MultiChoice has announced that the shareholders of its Phuthuma Nathi black economic empowerment investment vehicle have approved the reorganisation proposed as part of the Canal+ acquisition.

The Competition Tribunal recently approved the R55-billion transaction, subject to several agreed-upon conditions, including a reorganisation of MultiChoice South Africa Holdings (MCSAH).

The transaction faced two major challenges that had to be overcome by a clever restructuring of the MultiChoice organisation to comply with local requirements.

Firstly, the Electronic Communications Act stipulates that foreign shareholders are limited to 20% of the voting rights of broadcasting licensees.

Secondly, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) requires licensees to be 30% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals, including black people, women, and the disabled.

To comply with local regulations, MultiChoice (Pty) Ltd will be carved out as an independent entity to hold the South African operating licences. MultiChoice refers to this entity as LicenceCo.

MultiChoice Group is reducing its shareholding in LicenceCo, which holds its broadcasting licence in South Africa, to a 49% economic interest and 20% voting rights through transactions with four entities.

On or around 1 August 2025, MultiChoice entered into various subscription, repurchase, and shareholders agreements with Phuthuma Nathi, 13th Avenue Investments, Identity Partners Itai Consortium (IPIC), and the MultiChoice Workers Trust.

The Workers Trust is another broad-based ownership scheme established for the transaction. Its beneficiaries are employees of LicenceCo and key LicenceCo suppliers.

13th Avenue Investments comprises various investment vehicles associated with Sipho Maseko, Neo Lesela, Khanyisile Kweyama, and Philisiwe Sibiya. Maseko is well known in the telecoms industry as the former CEO of Telkom.

IPIC is owned by investment vehicles associated with Sonja de Bruyn, Maxell Nyanteh, Talaleni Moshapo, Ernest Kwinda, and Eugene Govender.

MultiChoice said these individuals were highly experienced leaders who held great commercial and industry knowledge.

The four entities will receive a mix of ordinary and notional vendor-funded shares. These shares will initially have limited rights but gradually convert to full shares as funding balances reduce.

Extraordinary dividend for shareholders

Phuthuma Nathi will acquire its shareholding in LicenceCo through a loan claim of R3.77 billion from MultiChoice, while 13th Avenue and IPIC will pay a combined R287 million for their shares.

Phuthuma Nathi also owns 25% of Orbicom, MultiChoice South Africa’s signal distributor, through an indirect shareholding in the MultiChoice South Africa Holdings (MCSAH) business.

This shareholding will be increased to 40% with Phuthuma Nathi taking a 20% direct stake in Orbicom.

The LicenceCo and Orbicom transactions will effectively result in MultiChoice disposing of 26% of its economic interest in LicenceCo and 15% of its economic interest in Orbicom.

MultiChoice said that the reorganisation does not require MultiChoice shareholder approval as it was a Category 2 transaction under JSE rules.

MultiChoice and Phuthuma Nathi shareholders will receive a R1.375 billion extraordinary dividend, of which R343.75 million will be attributable to Phuthuma Nathi.

“The payment of this extraordinary dividend is subject to the implementation of the steps in the Reorganisation which preceded the payment of this dividend,” MultiChoice said.

September 2025 On Food Network, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Family Recipe Showdown | Special: The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood S1 | More

Food Network 

Family Recipe Showdown S1

Brand New

Octavia Spencer hosts a home cook competition that celebrating family recipes and traditions. Celebrity guest judges join an expert judge to award $10,000.

First TX: 25 September

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 17:00

Last TX: 30 October 

Returning shows include Halloween Baking Championships S10 on 20 September at 17:00, Outrageous Pumpkins S5 on 28 September at 16:05, Halloween Wars S14 on 20 September at 16:05, Family Kitchen With Sherson S3 on 6 September at 15:15, The Kitchen S30 & S33 on 1 September at 14:00, Guy's Grocery Games on 5 September at 20:05 and Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives on 30 September at 16:05.

Investigation Discovery 

A Killer Among Friends S1

Brand New

Murder tears friend groups apart. Now, they return to the crime scene to confront past betrayals and unearth long-buried secrets.

First TX: 12 September

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 October

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence

Brand New

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt mask cult-like control as therapy—until a child escapes, shattering the illusion and finally exposing years of abuse.

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 14 September

Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? S1

Brand New

The mysterious double abduction of young cousins in Iowa sparks a firestorm of controversy.

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 7 September

The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood S1

Brand New

A string of horrific crimes brings three moms together to find out what happened to their adult children – who all knew each other. The moms soon uncover disturbing truths about their kids and the town, ultimately testing their solid bonds of friendship.

First TX: 28 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 September

Returning shows include Evil Lives Here S10 on 30 September at 21:00 and A Body in the Basement S2 on 22 September at 21:00.

Travel Channel

Returning shows include House Hunters International S125 on 11 September at 06:00 and Expedition Unknown S8 on 23 September at 21:10

Discovery Family 

Returning shows include Expedition Unknown S2 on 3 September at 22:00, Salvage Hunters S9 on 9 September at 17:35 and Wheeler Dealers S12 on 1 September at 15:50.

Real Time

Returning shows include Man Fire Food S2 on 18 September at 11:15, Beat Bobby Flay S20 on 26 September at 11:15, Beach Hunters S7 on 25 September at 14:35 and Your Worst Nightmare S5 on 3 September at 22:30.

Bravo Africa Brings Reality TV To South Africa As It Replaces E! Africa After 21 Years In October On DStv

Fans of reality TV in South Africa are in for a treat. NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer announced today that Bravo Africa will officially launch on 7 October 2025, replacing E! Africa and delivering DStv subscribers a premium selection of reality programming that promises drama, laughs, and unmissable moments.

A Global Brand Comes Home

Bravo, NBCUniversal’s globally renowned hub for unscripted entertainment, is now expanding its footprint across Africa. Already available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, the brand is known for driving cultural conversations through a mix of bold, witty, and engaging content that spans lifestyles, relationships, and high-stakes drama.

A Rebrand Packed With Hits

The rebranded channel promises more Bravo content than ever before, including the return of Dating #NoFilter South Africa and the exclusive territory premiere of The Real Housewives of London. Viewers can also look forward to fan favourites like The Real Housewives of Atlanta, DC, and Salt Lake City; the Below Deck franchise; Married to Medicine; Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen; and Botched: Plastic Surgery Rewind.

“We’re excited to launch Bravo Africa and give our audiences more of the hit global franchises they love,” said Hendrik McDermott, MD, Hayu, EMEA Networks & International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal. “This rebrand builds on E! Africa’s success and ensures viewers now have access to an even wider range of exclusive reality content.”

Byron du Plessis, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, added: “DStv subscribers who love reality programming are in for a real treat. Bravo Africa will be available down to DStv Access, enhancing the value of our packages and bringing top-tier content to even more homes.”

New Seasons You Can’t Miss

Dating No Filter

Dating #NoFilter South Africa – Season 2

Returning on Saturday, 11 October at 18:00, this hilarious series features comedians providing real-time commentary as singles dive into blind dates across South Africa. With cringeworthy chemistry, unexpected sparks, and outrageous icebreakers, Season 2 promises fresh faces, wild twists, and the quick-witted humor that made Season 1 a hit.

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The Real Housewives of London

Premieres Sunday, 12 October at 19:00. Follow six bold and stylish women navigating life, legacy, and loyalty across London’s most prestigious postcodes. From lavish parties to Scottish castle getaways, their ambitions, friendships, and designer drama are on full display. Meet Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger in a series that blends glamour and grit.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – Season 2

On Monday, 20 October at 17:15, the Salt Lake City Housewives return with cracks in friendships, explosive confrontations, and dramatic new alliances. This season brings back fan favourites alongside newcomer Jennie Nguyen, ensuring the drama—and the tea—flows in full force.

