eMedia Streaming Service eVOD Crosses 2.2-million Users

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eMedia’s video-on-demand platform eVOD has surpassed 2.2-million registered users, the entertainment group announced.

South Africa has in recent years seen growth in the number of streaming services that have entered the market, including US players Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as Hong Kong’s Viu, which has differentiated itself through local content. MultiChoice has also been investing heavily in the space and is home to three services — DStv, Showmax and Showmax Pro.

While video streaming is small in South Africa and the rest of Africa, the segment is growing. All the country’s big television broadcasters now offer online viewing options. EMedia has eVOD and the government-run SABC now streams its television and radio content through SABC Plus.

EVOD reached its latest milestone in the third quarter of 2025, “marking a significant milestone in its growth journey”.

EMedia established the service in October 2021 through a partnership with MTN, which offered special bundles to entice new sign-ups at the time. Since then the platform has recorded a 22% year-on-year increase in registrations, “reflecting continued audience adoption and engagement”.

EMedia, worth R1.4bn on the JSE, owns television and radio broadcasting businesses such as eNCA, OpenView and Yfm, with production studios.

The eVOD platform has more than 9,000 hours of content, with watch time increasing 56% in 2025 compared with 2024, “highlighting growing consumption across its content library”.

The company plans to launch five new original productions in 2026 to build on this momentum.

Over the past year, the platform has continued to evolve, introducing key features such as offline downloads and expanding accessibility through availability on Android and Hisense smart TVs.

Thapelo Ramatsui, brand manager for eVOD & local content at e.tv, said, “This milestone underscores eVOD’s long-standing commitment to providing authentic, relevant entertainment to South African audiences at no cost.”

“Over the past year, the platform has continued to evolve, introducing key features such as offline downloads and expanding accessibility through availability on Android and Hisense smart TVs.”

In the six months to end-September, the group reported an increase in other revenue, which includes eVOD, online and website sales, from R41.6m to R48.2m, a 16% jump year on year.

Yet, the segment is still the smallest component of group revenue, accounting for just 3.4% of the pie.

The eVOD growth comes while rivals are grappling with their own growth prospects.

MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ is mulling the future of the unprofitable Showmax platform, which has to recover more than R3bn ploughed into it.

In October, Business Day reported SABC’s streaming platform had tripled its user base in less than a year to 1.5-million, growing well ahead of guidance, which had pegged 1-million users by 2027/28.

The state-owned company is also seeking to capitalise on its digital presence across channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as part of a broader push to grow revenue from online sources.

Canal+ Afrique Adds Four New Channels To DStv English Plus Packages, Converts E! To Bravo

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Following the acquisition of MultiChoice in late 2025 by Canal+, the French broadcaster has subjected the company to various cost cutting initiatives. This included the non-renewal of the Winter Olympics by SuperSport as decisions are now made in France.

As more cuts are underway, Canal+ Afrique will be giving viewers access to 4 additional DStv channels. This would comprise of Studio Universal and National Geographic alongside SuperSport Action and WWE with E! becoming Bravo.

SuperSport Action offers UFC, NBA and international football with 24 hour wrestling coverage available on WWE.

SuperSport Action and WWE addition on Canal+ Afrique increases the number of SuperSport channels on the platform from 4 to 6 channels. This comes after MultiChoice widened the reach of WWE to DStv Access customers in South Africa.

Bravo, the iconic international NBCUniversal channel dedicated to reality TV and the genre's iconic franchises launched in Africa by October 2025. It is scheduled to replace the French version seen on Canal+ Afrique by March 17.

The rebranded channel will air even more flagship shows, including: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and its spin-offs (Mediterranean, Sailing Yacht, Australia), Southern Hospitality, Bravo’s Love Hotel, Next Gen.

Studio Universal is a specialty television channel owned by Universal Networks International (a division of NBCUniversal), focused primarily on movies and film-related programming.

It specializes in airing films—mostly from the Universal Pictures library—along with related content like interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, short films, and themed programming blocks (e.g., nights or seasons dedicated to a specific genre, director, or actor).

National Geographic offers documentaries and specials on topics like nature, wildlife, science, space, history and adventure. Famous for high-production-value content (e.g., series with David Attenborough, and Air Crash Investigation.

It forms part of a joint venture between the National Geographic Society and The Walt Disney Company.

Following the removal of BET Africa and last minute renewal deal between Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ that led to MultiChoice keeping their channels. The deal appears to have excluded Canal+ Afrique from packaging Discovery Channel.

This has led to the inclusion of National Geographic with Studio Universal serving as an addition on the platform.

NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer Announce That E! And Syfy Will Rebrand To Bravo And Sci-Fi In France

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E! will become Bravo, the iconic international NBCUniversal channel dedicated to reality TV and the genre's iconic franchises, while SYFY will become SciFi, with a new name and new visual identity, while remaining the essential destination for science-fiction fans.

The Universal+ entertainment offering – which includes 13ÈME RUE, DreamWorks, and soon Bravo and SciFi – is available in France via SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Prime Video, Molotov, Free, and Orange (but not Canal+).

"The entertainment offering provided by Universal+ in France is stepping up a gear with the launch of Bravo and the arrival of SciFi.", declares Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director, Hayu, EMEA Networks & International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal. 

"Thanks to Bravo, a globally recognized leader in the reality TV universe, French viewers will be able to watch even more must-see content and iconic franchises, paired with a completely revamped science-fiction channel look with SciFi."

"Present for many years in the United States, and accessible in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa, Bravo is an iconic television channel, recognized for its premium reality TV offering and flagship franchises. Driven by the immense popularity of Bravo content, E! had already expanded its selection of Bravo programs in recent months.

The rebranded channel will air even more flagship Bravo shows, including: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and its spin-offs (Mediterranean, Sailing Yacht, Australia), Southern Hospitality, Bravo’s Love Hotel, Next Gen.

