Reminder: TLC South Africa Announces The Next Season Of ‘90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’

TLC Africa has a new lineup of 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? couples that viewers have come to know and root for over the years. They continue to navigate the highs and lows in their relationships, including everything from preparing for first impressions with the in-laws, to managing significant cultural differences, to working through turbulent family dynamics and more. These couples are kissing the honeymoon stage goodbye as they navigate the next step in their love story. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? premieres on Thursday, 11 April at 20:00 CAT on TLC South Africa. 

 

Over the years, the 90 DAY FIANCÉ franchise has helped find love matches all over the world. The show has been filmed in 56 countries, broadcast in 216 territories and translated into 44 languages. When it comes to lasting marriages, 90 DAY FIANCÉ has a 78% success rate – higher than the national average.  

 

Below are the 90 Day couples who will be featured on the upcoming season of 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? with two more couples to be announced soon!  

 

Kobe (36, Cameroon) and Emily (31, Kansas) (Previously appeared on 90 Day Fiancé): With two kids and her parents in tow, Emily accompanies Kobe on a pilgrimage to his home country of Cameroon for the first time. Emily can’t wait to meet her husband’s family, whom she’s never met before, but soon finds herself hard-pressed to prove she can be an excellent Cameroonian wife. 

 

Michael (35, Nigeria) and Angela (57, Georgia) (Previously appeared on 90 Day: The Last Resort): After years of waiting and multiple visa denials, Michael has finally secured a make-or-break spousal visa interview. Angela joins him in Africa to prepare for the most important day of their lives. But a cascade of unsettling discoveries leaves Angela grappling with the darkest doubts she’s ever faced about her marriage. Will Michael finally get to see Georgia? Can Angela finally exorcise the demons that have shadowed their relationship? Or will she cancel the visa for good? 

 

Alexei (35, Israel) and Loren (35, Florida) (Previously appeared on Loren & Alexei: After The 90 Days): After having three kids in three years, Loren and Alexei are finally ready to hit the brakes on baby-making. But when Loren reveals her plans for a major life overhaul, Alexei worries about losing the balance they’ve finally found. Can the couple find happiness as individuals while keeping their family together? 

  

Mahmoud (31, Egypt) and Nicole (40, California) (Previously appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way): After four years in Egypt, Nicole has returned to L.A. in hopes that she and Mahmoud can make a life together in America. As Nicole rediscovers herself in Los Angeles, how will Mahmoud cope with the huge cultural differences he’s about to face? Will they be able to find common ground, or are their differences too much to overcome?  

  

Thais (26, Brazil) and Patrick (33, Nevada) (Previously appeared on 90 Day Fiancé): When Thais left Brazil to be with Patrick, she hid from her family that she intended to marry him, which caused a lot of tension during their 90 days. Now, the couple is traveling back to Thais’ hometown for the first time since the birth of their daughter, and they hope they can mend relationships, chiefly with Thais’ father, who still expects Patrick to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage. But things take a turn for the worse when Patrick’s rowdy brother John tags along on the trip, and Patrick's father shows up with some unexpected demands. 

  

Jasmine (36, Panama) and Gino (54, Michigan) (Previously appeared on 90 Day Fiancé): Gino & Jasmine had a rocky 90 days, and now, they both feel betrayed when certain agreements aren’t followed through on, leaving their future hanging in the balance. Will Jasmine stay in the U.S. long enough for the couple to find happiness? Or will Gino’s mistakes drive Jasmine back to Panama? 

 

Liz (31, Arkansas) and Ed (58, Arkansas) (Previously appeared on 90 Day: The Last Resort): Following a successful therapy retreat in Florida, Ed and Liz have settled in Arkansas and are planning the wedding of their dreams. But the two still have a lot to overcome, including making sure Liz’s daughter is well-adjusted in their new home and coping with the mounting financial pressure of a move and a wedding. Will the couple finally walk down the aisle or collapse one last time? 

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South Africa 

90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? S8

NEW SEASON

"Cultures clash when Mahmoud joins Nicole in LA, and Emily and Kobe are met with chaos in Cameroon. Manuel's secrecy causes Ashley suspicion. Gino's error means trouble for Jasmine's kids. Ed and Liz embrace their fresh start. Sophie reveals her next step with Rob."

