July 2024 On Mzansi Magic & Mzansi Wethu | Returning Shows Including Kings Of Maskandi | Finale Alert: I'm With Your Ex | More

Pick of the month 

Queen Modjadji

Mzansi Magic| Sundays | 20:00

Born to the throne and blessed with a unique gift, Queen Modjadji tells the story of a matriarchal dynasty with the ability to summon the rain, placing the Balobedu royalty among the most revered African dynasties. Watch the season premiere of Queen Modjadji on Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 20:00 exclusive to Mzansi Magic channel 161.

PREMIERES

Sibongile & the Dlaminis Season 2

Mzansi Wethu| Mondays - Wednesdays | 18:30

A potent secret destroys a relationship and despite Sibongile trying to move on and achieve her life-long dream, she is thrust back into the Dlaminis world through a very compromising situation. Hope, love, loyalty, survival and betrayal are at the centre of Sibongile & the Dlaminis Season 2, catch the explosive new season premiere on Monday, 29 July 2024 at 18:30.

Kings of Maskandi Season 2

Mzansi Magic| Tuesdays | 20:00

Bahubhe finally decides to do right by his fiancée by proceeding with lobola. Abafana baka Mgqumeni let us in on their life in Joburg, and Khulekani is at peace with his relationship with his father. Catch all that and more in the first episode of Kings of Maskandi Season 2 on Tuesday, 16 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic channel 163.

Samukeleni

Mzansi Magic| Wednesdays | 20:00

We first saw them on Forever Thina, when couples went against all odds and married without their families’ approval now the couples are back seeking blessings for their unions post the wedding. Catch the first episode of Samukeleni on Wednesday, 17 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic channel 161.

Short & Sweet Season 2

Mzansi Magic| Thursdays | 20:00

Follow the lives of Shota, Thandazani and Vovo as they navigate life and seek to prove that just like age, height is nothing but a number. Watch the season premiere of Short & Sweet Season 2 on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 20:00 exclusive to Mzansi Magic channel 161.

Vuka Mjita

Mzansi Wethu| Sundays | 20:00

A hard-hitting reality series taking men on a therapeutic journey to break down their inner walls and unlock the doors to the other side of healing as they reflect on the men they are becoming. Catch the first episode of Vuka Mjita on Sunday, 14 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Wethu channel 163.

Fixing the Game: Junior Khanye

Mzansi Wethu| Sundays | 20:00

A hard-hitting reality series taking men on a therapeutic journey to break down their inner walls and unlock the doors to the other side of healing as they reflect on the men they are becoming. Catch the first episode of Fixing the Game: Junior Khanye on Sunday, 14 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Wethu channel 163.

FINALES

I’m with Your Ex Season 2

Mzansi Magic| Sundays| 19:30

What if the love of your life is someone you shouldn't want? What if they used to be with someone close to you? How would you tell them the truth? And how would they react? Every week has been jaw dropping and extremely dramatic, the season finale is no different, catch the dramatic end to I’m with Your Ex Season 2 on Sunday, 28 July 2024 at 18:00 as another person learns that someone close to them is in love with their ex 

TELENOVELAS

Sibongile & the Dlaminis Season 1

Mzansi Wethu | Mondays - Wednesdays | 18:30

Vuma urges the youth to steer clear of adult matters as Nomalanga's plot hits a snag and Kwenzo surprises everyone. Velephi and Sangweni embark on a mission while Kwenzo faces a verbal lashing. Vuma tries to mend family ties, sparking a connection between Nomfundo and Njengaye. Deliwe attempts to win Vuma's heart amidst revelations, and Nomalanga's plans backfire, pushing Sibongile to defend her designs.

Thulisile and Wenzeni confront their demons, and Sis Mavis seeks a fresh start. A wedding looms as Phetheni and Vusi consider legal action against Sibongile, who finds unexpected support from Kwenzo. Nomalanga's fake baby bump creates chaos, and as Sibongile's venture is celebrated, Njengaye and Vusi's world begins to crumble. The season finale sees emotional farewells and new beginnings, with secrets unveiled and alliances tested.

Champions Season 1

A person with a football ball in front of a person

Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 19:00

Sinesipho quickly realises the new chairman will be impossible to control. Philemon basks in the glow of victory, but Washington bursts his bubble. In the heat of the moment, Ferrari makes a life-changing decision. A mother worries that she is losing her son and in the heat of a moment a life-changing decision. Lebo's sees himself as deserving of a girlfriend upgrade and he makes a surprising investment.

Sinesipho is shattered when the people she believes in turn their backs on her life an important event at the Modise household is riddled with major hurdles. A celebratory event ends with an indecent exposure. Lebo’s romantic encounter earning him and Ferrari faces the consequences of betraying Sne. Nkele receives great news for her business. Lesibana is accused being a father and he eventually struggles with his new role. Two star-crossed lovers can't fight their connection anymore and a scorned Didintle wants to make sure that someone pays for how she's feeling .

My Brother’s Keeper Season 2

Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 19:30

Drama and intrigue reach new heights as the DNA results of Nqubeko's baby shake his household, while Donga grapples with the allure of Nkosazana's promises of wealth. Ndumiso stumbles in his presentation, leading to regret. Tensions flare between Nqubeko and Fakazile over the baby, while Donga uncovers the reasons behind his missed opportunities. Strange encounters leave Fakazile bewildered, and confrontations escalate as Donga exposes Mshengu's sabotage. As Fakazile and Nqubeko move towards reconciliation, Nomsa falls for Baby Ndyebo.

Umkhokha: The Curse Season 2

A group of men standing together

Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 20:30

Difa receives distressing news from the hospital, while Mabusi struggles to help those she loves most. Ndlovu's deceitful ways catch up with him, causing chaos within his family and community. Zisebenzele gets entangled in a love triangle, and Difa makes sacrifices to protect his loved ones. The Mthembu family is thrown into turmoil by illness. As power struggles ensue, Mabusi faces heartache, and new leaders emerge amidst the chaos.

Gqeberha: The Empire Season 2

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Mzansi Magic | Weekdays| 21:00

Funeka's argument with Msimelelo takes a shocking turn, while Ntando and Nomaflower's first date is full of excitement. Hlumelo is drawn back to Yoliswa, and Nozuko fiercely marks her territory. A breakthrough occurs in Stokkie's case as the Makwethu family takes a step forward, but Nomaflower faces a mind-over-heart dilemma involving Ntando. Nozuko's renovation plans stir conflict with Nobomi and Thulani, and Lulama is shaken by a mysterious letter.

Anda threatens Lulama to expedite marriage plans, and despite Funeka's despair, Msimelelo manages to reach her. Lulama's drastic actions reveal her true self, and despite upheaval, hope emerges for the Makwetus. Zimkhitha investigates Ntando's new love, while Funeka and Msimelelo's future brightens as they decide to marry. Amidst Lulama's dramatic flair and Zimkhitha's scheming, love and resilience prevail.