A new look and a new name, but still the essential destination for science-fiction fans, SciFi continues to offer flagship genre programs while enriching its schedule with exclusive new releases, including the new series War of the Kingdoms, available in full on demand; Domino Day; and The Librarians: The Next Chapter (Season 2), with a launch planned this year. 

It also offers the complete series of Grimm and Heroes, available on demand, allowing fans to rediscover these cult franchises at their own pace. SciFi is the reference channel for science-fiction series, films, and iconic franchises. From space sagas to supernatural mysteries, it brings passionate communities together and offers event appointments with exclusives, genre classics, and blockbuster films.

Channel Closure: TV Mozambique Internacional Will Stop Airing On DStv And GOtv From 24 February 2026

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Last month, TLNovelas was axed from the DStv platform as part of Canal+'s cost cutting measures at MultiChoice. This had also led SuperSport to miss out on Philly's Games and Winter Olympics with local content being further reduced at M-Net.

With the month not even up yet, it appears MultiChoice will be claiming another victim on DStv and this time it's TV Mozambique Internacional. 

TV Mozambique, is the international channel of Mozambique's national TV broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), broadcasting for 24 hours per day. It showcased local programming featuring Mozambican culture, tourism and sports.

At the time, Marta Odallah, TVM Internacional director, says "The addition of TVM Internacional on DStv is in line with our objective to spread the social, political, cultural and sporting reality of Mozambique across our borders".

"This collaboration is a giant leap for both TVM and MultiChoice, and indeed a step in the right direction of broadcasting inclusivity for all Mozambicans".

After 7 years, the channel will now be going dark on DStv from 24 February and it appears as if the closure is being swept under the rug. Unlike TLNovelas, MultiChoice hadn't notice to DStv subscribers about TV Mozambique Internacional.

This is not only the second channel to go dark during the year but like TLNovelas catered to Portuguese speaking countries. With TVM Mozambique gone, Kwenda and Maningue Magic would basically be the only other alternatives.

The problem part is that these brands are based in Angola and Mozambique while TVM Mozambique Internacional broadened it's reach to other parts of Africa.

March 2026 On Studio Universal | Action Weekend With Law Abiding Citizen | Transformers Week With 5 Movies | KidzClub With Hotel Transylvania 3

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Action Weekends

7th – 22nd Mar @8pm

Three weekends of pure cinematic chaos!

Ruthless

7th March at 20:00

Harry is a high-school wrestling coach who genuinely cares about his students, particularly Catia, who is suffering at the hands of her physically abusive father. Although Harry deals with him, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Catia is snatched by a known gang of human traffickers. Harry takes on the criminal underworld and the forces of law and order as he races to find the teenager and bring her home. Dermot Mulroney heads the cast, with Jeff Fahey and Melissa Diaz.

The Losers

8th March at 20:00

It’s hard to imagine any group that includes A-listers like Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans as down on their luck, but that’s exactly the situation in this action thriller. They’re part of an elite team that is betrayed in the Bolivian jungle by someone known only as Max (played by Jason Patric) and presumed wiped out. Very much alive and kicking, the group joins forces with another mysterious agent to track down Max and put a stop to his plan to kick off a worldwide conflict.

Due Justice

14th March at 20:00

When Max, a marine, suffers a head injury during a mission, it becomes his last. He decides to settle down and focus on a quiet life in the suburbs with his family. Unfortunately, a local gang has other ideas: murdering Max’s wife and brother, they kidnap his daughter. Grief-stricken, Max embarks on a violent mission to find and rescue his child, while taking out his need for vengeance on those who did him wrong. Kellan Lutz stars as Max, while Jeff Fahey is the creepy gang leader Ellis.

Law Abiding Citizen

15th March at 20:00

How far would any of us go to secure justice? For Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler), whatever limits he had are erased after his wife and daughter are murdered by home invaders. When up-and-coming prosecuting attorney Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) cuts a deal with the suspects to get a conviction, Shelton is unimpressed, but he bides his time. Ten years later, he decides to have his revenge on Rice and the entire legal system that he believes has failed him and his slain loved ones.

Transformers Week

23rd – 27th Mar @5pm

The eternal war between Autobots and Decepticons lands on Earth. And on Studio!

Transformers

23rd March at 17:00

Director Michael Bay throws everything at this first film in the blockbusting franchise based on a range of toys. Earth becomes the battleground for a longrunning war between the Autobots (the goodies) and the Decepticons (the baddies). Caught in the middle is teenager Sam Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf, whose first car turns out to be Bumblebee, an Autobot. Together they set out to find the Allspark, a weapon that cannot fall into the Decepticons’ hands. With Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 

24th March at 17:00

Set two years after the events of the first film, this catches up with Sam as he is about to start college and is romancing Mikaela. But over in Shanghai, the Decepticons are ruffling feathers, and while politicians think it’s because the Autobots are still around, they’re wrong. It turns out that Sam has information locked in his mind that will give the metal baddies the ability to extinguish the Sun. With Sam’s loved ones – and himself – in peril, can Bumblebee and Optimus Prime save the day?

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

25th March at 17:00

The Autobots may have won the previous battle, but the war is far from decided as the Decepticons return for a third go-around. This time, the target is the Moon, the location of a hidden Cybertronian spacecraft packed with secrets, and whoever gets to them first will benefit. Cue a tense race between the United States and Russia – and if that wasn’t enough for Sam Witwicky and his pals to worry about, new villain Shockwave is also causing trouble for Optimus Prime and company.

Transformers: Age of Extinction

26th March at 17:00

Mark Wahlberg takes over from Shia LaBeouf as leading man, playing robotics expert Cade Yeager. In a world where both the Autobots and the Decepticons are considered a threat, he is surprised when an old truck he buys turns out to be Optimus Prime. Yeager hides it when the CIA sniffs around, and soon finds himself – along with his daughter and Optimus – on a perilous mission. But can they trust the beleaguered robot? Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci co-star. The week concludes with Transformers: The Last Knight on 27th March on Studio.

