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

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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. 

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

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)

KykNet Is Widening The Reach Of M-Net's International Dramas Following The Closure Of Me And 1Magic In 2024

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A few years ago, MultiChoice and M-Net made the decision to yank away both Me and 1Magic from the DStv platform. These endeavours were consolidated under M-Net and Showmax, the company's struggling streaming service.

Since then, viewers of these brands had to resort to Universal TV, Comedy Central and Bravo to get access to The Real Housewives alongside older seasons of Chicago P.D. and The Equaliser. 

The problem part to this rearrangement dealt with the fact that M-Net curated local content like My Kitchen Rules SA and Summertide. With the closure of Me, this offering wasn't being allocated on Mzansi Magic as seen with Showmax's Youngins.

It had even been speculated that Compact+ and Compact's decline in subscribers stemmed from the closures of these brands. While it doesn't seem like MultiChoice or Canal+ could launch something along the lines of Me in a near term.

It seems like under Canal+, they have begun reintroducing these shows or at least to KykNET starting with American drama, Landman.

After KykNET & Kie decided to ramp up international telenovelas similar to what eMedia Investments had been doing for their linear platforms. The brand appears to be broadening this lineup with Landman.

It's likely that more dramas will receive the same treatment as Landman or in this case Summertide, Recipe For Love And Murder and King & Conqueror.

Based in France, Canal+ had been dubbing shows distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and Paramount in that market. There's no reason to doubt that a similar outcome is awaiting DStv consumers in Southern Africa.

Global Phenomenon Landman Dubbed In Afrikaans On KykNET

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kykNET has struck a major blow for Afrikaans viewers by purchasing the dubbing rights to this hit series, which captivates audiences everywhere with nail-biting intrigue in the turbulent world of the Texas oil industry. 

“We are very excited to see how viewers will react to this series—including those for whom Landman is completely new, as well as those who may have already watched the series in English on M-Net and now want to experience it in their mother tongue. Landman is one of the major TV highlights of recent years, and we believe the story world created by Taylor Sheridan will be gripping for many kykNET viewers—and entertaining!” says Waldimar Pelser, M-Net Director of Premium Channels. “Be warned, however: it gets quite hot there in Texas!”

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan, who was also responsible for hit series such as Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923. Landman is set in West Texas and tells the complex story of a group of people—from billionaires to oil field workers—whose lives revolve around oil. 

Billy Bob Thornton stars as the landman Tommy Norris. In Afrikaans, a landman is someone involved in working farmland. In this case, it refers to the crucial link between oil companies and landowners; the one who must negotiate rights for extraction and development while considering legal regulations that a team of highly-paid lawyers naturally tries to bend in favour of their employers. 

Landman, however, does not only revolve around landowners and rich oil bosses. West Texas borders Mexico, meaning the area is also used by drug cartels as a distribution route. 

Who's who

• Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton, voiced by De Waal Stemmet): A hardened landman working for M-Tex Oil who handles all their negotiations. Keeping everyone, from oil bosses to drug dealers, happy is no easy task.

• Angela (Ali Larter, voiced by Natasja Jacobs): Tommy's ex-wife and the mother of his two children, Cooper and Ainsley.

• Cooper (Jacob Lofland, voiced by Rowlen von Gericke): Studied geology but dropped out and now works for M-Tex as a roughneck on the oil fields.

• Ainsley (Michelle Randolph, voiced by Anré Buguegnon): A high school student.

• Rebecca Falcone (Kayla Wallace, voiced by Sue Pyler): A lawyer who does work for M-Tex Oil.

• Dale Bradley (James Jordan, voiced by Antowan Nöthling): A petroleum engineer and a good friend of Tommy.

• Monty Miller (Jon Hamm, voiced by Charl van Heyningen): The owner of M-Tex Oil who has a long-standing professional and personal relationship with Tommy.

• Cami Miller (Demi Moore, voiced by Renske Jacobs): Monty's wife.

• Nathan (Colm Feore, voiced by Jakkie Groenewald): An attorney and administrator at M-Tex Oil.

• Ariana Medina (Paulina Chavez, voiced by Claudia Jones): A young widow whose husband died in an accident on one of M-Tex Oil's fields. 

A formidable team of translators, including Morné Coetzer, Janine Opperman, and Francois le Roux, excelled at the challenging task of capturing the atmosphere of this brilliant series in Afrikaans. The dubbing directors are Rina Nienaber and De Waal Stemmet.

kykNET's Afrikaans version is one of the few dubbed versions of the series available worldwide. 

Canal+ Expects Billions In Savings After MultiChoice Deal

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Canal+ expects to generate more than €400-million (R7.5-billion) in annual earnings “synergies” from its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, underlining the strategic importance of Africa to the French media group’s long-term growth ambitions.

