News Shorts: An HD Feed To The Disney Channel Is Rumoured To Be In Development For DStv, Motor Mythbusters Make Their African Debut On Ignition TV And SABC 3 Scoops Up Doccie Series The Elon Musk Show Formerly Seen On M-Net

Disney Channel is going HD

For several years now, MultiChoice has managed to operate a number of premium channels in HD including M-Net, 1Magic, Discovery, TLC, MTV, Comedy Central and Food Network with Disney's bulk being the last to integrate with National Geographic moving over in 2021.

Now Disney Channel looks to join its sister channels and also rival brands Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon as MultiChoice appears to have begun work on an HD feed for the channel meaning Disney Junior will probably be the only Disney branded channel not in HD.

As mentioned, National Geographic and National Geographic Wild were integrated in 2021 while ESPN 1 and ESPN 2 were HD beforehand. Disney Junior not being in HD means that Cartoonito (formerly Boomerang) remains as the only preschool brand on DStv to integrate.

More Motor Trend for Ignition

If you're a major #petrolhead and enjoy the thrill of cracking myths then this show is definitely for you.

Motor Mythbusters follows a joyful search for truth behind popular automotive myths, to try to answer the biggest questions on every car fan's mind.

Be sure to tune in from 1st October at 20:00.

Elon Musk makes his free-to-air debut on SABC 3

The Elon Musk Show gets to the heart of who Elon Musk really is, by interviewing the people that know him best. Family members, employees, close friends and enemies tell the intimate story of Elon Musk’s incredible journey to become the world’s richest man.

Using extensive archive footage taken throughout his life, from South Africa to Silicon Valley, the series analyses the key moments in Elon’s career, from his first tech start-ups through to Tesla and SpaceX.

M-Net and Showmax picked up rights to the BBC docu-series back in December and after almost a year more consumers in South Africa can explore the story of the world's most richest man Elon Musk every Monday at 21:00 from 30th October just in time for halloween.

Ignition TV To Broadcast The 2023 Shell Gaborone Motor Show

Ignition TV, owned by Arena Broadcast delivers some of the best motoring content from around the globe, as well as a compelling slate of local shows including car reviews, spinning, advice for buyers, biking, kasi culture, and plenty of lifestyle shows.

From 1 April, Ignition TV (DStv Channel 189) was included in DStv’s fast-growing Access platform, bringing its unique blend of adrenalin-fuelled entertainment and sound motoring advice to a brand-new audience.

Powered by Shell X and Shell V-Power, it is the biggest and most anticipated motor show by far, and it is finally making a comeback at the perfect time and place, which is 5 - 6 May of this year at The Fields Mall CDB, just when new cars will be ready and up for display at the motor show.

More to be on the show includes of New Car Dealers, Passenger Cars, Super Cars, New Car Launches, Trucks And Buses, Desert Race Display, Stance Display, Tuned Performance Cars, Best In Show, Mobile Vehicle Technology & many other automotive businesses.

Activities to be there are even much more exciting, which includes the best test drives, Go Carts, PS5 F1 Racing Simulator time trial Leaderboard, Remote Controlled racing cars, Formula 1 Miami GP Screening, Jumping Castles, Food and DJ sets and much more.

Ignition TV is set to cover the whole festivity from 5-6 May on DStv channel 189.

New Channel Alert: Ignition TV Expands To DStv Access

Ignition TV, South Africa’s leading TV channel for car fanatics and petrolheads, is shifting a gear. From this week, it is included in DStv’s Access platform, broadcasting on the DStv 189 channel.

Ignition TV promises some of the best motoring content from around the globe, as well as a compelling slate of local content, including tuning, car reviews, spinning, advice for buyers, biking, kasi culture, and 4 x 4.

“From supercars to spinning, bikes to bakkies, Kyalami to the Kasi – if it has wheels, we cover it,” says Ignition executive producer Brandon Maary. “And we have some great new shows lined up for our Access kick-off.”

Some of the shows are:

Richard Hammond’s Workshop – a new series featuring the ex-Top Gear star trying to start his own business.

Rhythm & Smoke – a local spinning show that tracks the lives of Mzansi legends DJ Maphorisa and Stacey Lee May.

Celeb Rides – DJ Sabby and Ney-the-Bae ride shotgun with local stars and get to know them a little better through their cars.

Kasi Car Culture – S’bu Skosana and Zee Masethe celebrate the passion behind SA’s vibrant local car culture.

Tuned in SA – Vic Pardal and Kriya Gangiah show some of the fastest, most tricked-out custom builds in the country.