KidzClub

28th Mar – 2nd Apr

They say three’s a crowd, but not here on Studio!

3 Ninjas Kick Back

28th March at 16:25

Three is never a crowd when Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum are around. In this action adventure, the three brothers are looking forward to a martial arts tournament in Japan with their grandfather. He’s hoping to use the trip to return a dagger he won years ago, but after he leaves the trio discover he’s picked up the wrong bag and they have the knife. The plot thickens even more when it emerges that an old rival of their grandfather’s wants the dagger for himself. Can the trio stay out of trouble?

Hotel Transylvania 3

29th March at 15:05

In the third entry in this spooktastic animated series, Dracula and his hotel hangers-on take a much needed vacation. They book a luxury cruise, and it’s not long before the toothy vamp is smitten by the ship’s feisty captain, Erica. But the course of true love (and second zings) does not run smooth, as she’s not just human but also has a very problematic great-grandfather. Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg reprise their voice roles, with Kathryn Hahn and Jim Gaffigan.

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

29th March at 16:50

Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum prove there’s more to them than slick martial-arts moves in this third entry in the family-friendly series. Their Native American neighbours are targeted by thugs after protesting against a company dumping toxic waste. After rushing to the defence of a girl called Jo, the siblings decide to join the fight, only for Jo to be abducted. Can they get her back safely and expose the greedy corporation’s malicious moves? Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade and Chad Power star.

Kung Fu Panda 3

1st April at 15:00

Jack Black returns for a third outing as kung fu loving panda Po, who this time is grappling with his sense of identity. The crisis comes as warrior Kai gobbles up everyone’s chi, including Oogway’s in the spirit realm. When Po’s real father turns up out of the blue, to Mr. Ping’s chagrin, the answers he seeks could be among a secret colony of pandas. But can he learn them in time to become the Dragon Warrior again? J.K. Simmons, Bryan Cranston and Kate Hudson are among the voice cast.

Canal+ Reportedly Delaying Production Of Local Content On KykNET And Mzansi Magic

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As some people may recall, Canal+ took control of MultiChoice by late 2025 and are planning to save up at R7.5 billion in costs by 2030. This prompted them not to acquire the Winter Olympics on SuperSport and abandon HBO on M-Net.

Despite what anyone thinks about Canal+, let's face it MultiChoice has been losing subscribers and the French are just doing the heavy lifting. Several insiders had stated that consumers should expect more cuts during the course of the year.

But then most consumers are kind of curious as to whether they'll be a price increase and if not why they should continue to pay more for even less now.

We're already halfway into February and now there's reports that production on local content has been paused/delayed. This is because Canal+ is slashing costs at MultiChoice with efforts being redirected from Johannesburg to Paris.

According to reports, numerous contracts for local series and soap operas are unsigned by Canal+. This would explain why there has yet to be word whether iThonga is getting renewed as the first season concludes this month on Mzansi Magic.

There's fears that Canal+ will prioritize on foreign series as seen with the recently added show on KykNET, The Landman. This part shouldn't come as a shocker because the owners are based in France and majority of content is dubbed there.

MultiChoice has been leaning toward this path post the takeover as seen with Zee Zonke and Star Khanya. Even international brands like Cartoon Network and Cartoonito are also starting to dub animated shows to Zulu.

This delay has also led some to believe that Canal+ will further reduce primetime in favour of archived material such as Isibaya on Mzansi Magic.

News Shorts: Ninja Warrior UK On eReality, Cennet: The Power Of Destiny Rebroadcast On Telemundo And Tia Mowry: My Next Act On Bravo

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eReality

Ninja Warrior UK S6

Starts 22 February

Only the strongest will survive! Ninja Warrior UK challenges athletes and regular contestants to take on one of the most challenging obstacle courses ever. They try to make it to the finish line with strength, speed, and determination. Who will conquer the course?

This season featured several major changes to the competition format, including for the first time ever, the competition would crown both male and female champions. This is also the first season of this format to hand out prizes: £25,000 and a car.

Telemundo

Cennet: The Power Of Destiny

Starts 23 February 

Cennet revolves around a beautiful, determined, and intelligent woman that was given up by her mother as a baby. Her grandmother raised her as her daughter, helping her work towards her dream of becoming an architect. As Cennet is growing up, she has little in her life except for her best friend. However, they are later separated because of an accident, making his best friend vanish from her life.

Years later, Cennet has become one of the most promising students in her architecture class and is destined for greatness. After she graduates, one of her schoolmate’s (Melisa) mother offers her a job at her firm. However, she later learns that the young boy that she infatuated with when they were young and were separated works at the same firm. Cennet meets Selim, her childhood friend, and is gradually drawn to him, and they start remembering their past.

Bravo

Tia Mowry: My Next Act

Season 1 Premieres Sunday 29th March at 19:00

A brand-new series arrives this March with Season 1 of Tia Mowry: My Next Act - in this raw and revealing series, Tia Mowry invites viewers into her post-

divorce world, opening her heart as she navigates singlehood, co-parenting, dating, and expanding her businesses.

Through intimate access, the series chronicles her emotional recovery, new romantic experiences, and multifaceted career adjustments - all while balancing motherhood with grace and grit.

Max & The Midknights Cancelled On Nickelodeon After 3 Seasons

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Max & the Midknights is an American animated urban fantasy adventure comedy television series developed by Sharon Flynn and David Skelly, based on the book series by Lincoln Peirce. It featured the voices of Blu del Barrio, Melissa Villaseñor, Zeno Robinson, Caleb Yen and Jeremy Rowley.

Synopsis for Max & the Midknights

It centers on 10-year-old Max, who pursues her dream of becoming a knight in the fantastical medieval kingdom of Byjovia. She teams up with friends (including Millie, Simon, and Kevyn) to battle threats like zombies, evil sorcerers (such as the sorceress Fendra), fire-breathing dragons, and the tyrannical King Gastley (who stole the throne from his brother, the rightful King Conrad). The show emphasizes bravery, friendship, and defying the status quo in a medieval world, with plenty of humor, original songs, and heroic feats.