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Married to Medicine: Atlanta – Seasons 4 and 5

From Thursday, 9 October, at 18:10, follow Atlanta’s elite medical circle as they juggle careers, marriages, and personal ambitions. Newcomer Genise Shelton shakes things up while longstanding tensions and business ventures collide, proving life in medicine is anything but clinical.

Bravo Africa will be available on DStv channel 124 and on DStv Access. 

Love Of My Life, eExtra's First Colombian Drama Series Launches This September

For several years, Telemundo had been gracing viewer's screens with a lineup of Spanish telenovelas Latin America, Mexico and Colombia. From 1st September, eMedia Investments is set to add Colombian drama, Love Of My Life (Devuélveme La Vida) to eExtra.

Synopsis for Love Of My Life

When the father of Mariana Azcarate, the heiress of the La Victoria cotton farm, discovers that his daughter is in love with Joaquín, an Afro day laborer, he opposes it, and makes the decision to get rid of him and the baby that is on the way. However, Joaquín survives the assassination attempt and flees to save his life. Years later, Mariana will discover that she was deceived, and that Joel, her son presumed dead in childbirth, was stolen at birth. He falls in love with Sara, Mariana's adopted daughter and new heir to the hacienda, while Joaquín, who managed to survive, has returned to exact revenge on the Azcarate family.

It starred Paula Castaño as Mariana Azcárate, Jair Romero as Joaquín Mosquera, Jairo Camargo as Alfredo Azcárate, Jefferson Quiñones as Graciliano Mosquera and Luis Gerónimo Abreu as Rogelio Benítez.

The series premiered from 16 April 2024 and concluded on 15 July 2024 after 60 episodes on Caracol Television. The broadcaster has distributed a number of shows in South Africa including Ana's Revenge (Telemundo), The Girl (Soweto TV) and Living To Love (ST Novelas).

In other developments, a rebroadcast of Impak is expected to replace Doodloopstraat once it ends on September 10 at 22:00. Meanwhile, Love Of My Life replaces the Bollywood drama Ajooni in its 14:25 timeslot from September 1st probably in an attempt to not clash with e.tv's Uzozisola - Regrets.

Cartoon Network Africa Has Been Acknowledging It's Older Library Of Content

It appears that Cartoon Network in Africa has been following a trend seen in the United States and some parts of the world where various old content has suddenly now resurfaced on the channel. First there was Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated followed by Batman: The Brave And The Bold.

To some viewer's surprise, the channel aired The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie something which dates back to the early 2000s. A timeline Warner Bros. Discovery had been very distant toward I mean most of the content they have in development are based on IPs from 2010.

These include Steven Universe: Lars Of The Stars, A Regular Show revival series and The Wonderfully Weird Of Gumball. Only one of the three will be added to Cartoon Network while the latter could be made exclusive to streaming.

If you are a viewer like myself you're probably even wondering why after 8-10+ years this channel had started allocating this content. My presumed guess would have to do with the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery to form Warner Bros. Discovery, which again is set to split.

During this merger period, Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled several projects some of which had fully been developed such as Scoob! A Holiday Haunt and Batgirl. As for Cartoon Network, reports had surfaced that a Megas XLR revival was in development but due to this merger it got killed off.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been floating in debt worth almost $40 billion and according to some insiders the company stopped commissioning for Cartoon Network and are leveraging of IPs instead. They can't risk losing more money so they'd rather do more sequel series for Adventure Time to make money.

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball which is expected to debut on Cartoon Network in October, has been added to Hulu in the US. Steven Universe: Lars Of The Stars is in development for Prime Video so don't be surprised if that never sees the light of day on Cartoon Network.

Some can argue that Warner Bros. has got plenty of content from these companies very much like NBCUniversal has with DreamWorks Animation. But in reality, a majority of these shows reside outside of Cartoon Network's current demographic being 6-12 year olds.

In the US, consumers have a shot in viewing this content through the channel's adult block in other countries offering such content on Cartoon Network would be a punishable offence. This would leave Cartoon Network in other countries with old content.

September 2025 On TNT Across Africa | Heritage Month Stunt With Channel Premiere Penguins Of Madagascar | Tom Hardy Birthday Stunt | More

Channel premieres are bold

Celebrate Heritage Day

Stunt

This Heritage Day, TNT brings you a fun-filled movie lineup the whole family can enjoy. From Rio and Penguins of Madagascar to Journey to the Center of the Earth, it’s the perfect way to relax, reconnect, and celebrate our shared stories.

Wednesday, 24 September

10:55 Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

12:25 Catch That Kid (2004)

14:00 Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

15:35 Rio (2011)

17:10 Rio 2 (2014)

18:55 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

20:30 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Batman Day

Stunt

The Bat-Signal is lit! Celebrate Batman Day with TNT’s epic movie marathon, featuring the Dark Knight Trilogy and animated Batman premieres. It’s a tribute to the legend, the legacy, and the hero who continues to inspire.

Saturday, 20 September

12:05 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

13:25 Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)

14:40 Batman: The Long Halloween Part. 1 (2021)

16:10 Batman: The Long Halloween Part. 2 (2021)

17:35 Batman Begins (2005)

20:00 The Dark Knight (2008)

22:35 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Born to be Hardy

Stunt

Celebrate Tom Hardy’s birthday with TNT’s Born to Be Hardy movie marathon. From The Dark Knight Rises to Mad Max: Fury Road, experience the power, grit, and range of one of cinema’s boldest stars.

Monday, 15 September

15:10 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

17:50 The Revenant (2015)

20:30 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

September 2025 On Discovery Channel, TLC And HGTV Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Animals On Drugs | Returning Shows Including My Lottery Dream Home | More

Discovery Channel

BRAND NEW

Animals on Drugs S1

Wild animals worldwide are hooked on human vices; join conservationist Forrest Galante as he tracks these animals down to rehab them safely.

First TX: 6 September

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 20 September

BRAND NEW

Naked and Afraid Apocalypse S1

Twelve Naked and Afraid Stars and Rising Stars take on a scorched, apocalyptic landscape where humans have tried - and failed - to survive.

First TX: 24 September

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 12 November

BRAND NEW

Treasure Hunters Down Under S1

All across Australia, the hunt is on. Armed with metal detectors and shovels, modern day treasure hunters scour the country for hidden riches.

First TX: 1 September

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 November

Returning shows include Maine Cabin Masters S9 on 11 September at 20:05 and Barnwood Builders S12 at 21:00.

TLC 

* For the rest of Africa only 

1000-LB Roomies S1

Brand New

Larger-than-life roommates Nesha and Jaz tackle life, love and losing weight as they bond over food and their shared love of Jaz's daughter, Nana.

First TX: 11 September

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 18 December

The Fall Of Diddy

New To Channel

Pull back the curtain on music mogul Sean Combs as allegations of long-hidden violence and abuse emerge to shock the world.

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 September 

* Divided By Design S1

Husband and wife designers Ray and Eilyn Jimenez run their separate design firms and compete for clients in the hot Miami market!

First TX: 11 September

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 18 December

Returning shows include Welcome To Plathville S7 on 15 September at 21:00, 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way S7 on 24 September at 20:00 and *Bad Skin Clinic S7 on 19 September at 21:00.

HGTV

Chasing The West S1

Brand New

Before they became The Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott grew up on a 160-acre ranch. The West made them who they are, and they want to share their passion and real estate expertise with a growing movement of people yearning to escape city life.