The Fast Lane – puts the spotlight on the lifestyles, scandals and controversies of Formula 1 racers.

Ignition, owned by Arena Broadcast, started as a weekends-only channel in 2008 and, due to its popularity, expanded to a full 24/7 service in 2014.

“South Africans are car-crazy,” says Arena Broadcast head Vernon Matzopoulos. “We’d sooner upgrade our wheels than buy a home. Ignition taps into that passion, and we’re delighted to now be able to share this with Access viewers.”

More Entertainment For DStv Customers??? As MultiChoice Adds ESPN 2 To DStv Compact With Ignition And Possible Africa Magic Epic On DStv Access

In February 2023, MultiChoice announced a price increase that came to affect by the end of March. It is a yearly tradition and honestly not a lot of people are shocked by this just disappointed. Unlike most years, the pay-tv company bears gifts for selected DStv customers.

ESPN 2, the non-football channel operated in a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company and Hearst Corporation is home to motor-racing, rugby league, ice hockey, basketball, baseball as well as action sports such as live boxing and a range of magazine shows.

Available to DStv Premium and Compact+ on channel 219 was made available to Compact.

Ignition, owned by Arena Holdings is SA’s only TV channel dedicated to motoring. It has a strong local flavour featuring car reviews, spinning, tuning, bikes and kasi car culture, blended with the best international supercar and adrenalin-pumping content.

Available to DStv Premium, Compact+, Compact and Family was made available to Access.

Awaiting confirmation would be Africa Magic Epic, owned by M-Net a movie channel showcasing the best of West African particularly Nigeria and Ghana. It is currently seen on DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact with sites listing it under Family and Access.

In other developments, SuperSport Motorsport was currently running an open window to Compact+ customers with Access customers in the rest of Africa getting access to WWE Channel for the duration of WrestleMania.

Roundups #75: Close Enough Cancelled After Three Seasons On HBO Max Banni Chow Home Delivery Airing On StarPlus International Just Not Africa, Part 2 Of WFO Titans National Extreme Euro Championship Coming Soon To Ignition

Another one bites the dust

HBO Max is not proceeding with a fourth season of adult animated comedy Close Enough, from Regular Show creator JG Quintel and Cartoon Network Studios. The decision comes a little over three months after the release of the second season on April 7.

“After three great seasons, Close Enough is coming to an end,” HBO Max said in a statement. “We are so proud of the series and grateful to creator JG Quintel and our partners at Cartoon Network Studios, who made this show an instant fan favorite on HBO Max.”

Close Enough, a surreal take on transitioning from twentysomething to thirtysomething, revolves around a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.

 

Banni Chow on airing on StarPlus Africa

Banni Chow Home Delivery follows Delivery-girl Banni is a strong, young, good hearted soul, who delivers her delicious food around the neighbourhood. She soon crosses paths with Yuvan, a mentally disabled man, and thus forms a change in her simple life.

It is based on the Bengali drama series from Star Jalsha titled Khukumoni Home Delivery which aired later in 2021 with the Hindi adaptation to follow 6 months after its launch on StarPlus.

 

Unfortunately, Disney Star doesn't supply the show in Africa due to an issue with the title. If you read the title of the show it sounds exactly like Bunny Chow which could the cause for the delay so maybe the series will be shortened to Home Delivery makes sense at this point.

More adrenaline for Ignition

Enduro enthusiasts will have numerous opportunities to see the highlights from round 2 of WFO Titans National Extreme Euro Championship that was held at the home of Titans Racing in Broederstroom, South Africa on the 25th of June.

Potential Candidate: With News And Sports Out Of The Way, Could Any Of These 3 Channels Fill Up Its Socks On The Openview Platform?

News And Sport went off air by the end of March on the Openview platform with further content heading to eReality and SABC Sport being the only dedicated sports channel as further new channels were added to bolster the general entertainment.

Although, eMedia Investments is in no rush for find another sports channel. The likelihood of them potentially sourcing another sports brand doesn't seem far fetched.

 

eMedia Investments doesn't have a positive history in this section as all seemed to die out within 3 years and if SABC Sport remains onboard it would be the longest running sports channel on the Openview platform.

Onto alternative channels, seeing as this is a free-to-air platform there's very little alternatives of course the channels in question do incorporate a lot of variety in the mix and they go as follows:

 

1. SABC Sport 2

Following the success of SABC Sport, the public broadcaster expressed interest in launching a second sports channel which will likely adapt to the format of ESPN 1 (soccer) & 2 (basketball, baseball etc.) on DStv and StarSat.