First TX: 11 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 6 June

The Bad Skin Clinic S6

NEW SEASON

Dr. Emma Craythorne is on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. She helps people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.

First TX: 27 April

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 25 May

Seeking Sister Wife S5

NEW SEASON

The popular show documents the lives of polygamous families who are searching for a new wife to add to their plural marriages. 

First TX: 27 April

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 3 July

Africa 

The Bad Skin Clinic S6

NEW SEASON

Dr. Emma Craythorne is on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. She helps people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.

First TX: 27 April

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 25 May

Welcome to Plathville S5

NEW SEASON

Frustrated by the rift between Olivia and his family, Ethan hopes time can heal their unresolved issues. Barry gets personal with Micah about the divorce.

First TX: 1 April

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 27 May

Curvy Brides' Boutique S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Situated in rural Essex, fashion partners Jo Cooke and Alison Law design wedding dresses for overweight brides in England.

First TX: 11 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 30 May

Reminder: TLC’s ‘My 600-LB Life’ Returns With An All-New Season Of Emotional And Transformative Weight-Loss Journeys

TLC’s hit series MY 600-LB LIFE returns for a new season on Saturday, 9 March at 8pm CAT, documenting seven all-new journeys of morbidly obese patients as they strive to lose weight in an effort to reclaim – and save – their lives. Each two-hour episode follows a different subject as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of their extreme weight loss journey with the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan – aka ‘Dr. Now’. Each patient must undergo major diet and lifestyle changes, including potential high-risk gastric bypass surgery, in order to achieve lasting and life-saving results.  

 

Stories this season include a paralysed man desperate to find a way to stand, a bride-to-be fighting to finally walk down the aisle and a recovering drug addict whose life is now dominated by a new addiction: compulsive eating.  

 

This Season on MY 600-LB LIFE: 

 

SEASON PREMIERE: “Krystal S.’ Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 9 March at 8pm CAT 

Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won’t let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won’t become bedridden and force him into the role of caretaker.  

 

Episode 2 – “William’s Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 16 March, at 8pm CAT

William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn’t. It’s been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports career, and he’s ballooned up over 600 lbs. Now, to lose weight, he’ll have to face how bad it’s gotten.  

   

Episode 3 – “Delana’s Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 23 March, at 8pm CAT

When a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr. Now’s help to lose weight. Hopefully, her road to recovery will also lead her to reconcile with the daughter she’s grown apart from due to her weight gain.  

 

Episode 4 – “Abi’s Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 30 March, at 8pm CAT

Abi struggled with his weight before a fluke accident left him unable to move his legs. Now bedbound for the last seven years, his weight has topped 700 lbs. Abi’s only hope to have a future with his wife is to get Dr. Now’s help to lose weight and find a way to stand up for himself.  

 

Episode 5 – “Rose’s Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 6 April, at 8pm CAT

At age 58, Rose had given up on life and was eating herself to death. But her family needed her too much to let her go. Now she has more than 400 lbs. to lose if she wants to get healthy for them and for herself, and she’ll do it if it’s the last thing she does.  

 

Episode 6 – “Shakyia’s Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 13 April, at 8pm CAT

Shakyia always struggled with her weight, but now that she has stopped leaving the house, her weight has skyrocketed. Her older sister rallies her to Houston to meet Dr. Now, but things only get harder when her mom stops caring for her. 

 

Episode 7 – “Charles’ Journey” – Premieres Saturday, 20 April, at 8pm CAT

Charles is a recovering drug addict who now has a new addiction: food. Now, his BMI is over a hundred, and he can’t stop eating. He needs Dr. Now’s help, but with his brother doing everything for him, is he too comfortable to make the trek to Houston?  

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South Africa

Say Yes To the Dress S21

NEW SEASON

For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. 

First TX: 6 March 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 17 April

My 600-lb Life S10B

NEW SEASON

The series follows Houston-based bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan as he helps a cast of morbidly obese patients with making positive changes in their lives.

First TX: 9 March 

TX Day: Saturday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 20 April

Little People, Big World S16

NEW SEASON

Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler are engaged, and while Matt rented Roloff Farms out for short-term rental, he relisted the farm in August 2023.