First TX: 8 September

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 27 October 

Returning shows include My Lottery Dream Home S18A on 1 September at 22:00 and House Hunters International S200 & S201 on 1 September at 20:10.

September 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Club Houdini And Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ | Returning Shows Including Robogobo | More

Disney Channel 

* For ROA only

Big City Greens S4 (New Episodes)

Starts 8 September At 16:30 CAT And *06:50 CAT

Follow the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy. His older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys.

Electric Bloom S1 (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 17:00 CAT

The show follows the three members of the now mega-famous pop group, Electric Bloom, as they look back and tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in high school. The girls go on a journey to becoming the biggest band in the world and the best friends in the universe.

Club Houdini S1-S3 (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 18:40 CAT And *18:15 CAT

The adventures of a group of children who, after finding a mysterious map, receive the help of a magician to overcome a series of tests and find a hidden treasure.

* Hamster And Gretel S2 (Final)

Starts 22 September At 09:45 CAT

After learning about a villain from space, Hamster, Gretel, Kevin, and the team prepare for battle with their biggest threat yet. 

Phineas And Ferb: Candice Against The Universe

Starts 26 September At 17:00 CAT

After repeatedly failing to bust her fun-loving brothers, Phineas and Ferb, long-suffering Candace feels like the universe is against her. When Candace is abducted by aliens, she finds a far-off planet free of annoying little brothers where she's worshipped as a savior! Meanwhile, Phineas and Ferb, set out across the galaxy to retrieve Candace, while uncovering the sinister secrets of the aliens.

Disney Junior 

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 08:30

Mickey and his pals welcome audiences back to the Clubhouse for all new plussed-up adventures filled with songs, laughs, and, of course, handy-helping and fun.

Iron Man And His Amazing Friends (New Series)

Starts 22 September At 15:00

“Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses — Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho — as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.

Robogobo (New Episodes)

Starts 6 September At 13:00

Boy genius Dax turns five pets into Team RoboGobo — superheroes who fight villains and rescue pets in peril. They're the Rescue Pets Who Rescue Pets!

Rumour: StuGO Cancelled On Disney Channel After One Season

StuGo is an American animated television series created by Ryan Gillis. The series revolves around a group of gifted middle schoolers who find themselves in a mysterious island in the Caribbean inhabited by the mad scientist Dr. Lullah, who brought them there under the guise of spending time at an academic summer camp. It serves as a co-production between Disney Television Animation and Titmouse, Inc., StuGo which premiered on Disney Channel on January 11, 2025.

It features the voices of:

• Tania Gunadi as Pliny, an Indonesian-American fun-loving, creative, resourceful, passionate, idealistic, and inventive girl. 

• Zosia Mamet as Merian, a high-strung, cautious, and anxious, yet intelligent perfectionist who is the daughter of two marine biologists. 

• Gabourey Sidibe as Francis, an African-American stoic, calm, and collected oddball with a deep voice. Svetlana, a mutant opossum. 

• Lo Mutuc as Larry, a Taiwanese-American enthusiastic, reckless, quirky, and upbeat boy who is fond of bugs and adventure.

• Zach Reino as Chip Manhands, a nerdy boy who is light in brawn but hefty in brain and proclaims to be masculine and overly confident. 

• Deborah Baker Jr. as: Sara, a chubby, nerdy, and headstrong girl who isn't afraid to use force. She is intensely competitive and a bit of a wildcard.

A few months ago, rumours had been swirling around about the possible cancellation of StuGO on Disney Channel. This would have followed an onslaught of series to have been booted by the network including Hamster And Gretel, Primos and Hailey's On It.

Since then fans had been using social platforms to air their grievances this attracted attention to StuGO's showrunner Ryan Gillis who issued out an official statement at the time:

 "I've been seeing #SaveStuGo floating around! Thank you very much for caring about the show! We haven't been cancelled yet- all eyes are gonna be on StuGo's Disney+ performance. So (please) tune in on July 30th! 😅 We'll have more content soon, leading up to the drop!" 

Recently, Titmouse who served as the production house for StuGO alongside Disney Television Animation had removed the series from their lineup. Fueling further speculation that StuGO will not be returning for a second season.

Competition Commission Approves eMedia Holdings Proposed Attempt To Acquire Remaining Shares In e.tv And Openview Parent Company

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal unconditionally approve a proposed transaction that will see eMedia Holdings acquire eMedia Investments.

This will give eMedia Holdings (EMH) independent and complete control over eMedia Investments’ long-term strategic direction, and improve the liquidity of EMH’s shares.

eMedia Investments (EMI) controls the following firms: E-tv, Platco Digital, E-sat TV, Yired, SASANI Studios, and eMedia Properties. Platco Digital operates eMedia’s satellite service Openview.

EMH is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is ultimately solely controlled by Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI).

The Commission noted that EMH and HCI have investments in various firms active in several industries, including hotel and leisure, media and broadcasting, transport, energy, services and technology, and property.

Meanwhile, eMedia Investments is jointly controlled by EMH and VenFin, a holding company formed in 2000 as part of the Rembrandt Group’s restructuring.

During the restructuring, technology investments were held by Venfin, while traditional investments remained with Remgro.

Remgro is a South African, JSE-listed investment holding company with interests in the healthcare, consumer products, insurance, industrial, infrastructure, media, and sports sectors.

“The Commission is of the view that the proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market as it is an internal restructuring,” the Competition Commission said.

“The proposed transaction does not raise significant public interest concerns.”

In a circular explaining the deal, eMedia said that EMH holds the majority of the shares (approximately 67.69%) in EMI, its operating subsidiary, while Venfin holds the remainder.

Under the terms of the deal, Venfin will receive shares in EMH in exchange for its EMI shares, which it must then immediately distribute to Remgro shareholders.

If Venfin or Remgro fails to distribute the shares, EMH has the right to repurchase the shares from either party for an aggregate cash consideration of up to R59,509,547.50.

“The proposed transaction will materially enhance EMH’s scale by consolidating 100% ownership of EMI under the listed entity, and ensure that EMH has independent and full control over EMI’s long-term strategic direction,” it said.

“In addition, for an extended period of time, there has been limited liquidity in the listed EMH N Shares.”

eMedia said that the transaction would create a significantly larger percentage of the EMH N shares held by public shareholders, creating additional free float and liquidity.

September 2025 On The Home Channel | Channel Premiere: Best Of The Gardener | Returning Shows Including Find Me A Beach House | More

Best of the Gardener

Season 1

Monday, 01 September 2025 (at 14:30) to Sunday, 30 November 2025 

PRIME: Tue 21:00 & Wed 18:30

Mon 14:30 | Tue 21:00 | Wed 09:00 & 18:30 | Thu 13:00 & 23:30 | Fri 17:00 | Sat 12:00 & 19:00 | Sun 16:00 & 23:00

If you’re on the hunt for beautiful and inspiring garden ideas, creative DIY projects, and smart, practical solutions to common gardening challenges, then don’t miss the brand-new season of The Gardener with the everpassionate Tanya Visser. This season promises even more expert advice, step-by-step guidance, and plenty of green-thumb inspiration to help you transform your outdoor space—no matter its size or style. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener with a love for lush annuals, a lawn enthusiast determined to keep your grass in top shape all year round, or a plant lover eager to show off breathtaking orchids, there’s something for everyone. And if you’re working with a small balcony, patio, or compact courtyard, The Gardener also features clever small-scale gardening tips and tricks to make the most of every inch. From planting and pruning to designing and decorating, Tanya brings her trademark enthusiasm and deep knowledge to each episode, helping you turn your garden dreams into reality. Tune in and let your gardening journey blossom!