The issue with this matter is funding, at the moment the only channels coming are ones which are funded by other outlets like StarSat and DStv on top of Openview.

2. Ignition

Following the launch of The Home Channel(+), it lead some viewers to speculate the potential addition of Ignition or at a catch-up version of the channel. Ignition is a lifestyle channel that caters to automotive vehicles.

In 2014, eMedia Investments once operated Bi-Cars TV on the Openview platform and at the time, there wasn't a lot of consumers using Openview meaning eMedia couldn't properly determine the outcome of content with viewers so it suffered the chop.

 

3. FreeSports

FreeSports is a British free-to-air sports channel operated and owned by Premier Media S.à r.l. aims to be majority live, with over 1000 events a year, for an average of 10 hours per day. Numerous sports broadcast, include football, combat sports, ice hockey, tennis, rugby league, rugby union, basketball, cricket, and snooker.

The channel holds a partnership with rights holders IMG, MP & Silva, Lagardère Group, Pitch International and Infront Sports & Media.

Roundups #21: DreamWorks Preps Up More Preschool Series For Netflix And Peacock, 4WD To The Max Coming Soon To Ignition And More Info On TLNovelas Africa Upcoming Series Overcoming Fear

DreamWorks is proving to be a best source in animation

During the month of February, DreamWorks Animation announced a further lineup of preschool series launching on Netflix the following year, Not Quite Narwhal and Dew Drop Diaries.

Ahead of the launch, Netflix will be airing another DreamWorks production Team Zenko Go! which centers around four friends who help their fellow citizens by doing random and secret acts of kindness.

NBCUniversal the parent company of DreamWorks Animation has greenlit a handful of preschool content including Team Mekbots Animal Rescue and Dino Pops to join other upcoming productions Megamind’s Guide to Defending Your City and Abominable and the Invisible City.

4WD To The Max coming soon to Ignition

They may be old(er), but they are far from cold! Long-time friends Gustav Erasmus and Sakkie Coetzee are old hands at conquering tough 4x4 obstacles.

Both competed in the former Bridgestone 4x4 Club Challenge. Over the years Sakkie Coetzee won several events, and eventually ended up as the route master - the person that created the toughest of tough 4x4 challenges for competitors.

Will Gustav and Sakkie show the youngsters how it should be done? Or will they end up in the crosshairs of the other teams when it comes to the voting process?

Also read:
- Disney Channel and Junior welcomes back returning shows during the school holidays
- My Heart Beats For Lola coming soon to Telemundo
- DreamWorks Channel will be added to MultiChoice's DStv
- Morgan Freeman is coming to History for a new series
- Modern Family is back on Comedy Central with Love And Hip-Hop on MTV
- Warner Bros. Discovery potential channel closures
- Dive into the Big Blue with Cartoon Network Africa
- Possible channel closures from Warner Bros. Discovery
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal

The first series of 4WD to the Max kicks of at the end of March on DStv's Ignition TV channel (189).

Overcoming Fear/Vencer O Medo synopsis and guidelines for TLNovelas

To everyone's eyes, the Durán family projects unity, harmony and respect, but reality is different for all the women in the family: Inés lives under the yoke of her husband Vicente, a despotic macho man; Cristina, the eldest of the daughters, was once her father's great pride through her promissory swimming, until an incident pushed her away from sports; Areli, Lorenzo's daughter Inés’s eldest son from a previous relationship has challenged her conservative father.

Since she awoke to sexuality and wants to lose her virginity. Marcela, the youngest daughter, tired of being watched and scolded, takes refuge in her boyfriend Rommel and his gang. Everything becomes worse when Marcela steals a car, not knowing that the body of an important businessman is inside the trunk. At 15, she will end up in a juvenile detention center accused of theft and become a suspect in a murder she did not commit.

As mentioned, the series airs weekdays at 16:30 from May 2nd.

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HOME CHANNEL:

Interior Design Masters
BRAND NEW SHOW
On Interior Design Masters, ten aspiring designers on the cusp of turning full-time professional are launched into the world of commercial interior design, as they compete to win a life changing design contract at one of London’s top hotels. With a new commercial space to work on each week, across the series the designers will be set eight different design challenges, ranging from Show homes, Restaurants, Hotels and Hair Salons. On each task, they will be tested on a whole range of skills as they attempt to work their magic and show off their design prowess to the judges. Leading the team of Interior Design Masters is former Editor in Chief of ELLE Decoration magazine, Michelle Ogundehin. She will be judging the redesigns each week, and she will get the final say as to who will stay and who will be eliminated. A different guest judge will accompany her each week, and they will be on hand to offer their expertise, help evaluate who has achieved the perfect design, and decide who will be going home. Out of ten, only one will walk away with the prize of a lifetime and get on the road to becoming an Interior Design Master.