First TX: 19 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 28 May

90 Day Diaries S5

NEW SEASON

Take an intimate look into the lives of our couples, told from their perspective, without producers or crew. 

First TX: 28 March 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 16 May

Africa

Say Yes To the Dress S21

NEW SEASON

For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. 

First TX: 4 March 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 18 March

My 600-lb Life S10B

NEW SEASON

The series follows Houston-based bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan as he helps a cast of morbidly obese patients with making positive changes in their lives.

First TX: 9 March 

TX Day: Saturday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 20 April

Little People, Big World S16A

NEW SEASON

Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler are engaged, and while Matt rented Roloff Farms out for short-term rental, he relisted the farm in August 2023.

First TX: 12 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 April

Sister Wives: Christine And David's Wedding

NEW SPECIAL

Showing the Brown family members sharing their opinions on the recent divorces. In his first-ever conversation with host Sukanya Krishnan, David shared a bit about his past and his wife's passing.

First TX: 10 March 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 March

DStv Shorts: Warner Bros. Discovery Announces The Launch Of TLC In France, Emmanuel TV Goes Off The Air On YouTube And MultiChoice In Angola And Mozambique Silently Change Channel Numbers

Discovery Science is getting the boot

Warner Bros. Discovery announces the launch of the TLC channel on February 26 in France. The brand that replaces Discovery Science offers “a selection of medical programs, paranormal investigations, dating shows and family programs”, specifies the press release. 

"We are happy to launch TLC in France, a channel that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are thus completing our portfolio of brands with a new destination for a female audience aged 25-49", comments Clément Schwebig, president of Warner Bros. Discovery Western Europe and Africa. 

The entertainment channel is broadcast on Free, SFR, Parabole Réunion and via the Warner Pass at Prime video. The channel is also deployed in Belgium at Proximus and Telenet, in Switzerland at Swisscom, Net+ and Sunrise and in Monaco at Monaco Telecom.

Emmanuel TV suspended on YouTube

YouTube has taken down Emmanuel TV, the main channel run by TB Joshua’s megachurch empire, amid allegations the late preacher had for decades groomed and raped multiple former leaders of his ministry.

openDemocracy identified and reported more than 50 abusive videos amplifying abuse against Joshua’s accusers on the video platform. This comes after the controversial TV channel opted to exit various pay-tv platforms across Africa and switched to free-to-view. 

It is the second time in three years that openDemocracy’s reporting has led to YouTube suspending content from the late preacher’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). In 2021 the Google-owned tech company took down another channel controlled by the church after deciding that it was violating its user guidelines due to broadcasts of anti-LGBTIQ hate speech. As a result, the ministry lost the ability to broadcast to its then 1.8 million subscribers.

DStv's silent descent

Last month, it was reported that MultiChoice will be adjusting the channel numbering for most of their channels. It is currently unknown on the reason these changed but below is the new numbers for each channel which is applicable to consumers in Angola and Mozambique.

National Channels: 501-TPA 1, 502-TPA 2, 505-Kwenda Magic, 507- TV Zimbo and 508- Girasol TV

Novelas: 510- Telemundo, 512-My Channel África, 513-TLN, 514-TL Novelas and 517-Miramar

News: 530-TPA Noticias, 531-Euro News and 533-TV Record News

Movies: 540-DStv Pipoca, 542- AXN Movies, 544- Cine Mundo, 546-Star Movies, 550-TVCine Top, 551- 

TVCine Edition, 552-TVCine Emotion and 553- mmmmmmTVCine Action

General Entertainment: 555-RTP África, 556-RTP Internacional, 558- AXN HD, 559-Banda TV, 560-TV Mozambique, 562-FOX, 563-Mundo FOX, 564-FOX Crime, 565-FOX Life, 566-FOX Comedy, 569-CBS Reality and 570-E! Entertainment

Documentary And Lifestyle: 575-Nat Geo Wild, 576-National Geographic, 577-Food Network and 579-TV Mundial

Music: 580-Afro Music, 581- TRACE Toca, 582-Gloom Channel, 583-Best Brazil, 584-TRACE Brazil, 585-MTV, 586- MTV Base, 587- HIP TV, 588-TRACE Naija, 589-Afro Music, 590-SoundCity and 592- Qwest TV