In a statement released on Thursday, Canal+ said the combined group is targeting run-rate cost synergies of more than €400-million at earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (Ebita) level, and more than €300-million in free cash flow, from 2030 onwards.

The group said the acquisition, which gave Canal+ effective control of MultiChoice in September 2025, had created a “unique global entertainment platform” anchored in Europe and Africa, with increased scale allowing it to optimise costs across content, technology and other group functions.

Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada said the deal positioned the group to capitalise on Africa’s long-term growth potential, while also delivering substantial efficiencies. “Our increased scale will enable us to generate substantial synergies, particularly across our cost base,” he said.

Africa is central to Canal+’s growth plans. The company said a combined management team is now responsible for all African markets under the leadership of Canal+ Africa CEO David Mignot, bringing together executives from both businesses.

The group cited favourable long-term trends on the continent, including rapid population growth, improving economic prospects and rising electrification and pay-TV penetration. Canal+ said its African subscriber base grew from 400 000 to nine million between 2010 and 2025, while MultiChoice’s customer base expanded from 3.9 million to 14.1 million over the same period.

Cost base

Together, the combined group has more than 40 million subscribers and operates in more than 70 countries. Canal+ said it is targeting between 50 million and 100 million subscribers over the longer term.

The company added that work is already under way to return MultiChoice’s African operations to growth following subscriber pressure in recent years. Further details on its plans for MultiChoice markets will be shared alongside Canal+’s full-year results in March.

Canal+ estimates the combined group’s 2025 cost base at around €8-billion, split between content costs of about €4.6-billion and technology and other costs of roughly €3.4-billion.

Cost synergies are expected to ramp up steadily, with more than €150-million in Ebita and free cash flow benefits targeted in 2026, rising to more than €300-million by 2028 and reaching full run-rate levels from 2030.

The group said more than €80-million of free cash flow synergies for 2026 have already been secured, including through new content partnerships, renegotiated hardware prices, optimisation of broadcasting and technology infrastructure, and the refinancing of MultiChoice’s long-term debt.

Implementation costs linked to the integration are expected to total about €35-million in 2026, rising to €40-million in 2028 and then declining to €20-million in 2030.

To support delivery of the synergies, Canal+ has centralised key group functions, including sports and entertainment content acquisition, technology, and procurement. It has also established dedicated governance structures to track and manage integration and cost savings.

Canal+ will provide further detail on the combined group’s strategy when it publishes its results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on 11 March 2026.

February 2026 On Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Selena + Restaurant | Returning Shows Include Salvage Hunters: The Restorers | More

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Travel Channel 

Naked and Afraid S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

One man and one woman, who meet for the first time in the nude, are paired and tasked with surviving in some of the world's most extreme environments for 21 days with no food, water or clothing.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:20

Last TX: 26 February

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives S1 & S2

NEW TO CHANNEL

Guy Fieri road trips across America to check out classic greasy spoons. With a new generation of owners and delicious homemade food, these are the kind of places that make America special.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:30

Last TX: 24 February

Returning shows include House Hunters International S134, S133, S135 on 4 February at 06:00 (ends 27 February).

Discovery Family 

Expedition X S1

New to Channel

Josh Gates and his team investigate the realms beyond the "unknown ."

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 21:05

Last TX: 3 March

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford S1

New to Channel

Ed Stafford sets up an extreme survival school that will put struggling modern dads and their children through the toughest challenges.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 9 February

Wild & Weird America  S1

New to channel

Watch uproarious, real-life moments: backyard mishaps, car chaos, avalanche disasters, stunts, spills and thrills, all unforgettably caught on camer.

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 27 February

World’s Greatest Cars S1

New to channel

In the ultimate treat for petrolheads, top motoring experts count down the best vehicles ever made in this turbo-charged series.

First TX: 12 February

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 18:25

Last TX: 19 March

Returning shows include Salvage Hunters: The Restorers S4 on 23 February at 15:00 (ends 20 March) and Wheelers Dealers S14 on 10 February at 15:50 (ends 20 February).

Real Time

Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House? S1

New to Channel

Historic house experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein help homebuyers find cheap, old properties and restore these architectural gems to new glory.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:35

Last TX: 11 February

The Mountain Kitchen S1

New to Channel

For Annie Starke, it's all about great eats and good times as she prepares delicious meals indoors and over the fire at her family’s mountain ranch in Montana.

First TX: 11 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:45

Last TX: 16 February

Selena + Restaurant S1

New to Channel

After working with the world's top chefs, Selena Gomez is raising the stakes! She heads out to work in Los Angeles' hottest restaurants, where she'll be put through her paces and have to learn fast to create a dish good enough for the restaurant's menu!