10 January 2022 - 06 March 2022
Tuesday 16:00
Thursday 20:00 (Priority)
Mon 12:00 Fri 08:00 Sat 12:30 & 19:30 Sun 16:30 & 23:30

George Clarke's Old House New Home
NEW SEASON 4
Britain has some of the most historic houses in the world; from Georgian Architecture to Victorian Art Deco, there are different architectural styles on every street. But the way houses were built years ago just doesn’t work for modern living. On Old House New Home, architect George Clarke gets under the skin of homes with history. On each episode, he’ll visit two homes and help the owners to unlock their full potential, create stylish solutions, and make them fit for 21st century living. Together they’ll make some critical choices on what to chuck and what to cherish, and teach us a thing or two about what modern styles work when you have an old house that you want to turn into a new home.

11 January 2022 - 18 February 2022 Tuesday 20:00
Friday 16:00 (Priority Slots)
Wed 08:00 Thu 12:00

Finest Homes 4
NEW LOCAL SEASON
South African home design and architecture has truly come into its own; bland imitations have made way for modern masterpieces and character filled design. The Home Channel, DStv channel 176, brings you a brand new season of Finest Homes, where we explore these creations, talking to the visionaries who are bringing them to life, as well as the people who live in them. Journey with us as we are taken through the spaces, showcasing architecture, interior design and personality. Discover valuable tips and ideas offered up by local experts, and recreate some of these looks in your own home.

17 January 2022 - 17 April 2022
Monday 16:00
Wednesday 20:00 (Priority Slots)
Thu 08:00 Fri 12:00 Sat 15:00 & 22:00 Sun 10:30 & 19:00

Sarah Beeny's New Life In The Country BRAND NEW SHOW 1
On Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country, property expert Sarah Beeny, along with her husband and their four sons, swap the urban jungle for a fresh start in the countryside. Follow their adventure in this documentary series, as they immerse themselves in everything rural life has to offer. They’ve bought a semi-derelict former dairy farm, surrounded by 220 acres of farmland. The mission is to not only take a break from city living, but to also build the house of their dreams – a modern stately home in one of their fields! With planning permissions yet to be secured, a family life to maintain, and the challenge of building in a remote location, has Sarah taken on more than she should have? Find out on Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country!

24 January 2022 - 18 March 2022
Wednesday 17:00
Friday 21:00 (Priority Slots)
Mon 09:00 Tue 13:00

Top Property
BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Top Property follows the Blaber family – an ordinary family doing the extraordinary – building their own dream home on the rugged ocean coastline of the Mornington Peninsula. With no building experience, they work together to turn a humble 1960's beach shack into a million dollar home. Along the way, they’ll explore the best architecturally designed homes and interview experts from builders to interior designers, giving you ideas and inspiration to create your very own masterpiece. Experience the highs and lows of renovating as a family, as well as the excitement that comes with realising their dream.

24 January 2022 - 03 April 2022
Thursday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Mon 11:30 Tue 15:30
Fri 22:00 Sat 17:00 & 00:00 Sun 12:30 & 21:00

All About Property
NEW LOCAL SEASON 7
All About Property takes that all-important factual look at the South African property market. Catch various real estate professionals and stakeholders each week as they shed valuable insight into all forms of property dealings – from buying and selling, renting and maintenance, to finance, legalities, disputes, technology, and so much more. On each episode, host, Cornelius Koopman and his team set out with the aim to arm viewers with up-to-date and relevant understanding of the property market, serving up a wealth of options, solutions, and tips for those wanting to get onto, up, down and even around the property ladder. So whether you want to invest or simply want to own a home, have a dilemma or just want to know more, All About Property has got you covered on what’s probably the biggest transaction of your life.