Sports: 599-SPORTS Pop-up, 600-SS Máximo 360, 601-SS Máximo 1, 602-SS Máximo 2, 603-SS Máximo 3, 610-WWE Channel, 618-ESPN, 619-ESPN 2 HD, 620- SS Blitz HD, 621-SS Grandstand, 622-SS Football Plus, 623-SS Premier League, 624- SS LaLiga, 625- SS Football, 626-SS Variety 1, 627-SS Variety 2, 628-SS Variety 3, 629-SS Variety 4, 630-SS Action, 634-SS Tennis and 635- SS Motorsport.

Children: 640-Canal Panda, 641-JimJam, 643- Disney Junior, 644-Cartoon Network, 645- Cartoonito, 647- BIGGS, 648- Disney Channel, 650- TXILLO, 651-Nickelodeon, 655-CBeebies, 656- Nick JR, 567- Nicktoons, 659-DreamWorks, 661-Nickelodeon  and 662-Moonbug. 

TLC’s Brand-New Relationship Series ‘Love & Translation’ Premieres In Africa On Valentine’s Day

In TLC’s brand-new relationship series, LOVE & TRANSLATION, three American bachelors travel to paradise, where they will be joined by twelve women from nine different countries who don’t speak any English. Without a shared language or the use of a translator, this series explores how singles looking for love come together in an attempt to find a connection. In spending time together and focusing on getting to know one another, LOVE & TRANSLATION will showcase raw, genuine moments in a unique dating environment. LOVE & TRANSLATION premieres across Africa on Wednesday, 14 February @ 20:00 CAT on TLC Africa.

 

“As a leader in love and relationship series, we wanted to break outside the mould of our day-to-day and experiment in a new type of setting,” said Howard Lee, President of Discovery Networks & TLC. “LOVE & TRANSLATION will bring that rollercoaster of emotions our audience loves when genuine connections in unconventional relationships spark.”

 

With challenges that include utilising the five senses such as uninterrupted eye gazing and pheromone attraction tests, as well as adrenaline-pumping group date activities, these singles will try to learn about each other without the gift of language. And if the singles aren’t feeling that loving feeling with anyone, they can pack up their bags and look for love elsewhere. LOVE & TRANSLATION aims to discover what it takes to make a love connection when language is too foreign. Below are the singles who will be taking part in the new series:

American Singles from left to right: Kahlil (24) from Texas, Dylan (21) from Florida, Tripp (30) from California

International Singles top row from left to right: Sara (20) from Italy, Assia (21) from France, Jhenyfer (24) from Brazil, and Jin (32) from South Korea

International Singles middle row from left to right: Airi (20) from Japan, Tulay (25) from Germany, Jhuliana (23) from Bolivia, and Leidi (28) from Colombia

International Singles bottom row from left to right: Yam (29) from Mexico, Imane (21) from Morocco, Gisele (29) from Brazil, and Joceline (28) from France

 

LOVE & TRANSLATION is produced by Sharp Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television – Nonfiction, for TLC.

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South Africa

Welcome To Plathville S5

NEW SEASON

The Plaths take a stand against Olivia, with Mariah and Micah leading the charge. Ethan is left on the outs with his siblings. Kim and Barry navigate the next chapter in their lives as they finalize their divorce. Ethan and Olivia move to Minnesota to focus on their marriage without family drama around.

First TX: 19 Feb 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 6 May

sMothered S5

NEW SEASON

If you thought you knew what the phrase "Like Mother, Like Daughter" meant, just wait until TLC's new family series sMothered, which follows four outrageous mother/daughter duos who take their bonds to the extreme.

First TX: 27 Feb 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 30 March

Love & Translation S1

BRAND NEW

Three American bachelors travel to paradise where they will be joined by twelve women from nine different countries, who don't speak any English. Without a shared language or a use of a translator, this series explores how singles looking for love come together in the attempt to find a connection.

First TX: 14 Feb 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 8 May

Helicopter ER S6

NEW SEASON

Follow the rescue helicopters of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew as they race to rescue the body injured and assist the critically ill.