First TX: 16 February

TX Day: Mon-Wed

TX Time: 11:15

Last TX: 18 February

Returning shows include Lone Star Law S6 on 1 February at 23:20 (ends 24 February) and House Hunters International S197 & 198 on 9 February at 15:50 (ends 25 February).

February 2026 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network And Investigation Discovery channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Inside The Arrest | Returning Shows Include Fixer To Fabulous | More

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Discovery Channel 

Brand New

Ed Stafford's Rite of Passage S1

From 24 hours of agony in Brazil to jumping over bulls in Ethiopia, adventurer Ed Stafford courses the world to experience how indigenous peoples turn boys into men.

First TX: 4 February

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 11 March

Brand New

Inside the Arrest S1

British police make 2,000 arrests a day, but one bad move can endanger themselves and jeopardize a whole investigation. Frontline experts analyze footage of the most dramatic arrest footage, revealing the detailed planning that goes into each operation.

First TX: 10 February

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 31 March

Returning shows include Filthy Fortunes S2A on 26 February at 20:05 (ends 16 April), Mud Madness S2 on 8 February at 21:55 (ends 5 April) and Gold Divers S13A on 23 February at 21:00 (ends 15 June).

TLC

* For the rest of Africa

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin & Influence S1

New To Channel 

Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse . When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 February

Toxic S1

New to Channel

Elizabeth Chambers had to unravel the lies and red flags of her own marriage . Now, she meets with victims to investigate how love turns toxic

First TX: 10 February

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 17 March

*Amazing Water Homes S1

New To Channel 

Follow individuals, couples and families as

they search for the amazing waterfront

home of their dreams .

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 February

Returning shows include 1000-lb Sisters S6B on 20 February at 21:00 (ends 17 April) and 90 Day: The Single Life S5 on 25 February at 20:00 (ends 10 June).

HGTV

Cheap A$$ Beach Houses S1

Brand New

Big beach dreams meet small budgets as buyers search for affordable homes in the sand, chasing their slice of seaside paradise where the views are priceless without wiping out their wallets .

First TX: 23 February

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 13 April

Returning shows include Fixer to Fabulous S7 on 10 February at 22:00 (ends 7 April) and House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes S4 on 1 February at 21:00 (ends 1 March).

Food Network

Baking Championship: Next Gen S1

Brand New

For the first time ever, 12 teams of young siblings between the ages of 8 - 14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions!

First TX: 27 February

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 16:05

Last TX: 24 April

Returning shows include Bobby's Triple Threat S4 on 16 February at 17:00 (ends 20 April) and Guy's Grocery Games S39 on 15 February at 17:00 (ends 3 May).

Investigation Discovery

Louvre Heist: Minute by Minute

New to channel

Dive into a real-time investigation of the shocking daylight robbery at Paris' Louvre Museum. Former thieves, security staff, eyewitnesses and investigators piece together the crime and ongoing chase to recover France's crown jewels before it's too late.

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX:1 February

Inside the Heist S1

New to channel

Experts go behind daring robberies to reveal how the criminal elite use their ingenuity to plan the world's most iconic heists.

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00 & 21:55

Last TX: 22 February

Returning shows include The Curious Case of…S2A on 9 February at 21:55 (ends 30 March) and Body Cam S6A on 18 February at 21:55 (ends 22 April).

More Mergers And Acquisitions On The Horizon

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Since last year, MultiChoice now forms part of the Canal+ ecosystem after the French company managed to acquire full ownership of the brand. This has led to various enhancements like NBA on SuperSport and the expansion of Zacu TV to DStv.

Now, all eyes are on Warner Bros. Discovery whose entangled themselves in a feud with Paramount as Netflix serves as frontrunner for its streaming and studios company. 

Paramount wants to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery who plan to form Discovery Global which houses all the cable networks. At the moment, we're just standing in the sidelines waiting to see how this matters continues escalating.

Below is other deals I believe consumers should be on the lookout for some could be speculated 

Warner Bros. Discovery

During the bidding process, Warner Bros. Discovery had stated they've got several solicited offers from potential buyers some like Netflix are in it for the studios. Then Paramount wants to buy the whole enchilada which would risk over $50 billion in debt.

Would you believe me if I said that shareholders at Warner Bros. Discovery can do without Paramount's offer?

Even if the Netflix deal fails, Warner Bros. Discovery can continue to split the company and look to sell the split parts and still make as much as Paramount's current offer which is $108 billion.

According to some insiders, Starz Entertainment and Standard General have both been eyeing Warner's cable networks. It should be noted that there's barely any overlap in assets making approval chances a lot higher.

It's clear here that both companies similar to Canal+ are trying to increase scale in a landscape ruled by social media and YouTube. They both lack broad appeal and Discovery Global gives them that advantage.

At the time news of their bids were made transparent it was stated that it was not applicable. That doesn't mean they're not interested, they're probably focused on the Netflix deal and will explore this at a later stage.