The first season of Max & the Midknights premiered on Nickelodeon from October 30, 2024 and concluded on January 15, 2025. The show was moved to Nicktoons for its second season which commenced on September 9, 2025.

According to Caleb Yen, one of the voice actors in Max & The Midknights has announced his departure from Nickelodeon and also the end to the series. With Max & The Midknights that will end after its third season which doesn't come as a surprise.

It has been alleged that after Skydance acquired Paramount that they fired most of the crew at Nickelodeon and kept those who did SpongeBob Squarepants. News of Max & The Midknights axe comes after the announcement of The Loud House.

Paramount is planning to address the state of their offering on Nickelodeon particularly with The Loud House so viewers are encouraged to keep tabs on further updates.

The Loud House Has Been Cancelled On Nickelodeon After 13 Seasons

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The Loud House is an American animated sitcom created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. It featured the voices of Grant Palmer, Collin Dean, Tex Hammond, Asher Bishop, Bentley Griffin, Sawyer Cole and Nick A. Fisher.

Synopsis for The Loud House 

Lincoln Loud is the middle child and only boy in a family of eleven children residing in the fictional town of Royal Woods, Michigan. He has ten sisters, each with a distinctive personality: bossy eldest child Lori, ditzy fashionista Leni, musician Luna, comedian Luan, athletic Lynn Jr., gloomy poetic goth Lucy, polar opposite twins Lana and Lola, child genius Lisa, and baby Lily. Lincoln often breaks the fourth wall to explain to the viewers the chaotic conditions and sibling relationships of the household, and continually devises plans to make his life in the Loud House better.

During the first four seasons, Lori, Leni, Luna, and Luan were in high school, Lynn was in middle school, and Lincoln, Lucy, Lana, Lola, and Lisa were in elementary school. In the fifth season, the Loud siblings aged up a year, with Lori entering college, Lincoln going to middle school, and Lily starting preschool.

The Loud House premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016 and has since then gone on for at least 10 seasons with over 290+ episodes. Not long ago, it was reported that The Loud House would be returning for a season 11.

Kevin Sullivan who served as a writer on The Loud House had announced his departure from the network after 22 years. Prior to The Loud House, he had done some work on Nickelodeon's other shows like Danny Phantom and The Fairly OddParents.

According to him, The Loud House had been cancelled which is what led to his exit from the network. While this can't be regarded to some as confirmation it should be noted that Paramount got out of a corporate buyout in 2025.

This led to cancellations of Ridiculousness and Catfish: The TV Show on MTV both of which were the longest running shows on the network. One of the two being Catfish was silently axed before Paramount gave official confirmation.

While things for The Loud House has yet to be addressed, Nickelodeon has been shortening the seasons for their shows. What is regarded as season 11 for The Loud House was originally intended to be the second half of season 9.

Pinky Malinky To Make Linear Debut On Nicktoons Global Feeds Across Europe And Africa

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Nicktoons, an animation channel operated by Paramount Global that airs reruns to various shows from its sister network, Nickelodeon has acquired rights to Pinky Malinky. After failing to launch to Nickelodeon, Netflix served as it's frontier.

Pinky Malinky premiered on January 1, 2019, on Netflix with a New Year's-themed short released just before. It also concluded during the year with 60 episodes across 3 seasons and for the past 7 years was available on the streamer.

With the licensing deal set to expire soon, Pinky Malinky will have its first exclusive run on Nicktoons from April 20. It is currently unknown when or if Pinky Malinky would eventually be made available on Nickelodeon 

Synopsis for Pinky Malinky

Pinky Malinky is an infectiously positive, optimistic 12-year-old middle school student who just happens to be a walking, talking hot dog. He lives in the town of Sackenhack and sees the bright side of everything — even being born a hot dog. The show follows his everyday life and misadventures as he tries to climb the social ladder, pursue big ideas, and navigate typical kid problems alongside his two best friends (BFFs).

The series is presented in a mockumentary/fly-on-the-wall "reality show" format (similar to The Office), with characters occasionally breaking the fourth wall in confessionals. Pinky is full of enthusiasm, makes social media videos, sings, dances, and tackles challenges with his friends — though his extreme positivity sometimes leads to funny mishaps.

March 2026 On History Channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Gold Wars Downunder | Returning Shows Including Forged In Fire | More

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Brand New & Exclusive 

SECRETS IN THE SAND S2

2 March

Mondays 19:25

As global temperatures increase, violent sandstorms and erosion are increasingly reshaping the arid regions of the earth. As they do, astounding discoveries are being exposed in deserts across the world. Season two of Secrets in the Sand examines extraordinary curiositi es - like a skeleton that reveals details about early Christi anity, clues about Egypt’s pharaohs and why the carved pillars in a Turkish temple may be the world’s oldest calendar.

Repeat: Tuesday 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive 

FORGED IN FIRE S10 

9 March

Mondays 20:15

Forged in Fire season 10 continues with new episodes as America’s best bladesmiths continue in the race to create the most beautiful and deadliest weapons. With new weapons, new contestants, and new competitions, Forged in Fire turns the craftsmanship, legend, and excitement of building weapons into a timed battle of wits, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. Repeat: Tuesday 12:35

Brand New 

GOLD WARS DOWNUNDER 

19 March

Thursdays 19:25

Gold Wars Downunder follows three hardcore mining teams as they battle it out on the one patch of gold-rich-land to see who can unearth the biggest nuggets and the most gold in an epic gold hunting season. The sale of gold is an important source of income for hundreds of thousands of Australians, including the men and women willing to risk it all, as they venture into some of the most dangerous and inhospitable territory on the planet, hoping to strike it rich. The town of Clermont has estimated gold reserves of $A750 million and the gold price is trading at 10-year historical highs. There’s a modern-day gold rush going on in the town of Clermont. Repeat: Friday 11:45

BRAND NEW 

BRITAIN’S X FILES

8 March

Sundays 21:05

For over 150 years, the British and Commonwealth Governments have actively been investigating incidents of Paranormal and Unexplained Phenomena. The very existence of these investigations has long been denied - and they have been held under lock and key for fear of the panic that would be created if the public knew. Now, for the first time the full extent of these investigations can be revealed. Repeat: Saturday 21:55

History is available on DStv channel 186

February And March 2026 On Comedy Central And MTV Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Daria - Is It Fall Yet? | Returning Shows Including Dating Naked UK | More

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Comedy Central

• Ugly Americans (2010–2012): Adult animated sitcom on Comedy Central about integrating monsters, demons, and supernatural beings into modern New York life. Dark, absurd humor with workplace/social satire.