31 January 2022 - 01 May 2022
Monday 16:30
Wednesday 20:30 (Priority Slots)
Thu 08:30 Fri 12:30 Sat 17:30 & 00:30 Sun 13:00 & 21:30

Real Health
NEW LOCAL SEASON 14
Holistic health experts and professionals join Real Health host, Michael Porter, to discuss every-day health conditions. They explore causes, symptoms and holistic ways of treating these issues and how these solutions, when practiced correctly, can lead to a healthier mind, body and soul. In each episode, our experts delve deep into the root of what happens at biological, physiological and psychological levels when healthy living is practiced holistically. They inform the viewer of the roles played by diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices on their overall well-being, and the viewer in turn learns about the diverse approaches to health that suit different lifestyles, personalities and beliefs. Whether it’s conventional Western medical solutions or Eastern disciplines that have been practiced for thousands of years, modern nutritional viewpoints or age old remedies, each episode of Real Health aims to inspire, transform and enlighten.

31 January 2022 - 01 May 2022
Monday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 23:00 Wed 10:00 Thu 14:00 Sat 09:30 Sun 08:00

Home Rescue 1
BRAND NEW SHOW
Have you fallen out of love with your home? Do you struggle to find space, stranded in a sea of clutter? Well, take heart. Home Rescue is on the way! Let’s face it – people are slow to let go. From old furniture and random knick-knacks, to unused clothes and unfinished projects – eating up space and burying precious memories under a blanket of clutter. One day, a Spring clean will come, but somehow, it never does. Until now! On Home Rescue, architect and designer Róisín Murphy and builder Peter Finn take on cluttered homes. Whether belonging to a family, an individual or a group of friends, they’ll step in and offer them real resolutions with an entire makeover of two of the worst rooms in their house.

31 January 2022 - 05 June 2022
Tuesday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 22:00 Thu 11:30 Fri 15:30 Sat 13:30 & 20:30 Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Viewer favourites on re-run are Island of Bryan S1, Love Shack S1, Fish the Dish S1, Sibling Rivalry S1, Grand Designs New Zealand S2, Coast vs Country S1 and Home of the Year S5.

IGNITION:

ROAD MADNESS RELICENSE
Season Finale 10th January
Reality Entertainment
Sun 2:00pm | Mon: 8:00pm | Tue:5:00pm
Road Madness uses footage collected from cameras mounted in the cabs of trucks and on poles at trouble spots to reveal some of the crazy and frightening driving happening on public roads, every day and every night.

RIDICULOUS RIDES
Highlight Show
Reality Documentary
Sat: 9:00am | Tue: 8:00pm | Wed: 5:00pm
A car enthusiast takes a look at peculiar and extraordinary vehicles around the world and meets the people behind their creation.

IGNITION GT
New Episodes
Motoring Entertainment
Sat: 10:30am | Wed: 8:30pm | Thu: 5:30pm
IGNITION GT gives you the lowdown on all the latest from the local and international motoring circuit. From banter-filled studio discussions to in-depth reviews, IGNITION GT is your home for all things motoring!

Tuned In SA
Season 7
Reality Entertainment
Sat: 9:30am | Tue 8:30pm | Wed: 5:30pm
Tuned in SA focuses on all rides local, lekker and modified in and around Mzansi. From crazy mods to tuned up track cars we have it all.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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- Cartoonito returning as a linear channel likely for DStv
- Maningue Magic and Kwenda Magic coming soon to DStv
- More local content coming to DStv including Survivor SA season 9 and Big Brother Mzansi
- SuperSport unveil their offering for 2022
- December on The Home Channel
- Female wrestling promotion launching in 2022, could SuperSport pick it up?
- A+ possibly coming to DStv
- The Search For Frida coming in 2022 to Telemundo
- Showmax unveil their content slate
- More Africa Magic channels on DStv???
- Star Life rebranding to Life OK???
- Travel Channel going off air on DStv???
- Could The Kelly Clarkson Show move to Me?
- December on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
- Could SABC Encore and Children make their way to DStv? 
- Warner TV might be replacing TNT
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October 2021 On Arena Holdings | More Local Content Coming To Ignition | Brand New Series Coming For The Home Channel | Returning Series | More

Ignition:
TUNED IN SA
New Season Starts 28th September
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 3:30pm | Tue: 8:30pm | Thu: 2:30pm
Mzansi’s number one tuning show is back to showcase the craziest customising jobs in the local tuning scene! We are giving you performance modifications, superior custom builds, ultimate showstoppers and as per tradition, a car makeover for a special viewer!

KASI CAR CULTURE
New Season
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 4pm | Wed: 8pm | Thu: 5pm
South Africa is known for its unique and unapologetically bold array of ethnic cultures and a part of that are its interesting subcultures.
Kasi Car Culture is all about celebrating the passion behind SA's vibrant township car culture. It's not only about what people drive. It’s about the unique sense of community that surrounds them. Tune in as we explore the passions and trends of Mzansi’s Kasi Car Culture.