First TX: 2 Feb 

TX Day: Friday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 8 March

Africa

90 Day Fiance: What Now? S2

NEW TO CHANNEL

Delve into the lives of 90 Day Fiance couples we haven't seen since they said "I do".

Africa:

First TX: 29 Feb TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 22:40

Last TX: 14 March

Love & Translation S1

BRAND NEW

Three American bachelors travel to paradise where they will be joined by twelve women from nine different countries, who don't speak any English. Without a shared language or a use of a translator, this series explores how singles looking for love come together in the attempt to find a connection.

First TX: 14 Feb

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

My Big Fat Fabulous Life S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Dancing her way through the haters, Whitney is embracing her body in a world that judges people by their size. She navigates both career challenges and relationship snafus with her vivacious personality, a sense of humour and an abundance of courage.

First TX: 13 Feb 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

Say Yes To The Dress America S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

One bride from each state, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico participates in an epic group wedding extravaganza. Charismatic host and bridal designer Randy Fenoli officiates as the 52 couples say "I do" in union at New York City's iconic Central Park.

First TX: 24 Feb 

TX Day: Everyday 

TX Time: 18:55

Last TX: 29 Feb

While You Were Out S5

NEW TO CHANNEL

While one spouse is sent away, the other secretly works with a team of designers to transform a room. Twists, turns and drama are around every corner as these teams work alongside the homeowners to get the job done before their spouse returns!

First TX: 1 Feb 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 Feb

The Brand-New Documentary Of Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial Premieres On TLC South Africa On Sunday, 21 January

On the 26th of February 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson collided on the ski slopes of Utah, USA. In the aftermath, Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow for over $300,000 in damages. It was a case of her word against his: who was at fault for the devastating crash? Battling it out in court, it was a celebrity trial that split public opinion. ‘Essentially the only two people in this world who know the truth are Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson,’ as Legal Commentator Terri Austin puts it, ‘determining who was the uphill skier and who was the downhill skier is the $300,000 question in this case’.   

  

Now, the sensational trial of Sanderson vs. Paltrow is laid out to bare in the brand-new documentary Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial (available on TLC South Africa @ 22:00 CAT on Sunday, 21 January). With unique access to key players in the story, including a juror from the trial and key witnesses, this documentary provides the inside story of one of the most talked about legal cases of 2023. Who caused the fateful collision is then hotly contested and leads to an eight-day trial watched by the world, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow or retired optometrist Terry Sanderson? It’s a rare case of a civilian in a legal battle with a celebrity.  Two compelling polar opposite viewpoints that ask the viewer to decide - who was to blame?  

  

Samantha Imrie, a juror in the trial, recalls the moment she became involved in the case: “At the beginning of 2023, I received an email telling me that I needed to go to jury selection. I was very concerned it was going to be murder or a child abuse case in which I would have had a really challenging time. When I was in jury selection, they said, ‘This is Sanderson vs Paltrow,’ and I didn’t really put together that this was Gwyneth Paltrow.” As the trial began, all became clear: as journalist Daniel Bates describes the scene, “Terry Sanderson’s allegation was that, essentially, his accident was an inflexion point in his life; before he was outgoing, he was sociable. Afterwards, he described it as living a completely different life.” Speaking exclusively in the documentary, Sanderson’s ex-partner Karlene Davidson recalls the day of the fateful crash, where Sanderson wasn’t initially aware of who the other person in the collision was.  “At the time, he didn’t know; I don’t believe he said Gwyneth Paltrow; he didn’t know who it was,” she says. “He just said, ‘I had been hit on the hill. He was definitely hurt more than he was letting on.”   

  

On the other side of the case was renowned actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow. “She’s known all over the world. She’s got this massive fortune through GOOP, her luxury wellness brand. It didn’t seem like a fair fight,” Bates suggests. “Terry Sanderson wasn’t able to hire a crack medical malpractice team. Gwyneth Paltrow’s lawyers were absolutely vicious.” Bates also notes Paltrow's advantages over Sanderson, “She knew it was being televised. She’s been in front of a camera before; she understands how it works.” However, as personal injury attorney Ruth Shapiro points out, Paltrow, like any other human being, wouldn’t have been immune to the stresses of facing a potentially career-damaging trial. “It's not a relaxing situation to be in a court before a jury, no matter if you’re a Golden Globe or Academy Award winner, it's still nerve-racking,” she says. Bates also describes how the trial must have taken its toll on Paltrow, as she always aimed to put family first above living in the limelight. “Her priorities have been family, GOOP, and you see that from her posts on Instagram, I think for her it’s more important to be there, be a mum, be around her kids, and not necessarily be a ‘walking the red carpet’ celebrity.”   