• Drunk History (2013–2019): Comedy Central series where intoxicated narrators recount historical events, reenacted by actors. Educational comedy with a boozy, chaotic twist.

• The Daily Show (1996–present): Long-running Comedy Central satirical news program (originally with Jon Stewart, now various hosts like Jordan Klepper). Sharp political and cultural commentary.

• Jeff Dunham: I'm With Cupid (2024): Valentine's Day-themed stand-up comedy special by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, featuring his puppets tackling love/relationships. Aired on Comedy Central or similar platforms.

• Daria: Is It Fall Yet? (2000): Animated TV movie based on MTV's Daria (a spin-off of Beavis and Butt-Head). Focuses on teen cynicism, summer vacation drama, and character relationships—dry, sarcastic wit.

• Inside Amy Schumer (2013–2022): Sketch comedy series on Comedy Central starring Amy Schumer, blending stand-up, sketches, and social commentary (often on gender, sex, and culture).

• South Park (1997–present): Iconic Comedy Central animated series by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Crude, satirical adventures of kids in a dysfunctional town, tackling current events, religion, politics, and taboo topics.

• The Drawn Together Movie (2010): Direct-to-video film based on Comedy Central's Drawn Together (an adult animated parody of reality shows and cartoons). Extremely raunchy, offensive, and meta humor.

• Hey Arnold!: The Movie (2002): Theatrical animated film from Nickelodeon’s Hey Arnold! series. Kid-friendly adventure about saving a neighborhood—more wholesome, with heart and mild humor.

• Corporate (2018–2020): Comedy Central dark sitcom about soulless corporate life at a mega-company, with cynical, absurd takes on office culture and capitalism.

MTV

• Ink Master: Redemption (2015): A short-lived spin-off of the tattoo competition Ink Master (originally on Spike/Paramount Network). Unhappy clients from past seasons return for cover-ups or new tattoos, with twists like facing the original artist. Hosted by Dave Navarro, Chris Núñez, and Oliver Peck—focuses on second chances and redemption in the tattoo world.

• Ridiculousness (2011–2025): Long-running MTV clip show hosted by Rob Dyrdek, with Sterling "Steelo" Brim and others reacting to viral internet videos (fails, stunts, pranks, etc.). Pure low-stakes, laugh-out-loud comedy from user-submitted content.

• Dating Naked UK (2024–present): British version of the Dating Naked format, airing on Paramount+ (and Channel 4 in the UK). Singles date completely nude on a tropical island to focus on personality over looks—hosted by Rylan Clark. Bold, awkward, and relationship-focused reality dating with full-frontal (censored in some markets).

• The Challenge: All Stars (2021–present): Paramount+ spin-off of MTV's flagship The Challenge. Brings back veteran competitors from past seasons for shorter, intense competitions, alliances, drama, and eliminations—hosted by T.J. Lavin. Heavy on physical challenges, rivalries, and reality TV nostalgia.

• Caught In The Act: Unfaithful (2022–present): VH1/MTV reality series hosted by Tami Roman. Suspicious partners hire investigators or set up stings to catch cheaters in the act, leading to confrontations, drama, and relationship fallout. 

MultiChoice Zambia Adds Government Based News Channel Zanis TV To DStv

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ZANIS TV has officially been onboarded onto the DStv platform following a landmark signing ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana represented the Zambian Government at the historic event, describing the partnership between Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) and MultiChoice Group as a major breakthrough for the country’s media industry.

Kawana said the development will significantly expand the reach of ZANIS TV, enabling more Zambians both at home and in the diaspora to access information on government programmes and national development initiatives.

“This partnership is a game-changer for our media industry. By expanding our reach, we are ensuring that every Zambian at home and abroad has a front-row seat to the developmental projects and policies of the New Dawn Administration,” Kawana said.

He noted that the move will enhance the visibility of Zambia’s developmental agenda and strengthen the dissemination of credible, timely and factual information.

However, Kawana said government has taken note of concerns raised by members of the public regarding DStv services. 

During the ceremony, he urged MultiChoice to address issues surrounding high subscription fees, reduce repetitive content and maintain ZNBC TV as a Free-To-Air channel.

“We have heard the concerns of our people and we have conveyed them directly to MultiChoice. It is important that as we expand access, we also ensure affordability and quality content for viewers,” he said.

Kawana also challenged the ZANIS team to uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity as the channel transitions onto a broader continental and global platform.

"To the ZANIS team, the world is now watching. Let us continue telling the Zambian story with professionalism and integrity,” he said.

The onboarding of ZANIS TV onto DStv is expected to boost the channel’s visibility across Africa and beyond, positioning it as a key platform for showcasing Zambia’s development trajectory and national discourse.

King Of Queens Returns For A Season 7 On eSeries

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Airing: 23-Feb-26 at 6:15PM

Season 7 of The King of Queens brings back everything viewers love about this classic sitcom: bigger laughs, deeper family drama, and even more everyday chaos.

What to Expect:

• The Power Couple: Doug Heffernan remains the loud, food-loving delivery driver who prefers the couch to responsibility, while Carrie stays sharp-tongued, ambitious, and perpetually frustrated by Doug’s immaturity.