BUYER’S GUIDE
Every Week
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 2:30pm | Mon: 8:30pm | Wed: 2:30pm
Are you a first time car buyer or someone who simply wants to upgrade to a new set of wheels within a decent price range? Well whoever you are, Buyers Guide is here to answer all your car related questions . Catch Adam Ford & Saige Moodley with their panel of experts as they give you the best advice for your car buying needs.

IGNITION GT
Every Week
Motoring Magazine
Sun: 4:30pm | Wed: 8:30pm | Fri: 2:30pm
Whether you are an average Joe that loves practical everyday vehicles or a glamper who is into rides with a luxury twist, IGNITION GT is your plug for all things motoring. IGNITION TV is SA’s first and only television channel dedicated entirely to all things motoring while GT is the cherry on top. GT gives you the lowdown on the latest from the local and international circuit.

Home Channel:
HOW TO COOK WELL WITH RORY O'CONNELL 4
On the fourth season of How to Cook Well, Rory O’Connell aims to make his recipes even more simple to follow and accessible to any cook. Each week, Rory shows us three recipes, so versatile they can either be served alone or combined to make a perfectly balanced meal. The recipes are based on important principles that all cooks will benefit from, with the idea that when you master a technique, you open up a huge range of possibilities.
How to Cook Well with Rory O’Connell will appeal to anyone who wants to improve their cooking skills and increase their repertoire of dishes. Novice cooks will feel confident in the hands of a superb teacher, and experienced cooks will learn something new from Rory's tips, techniques and colourful descriptions.

04 October 2021 - 28 November 2021
Thursday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 10:00 Tue 14:00 Fri 23:00 Sat 07:00 Sun 13:30

AUSTRALIA BY DESIGN: LANDSCAPES AND GARDENS - BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Australia by Design: Landscapes and Gardens showcases the best of the best outdoor spaces. Featuring an array of projects – from parks to private gardens – we’ll discover what makes each so unique and innovative, and get some insight into the problem each design is trying to address. Journey with leading landscape architects and horticultural experts, as they explore and criticise the statements made by these landscapes and gardens. They will then, in the finale, share with us their top ten favourites, and crown one as the ultimate Landscape and/or Garden of the year.
05 October 2021 - 24 December 2021 Tuesday 21:30 Fridays 17:30 (Priority Slots)
Wed 09:30 Thu 13:30

HOME TO WIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS NEW SEASON 4
Top home renovation stars are teaming up to create an incredible Home to Win. Featuring the likes of Bryan Beaumler, Scott McGillivray, Sarah Richardson, Tommy Smyth, and Mike Holmes, just to name a few, this home for the holidays is set to be biggest Christmas gift anyone could ever dream of! Bringing their extraordinary skill, creativity and reno know-how, they’ll completely restore an aging Victorian home in dire need of a modern makeover. After finding the perfect house, the crew divides into teams to renovate and decorate the house from top to bottom. Each week, newly completed rooms will be revealed and in the final episode, three competitors will compete to win the gorgeous, fully-furnished Home to Win – and this time, the giveaway is made just in time for the holidays.

11 October 2021 - 03 December 2021 Wednesday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 15:00 Thu 22:00 Fri 11:00

THE HOME TEAM 3
Have you ever wondered how to choose the colour of a feature wall, or how to plant a veggie garden? Perhaps you want to know how to up-cycle a door and turn it into a dinner table? The Home Team has all the tips, guidance and affordable ways to turn your home into something stylish, cosy and sustainable. On this season of The Home Team, our DIY experts are mixing it up. They’re hitting the road to meet designers, creators, and creatives of everything to do with the home. They also have their very own team workshop where they’ll be showing you on-trend DIY projects you can try your hand at. And to add to that, they’re going be visiting amazing homes and incredible gardens so that you can be inspired and get some great ideas.

11 October 2021 - 08 April 2022
Monday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:00 Wed 11:00 Thu 15:00

SARAH OFF THE GRID 2
Sarah Richardson tackles a new, sustainable living project in season 2 of Sarah Off The Grid! After working with her husband Alex to successfully build their biggest project yet – a 5,000 square-foot off- the-grid house – Sarah’s looking for her next big build and design challenge! She’s discovered a historic house in the charming, small town of Creemore, and plans to convert it into a seasonal rental. It’s a big project with a fixed budget, too-tight timelines, and the unpredictability of an old building! To top it off are the strong opinions and even stronger personalities of her husband, Alex, and her partner in design, Tommy Smyth. She’s gone off the grid before, but, is her dream to give a rundown country house a Cinderella- makeover a stroke of genius or more marital stress than anyone needs?