Jamie's Easy Meals for Every Day

Season 1

Monday 15 September 2025 (at 14:30) to Sunday 01 March 2026

PRIME: Fri 21:00

Mon 09:00 | Tue 13:00 & 23:00 | Wed 08:00 & 17:00 | Thu 12:00 | Fri 21:00 | Sat 14:00 | Sun 11:30 & 22:00

In this feel-good culinary series, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver invites viewers into his Essex home to share a variety of delicious, family-friendly meals that are both simple and inspiring. Based on his bestselling cookbook 7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week, each recipe uses just eight ingredients or fewer, making home cooking approachable without sacrificing flavour. Jamie offers a wide range of easy-to-follow dishes for different tastes and occasions—from comforting classics to quick, everyday meals. With his relaxed style and practical tips, he shows how cooking can be enjoyable, rewarding, and a great way to bring the family together around the table.

Design for You

Season 10

Monday 29 September 2025 (at 16:00) and Sunday 28 December 2025

PRIME: Tue 19:00 & Wed 20:00

Mon 16:00 | Tue 19:00 | Wed 20:00 & 22:30 | Thu 11:00 | Fri 12:00 & 15:00 | Sat 15:00 & 22:00 | Sun 10:30 & 19:00

Whether you're a design fanatic or simply seeking ideas for your next renovation, we're here to ignite your creativity as we uncover the wonders of interior design. Join us as we sit down with design experts to discuss the latest trends and popular styles. We'll also travel to meet talented artisans who craft stunning furnishings and accessories to enhance your space. Plus, we'll explore exquisitely designed homes and converse with top interior designers about their unique styles, inspirations, and the challenges they encounter along the way. Get ready for a fresh season of Design for You with Sam Alexander.

Back by popular demand 

• Real Health Season 18 on Monday 15 September 2025 at 18:00

• Australia's Best Houses Season 1 on Monday 29 September 2025 at 10:00

• Find me a Beach House Season 1 on Monday 29 September 2025 at 10:30

Zee Zonke Set To Premiere The Marathi Drama, Paaru

Zee Zonke had recently announced the addition of an upcoming series known as NginguPaaru (Paaru) with the channel gearing up to rollout another series, Ikhaya Lezimanga. It is currently ranked as the #1 Zulu dubbed channel which led to the inclusion of Star Khanya on DStv.

Synopsis for NginguPaaru 

The story follows Parvati “Paaru” Semse, a simple and humble girl who deeply admires a powerful and respected businesswoman, Ahilyadevi Kirloskar. Their worlds collide due to a misunderstanding, and Paaru then embarks on a heartfelt journey to win him over.

It starred Sharayu Sonawane as Paaru, Prasad Jawade as Aditya Shrikant Kirloskar and Mugdha Karnik as Ahilyadevi Shrikant Kirloskar. It was produced by Sarita Neswankar, directed by Raju Sawant, under the banner of Trrump Carrd Production.

Since it's inception, Paaru has also achieved considerable acclaim, earning multiple awards at the Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2024.

NginguPaaru serves as a remake to the Telegu series Muddha Mandaram which had also led to various adaptations including Vasudha (Hindi), Kusum (Bengali) Sembaruthi (Tamil) and Kashni (Punjabi). As of 2025, Paaru (Marathi), Vasudha and Kusum serve as ongoing shows.

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**I-Zee Zonke Izoqala Ukuveza Umdlalo WaseMarathi, uPaaru**

I-Zee Zonke isanda kumemezela ukwethulwa kochungechunge olusha olubizwa ngokuthi uPaaru, kanti lesi siteshi sihlela ukuqala olunye uchungechunge olubizwa ngokuthi *Ikhaya Lezimanga*. Njengamanje, i-Zee Zonke ibekwe endaweni yokuqala njengeziteshi ezihamba phambili ezibhalwe ngesiZulu, okuholele ekufakweni kukaStar Khanya ku-DStv.

Indaba ilandela uParvati “Paaru” Semse, intombazane elula nenesizotha, ethanda kakhulu owesifazane ongusomabhizinisi onamandla nohlonishwayo, u-Ahilyadevi Kirloskar. Izwe labo lihlangana ngenxa yokuqondana kabi, futhi uPaaru uqala uhambo olujulile ngenhliziyo yokuzama ukumthokozisa.

Umdlalo ube nezinkanyezi ezihlanganisa uSharayu Sonawane njengoPaaru, uPrasad Jawade njengo-Aditya Shrikant Kirloskar, kanye noMugdha Karnik njengo-Ahilyadevi Shrikant Kirloskar. Ukhiqizwe nguSarita Neswankar, waqondiswa nguRaju Sawant, ngaphansi kwe-Trrump Carrd Production.

Selokhu kwaqalwa uPaaru, usethole udumo oluncomekayo, wawina imiklomelo eminingi kwi-Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards ka-2024.

UPaaru uwuhlobo olwakhiwe kabusha lochungechunge lwesiTelegu oluthi Muddha Mandaram, oluholele ekwenziweni kwezinye izinguqulo ezifana no Vasudha (isiHindi), Kusum (isiBengali), Sembaruthi (isiTamil), no Kashni (isiPunjabi). Kuze kube ngu-2025, uPaaru (isiMarathi), uVasudha noKusum basha njalo njengamanje.

Play Room Acquired Broadcasting Rights To The Thundermans From Nickelodeon

Play Room, a South African based children's channel offering a mixture of animated and live-action content will add Nickelodeon's The Thundermans from 1st September at 15:30. This will be the channel's third live-action series from Nickelodeon following Henry Danger and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn.

Synopsis for The Thundermans 

The series revolves around the Thundermans, a family with superpowers who try to live normal lives in the fictional city of Hiddenville. Phoebe dreams of being a superhero and using her powers for good, while her twin brother Max wants to be the next big supervillain and use his powers for evil. Parents Hank and Barb attempt to live normal lives and not use their superpowers – albeit not very successfully – while Nora and Billy enjoy using theirs whenever possible. A former supervillain named Dr. Colosso has been transmogrified into a rabbit and lives in Max's lair in the basement, offering him advice on becoming a villain.

It stars Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Chris Tallman, Rosa Blasi, and Maya Le Clark, and features the voice of Dana Snyder as Dr. Colosso.

The Thundermans premiered on Nickelodeon in October 2013 and wrapped its four-season run in 2018, ranking as the number-one series across all TV among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11. It was created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn. The show has seen a resurgence following its 4Q21 launch on streaming, where it quickly became the top title across all SVOD among Kids 6-11; and has continued to rank among the top titles with Kids 6-11.

The series is executive produced by Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and Sean W. Cunningham & Marc Dworkin (The Thundermans, Julie and the Phantoms). Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo are also executive producing. Production of the series for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production.

MultiChoice Will Make Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. And DreamWorks Channel Permanently Available To DStv Family

From 25 August, DStv Family becomes the Home of Kids Entertainment, with all 14 DStv kids’ channels – including favourites like Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and DreamWorks – now part of the line-up.

• Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and DreamWorks join DStv Family permanently from 25 August 2025

Popular shows include The Loud House, Dora, Wylde Pak, Tim Rex in Space, PAW Patrol, and The Thundermans Undercover

• Channels join existing favourites like Cartoonito and Disney Channel

• Re-positioning DStv Family as “South Africa’s Home of Kids Entertainment”

• More value for households at the same price point

• Automatic access for existing DStv Family customers; easy sign-up for new customers

From 25 August 2025, DStv Family subscribers can look forward to even more fun-filled afternoons as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and DreamWorks join the package permanently.