  

As the trial began to gain traction on social media, tensions continued to build in the courtroom. As shown in courtroom footage included in the documentary, Paltrow describes her side of events of the accident on the witness stand. “I was skiing, and two skis came between my skis, forcing my legs apart,” she states, “and then there was a body pressing against me.” Reflecting on the courtroom proceedings that she witnessed firsthand, court juror Samantha Imrie argues that Paltrow was sympathetic towards Sanderson despite insisting she wasn’t at fault for the collision. “Gwyneth Paltrow did not seem dismissive to Terry’s injuries or anything caused by the accident; however, she was very clear that this accident was not her fault,” she says.  

  

Indeed, the impact the crash had on Sanderson was life-changing, as his ex-partner Karlene Davidson shares. “He became like an old man; he didn’t want to do anything anymore; he felt like he wasn’t capable or just didn’t feel good about it. His joy was gone,” she says. Not only did the accident alter Sanderson’s outlook on life, but also, ultimately, his relationship, as Davidson adds. “He pulled away and pushed me away to almost save me from having to deal with whatever was going on with him,” she says. “I didn’t want that relationship to end; I could've stayed with the man that I adored.”   

  

As the jury began to sympathise with Sanderson’s position, the case began to swing when Paltrow’s lawyer, Stephen Owens, revealed shocking evidence that suggested Sanderson’s life wasn’t falling away at the seams as he claimed, as court reporter Julia Jenae explains. “Owens has pictures of Terry on trips from all of these different countries, and he was able to show him happy and enjoying himself,” she says. “The picture that was painted, this man that was unable to travel, unable to function, didn’t have friends, yet he’s travelling the world; it didn’t add up.” However, Sanderson’s neurologist Alina Fong later testifies that he travelled on her advice, “that was part of his recovery, to get back to travel and get back to some semblance of an increased quality of life.” His ex-partner, Davidson, believes that it was an unfair trial from the beginning, sensationally claiming that status and politics were at the centre of the trial. Despite the Court’s efforts to screen jurors for bias, she believes that “the jury had to be slanted in their opinions. They were skiers and part of the Deer Valley community. Park City didn’t want to lose their celebrity status of stars coming.”  

  

On the 30th of March 2023, the Jury came to a decision. For Samantha Imrie, the pressure of reaching a fair and just conclusion was intense. “During these eight days, I have never felt such a heavy weight on my shoulders knowing I’d have to go through all this evaluation and determine who was lying and who was telling the truth,” she says.  However, it only took two hours for the jury to reach a conclusion, assigning one hundred percent of the fault to Sanderson. As Imrie describes, with all the evidence taken into consideration, it was an open and shut case. “It was almost black and white at the end, and there was no way the collision could have happened in the way that Terry Sanderson was saying that it had happened.”   

  

Despite the verdict, questions remain as to the level playing field of a celebrity versus civilian civil case, as attorney Bruce Pritchett argues. “One of the factors that weighed into the disparity in the case was that she had more money and resources to litigate the case with,” he says. As the trial came to an end, Jenae recalled the now-iconic moment as the legal parties exited the courtroom, with Paltrow leaning over to Sanderson and whispering to him. It was a clip widely covered on both social media and by the international press. “She walked over past the plaintiff’s table, she leaned over, whispered something in Terry Sanderson’s ear and then she left.” Sanderson later revealed in a post-trial interview that Paltrow said, ‘I wish you well...’   

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Discovery Channel

Homestead Rescue S5B

NEW SEASON

Marty, Matt and Misty Raney use their building, farming and hunting expertise to help people who strive to live off the grid.

First TX: 3 Jan

TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 20:00 Last TX: 31 Jan

Downey’s Dream Cars

BRAND NEW

Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars, but he's also dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful and yes -- more efficient -- while keeping their souls intact.