18 October 2021 - 26 November 2021 Friday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 22:00 Tue 11:00 Wed 15:00

LORRAINE'S HOME COOKING MADE EASY - BRAND NEW SHOW 1
On Home Cooking Made Easy, Lorraine Pascale uses her cooking know-how to inspire everyone to home cook the food they love. Packed with simple and delicious recipes, from cosy soups and roasts to delicious autumnal breads, adding some of these to your meal plan is sure to make your time in the kitchen more relaxed.

25 October 2021 - 21 November 2021 Wednesday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 14:00 Thu 23:00 Fri 10:00 Sat 08:00 Sun 14:30

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN COOKBOOK 1
Come on a mouth-watering adventure and meet the most celebrated culinary names on The Great Australian Cookbook. Featuring an extraordinary line-up of 22 the greatest cooks, from top restaurateurs to unsung kitchen heroes, this 11-part series is a beautifully affectionate snapshot of the food anyone would love to cook, eat and enjoy with family and friends. Get to know these food mavens as they invite us into their homes and workplaces to cook for their loved ones. They’ll share what their most treasured recipes are and reveal philosophies that have led them to success.

26 October 2021 - 09 January 2022 Tuesday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Wed 23:00 Thu 10:00 Fri 14:00 Sat 07:30 Sun 14:00

SAVE MY RENO NEW SEASON 3
On Save My Reno, cash-conscious homeowners’ domestic dreams become a reality when Sebastian Clovis, the savvy builder with contagious energy, and Samantha Pynn, the celebrated ‘luxe-on-a- budget’ designer, grab hold of each project. Each episode sees Seb and Sam save through smart spends, upcycling, and spectacular DIY designs, encouraging homeowners to strap on a tool belt and help with their renovation along the way. Together they transform these houses into showpiece homes – and all on a budget they can afford.

26 October 2021 - 31 January 2022 Tuesday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 22:00 Thu 11:30 Fri 15:30 Sat 13:30 & 20:30 Sun 17:30 & 00:30

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- September on WildEarth
- FOX will no longer be available in Africa
- Loli's Luck coming soon to Telemundo
- Upcoming shows on Star Life
- September on CBS Reality and Justice
- September on The Home Channel
- A Shelter For Love coming soon to TLNovelas
- September on History
- September on Curiosity Channel
- My Sweet Curse coming soon to TLNovelas
- Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
- Disney+ launching in South Africa
- September on Ignition
- Peacock and Paramount+ merge into one hub
- Discovery and WarnerMedia could launch a joint streaming service
- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
- New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv
- Upcoming programming for National Geographic

September 2021 On Ignition | 2 New Series Alert | 2 Season Finales

VINTAGE VOLTAGE
New Show Starts 13th September
Reality Entertainment
Sat: 6pm | Mon: 9pm | Thu: 3pm
The Vintage Voltage team is escalating classic cars all the way to the 21st century. How you may ask? - The catch is to electrify them to suit the times while maintaining their definitive appeal in looks.

SUPERCAR CUSTOMISER: YIANNI
New Show Starts 4th September
Reality Entertainment
Sat: 10pm | Mon: 6pm | Fri: 9pm
Yianni Charalambous is the go-to guy for some of your favourite celebrities sleekest ride needs. Some would dub him the king of customisation. Witness him wrap the craziest cars while exploring how complicated life at the top can be.

RESTORATION GARAGE
Season Finale : 13th September
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 7pm | Mon: 10pm | Thu: 12pm
At The Guild, David Grainger and his team of motoring mavericks restore some of the world’s most expensive and unique vehicles. They could be found rebuilding a mound of rust or replicating a heap of gold. This does not go without saying that there are some bumps along the road.

TEST DRIVE TUESDAYS
Season Finale: 21st September
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 3pm | Tue: 8pm | Thu: 2pm
This brand new local show on IGNITION see’s host, Thabsie Vokwana treating our local celebs with a test drive in some pretty luxurious rides. Connect and get to know know more about the people who influence our lives.