Paramount/NBCUniversal 

If Paramount is able to own CNN and Cartoon Network expect massive cost synergies amounting to possibly $5 billion. They'll be wasting over $100 billion to get what they want and in most M&As the acquiring company tries to recover those funds.

Some sources have indicated or speculated that if their bid fails to garner traction. The other option would be a possible buyout or merger with either Lionsgate and NBCUniversal.

NBCUniversal's owners Comcast served as another bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery whose plans included merging it with NBCUniversal. This was the only way they could get clearance for the deal as Trump dislikes the company's CEO and CNBC.

Since then, various media outlets long predicted that Comcast could explore a potential sale or partnership for the brand and who better than Paramount.

Before Skydance acquired Paramount, they were talks of the two potentially merging and in Europe the two are basically partners with the rollout of SkyShowtime.

A+E Global Media

Starz Entertainment which had already made a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's cable networks had also explored acquiring A+E Global Media. They'll probably be more updates on this during the year as of right now it's kind of quo.

A+E Global Media is responsible for the distribution of Lifetime and History channels in the US while in Europe those rights are held by Sky Studios.

Canal+

MultiChoice isn't the final pitstop in buyouts for the French broadcaster as they acquired majority stake in a MC Vision. A Mauritius based broadcaster operating in French speaking Africa.

They also have stakes in VIU which is based in Southeast Asia and Viaplay in the Nordic regions. All of these the French broadcaster could look to gobble within the year as they aim to reach 50 million to 100 million subscribers by 2028.

Another buyout that wouldn't surprise me for the year would be for Senegalese based production company, Marodi TV.

ITV

A few years ago, ITV Choice was yanked from DStv consumers and since then the channel's owner ITV plc had been undergoing restructure. This included and was not limited to a sale of their company.

CVC Capital Partners, TF1 Group, RedBird Capital Partners, All3Media, Mediawan and KKR had been linked to as potential buyers. Even Comcast's Sky had entered talks to acquire only the linear networks and ITVx.

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Love Beyond Romance

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This Valentine’s Day, TNT Africa is flipping the script on love! From quirky crushes to laughout-loud breakups, and friendships that steal the spotlight, we’re serving up a marathon of feel-good hits that prove love isn’t just about roses and candlelight.

Saturday, 14 February

11:40 Happy Feet (2006)

13:29 Shrek The Third (2007)

15:05 We Broke Up (2020)

16:28 The Nutty Professor (1996)

18:05 Pitch Perfect (2012)

20:00 Bridesmaids (2011)

Mind Games

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Step into the shadows this February with a thrilling lineup where nothing is what it seems. Every Sunday, brace yourself for psychological warfare, shocking revelations, and mindbending twists that will leave you questioning everything.

Sunday, 1 February

17:35 The Negotiator (1998)

20:00 Split (2017)

22:00 Fight Club (1999

Sunday, 8 February

17:50 Inside Man (2006)

20:00 Ex Machina (2015)

21:55 Get Out (2017)

Sunday, 15 February

18:10 Paper Spiders (2020)

20:00 The Purge (2013)

21:35 The Devil’s Advocate (1997)

Sunday, 22 February

18:15 Emily the Criminal (2022)

20:00 The Game (1997)

22:10 Us (2019)

Heatwave Action

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Every Friday, dive headfirst into epic battles from scorching deserts to untamed jungles. These stories are packed with adrenaline-fueled thrills that will leave you breathless!

Friday, 6 February

18:25 The Mummy (1999)

20:30 Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Friday, 13 February

18:50 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

20:30 Gladiator (2000)

Friday, 20 February

18:10 Apocalypto (2006)

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

Friday, 27 February

18:25 Point Break (1991)

20:30 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

TNT Hit

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Synopsis: A few human survivors must team up with a group of dissenting Orcs to stop an Orc horde from invading their planet through a magic portal.

Saturday, 7 February

20:00 Warcraft (2016)

M-Net Acquires Rights To Historical Drama King & Conqueror, Canal+ Will Launch It Simultaneously In Over 40 Countries

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CANAL+ announces the exclusive launch-window premiere of the historical epic series KING & CONQUEROR starting February 12 in over 40 countries across Europe and Africa where the group operates. This large-scale, simultaneous multi-territory launch is a first for a series licensed by CANAL+ and illustrates the group’s global strategy in licensing and launching content.

Following Canal+'s takeover of MultiChoice in late 2025, this deal has been extended to include M-Net. This serves as one of the various enhancements the French company told regulators to expect on DStv.

The inclusion of King & Conqueror comes after the company announced it no longer has rights to premium TV series from HBO and Warner Bros. content. With HBO Max, that might be gearing up to rollout in Africa sometime in the year.