• Relatable Reality: This season leans into the reality of long-term relationships—tackling money stress, jealousy, and the "small" arguments that inevitably turn into big problems.

• The Arthur Factor: Carrie’s unpredictable father, Arthur, continues to steal scenes with his blunt honesty and bizarre schemes, adding a unique layer of tension and wisdom to the household.

The Verdict: With the supporting cast (Deacon, Kelly, Spence, and Danny) rounding out the neighborhood humor, Season 7 is a crowd-pleasing comedy that celebrates imperfect people and real-life love.

eSeries is available on Openview channel 109

Beloved Shows Including The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball, Teen Titans Go! and Batwheels Debut In isiZulu

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Warner Bros. Discovery is strengthening its connection with South African families by introducing isiZulu dubbing for fan‑favourite Cartoon Network and Cartoonito shows, a major step in making its kids’ content more accessible and culturally relevant for the local market. Building on the brands’ existing local productions and on-ground marketing initiatives, the rollout also includes new local channel voice‑overs and multilingual Cartoonito on‑air greetings. Together, these elements celebrate cultural inclusivity, support local talent, and respond to the growing demand for authentic local voices in kids’ entertainment, making Cartoon Network and Cartoonito’s content more accessible and relevant than ever before.

 

These initiatives build on the strong connection Warner Bros. Discovery Kids already enjoys with South African audiences. Cartoon Network has once again been voted the #1 Coolest Kids’ Channel in the Sunday Times GenNext Youth Survey, while Cartoonito ranks as the #1 channel in the DStv Family package. During DStv’s 30th Anniversary Open Window promotion in November, Cartoonito also soared to the #1 kids’ channel across the platform. Cartoon Network remains one of the strongest and most popular kids’ channels on pay‑TV, available from the DStv Access package upwards¹. With beloved shows such as Teen Titans Go!, Regular Show, Mr Bean and Zig & Sharko, the brands continue to deliver the content kids love — now with an even stronger local touch.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso, Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Manager, Programming and Presentation, Kids Channels, explains, “By introducing local languages into our kids’ channels, we’re not only making our content more accessible, but also ensuring it stays relevant to the everyday lives of South African families.”

 

Fan-Favourite Shows Dubbed in isiZulu

Following the December launch of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball in isiZulu on Cartoon Network, audiences can now enjoy Batwheels in isiZulu on Cartoonito. More dubbed favourites will roll out throughout the year, including Teen Titans Go!. These shows are being introduced progressively across both channels, giving children the joy of hearing their heroes in their own language.

 

isiZulu is South Africa’s most widely spoken home language, spoken most often at home by 24.4% of the population (15.1 million people) according to the latest national census (Stats SA, 2022). By dubbing flagship shows into isiZulu, Warner Bros. Discovery is directly responding to the growing demand for content in local languages, ensuring that more children feel included in the stories they love.

 

Johannesburg‑based localisation studio EarCandy led the isiZulu dubbing process. Louise Callcott‑Stevens, CEO of EarCandy, says, “Our role was to ensure that the shows were authentically localised, from translation to voice recording, while maintaining the integrity of the original content. By combining linguistic accuracy with cultural nuance, we make sure the dubbed versions look and sound just like the originals.”

 

New Local Channel Voices

Cartoon Network and Cartoonito have strengthened their South African identity by appointing Paballo Koza and Siya Ngxambuza as the new official voice‑over artists for the channels. Siya is a Johannesburg‑based voice‑over artist with extensive experience across major South African brands, while Paballo is an award‑nominated actor and children’s TV presenter, bringing a familiar and trusted voice to the channel. As the leading voices behind promos and on‑air branding, they bring local authenticity and flair to the channels’ identities. This initiative is separate from show dubbing and ensures that the channels themselves sound closer to home for African audiences.

Everyday Greetings in Kids’ Own Languages

Alongside English, Cartoonito’s hosts Nito & his friends now greet viewers in seven additional South African languages: isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Setswana, Sesotho, and SiSwati. With a total of eight languages, the channel has introduced more than 100 on‑air greetings and short clips, covering the first language of nearly 90% of South African homes. These everyday moments make the channel feel more familiar and inclusive, while laying the groundwork for future expansion into additional Sub‑Saharan African languages.

Looking Ahead

Warner Bros. Discovery continues to blend global storytelling with meaningful local elements, which helps lay strong foundations for the future of kids’ entertainment in Africa. By expanding language representation in South Africa, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito ensure children see and hear themselves in the stories they love. By reflecting the richness of everyday life across the country, Warner Bros Discovery is future-proofing its content and ensuring its shows remain resonant for the next generation of viewers.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso concludes: “Language is a powerful connector, and by offering beloved shows in isiZulu and adding multilingual on-air greetings, we’re helping make everyday moments on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito feel more familiar and inclusive. This is an important step in representing the vibrant linguistic landscape of South African homes.”

 

LIV Golf Joins Forces With SuperSport And Canal+ Group To Transform Golf Broadcasting Across Sub-Saharan Africa

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LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, has announced the renewal of its broadcast partnership with SuperSport, the largest sports broadcaster in Africa and a subsidiary of MultiChoice, a Canal+ Group company.

The partnership allows SuperSport to deliver comprehensive live coverage of the 2026 LIV Golf League season, featuring 14 events across 10 countries and five continents, including events in Adelaide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, and additional international destinations.

The broadcast agreement follows SuperSport's broadcast of the five-part docuseries, Greens & Gold, which chronicled the on- and off-course performance, team culture, and competitive mindset of Southern Guards GC, providing fans with behind-the-scenes access to the all–South African team and its journey within the LIV Golf League.

Golf fans can look forward to the League’s first-ever event in South Africa, LIV Golf South Africa, taking place 19-22 March 2026, at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg.

The South Africa event has already emerged as one of the fastest-selling events across the 2026 LIV Golf season, reflecting strong demand from fans and underscoring the momentum surrounding LIV Golf’s arrival in the region.