This update is part of DStv’s plan to position Family as South Africa’s home of kids’ entertainment – offering more for households at no extra cost. DStv Family will now include all 14 DStv kids’ channel on live TV, plus even more to download or stream on DStv Stream. Parents can count on trusted, quality programming, while kids enjoy endless adventures and stories to spark their imagination.

“Our research shows that Family customers value kids’ content as much as they do local shows and movies,” says Byron du Plessis, CEO at MultiChoice South Africa. “By adding Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and DreamWorks to the Family package alongside favourites like Cartoonito and Disney Channel, we are making DStv Family the undisputed Home of Kids Entertainment. It is now easier than ever for households to enjoy safe, entertaining, and educational shows that keep children engaged.”

Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and the DreamWorks aren’t just names, they are known in millions of households across South Africa and the globe.

Nickelodeon has broadcast across Sub‑Saharan Africa since 2008 and remains a mainstay of kids’ programming. Nick Jr. launched in 2014 as a dedicated preschool channel in South Africa, complementing Nickelodeon by catering specifically to younger children with carefully curated shows.

Meanwhile, the DreamWorks Channel, known internationally for its high-quality, award-winning animated storytelling like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda, was added to DStv in March 2022.

All DStv customers with a decoder can enjoy DStv Stream at no extra cost. Kids can dive into their favourite shows on a phone, laptop or smart TV while the rest of the family watches on the big screen, giving everyone more ways to watch what they love at the same time.

What’s Coming to DStv Family

On Nickelodeon, weekdays bring the chaotic charm of The Loud House, where Lincoln Loud navigates life with ten sisters. From 29 September, the heartfelt laughs of Wylde Pak, following half-siblings Jack and Lily as navigate their new life together while helping out at their family's pet business.

They explore themes of culture, identity, and evolving family dynamics, supported by their parents and grandmother. The Thundermans Undercover serves up superhero sibling action with Phoebe, Max, and Chloe tackling threats in Secret Shores. Over on Nick Jr., Dora, a brave and quick-witted seven-year-old Latin American girl, embarks on magical rainforest adventures with her mischievous monkey friend, Boots. And join the beloved pups of PAW Patrol for high-energy rescue missions. On DreamWorks, kids can catch Baddies vs Goodies every Saturday and Sunday throughout August.

Here, your heroes are only as good as your villains. Watch as favourite scheming Baddies and heroic Goodies go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of the ages, packed with traps, cunning plans, and rivalries galore. Featuring The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, and Home: Adventures of Tip and Oh!. Saturdays from 6 September, it’s the Hall of Heroes.

A celebration of some of DreamWorks’ biggest theatrical stars, combining special movie shorts and feature-length stories from hit TV spin-offs. Includes specials from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon.

How to Watch

Current DStv Family customers will automatically have access to DreamWorks, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. from 25 August – no action needed.

eMedia Investments Silently Discontinues Ultraview With Star Select And Zee Family Removed From Openview Platforms After 2 Years

In 2023, eMedia Investments' unveiled plans to rival with MultiChoice's DStv with the launch of Ultraview. It served as an add-on to the current Openview offering and comprised of two packages the first package EDGE offered youth based content with the other Spice TV offering Bollywood stories.

Spice TV comprised of just two channels Star Select and Zee Family served as the remainder of eMedia Investments' pay-tv venture. It managed to outlive EDGE which was discontinued last year with its offering folded under the Pride tile through eVOD.

During the week, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice added Star Khanya, a new Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel from Jiostar who also distribute Star Life in Africa. Unbeknownst to viewers was the sudden removal of Star Select and Zee Family on Openview.

As some viewers remember, Ultraview's initial reception was mostly negative from current Openview consumers with some comparing it to DStv. Ultraview flexed a pricing structure that MultiChoice was skeptical in offering it's consumers as the content would become more expensive.

eMedia Investments has killed that part of its business as it wasn't financially stable and the channels in question couldn't be probably monetised. Spice TV was the only popular addition to Ultraview and this stemmed from the fact that Openview already offered Star Life and Zee One. 

Fact of the matter is linear TV has been in decline in favour of streaming in South Africa compared to the rest of Africa and MultiChoice has been losing consumers from all areas of its DStv offering. Ultraview couldn't compete in an already competitive landscape.

Reminder: Ikhaya Lezimanga Premieres August 21st On Zee Zonke

Ikhaya Lezimanga (Anna) is an Indian Tamil-language television series produced by Rajammal Creations, starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram in the lead roles. The serial is based on the bond between an elder brother and his 4 younger sisters.

Synopsis for Ikhaya Lezimanga

The plot revolves around Shanmugan, a loving brother who raises his four younger sisters with the utmost care, as well as his dad (as he is a drunkard). However, he is over-protective, and doesn't realise that the girls have their own dreams and aspirations in life and sees marriage as the end goal in life. On the other hand, you have Bharani who dislikes her house due to parental pressure and disapproval of her love with Shanmugan. How Shanmugan unites with Bharani, as well as how he takes care of the four sisters is the central plot.

The series also revolves around how his sisters manage their paternal and in laws relations. And the focus on how Issaki and Muthupandi's relationship evolve and thus help him rectify and establish himself in the righteous path while finding love with Issaki.

It premiered on Zee Tamil on May 22, 2023 with over 700+ episodes starring Senthil Kumar in a dual role as Shanmugam and Nithya Ram as Dr. Bharani Shanmugam. Other members include STP Rosary as Vaikundam, Sunitha as Ratna and Preetha Suresh as Isakki Ammal.

Since it's inception, Zee TV has produced several adaptations including Telugu as Maa Annayya, Marathi as Lakhat Ek Aamcha Dada, Kannada as Annayya and Bengali as Amader Dadamoni.

Ikhaya Lezimanga airs daily at 23:00 from 18 August on Zee Zonke.

September 2025 On History Channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Secrets In The Dark | Returning Shows Including Swamp Mysteries | More

THE HISTORY CHANNEL BRINGS YOU ALL THE BIG NAMES 

September to December

This summer HISTORY brings you an all-star lineup. Among the famous faces on the channel are David Duchovny (from X files fame) in Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny on Fridays at 19h25 and William Shatner in season five of The UnXplained with William Shatner on Saturdays at 20h15. In the coming months other big names like Dennis Quaid and Kevin Costner form part of the star-studded lineup – as does local celeb Mandy Wiener with Season 2 of Great African Crimes.

Brand New & Exclusive

SWAMP MYSTERIES S3

4 September

Thursdays 19:25

‘King of the Swamp’ Troy Landry is back for season 3. Troy and his crew return to the Louisiana swamplands to solve mysteries, investigate reports of treasure and help anthropologists unearth buried secrets. Landry and his team once again field calls to confront aggressive and mysterious creatures ranging from behemoth gators on the attack, to man-size garfish. Repeat: Friday 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive

THE UNXPLAINED WITH WILLIAM SHATNER S5

6 September

Saturdays 20:15

The UnXplained with William Shatner continues to explore the truth behind the most bizarre and mysterious events ever reported. Award-winning William Shatner hosts the series and with the help of scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers, he sheds light on how the seemingly impossible can happen. Season five explores UFO hotspots, holy relics, mysterious monsters and extraordinary structures – amongst others.