KING & CONQUEROR is the story of the clash for the English throne between Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy (who would become William the Conqueror), portrayed respectively by James Norton (HAPPY VALLEY, PLAYING NICE) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (GAME OF THRONES). The cast also includes Emily Beecham, Clémence Poésy, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan, and Jean-Marc Barr.

KING & CONQUEROR

British series – 8 episodes of 52 minutes

Created by Michael Robert Johnson

Executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson as well as James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky for Rabbit Track Pictures, Baltasar Kormákur and Magnus Vioar for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for The Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Ed Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and CBS Studios’ Lindsey Martin.

Directed by Baltasar Kormàkur, Balint Szentgyorgyi, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Erik Leijonborg

Written by Michael Robert Johnson, David Mar Stefansson, Sam Hoare and Rachel Kilfeather

Produced by The Development Partnership, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios and CBS Studios in association with the BBC.

International distribution: Paramount Global Content Distribution

Starring James Norton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emily Beecham, Clémence Poésy, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan and Jean-Marc Barr.

When King Edward dies in 1066 without an heir, Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy engage in a fierce struggle to seize the English crown, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. A clash between two dynasties that defined a country – and a continent – for centuries.

DStv And Showmax Subscribers Bid Farewell To Euphoria And Peacemaker As Canal+'s Doesn't Renew Content Deal For HBO And Warner Bros.

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Last year, Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery created a media debacle when it was announced that Cartoon Network and 11 other channels would be removed from DStv. Paramount was already closing 4 other channels on the platform.

It was not until a last minute deal was reached where Canal+ thought of merging MultiChoice's contract with that of its operations in Europe. This deal included a possible rollout of HBO Max as Canal+ will be rolling it out in various markets.

Initially, it was reported by some outlets that this new agreement saved the licensing deals for M-Net and Showmax. But others were quick to spot it's sudden exclusion from this new agreement.

According to News24, this new agreement excluded premium TV series from HBO and Warner Bros. film and TV studios. This means DStv and Showmax consumers will be missing out on Game Of Thrones spinoff, A Knight Of Seven Kingdoms.

This is because Canal+ is busy slashing tires at MultiChoice with TLNovelas that is scheduled to close by 31 January 2026. 

MultiChoice had been losing subscribers with those numbers dropping from 17.3 million in 2023 to 14.5 million in 2025. This whole ordeal took a bigger plunge in some African markets particularly Kenya where cuts reached between 80% to 90%.

Canal+ is trying to put out a fire even if that means DStv and Showmax subscribers miss out on The White Lotus and House Of Dragons. As the French company deemed M-Net's agreement with Warner Bros. non viable.

As mentioned, MultiChoice has been losing DStv consumers and their premium market has been under siege post the pandemic.

M-Net has been the glue to the DStv Premium structure but with massive cord cutting seen in the United States and elsewhere. One channel alone isn't enough to entice viewers to subscribe especially if they're more affordable options.

That doesn't mean the loss of The White Lotus and The Glided Age won't impact M-Net's remaining viewers immensely as this will just lead to even more cord cutting for DStv.

Canal+ has been boasting about being a super aggregator and the plan is to have HBO Max funnel all this content. The problem is that for linear viewers that aren't streaming it only leads to even lesser content.

HBO Max's parent company is currently undergoing a takeover process by Netflix and should the deal succeed all this content will likely be made exclusive to the streamer.

Existing Threat Awaiting SuperSport And DStv Customers

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In 2024, it was reported Netflix had acquired global rights to WWE's catalogue which include Raw, SmackDown, NXT and live PPVs like Summerslam. As of last year, it has been streaming in the US, UK, Canada and various other international markets.

At the time, SuperSport had confirmed that they remain the exclusive home to WWE's offering across Africa. Of course, this multi-year agreement between both parties was finalised back in 2022 and will conclude sometime in 2027.

If anyone remembers how Disney+ panned out, you had various countries in Europe and other parts of the world awaiting for the streaming service. This was because of existing agreements with other broadcasters.

Then when that fell through it opened up the doors for Disney+.

This is what is expected to happen with SuperSport once their current agreement for WWE expires. You won't have a 24 hour channel for old PPVs, Mzansi Magic and all other SuperSport channels will no longer have live broadcasts to Crown Jewel.

MultiChoice is less likely to replicate WWE and even if that were to be the case it's likely to end up like TNA Wrestling on e.tv. The only logical option would be bulking up the offering on SuperSport Action in the event WWE ceases to exist.

If I'm being honest here, SuperSport has a lot going for itself despite existing threats in the market. To some extent, recovery is possible for them unlike DStv which has seen more content being taken away without alternatives in place.

Maybe I'm exaggerating here and WWE continues through 2030 on SuperSport but if you read between the lines. This deal is sort of being built up like that of Disney+ were some things SuperSport can't prevent from occuring happen.