Read Also:
- September on History
- August On The Home Channel
- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
- August on MTV and Comedy Central
- New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv
- August on TNT
- August on KIX
- August on Curiosity Channel
- August on CBS Reality and Justice
- August on Wild Earth
- August on History
- Upcoming programming for FOX and National Geographic
- Upcoming shows on Star Life

Late June To Early July 2021 On Ignition | 3 New Shows Including A Motoring Documentary | New Season Alert

KASI CAR CULTURE
New Season Starts 26th June
South Africa is known for its unique and unapologetically bold collection of different cultures.
And Kasi Car Culture is all about celebrating the passion behind SA's vibrant township car culture. It's not only about what people drive, it’s about the unique sense of community that surrounds them. Tune in as we explore the passions and trends of Mzansi’s Kasi Car Culture.

Reality Entertainment
Sat: 10am |Wed: 8pm |Fri: 2pm

CLASSIC CAR RESCUE
New Show Starts 26th June
It’s a classic car showwith a generous twist! Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione restore rust bucket cars to their former 'classic car' glory and viewers also get the opportunity to win the restored classic car at the end of each episode.
That’s Classic Car Rescue this July on IGNITION!!

Reality Entertainment
Sat: 9pm|Thu: 9pm |Fri: 6pm

DREAM CARS: INSIDE THE FACTORY
New Show Starts 26th June
Dream Cars : Inside the Factory is all about showing supercars in the making! It’s a whole new world of innovative and sensitive technologies in today’s high- end vehicles . Uncovering what enables them to achieve their outstanding performance.

Motoring Documentary
Sat: 9am | Tue: 8pm | Wed: 5pm

RESTORATION GARAGE
New Show Starts 17th July
In a multibillion dollar industry, the Guild of Automotive Restorers tries to get a piece of the pie by completing any task put before it. These guys preserve, restore and sell some of the world's greatest cars. No car is too damaged for these wicked wizards!!

Reality Entertainment
Sun: 7pm | Mon: 10pm | Tue : 4pm

Ignition is available on DStv and TelkomOne

Read Also:
- Coming this June to Telemundo Africa
- Coming soon to Star Life in July
- Telemundo launches streaming based studio

- June on E! Entertainment
- June on TNT

- June on Universal
- June on Ignition
- June on Studio Universal
- June on History
- Upcoming developments for FOX, Disney, National Geographic and ESPN
- June on Comedy Central
- June on TLC and Real Time
- June on Discovery Channel and Discovery Family
- June on Investigation Discovery
- June on The Home Channel
- June on CBS Reality

June 2021 On Ignition | 3 New Series Alert! | 1 Season Finale Alert

FULL CUSTOM GARAGE: SPORTS EDITION
New Show Starts 29th May
Ian goes on a journey that no man has dared to go before. Full Custom Garage : Sports Edition follows Ian’s journey as he takes on an in-depth build, where each part of a modern custom car body is handcrafted. The devil is truly in the detail as Ian handcrafts parts of these cars over 13 episodes, each bringing its own design challenges.

Sat: 8:30pm | Wed: 9:30pm | Thu: 6:30pm

RESTORATION GARAGE
New Show Starts 12th June
In a multibillion dollar industry, the Guild of Automotive Restorers tries to get a piece of the pie by completing any task put before it. These guys preserve, restore and sell some of the world's greatest cars. No car is too damage for these wicked wizards !!

Sun: 10am|Mon: 6pm |Fri: 9pm

CAR-CRASH-GLOBAL: CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Season Finale 19th June
Car Crash Global : Caught On Camera features astonishing video footage, including extreme clips from China and the US, the top five biggest show-offs on the road and the most incredible near misses. It’s hold your breath and clench your fists moments all caught on camera!

Sat: 7pm|Tue: 9pm|Wed: 6pm

DESERT COLLECTORS
New Show Starts 19th June
Collecting is not just Australian, it's a universal habit. Desert Collectors travel over 20,000 kms from the desert to the coast, meeting the most unique people from all walks of life. From Janet and Steve and their massive alcohol collection, to Burt and Angie with an incredible number of cars from all over the world. It’s unique characters with some of the most unique stories!

Sat: 6pm | Mon: 9pm | Tue 6pm

Ignition is available on DStv and TelkomOne

Read Also:
- June on History
- Zee World launches two new series this June
- Moja Love Is Launching A NEW CHANNEL On DStv?
- June on Universal
- Upcoming developments for FOX, Disney, National Geographic and ESPN
- June on Comedy Central
- June on Telemundo Africa
- June on TLC and Real Time
- June on Discovery Channel and Discovery Family
- June on Investigation Discovery
- June on The Home Channel
- Timeless Love coming soon to TLNovelas
- War Of The World S2 coming to FOX
- June on CBS Reality