DRAMAS

Ha Molefi

Mzansi Magic | Mondays | 20:00

Episode 03 | Monday, 01 July 2024

Thabang bonds with Sipho. Ntokozo gets in deep trouble with Mam'Thuli.

Episode 04 | Monday, 08 July 2024

Ntate goes on a mission to find out who scratched his car. Joy and Spice set Thabang up for failure. Joy makes a play for Sipho.

Episode 05 | Monday, 15 July 2024

Joy and Spice get their comeuppance. Ntokozo finally scores a date with Amo. Thabang plans to join the House of Nkoli.

Episode 06 | Monday, 22 July 2024

House of Dolls declares war on House of Nkoli. Thabang finds a way to make extra cash. Joy's date with Sipho is sabotaged.

Episode 07 | Monday, 29 July 2024

Thabang's booming business takes a wrong turn. Abhuti Ofee takes Ntate's love life into his own hands. Sipho confesses his feelings.

REALITY

Themba My inked Life Season 2

Mzansi Wethu | Thursdays | 19:00

Episode 08 | Thursday, 04 July 2024

Themba's sisters seek answers about the mysterious new woman in his life. The return of Mpho Wabadimo brings unexpected revelations that threaten to shake the foundation of their lives.

Episode 09 | Thursday, 11 July 2024

Nqobile and her sister engage in a long-overdue heart-to-heart conversation, hoping to mend their fractured relationship. Tulz embraces the challenges of his first day at a new job.

Episode 10 | Thursday, 18 July 2024

Two families collide as Themba and Mpho's loved ones finally meet face-to-face for a tension-filled conversation. Long-buried secrets are unearthed, and harsh truths are spoken.

 

Married at First Sight Mzansi

Mzansi Magic | Sundays | 18:00

Episode 04 | Sunday, 07 July 2024

The newlyweds embark on their honeymoons, but not all is smooth sailing. Thabang and Khumo travel back to Johannesburg as Khumo's work takes precedence.

Episode 05 | Sunday, 14 July 2024

As things unravel, Boitshepo and Sebenzile deliberate on Khumo and Thabang's marriage. Zithobile pays Sebenzile a visit to catch up and discuss the highs and lows of her marriage.

Episode 06 | Sunday, 21 July 2024

Sebenzile and Boitshepo are committed to presenting a perfect image, but beneath the surface, cracks begin to show. Khumo and Thabang continue to grapple with work-life balance, Dee and Khutso's passion flares, and Thami and Zithobile seek to understand their insecurities.

Episode 07 | Sunday, 28 July 2024

Thami's upbringing and black tax affect his self-esteem, Zithobile's body image issues come to the forefront, Sebenzile and Boitshepo face unresolved feelings, and Dee and Khutso's long-distance relationship is put to the test.

Izingane zeS’thembu Season 2

All I can say is drama' - What to expect when 'Izingane Zesthembu' returns  to screens | The Citizen

Mzansi Magic | Sundays | 19:00

Episode 10 | Sunday, 07 July 2024

Tirelo confronts Mpumelelo about his breakup with Vuyo meanwhile things fall apart after dinner. While Mpilo tries to keep everyone together Sne has a breakdown and blames Abongwe for ruining the night, while Vuyo regrets coming onto the trip.

Episode 11 | Sunday, 14 July 2024

It’s a beautiful day of fun and waves in Suncity and the siblings soak up the sun until a surprise guest joins the trip. The siblings are labelled fake while Mpumelelo’s secrets are brought to light. Mpilo and Abo struggle to contain their emotions and things get heated.

Episode 12 | Sunday, 21 July 2024

The siblings gather for the finale dinner and Sne confronts her family about their hidden dynamics. Lwandle gets heated and demands Sne for facts while Mpilo tries to calm things down. The dinner unravels leaving some siblings isolated.

Wang’kolota Coming Back To Mzansi Wethu For Season 3 With New Host

Are you a ‘skepsel’ in need but a ‘kleva’ in the streets? Well, Wang’kolota is coming back to Mzansi Wethu for a third season with new host, Trevor Gumbi, from Sunday 18 August and they are coming for you!

Wang'kolota puts a spotlight on individuals who openly and freely spend their money while neglecting to pay back those they owe. The host and his crew step in to help the lender retrieve what they are owed from the borrower after the he/she has been struggling to get back what is owed to them.

However, it’s not just about going to get what’s due to you since there might be legal implications and consent from all partiers is crucial. For this reason, the show engages a legal representative for advice on the most suitable legal approach to seize the accused’s property to find ways to repay the debt, should the need arise.

It is important to ensure that the accused is capable of consenting, fully willing, under no duress, and in full knowledge of the risks and consequences involved.

Can the host and his team help retrieve it or are there deeper unresolved issues standing in the way? Tune in to Wang’kolota on Mzansi Wethu DStv Channel 163 from Sunday 18 August at 20:00

News Shorts: Play Room Acquires Broadcasting Rights To Cave Club, Baby Cele Joins Season 2 Of Sibongile And The Dlaminis And Raid The Cage Delayed On SABC 2

Cave Club is now part of the Play Room family 

Welcome to a land of adventure, exploration, and even dinosaurs. Join five fearless friends as they discover the unexpected origins of some of today's most popular trends and tackle relatable issues. These B.F.F.s will be the first to see and do everything-starting with the first-ever best friends' group, Cave Club.

It will air daily at 07:30 from 6 June.

Baby Cele Joins Season 2 of Sibongile & The Dlaminis

Baby Cele is joining season 2 of Sibongile & The Dlaminis as Samkelisiwe, Bab’Ntombela’s sister, and it looks like she is set to shake things up for her former friends Deliwe and Phetheni.

The three met as young women and connected over their shared experience of being scammed, but she got the short end of the stick in this friendship trio, which sets her on a path for revenge.

Baby Cele is one of the extremely talented actors in Mzansi and she has showcased her talent on productions like Mzansi Magic’s Ring Of Lies, Saints and Sinners and recently Shaka Ilembe. Watch her as she returns to Ixopo and turns some people’s lives upside down on the new season of Sibongile & The Dlaminis on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) from 29 July at 6:30pm.  

SABC 2 delayed Raid The Cage

In late March the SABC at a programming upfront in Johannesburg rolled out podcasters Sol Phenduka and Mac G on stage before stakeholders and announced them as the co-presenters of Raid the Cage South Africa that the public broadcaster said would start on 27 May on SABC2.

According to insiders, the SABC made the announcement about Raid the Cage and other shows without various contracts having been signed yet. 

Raid the Cage SA for SABC2 is another one of the shows acquired by Primedia Studios and done for the SABC and is one of the new crop of localised format shows produced by Anele Mdoda and Frankie du Toit's Rose and Oaks Media like The Masked Singer SA and Ready, Steady, Cook for SABC3. 