February 2026 On Studio Universal Across Africa | Super-Charged Week With Alita: Battle Angel | Valentine's Special With Channel Premiere: The Super Mario Movie | More

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Super-Charged Week

Mon 2nd – Sun 8th

Super-Charged Week returns to Studio, drifting into your February schedule for seven sensational days! A triple-billed, adrenaline-fueled takeover from 5pm

2 Fast 2 Furious

3rd February at 18:45

The second movie in the blockbusting action franchise hit cinemas two years after the original, with the pedal pressed all the way down. Former cop Brian O’Conner has moved to Miami, where he plans to turn over a new leaf. However, his love of street racing prompts him to fall foul of the law, and only a deal with the FBI to help take down a ruthless drug kingpin will keep him out of jail. Paul Walker reprises his role as O’Conner, while Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Tyrese Gibson co-star.

Bad Boys

3rd February at 20:35

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith play detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey in this first outing in the action franchise. When millions of dollars’ worth of heroin recovered from a robbery is stolen from under their noses, they have three days to get it back before the narcotics division is shut down. But what should be an open-and-shut case hits closer to home than they imagined. Stay tuned during Super-Charged Week as Smith and Lawrence return in sequels Bad Boys II and Bad Boys for Life.

Alita: Battle Angel

7th February at 17:00

Robert Rodriguez directs this take on Yukito Kishiro’s blockbusting manga series, about a cyborg with no memory of who she once was. Named Alita by the scientist who revived her, she learns she has a human brain and, eager to know more, soon discovers there is also more to her creator than meets the eye. Determined to unravel the mystery of her past, Alita embarks on a violent journey of discovery. Rosa Salazar plays the eponymous lead, while Jennifer Connelly and Christoph Waltz co-star.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

8th February at 21:25

A stellar cast features in this spin-off tale, focusing on chalk-and-cheese duo Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). They are forced to put aside their many grievances and join forces to take down Brixton Lore (Idris Elba). He’s a psychopathic former MI6 agent with a brilliant intellect, pretty much indestructible, and in possession of a deadly pathogen he’s not afraid to use against humankind. Watch out for appearances by Ryan Reynolds and Helen Mirren.

Valentine’s Special + Action Weekend

Valentine’s Day Special: Sat 14th @ 6pm, Action Weekend: Sat 21st – 22nd Feb (Double-bills from 8pm)

Will Bowser woo Princess Peach with his awesomeness? Tune in to find out! and...No one should come between one man and his dog. Action Weekend? Try Action Wick-end!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

14th February at 18:00

Look no further for Valentine’s Day romance than this channel premiere. Plumbing brothers Mario and Luigi’s business is on the brink of disaster, and they hope solving a city leak will put them back on top. Instead, a pipe whisks Mario to the Mushroom Kingdom, where Princess Peach rules, while Luigi ends up in the Dark Lands, where overlord Bowser aims to make Peach his bride. Mario and a host of characters set out to overcome all obstacles, save Luigi, protect Peach and preserve their business.

John Wick

21st February at 20:00

This beautifully choreographed action thriller not only revived Keanu Reeves’ flagging acting career, it spawned two sequels, a comic book and a spin-off. It all began here, with assassin John Wick, retired from his work and ready to embrace domestic bliss. However, the sudden death of his wife leaves him reeling, and when the puppy that was her last gift to him is killed by a mobster’s goons, Wick sets out to have his bloody revenge. Willem Dafoe, Alfie Allen and Michael Nyqvist also feature.

John Wick: Chapter 2

21st February at 21:50

Three years after the hit first film, Keanu Reeves is back as the stylish assassin in this sequel. After striking a peace deal with Abram Tarasov, Wick aims to go back to his quiet life. However, Camorra crime boss Santino D’Antonio has other plans, and calls in the debt that Wick owes him. Although he initially refuses (with violent consequences), Wick eventually agrees, only for the situation to spiral quickly out of control. Riccardo Scamarcio, Common and Ruby Rose are among the cast.

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

22nd February at 22:05

The third film in the blockbusting franchise catches up with the legendary assassin as he tangles with Manhattan’s criminal underworld while having a price on his head thanks to a fatal mistake. Every hired gun in the city and beyond is eager to bring Wick down and claim the bounty. With almost every form of help denied him, the suited and booted ‘excommunicado’ Wick must use every ounce of his wits to stay alive. Keanu Reeves again heads the cast, with Halle Berry and Laurence Fishburne.

February 2026 On Universal TV And Bravo Across Africa | Channel Premiere: In Flight | Returning Shows Including The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills | More

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Universal TV

IN FLIGHT

Season 1 – Territory Premiere

Premieres Thursday 19th February @8pm

Katherine Kelly stars as Jo Conran, a London-based flight attendant whose 19-year-old son is imprisoned in Bulgaria for a murder he insists he didn’t commit.