This historic milestone for LIV Golf is a testament to the passion and national pride of the League’s South Africa–based team, the Southern Guards, captained by major champion Louis Oosthuizen , alongside multiple LIV Golf event winner Branden Grace, prolific global performer and LIV Golf Chicago 2025 Champion Dean Burmester, and Open Champion Charl Schwartzel.

“SuperSport is proud to once again be at the forefront of bringing innovation in the sport of golf to Africa,” said Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director: Sport, Content (English & Portuguese-Speaking Africa).

“This partnership with LIV Golf is a credit not just to the broadcast capabilities of SuperSport in bringing the world’s finest golfers in immaculate broadcast quality to viewers across Africa, but to South African golf as a whole. As part of our integration into the global Canal+ Group ecosystem, we are committed to leveraging our best-in-class production and technical facilities to showcase the South Africa event to the rest of the world. This will pave the way for developing golf further in Africa.”

Örjan Olsson, SVP, International Media Rights at LIV Golf, added: “We’re delighted to reaffirm our partnership with SuperSport and the Canal+ Group, which has been a cornerstone of LIV Golf’s journey in South Africa and across the region. Africa represents a strategically important growth market for LIV Golf, and SuperSport’s scale, production excellence, and commitment to premium sports storytelling make it an ideal partner. As 2026 marks a defining chapter for LIV Golf on the African continent, we believe that SuperSport is the ideal broadcast partner to once again deliver unparalleled coverage of elite competition.”

Via the new rights agreement, golf fans across Sub-Saharan Africa can consistently follow a premier global field spanning the sport’s most elite competitors and iconic figures beyond South Africa’s Southern Guards roster - including Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson , Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, and more.

LIV Golf’s competition format, with events contested over four rounds and 72 holes across many of the world’s most iconic courses, is anchored by the League’s signature shotgun start.

The League’s innovative broadcast approach accelerates pace and enhances both individual and team storylines, delivering a dynamic, action-dense viewing experience with significantly more live action than traditional golf broadcasts - all within a four-to-five-hour window.

LIV Golf’s South African Team docuseries, Greens & Gold, is available on DStv CatchUp. 

March 2026 On ESPN Across Africa | NRL | Major League Baseball | More

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NRL 

The National Rugby League is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia which contains clubs from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand.

The new season kicks off on 1 March 2026. A few big games to look forward to are: 

Knights vs Cowboys, 1 March at 04:15

Broncos vs Eels, 12 March at 11:00

Sea Eagles vs Roosters, 26 March at 11:00

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 

Major League Baseball is a professional baseball league composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League and the American League, with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.

Exciting fixtures to look out for:

Giants vs Yankees, 26 March at 02:00

Mariners vs Guardians, 27 March at 04:10

Blue Jays vs Athletics, 29 March at 19:35

THE AFL

The Australian Football League is the pre-eminent professional competition of Australian rules football.

The opening round starts on 5 March 2026. Big fixtures include: 

Sydney vs Carlton, 5 March at 10:35

Melbourne vs St. Kilda, 15 March at 06:15

West Coast vs North Melbourne, 22 March at 09:10

NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL – MARCH MADNESS

The NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament, branded as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played in the United States to determine the men's college basketball national champion of the Division 1 level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

March Madness starts on 17 March on ESPN 2.

Please note: 

All fixtures and schedules are subject to change. 

Broadcast times are provided in CAT (Central African Time) 

How to tune in to ESPN:

ESPN: DStv 218, StarTimes 248 

ESPN2: DStv 219, StarTimes 249

Beat Shazam Returns To eReality For A Season 7

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Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx are returning to Fox‘s interactive music game show Beat Shazam for Season 7.

Jamie Foxx serves as host and executive producer with Corinne Foxx set to co-host and deejay when the show premieres on Saturday, February 14 on eReality. Nick Cannon hosted Season 6 as Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to “medical complications.”

Beat Shazam is a game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other, as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. In the end, the team with the most money banked will outlast the competition and go against the app Shazam for the chance to win $1 million. Throughout its six previous seasons, the show has given away more than $10 million. This season, Beat Shazam will feature special themed episodes that include teams of fathers, siblings, teachers, heroes and mothers – all battling it out to win the prize of a lifetime.

“Jamie and Corinne are the heart and soul of Beat Shazam,” said Allison Wallach, Fox Entertainment’s President of Unscripted Entertainment. “As our undeniably dynamic father-daughter hosting team, they bring a relationship like no other to a show like no other, and it’s wonderful having them back on set this season.”

The series is created by Jeff Apploff and Wes Kauble and is produced by Apploff Entertainment, MGM Alternative Television and BiggerStage in association with Shazam. Apploff, Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Lauren Zalaznick, Pat Kiely, Sean O’Riordan and Jamie Foxx serve as executive producers.

Xilam Animation’s ‘Submarine Jim’ Sets Sail with Global Broadcasters Including Warner Bros. Discovery

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Academy Award-nominated French studio Xilam Animation has inked a fresh wave of international pre-sales for Submarine Jim, its new 52 x 11’ 2D adventure comedy series, which is scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026.

With premieres commencing via select partners in March 2026, the new free-to-air deals secured by Xilam include the BBC (U.K. and Ireland), RTS (French-Switzerland), RTBF and VRT (Belgium), NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway) and Noga (Israel), as well as Warner Bros. Discovery in EMEA, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Korea.

Targeted at kids ages six to nine, Submarine Jim was created by Frédéric Martin — the acclaimed director behind Xilam’s hit preschool series Oggy Oggy — and was previously pre-sold to France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany).

Synopsis: When naive young dolphin named Jim is tasked with steering the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels, he sets out on a journey across the continents with his best friends: Bianca, the daring orca and the ever-reliable ship steward, and Cyril the anchovy. Together, they navigate the choppy waters of friendship and self-discovery.