New Series Alert: Mzansi Wethu Presents Vuka Mjita, A Show Dedicated To Men

Many have heard the saying ‘Indoda ayikhali’ (a man does not cry) as this may be taken as a sign of weakness. From July 14 July, Mzansi Wethu (DStv channel 163) will be introducing Vuka Mjita, a show where men will unashamedly, honestly, and vulnerably express their feelings.

Hosted by Mondli Makhoba (The Wife, Shaka Ilembe), also known as Bhut’Omdala, Vuka Mjita is all about taking men on a therapeutic journey that breaks their walls and helps them unlock the doors to the side of healing. This is with the hope that the process will assist them reflect on the men they are becoming and what role they are playing in their families and in society.

“This show is like being part of a journey to ‘empower‘ men and we are looking at it as giving a platform to help understand, nurturing and try to heal the mental state of our brothers and sons where it’s needed,” says Director of Local Entertainment Channels Shirley Adonisi.

“Our Mzansi brand is all about entertainment that resonates with our audience, and we hope that Vuka Mjita will be more than just that but will also be a show where men can be vulnerable and talk openly and honestly.”

Thanks to the therapy plan which was designed by Clinical Psychologist & Author, Thabang Tlaka, each week a therapist will sit with a different gentleman who needs a remedy or therapy to deal and change a predicament they are faced with. As an expert in the field, the process he takes them through helps each candidate to break down the walls, speak up, confront their fears.

As uBhut’Omdala says: ”Kuwumsebenzi wethu to find out why we exist, for there is a bigger purpose.”

Tune in to Mzansi Wethu DStv Channel 163 from Sunday 14 July at 8pm to see how men in our modern-day society try to find their purpose for existence through emotional healing.

Recap To The Decade: Legacy Made Its Debut On Magic Showcase On DStv Easyview, Snubbed From Mzansi Wethu On Access

After MultiChoice and M-Net opted to scrap Novela Magic to DStv and GOtv consumers Africa. Content such as Zuba, Arendsvlei and The Throne had seen then been folded under Southern African/Pan-African infused entertainment channel, Magic Showcase. 

Since the channel's inception by November 2022, Magic Showcase has not only been giving consumers content already viewed on Africa Magic and Mzansi Magic but has also been serving as open window to shows viewed on Zambezi Magic and M-Net.

This includes dramas like Legacy and as mentioned Zuba and reality shows like Date My Family Zambia. 

These are content that once had an open window on HONEY and Novela Magic but that window had since then been shattered. Particularly for Legacy, as the only other alternative Me went dark on the platform last month, where does that leave shows like Reyka and Summertide?

Mzansi Magic had further distanced themselves from 1Magic's scraps with The River that moved to an earlier timeslot in favor Champions. Mzansi Wethu hasn't bothered to broadcast any of M-Net's original shows including Legacy leaving only Magic Showcase. 

Considering the outcome of Magic Showcase could it be possible that MultiChoice will look into rolling it out on more DStv platforms. Especially with the lineup of content that has been restricted from selected consumers or is that no longer viewed as a priority. 

Although other DStv customers have access to a lineup of entertainment from Mzansi Magic, Moja Love and KykNET. That wasn't the case for MultiChoice's Easyview consumers as they were hovering around provincial channels for comfort. 

But with various channels like Real Time, BBC UKTV, Mzansi Wethu and Nicktoons having around top to mid tier consumers Magic Showcase could join the lineup with proper restructuring. 

Sibongile & The Dlaminis Surpasses 2 Million Live Viewership

Mzansi Wethu telenovela Sibongile & The Dlaminis has recorded viewership numbers of over 2.6 million, making it the most watched show on Mzansi Wethu.

The past month has seen an impressive average viewership of over 2 million, with the highest being  2,688,338 live viewers.

“This is a cause for celebration and a clear indication of the love and appreciation that our viewers have for Sibongile & The Dlaminis,” says Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment. “What makes this telenovela so special is the combination of good scripting, casting and overall production, which makes it a pleasure to watch. Thank you very much to our Middle and Mass scripted team for this one and we hope that with Season 2 coming soon, we will see more growth in viewership numbers because there is still more to this story.”

Sibongile & The Dlaminis tells the story of Sibongile Mbambo (played by Luyanda Zwane), a young woman from the rural village of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal who becomes a domestic worker in the lavish mansion of the wealthy Dlamini family. Her journey to fulfilling her dreams of happiness, love, and success is met with challenges which include having to lie to her father, losing out on love, and missing the opportunity to rise above expectations that people have of her.

Other star cast members who make this a must-watch include Vuyo Biyela (Kwenzo), Siyabonga Shibe (Njengaye Dlamini) Ayanda Borotho (Phetheni Dlamini), and Slindile Nodangala (Deliwe Mbambo)

Sibongile & The Dlaminis has been renewed for season 2 and you can continue watching it on Monday-Wednesday at 18:30 on Mzansi Wethu DStv Channel 163 and you can also watch it on DStv Stream, anywhere. 

News Shorts: School Is In Session With Woza Matrics Now On Mzansi Wethu, kykNET & Kie To Debut 5 Namibian Based Films And Glow TV Rumoured Relaunch On The Openview Platform Debunked

Mzansi Wethu enters the classroom

WOZA Matrics is a programme designed to help matrics catch up on their studies and to assist Matrics nationwide with learning materials and study tools via classes broadcast on TV channels, online platforms and radio.

Some of the platforms include DBE TV (on Openview) from 08:00 until 10:00 and 13:00 to 15:00 everyday. The programme will also be available on the DStv Catch Up function on DSTV Now.

As seen this past week, MultiChoice extended the reach of the program to Mzansi Wethu. For a while now, consumers on the platform had to sought out free-to-view platforms with a similar offering on Mindset's Liberty Learn.

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Namibia is taking over kykNET next month

NBC and MultiChoice partnered up to source out various short films within the region also known as Project Mukorob giving Nambians a platform to share their unique stories and to contribute to the cultural richness of the country.

All films will air on NBC from December 2023 to May 2025.

Five films will be telecast through KykNET and Kie on Sundays at 20:00, starting with "The Funeral" on September 3rd, followed by "Bokwagter" on September 10th, "The Goal" on September 17th, "Wish for Death" on September 24th, and Instant Love on October 1st.

Prime TV IS NOT COMING TO OPENVIEW

During the week, it was reported that eMedia Investments would be adding/relaunch another Bollywood centred brand to the Openview platform, Prime TV (aka Glow TV). This was after a user had spotted the Wikipedia page for Glow TV now known as Prime TV for some apparent reason.

Neither Glow TV or Nismedia were available to comment on the latest development but eMedia Investments debunked news of another Bollywood channel and proclaiming it #FakeNews. Although the news was proven false, viewers are eagerly awaiting the possible return of the channel.

Earlier in the year, Glow TV was phased out from linear platforms and Nismedia was looking to take legal action against eMedia Investments - still no word on how that's going or if it's still on the cards. Since then selected content like The Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker had migrated to People's Weather.