Repeat: Sunday 19:25

Brand New & Exclusive

SECRETS IN THE DARK

7 September

Sundays 20:15

Secrets In The Dark is an enthralling documentary series that explores the boundary between science and the supernatural. The series sheds light on unusual discoveries made in the darkest places on Earth and investigates the realm of the supernatural, where eerie and unsettling findings turn up unexplained phenomena that challenge our understanding of the world. From the eerie depths of ancient tombs to the chilling mysteries of cursed arti facts, Secrets In The Dark offers an exploration of the uncharted territories of human knowledge, inviting viewers to witness the intersection of science, history, and the paranormal. Repeat: Saturday from 21:05

Brand New & Exclusive

ANCIENT ALIENS S17

27 September

Saturdays 19:25

Ancient Aliens season 17 once again uncovers

alien-related topics with historic detail, first-hand

accounts and interviews with top experts. From

the most astonishing discoveries that challenge

traditi onal beliefs about human history, to the most

covert projects that study the UFO phenomenon,

this season is in search of the truth. Repeat: Sunday 18:40

Brand New 

UFOS: THE LOST EVIDENCE S2

29 September

Mondays 20:15

Chilling accounts of current and former government officials, pilots, astronauts and astrophysicists that reveal new evidence of UFO contact ranging from deep space to deep seas. UFOs: The Lost Evidence will shed light on an unsettling possibility…that man’s contact with UFOs is deeper and more far reaching than ever imagined. Why are they here? Is there a master plan? Repeat: Tuesday 12:35

MSNBC To Change Name To MS NOW Under Versant

MSNBC will change its name to My Source News Opinion World (MS NOW) and unveil a new logo later this year as part of the cable news channel’s spinoff from the Comcast-owned media company NBCUniversal.

Comcast announced last year that it would spin off most of its cable television networks into a separate publicly traded company called Versant. The new company will include MSNBC and the financial news channel CNBC as well as the USA Network, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and the Golf Channel.

The branding changes represent Versant’s emphasis on “building our individual identity and vision for the future while laying a foundation for the continued growth and success of our businesses,” Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said in a memo to staff Monday morning.

“The peacock is synonymous with NBCUniversal, and it is a symbol they have decided to keep within the NBCU family,” Lazarus said. “This gives us the opportunity to charge our own path forward, create distinct brand identities, and establish an independent news organization following the spin.”

MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler said the network will not change editorial direction as it builds out its own newsgathering operation entirely separate from NBC News. (MSNBC launched in 1996 as a joint venture between NBC News and Microsoft.)

“While our name will be changing, who we are and what we do will not,” Kutler said in an internal memo. “Our commitment to our work and our audiences will not waiver from what the brand promise has been for three decades.”

The rebrand will be accompanied by a national marketing campaign “unlike anything we have done in recent memory,” Kutler said.

CNBC, for its part, will keep the acronym “Consumer News and Business Channel” but will debut a new logo without the peacock.

Comcast will retain NBCUniversal assets such as the NBC broadcast network, NBC News, NBC Sports, the streaming platform Peacock and the cable brand Bravo.

September 2025 On Nickelodeon, Nicktoons And Nick Jr. Across Europe And Africa | Channel Premiere: Wylde Park | Returning Shows Including Paw Patrol | More

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon’s current last live-action series is returning to the screen with a new season, while the Loud family and Hazel are also getting into new adventures. At the end of the month, we will also welcome Jack and Lily's family to the channel.

On the first day of September, there will be a surprise premiere batch, as the Fairy OddParents: New Wish continues its single season. The next ten episodes will air daily in the early evening on the channel.

After Hazel and her fairies, Phoebe, Max, and Chloe will take over in the new episodes of The Thundermans: Undercover. The superhero trio returns with more struggles and sibling squabbles, which currently means the end of the first season of the series, followed immediately by the start of the second season. Paramount split the originally planned 26-episode first season in half, so the second season of The Thundermans: Undercover has already started. The new episodes will last for two weeks, but that will be more than enough because by the end of the month, two more shows will be on offer from Nick.

Let’s start with the continuation of The Loud House, which actually begins on the same day as the premiere of the new series. The originally 22-minute episodes will be split again, with an 11-minute segment airing every weekday. In this series, we are ahead of the Americans, and in fact, the ninth season is almost finishing here, while in the U.S., it hasn’t even started yet. The new series mentioned earlier, which is placed after The Loud House premieres, is called Wylde Pak. The series first aired in May on the Nicktoons YouTube channel, and in early June, it was broadcast on the American Nickelodeon. 

"Jack and Lily are half-siblings who, thanks to their parents, form a mixed-identity family. We follow the adventurous life of this half-American, half-Korean family as they try to get along as best as possible while running a joint business."

The Loud House

2025-09-29 18:00 9x06a Old Buddy (Rough Patch)

2025-09-30 18:00 9x06b The GLOAT (The GLOAT)

The Thundermans: Undercover - New Season

2025-09-15 19:00 1x11 Tide and Prejudice

2025-09-16 19:00 1x12 Prank U Next

2025-09-17 19:00 1x13 From Dust Till Dawn – Season Finale

2025-09-18 19:00 2x01 Summer of Secrets – Season Premiere

2025-09-19 19:00 2x02 I Know What You Did This Summer

2025-09-22 19:00 2x03 The Summer I Turned Giddy

2025-09-23 19:00 2x04 A Midsummer Night's Scheme

2025-09-24 19:00 2x05 Cruel Summer

2025-09-25 19:00 2x06 Endless Summer

The Fairy OddParents: New Wish

2025-09-01 17:30 1x11 Crock to the Future / Battle of Dimmsonian

2025-09-02 17:30 1x12 Patty Possum's Party Playground / Remember the Date

2025-09-03 17:30 1x13 Lost in Fairy World / The Treble with Rivals

2025-09-04 17:30 1x14 Rattleconda Racers / Dig a Little Deeper

2025-09-05 17:30 1x15 Operation Birthday Takeback Pt 1 / Operation Birthday Takeback Pt 2

2025-09-08 17:30 1x16 Potazel Potahzel / The Haunting of Wells House

2025-09-09 17:30 1x17 Best of Luck / The Multiverse of Jenkins

2025-09-10 17:30 1x18 Growing Pains / Fairy for a Day

2025-09-11 17:30 1x19 Stuck in my Head / Mind the Gap

2025-09-12 17:30 1x20 Battle of Big Wand Pt 1 / Battle of Big Wand Pt 2 – Season Finale

Wylde Pak – New Series

2025-09-29 18:30 1x01 Best Summer Ever? – Season Premiere

2025-09-30 18:30 1x02 Sad, Single, and Stranded / A Waste of a Perfect Summer Day

Nick Jr.

A new era begins for Nick Jr. starting in September with a range of new shows in the lineup. Right at the beginning of the month, Dora Season 3 continues, although this time it will air at a different time than usual. Starting from the 1st, the premieres will air in the early evening instead of the usual morning slots. The second half of the season will be broadcast, but the Christmas episode is planned to air in a late-night slot. 

In the second half of the month, new episodes of PAW Patrol will arrive. With this batch, Season 11 will be complete—except for a holiday special. Episodes of the series will air on weekday afternoons. And now, we can look forward to Season 12!

Finally, a brand-new series will debut at the end of September. *T-Rex Tim*, his younger brother *Tommy*, sister *Tia*, and their best friend, a triceratops named *Kai*, solve childhood problems with dinosaur-sized solutions in outer space! The show will launch with ten episodes at the end of September, so there will definitely be plenty to watch in October.