First TX: 26 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 20:00 Last TX: 1 March

Busted!

BRAND NEW

iPhones, dash cams, security cameras, and news crews, this high stakes series is storytelling in its rawest form featuring a series of thrilling caught in the act moments from those that lived it and those that thought quickly to record it.

First TX: 13 Jan TX Day: Saturday TX Time: 20:55 Last TX: TBC

TLC 

1000lb Sisters S4B

NEW SEASON

The Slaton sisters who weigh around 1,000 pounds together showcase their inspiring journey to lose weight and fulfil their dreams by leading a healthy life.

South Africa: First TX: 9 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TB

Africa:

First TX: 9 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

90 Day: The Single Life S4

NEW SEASON

Six adults whose previous relationships have failed return to the dating scene and embark on a journey to find true love.

South Africa: First TX: 17 Jan TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Africa:

First TX: 17 Jan

TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

Dr. Pimple Popper: Pop Ups S5

NEW SEASON

Sandra Lee joins The Doctors to share some of her favorite videos of popping pimples.

South Africa: First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Africa:

First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

Gwyneth vs Terry The Ski Crash Trial

BRAND NEW

Follows the civil trial earlier this year that saw Gwyneth Paltrow sued by - and later counter-sue  Terry Sanders, after their collision on a Utah ski slope in 2016.

South Africa: First TX: 21 Jan TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 22:00 Last TX: 21 Jan

Peltz-Beckham vs Wedding Planners​

BRAND NEW

Nicola Peltz is depicted as a 'nightmare bride' in an upcoming documentary that explores her contentious clash with wedding planners involved in her extravagant 2022 nuptials.

South Africa: First TX: 28 Jan TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 22:00 Last TX: 28 Jan

What To Expect On Discovery Channel And TLC Across Africa In December 2023?

Discovery Channel

Salvage Hunters S17B

NEW SEASON

Drew Pritchard makes money from bits of buildings others don't want. Whether it's a historic chimney from a medieval manor or a glass conservatory dome from a Victorian folly, he spends life on the road searching for architectural treasures.

First TX: 2 Dec

TX Day: Saturdays 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 23 Dec

Outback Opal Hunters

S6B

NEW SEASON

Driven by the dream of striking it rich, several crews of fearless opal miners are on a mission to unearth a fortune in some of Australia’s harshest and remote landscapes.

First TX: 12 Dec 

TX Day: Tuesdays 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: 27 Feb 2024

Mystery at Blind Frog

Ranch S2

NEW SEASON

Texas wildcatter Duane Ollinger has sunk everything he has into hunting for a vast fortune of gold on his property in Utah. But the closer he gets to finding the treasure, the more the land seems to fight to hold onto it.

First TX: 7 Dec 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: TBC

Escape the Holidays

Craving a break from the holiday hustle and bustle? Starting on the 18th of December, viewers are invited to spend time with their favourite Discovery Channel shows, including fan favourites like Gold Rush, Wheeler Dealers, Homestead Rescue, and Deadliest Catch. The only stress is deciding which series to tune in to!

First TX: 18 Dec 

TX Day: TBC 

TX Time: TBC

Last TX: TBC

TLC SA/Both/ROA

Survive The Raft

BRAND NEW

Nine Americans with wildly diverse backgrounds and beliefs embark on a social experiment that will test whether their differences aside and work together for a chance to win life-changing money.

South Africa:

First TX: 4 December 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 29 Jan 2024

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

NEW TO CHANNEL

In this stranger-than-fiction series that turns expectations on its heads, we explore the question of whether Natalie Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child.

South Africa:

First TX: 12 December TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 16 Jan 2024

The Family Chantel S5

NEW SEASON

90 Day Fiance fan favourite Pedro and Chantel weather the ups and downs of marriage as they come together with their feisty extended family members in a uniquely modern family.

South Africa:

First TX: 7 December

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:00/21:50

Last TX: 11 Jan 2024

Me or the Menu

NEW TO CHANNEL

Set in the cutthroat world of the restaurant, four restauranteurs navigate the challenges of opening a restaurant with their significant other.

Africa:

First TX: 11 December

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 15 Jan 2024

Down Home Fab S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer navigate the most challenging chapter of their lives as they build a design business all while raising their four children.