As for the news of Prime TV, the idea was probably conceived after consumers on Openview had learnt that MultiChoice would be allocating a third Bollywood channel Zee Zonke to low tiered bouquets. Similar to eExtra's Kuiertyd, the content is dubbed in local languages.

SABC 1-3, e.tv And DStv TV Ratings For April 2023

SABC 1

Notes:
- Deal Or No Deal and Zahara: As I Rise are currently sitting in the top 20.
- Uzalo rebroadcasts occupy the top 10 section of the channel.
- News occupies the top 5 section of the channel.

SABC 2

Notes:
- 7de Laan rebroadcasts debut in the Top 20.
- The Estate rebroadcasts debut in the Top 10.
- Monk debuts in the Top 20.

SABC 3

Notes:
- Sports occupies the top 10 section of the channel including top spot.
- The Estate rebroadcasts are currently the top 10 section of the channel.
- The Great Elephant Tale is the only documentary charting in March.

e.tv

Notes:
- Durban Gen dethroned by eVOD original Abafana Ababi and repeats like Mr. Bones.
- eKasi: Our Stories debuts in the top 20.
- The Goldbergs reenters the top 20.

DStv

Notes:
- Moja Love occupies the top 10 section.
- Big Brother Titans: Daily Shows debut in the top 30.
- Mzansi Bioskop is the only brand sitting outside the top 10.

February 2023 Ratings For SABC 1-3, e.tv And DStv

SABC 1:

Notes
• Zahara's new reality show debuts this month in the top 10.
• Sgudi Snaysi despite being outdated for its time remains in the top 10.
• Sports is currently sitting below the top 10.
• Skeem Saam has the most repeat slots.

SABC 2:

Notes
• The President's address continues to overshadow everything else on the channel.
• Afrikaans News is currently the most watched bulletin.
• Shrek is currently the only film on the channel this month.
• Monk is currently the only international series from this month.

SABC 3:

Notes
• Enemy Of The State is currently the most watched film.
• The Estate without primetime is currently one of the top 5 shows on the channel.
• Premier League occupies the most slots on the channel particularly top 10.
• Movies and documentaries occupy an evenly amount of slots within the top 10.

e.tv:

Notes
• All 3 instalments of The Expandables are currently in the top 10.
• Imbewu has the most slots on the channel.
• All 5 of e.tv's local dramas are currently occupying the top 5 this month.
• Date My Family is the only reality show on the channel.

DStv:

Notes
• Mzansi Magic and Moja Love occupy an event amount of slots in the top 10.
• Mzansi Bioskop is sitting below the top 15 section this month.
• The River occupies the most slots this month.
• Showmax original The Wife is also sitting below the top 15.

Why SWITCH'D On Channel 110 Doesn't Offer Rebroadcasts To kykNET's Primetime Series?

Last month, eMedia Investments had MultiChoice unveiled a batch of pop-up channels which serve as a linear catch-up service to some of their primetime offering while eMedia only runs 1 channel Power Up with MultiChoice SWITCH'D ON comes as two components.

The first SWITCH'D is accessible to DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact consumers on channel 109 incorporates the best of Mzansi Magic and kykNET & Kie which consists of Gomora, In Die Ysterhand Se Greep, Arendsvlei, Kind Van Die Noodlot, The River and so forth.

The second SWITCH'D is accessible to lower mass consumers particularly Family and Access package on channel 110. The channel incorporates the best of Mzansi Wethu and Mzansi Bioskop with content like The Queen, The River, Lingashoni and Isibaya.

Since launch, the channels were met with mixed reviews particularly for the second SWITCH'D channel as the pay-tv holder opted to only bundle Mzansi Magic's sister channels and exclude kykNET from the offering while as the first incorporates both brands.

DStv Flex:
- Ratings for DStv from December 2022
- What to expect this February on TNT?
- Big Cat Sunday this February on National Geographic Wild
- CBS Reality acquired rights to Killer's Caught On Camera

Why kykNET is not available on channel 110?

The answer is simple MultiChoice offers two versions of kykNET one which is kykNET & Kie is accessible on the Family bouquet alongside Compact, Compact+ and Premium while the other kykNET Lekker can only be viewed on Access.

Taking that to account, both brands are at different stages with various shows take for instance Kind Van Die Noodlot which is halfway through its second season on kykNET & Kie while as the first season recently launched on kykNET Lekker.

Same goes for most of the offering including Arendsvlei, Binnelanders, Getroud Met Rugby, Suidooster and several others.

Why channel 109 is not accessible on the Family bouquet?

Kind of related to the whole reason channel 110 doesn't supply kykNET, Mzansi Magic. The channel offers the latest seasons to various local productions to which the Family bouquet can only view in the coming future so MultiChoice doesn't want to go off spoiling anything.

Thoughts:

Do viewers really need to schedule what's on the screen especially with the power outages I mean wouldn't it make more sense to launch an On Demand service in the menu bar in order to watch these shows at anytime.

Now a week's worth of episodes will be going down the drain because of Eskom and the fact that the population is too busy in their personal lives to keep tabs on daytime repeats.

DStv:
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- MultiChoice and eMedia Investments gets roasted over load shedding plans
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future
- kykNET Lekker Opened To More DStv Customers For A Limited Time

MultiChoice Updates: Dr Phil To End After 21 Years On CBS And Mzansi Magic, Showmax Greenlights Two New Series From Tshedza Pictures And Mzansi Wethu To Launch Nguni News Bulletin, Lindaba Zethu

Another syndicate is out for the count

America's Dr. Phil talk show is ending after 21 seasons with Dr. Phil McGraw who decided that he wanted to stop doing his daytime show at the end of the current season.

The Oprah spin-off talk show was seen on South African television - first SABC2 where it ran from its beginning for several seasons, after switching to pay-TV with M-Net picking it up for the Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) channel for a few further seasons.

Dr. Phil McGraw started out with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, also seen in South Africa, in the late 1990s, before he transitioned to his own tough-talking talk show in 2002.

"I have been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television. With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children," Phil McGraw (72) says in a statement announcing the end of the show.

African VOD Showmax Inks Slate Deal With South Africa’s Emmy-Nominated Tshedza Pictures

African streaming service Showmax has inked a two-series slate deal with Tshedza Pictures, the South African production company behind the International Emmy-nominated telenovela “The River,” the company announced Tuesday at the start of the Joburg Film Festival.

“Adulting,” Tshedza’s first Showmax Original, is an eight-part drama series set in the parallel universes of four varsity friends. Their strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken them in very different directions — a bond the show’s creators describe as “the bromance of the decade.”

Tshedza’s second Showmax Original, “Outlaws,” (40 episodes) is a cross-cultural love story that plays out in the dangerous world of cattle-theft syndicates in the lawless land on the border between Lesotho and South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region.

Both slated for a 2023 debut.