Their water-filled tube has left the ocean to seek out an unlikely destination, the fabled pristine waters of a place called … Las Vegas. Luckily, with no set route in sight, their journey promises to be a long and winding one. Along the way, as they embark on their mission and navigate plenty of twists, Jim will be torn between his captain responsibilities and fun times with his motley crew.

These new deals follow the recently announced sales and launch of Xilam’s CG preschool proprietary series Piggy Builders — commissioned by BBC (U.K.), France TV (France), ZDF (Germany). In 2025, the series sold to RTS and RSI (Switzerland), Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), YLE (Finland), Ketnet (Belgium), SVT (Sweden), HRT 3 (Croatia), MTVA (Hungary), Télé-Québec (Canada), LTV (Latvia), Mediacorp (Singapore), Noga (Israel).

“Since we were first introduced to Frédéric’s vision for Submarine Jim, we knew it had all the ingredients to captivate broadcasters and audiences alike —with laugh-out-loud comedy, an unforgettable crew of characters and plenty of fun twists and turns along the way,” said Safaa Benazzouz, EVP Distribution at Xilam. “Following our recent success with Piggy Builders, it’s fantastic to now be welcoming an array of leading broadcasters from across the globe for another of our original creations in this challenging market. We look forward to diving into the show’s international roll-out and introducing audiences to the hilarious adventures of Jim and his underwater friends.”

March 2026 On National Geographic And National Geographic Wild Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Oracles And Prophets | Snake Media Stunt With Venom Files | More

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National Geographic 

ORACLES AND PROPHETS S1 (5 x 60) 

Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 4 March (ends 1 April)

Throughout history, tales of legendary figures have emerged with remarkable powers to see beyond the veil of time. From ancient China, Egypt and Rome to medieval Europe and the 20 th-century United States. Join historians, scholars and literati on a deep dive into the esoteric world of healers, hoaxers, mystics and oracles.

CONTINUING SHOWS include INSIDE AIRPORT LOST & FOUND S1 on Thursdays at 18:50 from 26 February (ends 30 April), AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION S25 on Thursdays at 19:40 from 5 February (ends 9 April), YUKON RESCUE S1 on Tuesdays at 19:40 from 17 February (ends 7 April), NORTHWOODS SURVIVAL S2 on Mondays at 18:50 from 9 February (ends 30 March) and GLADIATORS: WARRIORS OF ANCIENT WORLDS S1 on Fridays at 18:50 from 30 January (ends 6 March).

How to tune in to National Geographic:

DSTV: Channel 181

StarTimes: 220 on DTH, 220 on DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)

National Geographic Wild

SNAKE MANIA STUNT

Sundays at 18:00, from 1 March (ends 29 March)

Fast, deadly, and masters of camouflage-snakes are some of the most feared creatures on Earth, responsible for over 100,000 human deaths each year. Yet, these misunderstood predators are victims of our encroachment on their habitats, sparking a complex and often dangerous relationship with humans. This stunt reveals the astonishing survival strategies of snakes: from venomous fangs that inject lethal poisons to suffocating constrictors, these reptiles have perfected their deadly skills.

Programming includes:

Sunday 1 March at 18:00 - The Hidden World of Snakes

Some of the most elusive and lethal snakes lurk in the Americas and Australia.

Sunday 8 March at 20:27 - The Hidden World of Snakes

Across Africa, venomous strikers and constrictors thrive in various habitats.

Sunday 15 March at 18:00 - Venom Files - Anatomy of a Snake Bite

Explore nature’s deadliest weapon and the balance between snakes and humans.

Sunday 22 March at 18:00 - Snake City: Snakes in the City Venomous Face-Off

It’s catch and release, as the crew’s in awe of India’s respect for snakes.

Sunday 29 March at 18:49 - Python Invasion

Explore the elusive world of 3 legendary venomous snake species.

GHOST ELEPHANTS

Wednesday, 11 March at 18:00

Ghost Elephants follows South African naturalist Dr Steve Boyes on a decade-long quest into the remote highland plateaus of Angola to track down the elusive “ghost elephants” - a possible, previously undiscovered lineage of giant African elephants believed to be related to the famed Fénykövi specimen, the largest land mammal ever recorded (now in the Smithsonian museum). 

Director Werner Herzog accompanies Boyes, Kerllen Costa and expert San trackers on an arduous expedition through rugged terrain, exploring not only the scientific hunt for physical evidence like DNA but also the deeper mythic and philosophical pull of the search itself. The film blends breathtaking landscapes, indigenous knowledge and ritual with contemplative narration, ultimately questioning whether some mysteries are meant to remain dreams as much as discoveries.

BEAR TRAIL STUNT

Saturdays at 18:00, from 7 March (ends 28 March)

Marathon on World Bear Day 23 March

The Bear Trail Stunt celebrates the power, intelligence, ad charm of the world’s most iconic bears. From polar bears navigating the Artic ice, to grizzlies thriving in remote forests, and pandas mastering China’s bamboo forests, this stunt offers breathtaking encounters with these remarkable animals. Through dramatic wildlife storytelling, intimate behavioural insights, and immersive cinematography, The Bear Train Stunt captures the survival, skill, and resilience of bears across the globe.

Programming includes:

Saturday 7 March at 18:00 - Built For The Kill

Polar Bear exposes real life and death struggles in dramatic second-by-second detail. The cub spends about three years at its mother's side.

Saturday 14 March at 18:00 - Winter of the Bear

For brown bears in northern Finland, life between winters is relentless.

Saturday 21 March at 18:00 - Kingdom of The Polar Bearsf

Dennis searches for a bear den in hopes of capturing the first moments of a cub’s life.

Saturday 28 March at 18:00 - The Hidden Kingdoms of China

From its highest mountains and plateaus, to its thickest jungles and bamboo forests, The Hidden Kingdoms of China will reveal the wild side to China that few knew existed.

CONTINUING SHOWS include CRITTER FIXERS S5 on Mondays at 18:00 from 9 February (ends 20 April).

How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:

DSTV: Channel 182

StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)