PAW Patrol

* 2025-09-15 16:15 – 11x19a *Hum-Patrol to the Rescue!*

* 2025-09-16 16:15 – 11x19b *Pups Save Morning Mountain Yoga*

* 2025-09-17 16:15 – 11x20a *Pups and the Power of Flowers*

* 2025-09-18 16:15 – 11x20b *Pups Save the Alien Egg*

* 2025-09-19 16:15 – 11x24a *Pups Save Captain Crinkle Cut*

* 2025-09-22 16:15 – 11x24b *Pups Save the Big Nightlight*

* 2025-09-23 16:15 – 11x25 *Skye's Road Trip Rescue*

* 2025-09-24 16:15 – 11x26a *Pups Save the Space Kitties*

* 2025-09-25 16:15 – 11x26b *Pups Save the Sea Sponges* – **Season Finale**

Dora

* 2025-09-01 18:50 – 3x07 *Learning To Fly / Queen Swiper*

* 2025-09-02 18:50 – 3x08 *The Bunny Boyz / Dancing Osito*

* 2025-09-03 01:40 – 3x10 *Dora Saves Christmas / Return to Snowy Mountain*

* 2025-09-03 18:50 – 3x09a *A Dog For Dora*

* 2025-09-04 18:50 – 3x09b *Super Pozole*

* 2025-09-05 18:50 – 3x11a *Dora's Song For Papi*

* 2025-09-08 18:50 – 3x11b *Pirate Piggies*

* 2025-09-09 18:50 – 3x12a *Abuela's Quinceañera*

* 2025-09-10 18:50 – 3x12b *Story Time*

* 2025-09-11 18:50 – 3x13a *Run Cynthia Run*

* 2025-09-12 18:50 – 3x13b *Dora In Space* – **Season Finale**

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Tim Rex in Space  – New Series

* 2025-09-29 18:30 – 1x01 Shooting Star / Ball / Balloon 

2025-09-30 18:30 1x02 Present / Movie / Vinny

Nicktoons 

After a long break, The Loud House returns to Nicktoons with new adventures.

The last time The Loud House was featured on Nicktoons was back in December 2024, when the eighth season premiered. Although it's one of Nickelodeon’s flagship titles, it seems that lately Nick has been neglecting—or worse, letting go of—this series, especially as the number of their shows continues to shrink. And calling it "neglect" isn't an exaggeration: even after all this time, American Nickelodeon is still behind compared to our local Nicktoons, which in September will finally catch up with the main domestic channel. However, one area where the U.S. always stays ahead is The Patrick Star Show, which began airing its fourth season back in March. Here, the season debuted in June, and now in September, Nicktoons will broadcast the first five episodes as well.

The Loud House – New Season, Channel Premiere

* 2025-09-01 19:00 – 8x03 “Only Mime Will Tell” / “The Winning Spirit”

* 2025-09-02 19:00 – 8x04 “InTODDnito” / “Weather Or Not”

* 2025-09-03 19:00 – 8x08 “Karaless Whisper” / “Dollars and Scents”

* 2025-09-04 19:00 – 8x09 “Bulking and Sulking” / “Wild Goss Chase”

* 2025-09-05 19:00 – 8x10 “The Weakest Ink” / “Sales Forced”

* 2025-09-08 19:00 – 8x13 “Trouble Brewing” / “The Cling and I” – *Season Finale*

* 2025-09-09 19:00 – 9x01 “Crystal Ballin’” / “Most Dangerous Gamer” – *Season Premiere*

* 2025-09-10 19:00 – 9x03 “Meet the Purrents” / “Apartment Complex”

* 2025-09-11 19:00 – 9x04 “Pet Project” / “Cuff Break”

* 2025-09-12 19:00 – 9x05 “Prom-Com” / “Scene Steeler”

* Please note that The Loud House is not viewable on the channel in Africa

The Patrick Star Show – New Season, Channel Premiere

* 2025-09-22 17:30 – 4x01a “Sitcom Stars” – *Season Premiere*

* 2025-09-23 17:30 – 4x01b “The Show Must Go Yawn”

* 2025-09-24 17:30 – 4x02a “The Dated Game”

* 2025-09-25 17:30 – 4x02b “Ice Cream Headache”

* 2025-09-26 17:30 – 4x03a “A Tinkle in Time”

* 2025-09-29 17:30 – 4x03b “TV or Not TV”

* 2025-09-30 17:30 – 4x04a “Two Pests in a Teapot”

Nickelodeon's channels in Europe and Africa also known as Central and Eastern Europe is available in Africa, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Servia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Turkey.

The article was originally published by Mentrum

Play Room Acquires Broadcasting Rights To Lego City Adventures + Makes Several Schedule Adjustments

Some consumers may have noticed that aside from Play Room Live being reduced to half an hour with its Reloaded offering on weekends scrapped. Play Room also reduced and yanked away a bunch of shows from its lineup like Batwheels, Nicky Ricky Dicky And Dawn and Iron Man: Armoured Adventures.

With its movie offering being the only major booster as there's been a lot of adult favoured films such as Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm, Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage The Cowardly and Spider-Man Across The Spiderverse.

We can only assume that similar to eToonz, Ngwato Nkosi Group who manage the channel are currently reviewing it's lineup and most likely making minor budget cuts. Take for instance, Play Room Live being a half hour show we can only assume the show is not financially liable.

That's what happened with Hectic Nine 9 on SABC 2, now the program went from airing 5 days a week for an hour to 2/3 days a week for half an hour.

Another has to do with the dubbed animated content on their channel. Play Room had garnered traction for the dubbing shows like Cocomelon and Supa Strikas yet they've moved at a rather slow pace in allocating more episodes to these titles so I wouldn't be surprised if they opted to source from third parties.

From Monday 18 August, Play Room is set to allocate a new animated series LEGO City Adventures.

LEGO City Adventures explores the intertwining paths of the city's everyday heroes as they work together to stop a mysterious master criminal who begins to wreak havoc on their town.

Citizens of LEGO City featured throughout the series include: Sergeant Duke DeTain (Joe Zieja, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4), an overly heroic cop; Freya McCloud (Misty Lee, DC Super Hero Girls), a crisis-ready fire chief; Shirley Keeper (Alex Cazares, The Loud House), the grumpy street sweeper; Harl Hubbs (Daniel MK Cohen, Fixed), an overeager handyman; Tippy Dorman (James Arnold Taylor, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), an expert doorman with a secret; Solomon Fleck (Roger Craig Smith, Avengers Assemble), the dedicated city mayor; Percival “Wheelie” Wheeler (Mick Lauer, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal), a skateboarding police chief and more.

Created and produced by LEGO Group, LEGO City Adventures is also produced by Flaunt Animation (Scotland) and Passion Pictures (France) and written by Jon Colton Barry (Phineas and Ferb), Steven Banks (SpongeBob SquarePants), Jamie Moyer (Modern Family) and Brian Hunt (Second City Chicago). Jason Oliveri is the executive in charge of LEGO City Adventures for Nickelodeon.

Could The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish Have Been Cancelled On Nickelodeon And Netflix?

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is an American animated television series based on and serving as a revival/sequel to the Nickelodeon animated series The Fairly OddParents (2001–2006, 2008–2017), created by Butch Hartman. It is the third television series in the overall franchise, ignoring the events of The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder (2022). 

Synopsis for The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

In The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, ten-year-old Hazel Wells has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it’s the first time she’s been without her brother, Antony, who’s just left for college, leaving her lonely and unsure of herself. All that changes when the pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal that they are no ordinary neighbors…they’re Cosmo and Wanda, Fairy Godparents! And they’re coming out of retirement to make all of Hazel’s wishes come true. As well as new characters, the series brings back many from the original series, including Vicky, Mr. Crocker, CJ, and Poof, who now goes by the name of Peri. 

It featured the voices of Ashleigh Crystal Hairston (Tiny Toons Looniversity, Craig of the Creek) as the voice of Hazel Wells, joining The Fairly OddParents alums Daran Norris (The Loud House, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder) as the voice of Cosmo, and Susanne Blakeslee (The Loud House, Amphibia) as the voice of Wanda.