LAW & ORDER:

SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT

Season 27 – Territory Premiere

Premieres Wednesday 4th February @8pm

Led by Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson and Ice-T as Fin. Our flagship procedural returns bigger and better than ever with modern twists and emotional depth.

Continuing shows Include LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION Season 3 on Tuesdays @8pm and NCIS Season 21 on Mondays @8pm.

Bravo

The Braxtons

Premieres Sunday 1st February at 19:00

(with each subsequent episode premiering Sundays at 19:00) 

A brand-new series spin-off from the fan-favourite Braxton Family Values, comes Season 1 of The Braxtons, which marks an emotionally raw and intimate reunion of the Braxton family - Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, and Ms. Evelyn - as they come together two years after the passing of their sister Traci to honour her final wish: that the sisters stay close.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Season 9 Premieres Monday 3rd February at 17:15

Double Bills Monday-Friday

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues in February on Bravo Africa. Season 9 centers around the explosive “Puppygate” scandal involving Lisa Vanderpump, Dorit Kemsley, and a rehomed dog, the fallout leading to a dramatic exit from the show. Hollywood star Denise Richards joins the cast, bringing fresh energy and candidness.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

Season 10 Premieres Monday 19th February at 17:15

Double Bills Monday-Friday

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues in February on Bravo Africa. Season 10 introduces Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke, while Denise Richards becomes the focal point of controversy. The season features fashion launches, Broadway debuts, and a wild cast trip to Rome.

Continuing shows include Below Deck Down Under Season 3 on Sundays at 18:10 and Watch What Happens Live on Monday-Friday at 22:00.

January 2026 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premiere: The Cult Of The Real Housewife | Returning Shows Including The Pioneer Woman | More

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Discovery Channel

New Show

Little Giants S1

Meet some elusive micro-monsters that exist just beneath our feet.

First TX: 3 January

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 7 March

Returning shows include Homestead Rescue S7A on 1 January at 20:05, Wheeler Dealers: World Tour S2 on 9 January at 20:05 and Caught! (Anomaly S2 & Magilla S2) on 25 January at 21:00 & 21:30.

TLC

* For only ROA

The Cult Of The Real Housewife S1

Brand New Special 

A docuseries that investigates allegations of spiritual and financial misconduct surrounding The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City and her husband's church, uncovering the disturbing truths behind the headlines.

First TX: 11 January

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 25 January 

Suddenly Amish S1

Brand New 

The Amish community faces a crisis and Bishop Vernon has a solution; offer six outsiders the opportunity to join his community and become Amish.

First TX: 28 January

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 4 March

Into The Jungle With Ed Stafford

Brand New 

Explorer and former British Army captain Ed Stafford sets up an extreme survival school that will put struggling modern dads and their children through the toughest challenges.

First TX: 20 January

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 24 February 

Returning shows include 90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days S8 on 1 January at 20:00 and *Dangerously Obese S2 on 16 January at 21:00.

HGTV 

The Renovator S1

New Show

Marcus Lemonis uses design to help change people's lives one home renovation at the time.

First TX: 14 January

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 4 March 

Design Down Under S1

New Show

Husband and wife design team, Richie Morris and Georgia Ezra, create one-of-a-kind, modern designs and bespoke access for clients in Melbourne, Australia while juggling their thriving businesses and family of four.

First TX: 27 January

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 March 

Returning shows include My Lottery Dream Home S18 on 5 January at 22:00, Island Life S20 on 4 January at 22:00 and House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes S3 on 4 January at 12:00.

Food Network 

Magnolia Table: At The Farm

Brand New

Joanna Gaines shares recipes, seasonal flavours and simple joys from her family's farm.

First TX: 8 January

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 16:05

Last TX: 22 January 

Returning shows include The Pioneer Woman S39 on 29 January at 17:00 and Wildcard Kitchen on 31 January at 21:55.

January 2026 On Investigation Discovery (ID), Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: The Secrets We Bury | Returning Shows Including Expedition Unknown | More

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Investigation Discovery 

The Secrets We Bury S1

Brand New

Follow the Carroll siblings on their mission to find answers about their father's mysterious disappearance fifty-eight years ago.

First TX: 4 January

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 4 January

Returning shows include The Murder Tapes S7 on 14 January at 21:00, The Dead Files S7 on 17 January at 20:05 and People Magazine Investigates S9 on 26 January at 21:00.

Travel Channel

Returning shows include House Hunters International S132 on 16 January at 06:00, Expedition X S3 on 21 January at 21:10 and Expedition Unknown S9 on 13 January at 21:10.

Discovery Family

G.A.S. Extreme Customs S1

New To Channel 

Galpin Auto Sports, the number one custom auto shop in the country, lets America behind the scenes on their builds.