DStv Flex:
- What to expect this February on TNT?
- Big Cat Sunday this February on National Geographic Wild
- CBS Reality acquired rights to Killer's Caught On Camera
- Trafficked With Mariana Van Zeller returns for a third season on National Geographic
- Brand new seasons of your favourite shows coming to History

Newzroom Afrika rolls out a news bulletin on Mzansi Wethu

Since induction, Newzroom Afrika has proven to be the BET in news following its launch in 2019 to replace the controversial Afro Worldview. The brand has been excelling so much so they've made several content deals with Mpuma Kapa TV and 1KZN.

Now they'll be expanding their expertise to more outlets as Mzansi Wethu plans to roll out an Nguni based news bulletin from 27 February at 19:00 which will serve as the very first competitor to the news block seen on SABC 1 with eNuus on kykNET competing with Afrikaans news on SABC 2.

The former SABC News TV anchor Thabile Mbhele will be the isiZulu news anchor on Mzansi Wethu, while Dicksy Mdlalose who is also known to SABC viewers, is the weather presenter. Khethukuthula Makoatsane is the sign language interpreter.

For the isiXhosa bulletin Lisakhanya Pepe who was on the SABC will be the anchor, with the SABC weather presenter Thabile Makapela who will appear on Mzansi Wethu. Pumza Sikumba is the sign language interpreter.

TAMS: Television Ratings For SABC 1-3, e.tv And DStv For December 2022

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 5 190 596
Generations the Legacy - 4 104 634
Generations Soap - 3 576 722
Skeem Saam - 3 575 190
Skeem Saam Repeat - 2 323 406
Xhosa News - 2 053 214
Uzalo Repeat - 2 048 018
Zulu News - 1 966 104
Soccer Build-up - 1 855 415
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Build up - 1 742 008
Uzalo Omnibus - 1 698 042
Sgudi Snaysi - 1 660 294
Judas Kiss Repeat - 1 554 088
Last Chance Music Experience - 1 547 507
Muvhango Repeat - 1 529 209
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Argentina Vs Spor - 1 459 354
The Braai Show with Aka - 1 401 099
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: France vs Mor - 1 396 850
Skeem Saam Omnibus - 1 343 661
Spring Fiesta - 1 316 864

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 1 548 055
Kgatelopele - 786 740
7De Laan - 764 955
Bone of My Bones - 736 496
Majakathata Repeat - 705 325
Muvhango Omnibus - 672 089
Nuus - 616 357
Majakathata - 614 738
Leihlo La Sechaba - 586 163
Phamokate - 576 567
Skeem Saam Repeat - 535 392
Vutha Repeat - 509 095
Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 484 646
Imvelogy - 470 556
Soccer Wrap - 469 041
Monk Repeat - 469 119
Morning Live News - 450 740
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Ghana vs Urug - 449 850
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Morocco vs Sp - 443 578
The Estate Repeat - 436 683

Openview Plus:
- Could international series be making a comeback on e.tv?
- eExtra scrapped the launch of 4 telenovelas
- Verdeelde Liefde to return with a second season on eExtra
- Imbewu has been cancelled on e.tv after 5 seasons

SABC 3:

Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Japan vs Spain - 519 808
Serengeti - 471 921
The Amazing Spider-Man - 455 286
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Cameroon vs B - 442 645
Spider-Man 2 Movie - 419 711
Soccer Wrap - 412 617
Premier League Manchester City vs Everto - 407 236
Tropika of Treasure - 388 008
Spiderman Yent - 387 075
On Point News - 377 313
The Estate Repeat - 361 749
The Estate Omnibus - 317 563
The Lost World - 298 970
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa Movie - 290 413
News - 289 308
7De Laan Repeat - 279 889
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Movie - 279 425
Twilight Movie - 278 805
Generations the Legacy Repeat - 273 285
Spider-Man 3 - 259 030

e.tv:

Scandal - 4 017 097
House of Zwide - 3 123 660
Imbewu - 2 139 908
The Black Door - 1 851 207
Durban Gen - 1 635 594
Big Momma's House 2 Movie - 1 619 820
The Powerball Draw Quiz - 1 560 133
E.TV News - 1 549 126
Isono - 1 533 338
Big Momma's House Movie - 1 523 149
Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son Movie - 1 475 866
The Medallion - 1 394 698
Imbewu Repeat - 1 352 904
Durban Gen Repeat - 1 314 627
Scandal Repeat - 1 277 663
House of Zwide Repeat - 1 226 574
Newsnight - 1 138 316
Inhlawulo - Damages - 1 131 887
Bad Boys Movie - 1 084 671
Around the World in 80 Days - 1 062 985

DStv:

* Between households and 18-49 years of age

MZAN Gomora - 912 173 & 1 079 016
MOJA Uyajola 9/9 - 670 983 & 796 929
MZAN Uthando Nesthembu - 640 181 & 752 616
MZAN The Queen Movie - 620 601 & 736 305
MZAN Diep City - 553 799 & 676 477
MZAN The River Movie - 550 747 & 647 279
MOJA X-Repo - 518 780 & 627 054
MWET The Wife Movie - 503 368 & 645 911
MWET Lingashoni - 478 744 & 591 056
MWET The River Repeat - 469 890 & 523 761
MWET The Queen Repeat - 463 879 & 510 963
MWET The Queen Repeat - 453 021 & 468 865
MWET The River - 411 586 & 517 550
MZAN Date My Family - 406 259 & 485 781
MWET Lingashoni Repeat - 392 448 & 411 478
MBIO Umacala Wami - 380 643 & 336 847
NEWA Daytime Update - 355 122 & 450 897
MOJA Mamazala Real - 351 731 & 416 581
MBIO Oksalayo Ngiyashisa - 343 848 & 353 398
MWET Gomora Repeat - 343 779 & 406 638
MBIO Sekoloto - 339 186 & 215 329
MOJA Khuzeka - 339 035 & 407 778
MZAN Imboni Yama Tekisi - 335 842 & 391 980
MBIO One Time Pin - 335 462 & 281 586
MBIO Kasi Loving - 334 251 & 420 881
MZAN Grootboom and Sons - 333 384 & 389 923
CHNO Uthando Lodumo - 333 298 & 447 166
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 331 045 & 387 811
MOJA Umakhelwane - 327 056 & 377 390
MBIO Pearls of Wisdom - 325 346 & 405 443

New Channel Alert (Rumour): More Channel Changes Coming Soon To DStv??? As Several Content From kykNET & Mzansi Magic Channels Uploaded Onto New Channels, SWiTCH

During the week, MultiChoice welcomed their first channel of the year Qwest TV by multi award winning artist Quincy Jones but is this is really an official channel I mean consumers were told beforehand about the channel's presence in the market and I feel it's more 2022.

Now going to the official channels of 2023, MultiChoice and M-Net seem to be working on two new channels and trust me when I say these channels will definitely get a lot of your attention.

At first I thought viewers were getting another Moja 9.9., kykNET Lekker, Magic Showcase, CineMagic, Nicktoons, Real Time, Discovery Family and Nicktoons but it turns out this maybe another Me channel.