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish premiered in the United States with a sneak peek on May 17, 2024, and officially premiered on May 20. The first 10 episodes were released internationally on Netflix on November 14, 2024.

From what was understood last year, the show hadn't been greenlight for a second season with the first season that was meant to consist of 20 episodes. Depending on its performance on Nickelodeon and Netflix would factor into whether a second season would be commissioned.  

From the looks of things, it looks like the show had been given the axe as the remaining 10 episodes of The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish season 1 had now been listed as season 2. I know this can't be seen as official confirmation but look at how these broadcasters have commissioned each season of The Patrick Star Show and Dora.

Rather than saying whether The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is getting a second season we should be saying whether a third and possibly fourth season are on the cards.

Development Alert: IThemba Alibulali Replaces Gelukbringers Rebroadcasts On e.tv When DStv And Openview Debut Star Khanya

e.tv is proud to announce the debut of Ithemba Alibulali, a gripping Zulu-dubbed drama that promises to capture hearts and inspire viewers across South Africa. Starting on Tuesday 19 August and airing weekdays at 4PM, the series is a powerful tale of determination, sacrifice, and the unwavering belief that hope is unstoppable.

The story follows Rani, a young woman with a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor, as she navigates the complexities of her marriage to an emotionally distant surgeon, motherhood, and the weight of societal expectations.

With its universal themes and culturally rooted storytelling, Ithemba Alibulali is set to resonate deeply with South African audiences. The show's relatable characters, engaging plot twists, and emotional depth will keep viewers hooked from Mondays to Fridays.

“Ithemba Alibulali is more than just a series it’s a story that mirrors the struggles and triumphs many of our viewers face every day,” says Helga Palmer, Manager of Local Productions at e.tv, “By bringing it to life in isiZulu, we’re ensuring that the message of perseverance and hope connects directly to the hearts of our audience. We believe viewers will see themselves in Rani’s journey and feel empowered to chase their own dreams.”

Don’t miss the debut of Ithemba Alibulali weekdays at 4PM on e.tv. 

David Ellison And Paramount’s New Regime Vows To Boost Nickelodeon And Family-Friendly Content, Invest In Paramount+ And Hang On To Cable Channels

 BET Networks is no longer being shopped to third-party buyers, the new leadership regime at Paramount Skydance confirmed on Wednesday, August 13 as top executives gathered for a wide-ranging Q&A with journalists.

David Ellison, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the studio that he acquired last week, told reporters that BET and its content franchises would be a key part of the new regime’s streaming strategy. Ellison said the plan is to operate the company with its assets intact — that’s in contrast to the string of assets sales that Paramount Global and its predecessors have done in recent years. BET in particular had been shopped to a number of prospective buyers in private equity and prominent Black investors and stars including Tyler Perry.

Ellison said the concept of keeping Paramount Pictures, CBS and other assets together was a key point of his earliest discussions last year about buying the studio with former Paramount Global chair and majority shareholder Shari Redstone.

“We had this conversation with Shari when we had the first meeting, actually about the company. It is our intention is to keep the company together and invest in that lens,” Ellison said.

“We’re thinking about the cable network is not as declining linear assets that we need to spin them up or deal with somehow. We’re thinking about those brands that we have to redefine,” Ellison said. “Nickelodeon is also one of those. Fids and family is so important to the world and making sure that we’re doing the right thing for Nick and that whole cadre of content is critically important to us as well.”

Overall, Ellison and his top lieutenants sketched out a roadmap for the new Paramount Skydance team’s priorities that include increased investment in the Paramount Pictures studio, CBS and the Paramount+ streaming platform. Ellison and Paramount president Jeff Shell reiterated that the plan is to consolidate the company’s major streaming assets — subscription service Paramount+ and free ad-supported (FAST) platform Pluto TV — into one central service to save operating costs and to make Pluto TV a better driver of subscriptions for Paramount+.

Joining Ellison and Shell at the session were Andy Gordon, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer; George Cheeks, Chair of TV Media; Dana Goldberg, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Chair of Paramount Television; Josh Greenstein, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Vice Chair of Platforms; and Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-to-Consumer.

Asked point blank if the programming budget for Paramount+ will increase to make the service competitive with larger rivals such as Disney+ and HBO Max, Ellison said yes. Cindy Holland, the Netflix alum who is leading streaming operations for the new Paramount, was also blunt when asked if she intends to commission made-for-streaming movies from the sibling studio. “Made for streaming movies are not a priority for me,” she said.

Gerry Cardinale, head of RedBird Capital which also had a big role in financing the $8 billion transaction, offered an expansive view of a team ready to spend what it takes to upgrade Paramount’s aging infrastructure. Cardinale complimented Ellison for being a savvy business executive in addition to having the creative ambition to own a movie studio, Big Three broadcast network and more.

“I’m betting my firm and my career on this deal. That should tell you guys one thing: We are coming, we are going to invest, and we’re going to be really sophisticated. This is not other people’s money,” Cardinale said. He even suggested that the Paramount Skydance ethos would not only change the corporate culture at Paramount and CBS but influence the broader industry.

The new regime is thinking about “How do we build the culture, not just for Paramount but for Hollywood,” Cardinale said. “I could not be more excited. Yes we are going to be investing a lot of money, and we’re going to show the great return on that investment.”

Among other highlights from the Q&A session:

“I’m here because I love movies,” Ellison said flatly when discussing his motivations for executing the complex acquisition that took more than a year to complete. The 42-year-old CEO described Sundays spent watching movies on VHS with his mother. “Our idea of a good time on Sunday was, we had 3,000 VHS movies, and Sunday was the one day we were kids that we could actually do whatever we wanted. And we would just binge all day long.”

Ellison also saluted the star that has had a long association with Paramount and Skydance when pressed about the status of the studio’s follow-up film to 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.

“We’re really proud and honored that in our partnership with Tom, we have made 10 movies together. We want to be in business with Tom for the foreseeable future,” Ellison said. "Top Gun cannot be a bigger priority. I want to be making movies with Tom and telling stories with Tom for as long as he wants to be doing it. There’s nobody who works harder and who loves movies and loves business more.”

Ellison was pressed about the new regime’s view on CBS News. The slog of closing the merger took a toll on the Eye’s news division as President Donald Trump waged war with a baseless $20 billion lawsuit against 60 Minutes over its Kamala Harris interview. A $16 million settlement with Trump paved the way for the FCC to approve the Paramount Global Skydance transaction.

CBS News and the journalism it produces “is something that is incredibly important to me that we couldn’t support more,” Ellison said. “It’s also the area of company that we want to invest in. For sure it’s a vital part of our democracy, and it’s an honor to be part of that organization.

Goldberg, co-chair of Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television, buttressed Ellison’s pledge to invest in strong family and YA-friendly movies and TV shows. “That’s a space we’re going to run toward,” she said.

Goldberg also emphasized that there will be a new approach to managing Paramount’s valuable Star Trek franchise. "Star Trek is absolutely a priority, and it’s priority across the company,” Goldberg said. “We’re not going to be siloed off so that there’s a conversation happening about television and another conversation” about film plans.

Ellison made a point of asserting that the new ownership group is aligned with the interests of Paramount Skydance’s common shareholders. The company is bracing for widespread layoffs that will be part of the company’s pledge to find $2 billion in savings post-merger.

“What we need to do to make sure we can run as efficiently possible can as a company. And then the other is where we need to invest for growth, for long term,” Ellison said. He noted that the Ellison family and RedBird own 70% of the economic interest in the company. “We’re the largest shareholders. So from that standpoint, we’re going to look at everything through a long-term value creation lens.”