First TX: 12 January

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 17:35

Last TX: 26 January

Mark Rober's Revengineers S1

New To Channel 

Mark Rober, former NASA engineer and current Apple engineer, created a viral glitter prank to serve justice to doorstep delivery thieves. Now you can join him and his team to take down the morally impaired . He'll build a trap, set the bait and wait.

First TX: 26 January

TX Day: Monday - Thursday 

TX Time: 20:40

Last TX: 29 January

This Is Mark Rober S1

New To Channel 

Former NASA engineer, Mark Rober, became a YouTube superstar thanks to his hilarious pranks and intricate experiments. Using never-before-seen footage, Mark dives deep into the concepts and processes for some of his most viral videos.

First TX: 2 January

TX Day: Friday 

TX Time: 17:35

Last TX: 30 January

Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car S1

New To Channel 

Supremo car dealer Mike Brewer pairs up with a multi-skilled mechanic to take on his toughest mission yet: to help hapless car enthusiasts trade up their rusty runarounds to the car of their dreams.

First TX: 6 January

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 17:35

Last TX: 27 January

Real Time

Returning shows include Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives S31 & S32 on 19 January at 12:55, Evil Lives Here S8 on 12 January at 22:30 and House Hunters International S194, S195 & S196 on 7 January at 14:35.

January 2026 On TNT Across Africa | Happy New Flicks With Mercury Rising | Blockbuster Rewind With Top Gun | More

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Happy New Flicks

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Start 2026 with TNT’s Happy New Flicks! This January, TNT brings fresh blockbusters every Thursday. Kick off the year with action, drama, and stories that captivate.

Thursday, 1 January

20:30 Contraband (2012)

Thursday, 8 January

20:30 Hard Target (1993)

Thursday, 15 January

20:30 Mercury Rising (1998)

Thursday, 22 January

20:30 American Made (2017)

Thursday, 29 January

20:30 Emily The Criminal (2022)

Chaos & Chuckles 2.0

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Sundays Just Got Ridiculous with CHAOS & CHUCKLES 2.0!

TNT is back with its wildest comedy stunt - double features every Sunday in January. Expect absurd humor, chaotic energy, and laugh-out-loud moments all month long.

Sunday, 4 January

18:15 The Boss Baby (2017)

20:00 Shazam! (2019)

Sunday, 11 January

18:10 Get Smart (2008)

20:00 Renfield (2023)

Sunday, 18 January

18:15 Ride Along (2014)

20:00 Ride Along 2 (2016)

Sunday, 25 January

18:15 The Nutty Professor (1996)

20:00 The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)

Blockbuster Rewind

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This month, TNT brings back the legends! Every Saturday, viewers can dive into three backto-back cinematic icons with Blockbuster Rewind. These timeless hits still pack a punch; because great stories never get old.

Saturday, 3 January

16:25 The Mask (1994)

18:05 Top Gun (1986)

20:00 The Mummy (1999)

Saturday, 10 January

15:40 Under Siege (1992)

17:25 Gladiator (2000)

20:00 The Dark Knight (2008)

Saturday, 17 January

15:50 First Blood (1982)

17:25 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

20:00 Last Boy Scout (1991)

Saturday, 24 January

16:15 Rush Hour (1998)

17:55 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

20:00 I am Legend (2007)

Saturday, 31 January

16:15 Cliffhanger (1993)

18:05 Lethal Weapon (1987)

20:00 Final Destination (2000)

MTV Will No Longer Air Music Programming Following The Closure Of MTV Base

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During the month, Paramount closed four channels within the African market this comprises of BET, MTV Base, CBS Reality and CBS Justice. This forms part of corporate restructure which saw several linear channels close around the world.

This includes MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live in various European markets, BET in France and Nickelodeon in New Zealand.

For DStv consumers that are hoping that some fragment of MTV Base will form part of MTV shouldn't bet on it for the foreseeable future. This is because Paramount is leaning more toward reality TV for the main network.

This comprises of shows like Teen Moms, Dating Naked UK and Caught In The Act: Unfaithful. Award shows such as MTV EMAs were put on pause for the 2025 period and might be the closest anyone has to this fragment of MTV.

Speculation making the mount is that these are also in danger of getting the axe as seen with most of BET's award shows like Soul Train Awards and Hip-Hop Awards.

The new management at Paramount is getting with times and fact is Spotify and YouTube are gradually phasing out the likes of MTV Base. Plan B is to make MTV more leaner with documentaries, reality shows and some behind the scenes.

Problem here with Plan B is that MTV hasn't been as relevant as in a long while and the only reason it got this far was it's music brand it shuttered globally.

As it stands, MTV is at greater risk of following the same route as E! with the cancellation of Ridiculousness and Catfish: The TV Show. Majority of their audience latched onto these shows without them it's makes survival almost impossible.