For those who weren't aware before Me, we had M-Net City and VUZU and this merger saw us rewatching the season last viewed on the two brands while others like Ellen had their entire season restarted and it appears these channels will be doing the same but for some of M-Net's local brands.

The first channel has shows like The River, Arendsvlei and Kind Van Die Noodlot basically content from kykNET and Mzansi Magic and the other still lacking much of a schedule also supplies similar content seen on the first channel.

DStv:
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future
- kykNET Lekker Opened To More DStv Customers For A Limited Time
- What Consumers Should Be Concerned About Regarding SABC's Yet To Be Launched Channels On DStv?
- Press Release: DStv Welcomes The Launch Of Quincy Jones’ QWEST TV Onto Screens This Month

Now what has me and everyone else reading this more concerned about is the message written on the screen: "Switch to channel 163 or 164".

We know now that Mzansi Wethu and Mzansi Bioskop affected by all this but if the change is to happen I doubt they'd write that on the actual channel numbers so it's likely to affect kykNET & Kie seeing as the content resides from them.

MultiChoice had opened kykNET Lekker to several DStv customers and my hunch was right about the open window coming of as suspicious. Firstly, no one at MultiChoice had much to say about it and the other having to do with the load of rebroadcasts consumers will be annoyed to see.

If I had to look at the content, here's my theory about the channels affected.

Firstly, Mzansi Wethu and Mzansi Bioskop are likely being discontinued and merging to become what is known to some channel 164 or SWiTCH and seeing as no content from kykNET can be viewed here it means kykNET Lekker is safe for now.

As for channel 163, several content from kykNET & Kie is visible on this channel so I'm guessing several content is moving over to this channel while others like Binnelanders, Getroud Met Rugby and various reality shows kept with the relevant brand.

Unlike kykNET Lekker, it seems as if the offering on kykNET & Kie is being adjusted not really sure it leads leading to a closure or not. It's probable that they're repositioning the channel I mean if the Access counterpart is safe why not this one, right?.

Of course, SWiTCH appears to be replacing whatever is left of Mzansi Magic as several content from the channel including Gomora, Lingashoni and the new Empire series is on this channel so maybe kykNET & Kie and Mzansi Magic are merging too or one is just moving their offering on 1Magic and the other kykNET.

The future of Mzansi Magic and kykNET & Kie are at stack as one Binnelanders is not on this channel and kykNET Lekker is very behind with kykNET a season ahead of the affected channel.

MultiChoice has been trying to balance between 1Magic and Mzansi Magic now they'll be unified so all is well, probably not at the same time.

As for the remains of Mzansi Wethu and Mzansi Bioskop, I may have a good hunch as to why this might be happening.

Firstly, Mzansi Wethu had a lot of unnecessary content to begin with that kids block that aired the same shows for a decade and that music block which already has a dedicated channel to the consumers affected.

As for Mzansi Bioskop, the channel functioned more like fliekNET these days. To some you could say it was shocking that MultiChoice managed to put up with the channel for this long considering how much repeats were available on the channel and lack of fresh original content.

What about Mzansi Magic?

As seen when VUZU AMP was still around, VUZU became obsolete to the audience that grew beside the brand that would dish out shows like Glee, Supernatural, The Simpsons and Vampire Diaries.

Then when it got axed for 1Magic, lots of media outlets knew that Mzansi Magic time was numbered eventually but hey not all of the content is being shelved on SWiTCH or at least from the draft.

If kykNET & Kie and Mzansi Magic is still having content leftover, does this mean it would be put on a channel of its own, or maybe it's being shelved on kykNET and 1Magic or maybe M-Net felt these channels had too much and are trying to reduce their lineup we'll just have to wait and see.

Everyone seems to be screwed here except for kykNET, kykNET Lekker and probably kykNET NOU! and Mzansi Music.

What about M-Net and 1Magic?

If Mzansi Magic is merging with 1Magic then some of the current offering such as Wipeout, Gossip Girl and The Power Trilogy would have to move over to M-Net in order to make space for Date My Family and Our Perfect Wedding.

It would make sense if 1Magic moved over to Compact, right??? especially now that it might become the new Mzansi Magic.

DStv Flex:
- Brand new seasons of your favourite shows coming to History
- February on The Home Channel
- February on HONEY
- Reyka renewed for season 2 on M-Net

If 1Magic and Mzansi Magic are being merged curious on the channel number I wouldn't be shocked if it was 161 but wondering on the name does 1Magic perhaps remove the 1 from its name.

M-Net as some would place it doesn't cater enough to blacks or better yet doesn't have the Mzansi Magic vibe so these shows will give consumers a new appreciation for the brand.

What about the music portion?

Mzansi Music and kykNET NOU! don't appear to be affected but all these changes but nothing can be certain at the moment as the music section is super repetitive and a reduction wouldn't be the worst thing to have happened.

How do I feel about the rumoured SWiTCH channels?

Just like Me, I'm expecting this brand to bomb hard not really expecting them to get scrapped. Those who were watching kykNET may not be comfortable seeing Gomora and the same goes for Mzansi Magic viewers when seeing In Die Ysterhand Se Greep.

All in all, change is constant and with Netflix dominating the airwaves we might as well reach a future where you need such app in order to watch TV.

* Take into account this is theoretical of course the SWiTCH part is real maybe it's for their terrestrial customers or Portuguese customers but that seems unlikely.
* If this turns out as how I'm predicting then Access are getting 1 less channel while others are losing more than they bargained for. Take into account it's best to wait on the necessary parties.

Roundups #71: Trolls: The Beat Goes On Coming Soon To DreamWorks Africa, Mzansi Wethu Airs Its First Drama Series Titled Isibopho And eExtra Goes For Two With Ice Adonis And Twice My Son In Law

More eToonz repeats for DStv customers

eToonz left the DStv platform for almost a month and since March various content mostly repeats from the channel are currently viewed on the DreamWorks Channel.

As mentioned through various sources and press statements, Trolls: The Beat Goes On will be added to the channel's portfolio in the coming months.

Queen Poppy, her boyfriend Branch and the other trolls embark on cheerful adventures in the Troll village, where they celebrate several exciting holidays and dance parties.

 

Mzansi Wethu gets some exclusive content

Mzansi Wethu has released the trailer of its first-ever original drama series since the channel debuted. Through Mzansi Magic’s Instagram page the channel has announced that Isibopho will be released and start streaming soon on the channel. The drama series has an all-star cast, and viewers can not wait for it to begin showing.

The drama series will be about a fight for survival and enemies and families bound by blood. People will be fighting for their lives and sneaking around to get the revenge they seek. The story will follow an innocent woman who will be trying to fight off a powerful opponent that she is called a sheep trying to fight dogs.

The drama series will debut at 21:00 from July 10th.

 

More kdramas on eExtra

The Bollywood lineup had manifested throughout eExtra's schedule alongside Turkish. Bad news is Korean is only viewable on the daytime good news is the channel will continue uploading more Korean series.

High Society Scandal will conclude later this month and repeats of A-Lifestyle and Mahadi Lobola take up the timeslot for the rest of the month thereafter a rerun of Ice Adonis takes up the show's timeslot with a second slot added for the new series, Twice My Son In Law.

Lee Jin-sook is a speaker on family happiness. However, she has a sad past. Years ago, she was kicked out of the house by her mother-in-law and was forced to be separated from her newborn daughter. An encounter with Hyeon-tae leads her to not only fall in love but meet her birth daughter.

The series airs at 14:50 from July 4th with Ice Adonis at 14:05.

Mama Jack Was The Most Watched Movie On e.tv And Viewership Declines Amidst Load Shedding In May 2022 Viewership For SABC, e.tv And DStv

April results: click here

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 5 783 736
Generations the Legacy - 4 637 861
Skeem Saam - 4 132 873
Xhosa News - 2 691 071
Zulu News - 2 520 180
Roxic (Reality) - 2 505 610
Ngomusa Documentary - 2 410 008
Uzalo Omnibus - 2 249 884
Uzalo Repeat - 2 246 796
Clover Classic Celebrations - 2 232 492
Skeem Saam Repeat - 2 109 741
Selimathunzi - 2 102 279
Identity (Religion) - 2 026 618
#Issa Vibe - 1 908 548
Siswati/Ndebele News - 1 883 290
Ses Top La - 1 660 487
Muvhango Repeat - 1 656 276
Kwakhala Nyonini - 1 581 831
Dance Yo Dumo - 1 572 226
Side Dish - 1 558 562

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 2 408 898
7De Laan - 1 040 016
Giyani - 952 721
Hlala Kwabafileyo - 872 793
Muvhango Omnibus - 744 125
Kwa Mamazala - 644 923
Nuus - 633 687
Abakwa Zidenge Documentary - 610 472
Ubettina Wethu Repeat - 582 789
Dragon Ball Super - 535 352
Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 525 935
Voetspore - 504 055
Morning Live - 492 423
Giyani Repeat - 455 009
Muvhango Repeat - 448 957
Venda/Tsonga News - 435 685
Music - 430 214
Live Lotto Draw - 424 009
Filler:SABC Sport - 421 989
Uzalo Repeat - 400 620

 

SABC 3:

Serengeti Documentary - 518 197
Britain's Got Talent: The Champions - 514 182
The Proposal. Movie - 468 281
News - 437 313
Abduction Movie - 429 981
Cheetah Family & Me Documentary - 371 717
Baby Chimp Rescue Documentary - 348 695
Think Like a Man Movie - 342 059
Norin's Ark Drama - 316 078
There's Something About Mary Movie - 300 568
Child in the Wild Documentary - 292 706
Afternoon Express - 284 336
On Point - 283 905
La Heat (Drama) - 275 471
Murder on the Orient Express Movie - 273 001
Special Assignment Repeat - 272 761
What to Expect When You're Expecting Movie - 271 402
Arena - 254 834
Inside the Bat Cave Documentary - 254 709
Braveheart Movie - 249 813

e.tv:

Scandal - 4 820 110
House of Zwide - 4 520 246
Mama Jack Movie - 3 121 462
Durban Gen - 2 824 098
Imbewu - 2 328 412
The Black Door - 2 232 013
Inumber Number Movie - 2 119 942
The Powerball Draw Quiz - 1 964 831
Atlantis - 1 912 439
Is'phindiselo - 1 791 013
E.TV News - 1 756 145
South Africa Tonight News - 1 702 366
Imbewu Repeat - 1 600 320
Droomverlore - 1 588 389
Date My Family - 1 561 202
Paradise Stop Movie - 1 527 372
Superstore - 1 514 919
Durban Gen - 1 482 674
Ekasi Our Stories: A Family That Prays - 1 462 947
Durban Gen Repeat - 1 449 499

 

DStv:

MZAN Gomora - 1 127 879 & 1 355 150
MZAN Gomora Repeat - 1 075 967 & 1 306 585
MZAN The Queen - 752 068 & 874 572
MZAN The River - 703 778 & 849 740
MZAN The River Repeat - 656 922 & 793 446
MWET Our Perfect Wedding - 608 597 & 792 333
MZAN Diep City - 581 207 & 705 858
MZAN Date My Family - 565 158 & 662 372
MZAN Umbuso - 537 659 & 619 134
MZAN Twice as Bold - 509 706 & 604 437
MOJA Umndeni - 503 442 & 598 657
MZAN Sengkhathele - 493 404 & 595 878
MWET The River - 462 569 & 589 133
MWET Mnakwethu Happily Ever After - 432 112 & 528 629
MWET The Queen Omnibus - 417 673 & 539 169
MWET The Queen Repeat - 416 624 & 450 893
MBIO Dana's Deathday Party - 407 357 & 557 341
MWET Lingashoni Repeat - 396 252 & 417 571
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 379 357 & 376 448
MZAN Housekeepers - 373 753 & 433 674
MZAN Abandoned - 372 893 & 452 210
MBIO Vilakazi Supermarket - 368 278 & 455 931
MOJA Dloz'lami - 360 894 & 347 809
MOJA Ukungenwa - 360 638 & 435 101
MBIO Izulu Lami My Secret Sky - 359 346 & 499 154
MZAN Pastor Wants a Wife - 359 305 & 439 246
MOJA Isencane Lengane - 359 135 & 349 294
MOJA Mamazala - 357 999 & 403 892
MBIO Sephiri High Movie - 350 111 & 484 048
MBIO Iwashi Dram - 349 530 & 466 324

The Carmichael Show And Dragonball Super Make Their Top 20 Debut On e.tv And SABC 2 Respectively While Mzansi Magic's Viewership Keeps On Plummeting - March 2022 Ratings

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 7 020 908
Generations the Legacy - 5 697 238
Skeem Saam - 4 040 188
Xhosa News - 2 640 169
Zulu News - 2 593 348
Nyan Nyan - 2 205 884
Dstv Premiership Orlando Pirates vs Kaiz - 2 135 332
The Estate - 2 134 963
Ngomusa Documentary - 2 041 461
Soccer Build-up - 2 017 001
Uzalo Repeat - 1 986 224
Ikas'lami - 1 934 524
Skeem Saam Repeat - 1 897 840
Selimathunzi - 1 878 540
13 Weeks to Find Mr Right Movie - 1 780 597
Khumbul' Ekhaya - 1 645 416
Roots - 1 639 686
Uzalo Omnibus - 1 617 035
#Issa Vibe - 1 566 351
Siswati/Ndebele News - 1 560 967

 

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 3 309 806
Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 1 300 906
Giyani - 1 026 424
7De Laan - 897 861
Hlala Kwabafileyo - 873 471
Abakwa Zidenge - 657 548
Nuus - 595 955
Muvhango Omnibus - 580 263
Morning Live - 528 564
Music - 490 434
Dragon Ball Super - 446 514
The Estate Repeat - 440 447
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Movie - 417 598
Venda/Tsonga News - 404 403
Skeem Saam Repeat - 404 084
Muvhango Repeat - 398 270
Frogger - 394 161
Mma Moeketsi - 391 586
Problem Child III Movie - 379 243
Generations Repeat - 379 094

 

SABC 3:

The Hate U Give Movie - 576 562
Caf Champions League Mamelodi Sundowns V - 549 451
Spider-Man - 500 127
A Perfect Planet: Oceans Documentary - 475 695
The Masked Singer - 468 033
The Estate Omnibus - 464 564
The Amazing Spiderman 2 - 462 146
News - 440 491
Til Death Do Us Part Movie - 439 836
A Perfect Planet: Weather Documentary - 407 721
The Estate Repeat - 398 997
Never Heard Movie - 368 158
Spider-Man 2 - 361 993
Betway 2nd One-Day International: South - 354 597
The Estate - 352 741
For Colored Girls Movie - 352 972
A Perfect Planet: Volcano Documentary - 336 823
Bundesliga Vfb Stuttgart vs Augburg - 331 692
Bundesliga Sc Freiburg vs Wolfsburg - 330 403
A Perfect Planet: the Sun Documentary - 317 634

 

e.tv:

Scandal - 4 898 507
House of Zwide - 4 363 470
Imbewu - 3 442 796
Mr Bones - 3 261 634
Filler:the Black Door Documentary - 2 771 471
Durban Gen - 2 519 953
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Movie - 2 251 914
Italian Job Movie - 2 168 323
Criminal Movie - 2 007 224
E.TV News - 1 963 567
Just for Laughs Gags - 1 799 761
Imbewu Repeat - 1 644 754
R.I.P.D. - 1 604 198
The Secret Life of Pets 2 - 1 593 146
The Powerball Draw Quiz - 1 528 955
Family Time with Angus Buchan - 1 525 464
Pain & Gain Movie - 1 519 072
Our Perfect Wedding - 1 507 480
Battleship - 1 475 860
The Carmichael Show - 1 447 993

 

DStv:

MZAN Gomora - 1 063 440 & 1 272 449
MZAN The Queen - 814 637 & 969 820
MZAN The River - 707 169 & 831 598
MZAN Diep City - 655 496 & 765 772
MBIO Maskandi Queen - 612 026 & 757 156
MWET Ubizo - 584 384 & 714 375
MWET I Blew it - 574 258 & 709 476
MBIO Bomma in Law - 568 462 & 729 797
MWET Our Perfect Wedding - 553 283 & 731 789
MOJA Umndeni - 514 116 & 590 329
MZAN Mnakwethu Happily Ever After - 498 313 & 576 308
MBIO Uph Umakoti - 484 255 & 641 043
MZAN The Republic - 481 195 & 535 721
MZAN Mzali Wami - 465 070 & 546 803
MBIO Izulu Lami My Secret Sky - 440 147 & 653 409
MBIO Izingane Zami - 440 103 & 546 242
MZAN The Ranakas - 437 672 & 540 322
MBIO Mzamo - 437 018 & 578 636
MWET Uthando Nesthembu - 432 820 & 503 462
MBIO Uthando Nediski 3 - 420 261 & 517 159
MOJA Amabishop - 409 143 & 471 554
MZAN Ingane Yam - 403 245 & 490 092
MWET The River Repeat - 396 825 & 439 604
MBIO Salamina - 396 103 & 541 608
MZAN Big Brother Mzansi - 396 192 & 465 263
MWET Isibaya Repeat - 391 999 & 482 951
MOJA Lenyalo Lethata - 384 279 & 429 451
MBIO Luthando 3 - 367 603 & 458 648
MWET The Queen Repeat - 367 268 & 402 665
MWET Date My Family - 366 653 & 489 830

The Challenges Of Getting Bold And The Beautiful And Days Of Our Lives On DStv

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In 2016, the SABC scrapped Days Of Our Lives from SABC 3 and a few years along the line Bold And The Beautiful. Amidst that time, e.tv became the official broadcaster for Days Of Our Lives while EVA (DStv 141) got Bold And The Beautiful.

AMC International, the parent company for EVA opted to discontinue distribution of the channel and in that was Bold And The Beautiful which has since then been viewable on Vodacom's Video Play while Days Of Our Lives will be out on the streets as e.tv opts for more local content.

 

 

MultiChoice is pretty much the only hope consumers have in saving these programs. Even though, it would mean paying to view them anything seen on their platform especially in this field can be viewed as a goldmine.

Also read:
- DStv viewership for February
- Star Life rumoured to undergo some lineup changes
- April on Comedy Central, MTV and MTV Base
- April on The Home Channel
- April on Curiosity
- The Scent Of Passion coming soon to Telemundo
- April on Honey
- Blue Venom Girl and Surrender In Love coming soon to Zee World
- April on Moja Love
- 7 Year Stitch coming soon to E!
- April on History
- M-Net cancels The Queen and Lingashoni for more soapies and short-form series
- Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax

There's several from free-to-air stations which have since then been seen on a channel like M-Net such as Survivor, The Amazing Race and NCIS from SABC 3 and America's Got Talent, Chicago PD and Blackish from e.tv.

Even the of rejects such as Dr. Phil, The Real and The Talk from the SABC and UEFA and WWE from e.tv can be transmitted on DStv.

Here's my suggestions for Bold and Days

From what was stated a few years ago, scheduling led to the abandonment of Bold but couldn't M-Net perhaps move it to another station like Me or its local counterpart Mzansi Wethu to reduce the repeat pendant tendency.

Another option could be curating a channel to insert shows like Bold and Days alongside Emmerdale and Coronation Street but chances are the channel would wind up like FOX Life as viewers would expect a stack of content for which such channel might not meet.

The troubles with DStv
 

 

As mentioned, M-Net has shown interest if I had to expand a bit further onto their scheduling issue we're basically dealing with a soap opera that has characters that progress daily with their lives and viewers don't want to miss a single detail.

It's not like Judge Judy, where you can skip a couple of hurdles and still make it to the finish line.

MultiChoice have their reasons for stalling I believe these two would fit better on M-Net as they're going through somewhat of an identity crisis with the increased number of streamers bundling content available on the channel.

Of course, M-Net is vouching for limited content services so curating it into an existing or standalone channel on DStv wouldn't be such a bad idea honestly.

Also read:
- How e.tv weekend schedule might look next month?
- e.tv working on something titled e.tv exclusive
- Could these channels replace eMovies and eMovies Extra on DStv?
- SABC will launch more channels alongside streaming service
- Disney rumoured to be closing down Disney XD and Disney Junior
- Paramount reportedly closing MTV Base and MTV Classic in the UK
- Could Zee World replace eExtra on DStv Access perhaps?
- Could Timeless Dizi Channel and possibly tvN replace eExtra on DStv?
- New movie channel launching later in the year on DStv
- KIX will be made available to DStv Family and Access customers

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