South Africa:

First TX: 18 December

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 22 Jan 2024

TLC CHRISTMAS

This holiday will be full of joy, warmth, family and love, and Christmas spirit. Celebrate Christmas with TLC

Christmas content strips

Monday - Friday throughout December

Key shows: 

Outdaughtered, Sister Wives, Cake Boss

Christmas content block from 23rd Dec - 25th Dec 

South Africa:

First TX: 1 December

TX Day: Monday-Friday

TX Time: 19:05/20:10

Last TX: TBC

Reminder: TLC Introduces Survive The Raft: A New Series Where Survival Epic Meets Social Experiment Premiering in South Africa On Monday, 4 December At 22:00

TLC announces Survive the Raft, an exhilarating new series that pushes the boundaries of reality television, blending survival epic with a captivating social experiment. Based on a 1973 social experiment, the nine-episode series challenges the notion of whether strangers from diverse walks of life can unite for a common purpose. 

 

Hosted by United States Army Green Beret, NFL football player, and actor Nate Boyer, Survive the Raft takes nine original contestants on a daring journey aboard the Acali II, testing their ability to collaborate and overcome personal differences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Panama's Pearl Islands, the contestants face a 21-day adventure that will determine if personal interests can be set aside in pursuit of a shared fortune. 

With each successful mission, the team accumulates funds in a communal cash pot to be equally divided among those who make it to the end. Participants are tasked with physical and intellectual challenges designed to disrupt and divide the group, creating a dynamic and intense experience. At the conclusion of each episode, the crew faces the choice to continue as a united group or swap out one member for a new participant. 

 

“It's a unique social experiment exploring teamwork, unity, and individual sacrifice,” expresses Nate Boyer. “Survive the Raft is not just a survival epic; it's a fascinating social experiment that delves into the human spirit. It's about whether a diverse group can come together and overcome personal differences for a common goal." 

As participants face physical and intellectual challenges designed to disrupt and divide, the central question looms: Will the good for all outweigh the good for one? 

 

Don't miss the gripping premiere of Survive the Raft on TLC South Africa on Monday, 4 December @ 22h00, where the uncharted waters of social experiment collide with the epic journey of survival. It's an unmissable adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the limits of collaboration and the strength of the human spirit. 

Development Alert: StarTimes To Add Discovery Channel As A New Channel On The Platform, TLC And Investigation Discovery Relaunch On The Platform

After TNT was ripped away from StarTimes and StarSat customers across Africa in September, Warner Bros. Discovery and the pay-tv operator seem to a struck a new deal which would reinstate Investigation Discovery and also lead the additions of Discovery Channel and TLC.

Taking to account only Discovery Channel is the new addition while the latter Investigation Discovery and TLC had already been on the platform.

Discovery Channel is considered the male counterpart of TLC which pivots towards motors, speculative investigation and even wildlife. It features shows like Deadliest Catch, Shark Week, Naked And Afraid, Gold Rush, Mythbusters and Wheeler Dealers.

This is not only the male counterpart of TLC but the premium outtake of Discovery Family. Consumers are getting back the shows that were ripped away from them in 2021.

Investigation Discovery (ID) is a factual entertainment channel comprises of Hollywood crimes, murder and forensic investigation. It features shows like Evil Lives Here, Til Death Do Us Part, Homicide Hunters and People's Magazine Investigation.

This channel was ripped away in 2021 after Warner Bros. Discovery and StarTimes couldn't come to an agreement. Since then, the channel was supplemented with CBS Justice in a joint venture with Paramount Global and AMC International.

TLC is a female skewed channel which pivots their content to reality television focusing on lifestyle and personal stories. Some of the content to have aired include Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiance, 1000-lb Sisters, Doubling Down with the Derricos and My Big Fat Fabulous Life.

Interesting enough, the channel is being reinstated on the platform after the pay-tv platform lost rights to DStv due to Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Similar to Discovery Channel, consumers would be getting to see select shows from Real Time with the help of Investigation Discovery.

Which begs the question, how long will these channels stick around cause every year it's the same runaround with StarTimes one minute it's there next minute is gone, whose to say that CBS Reality and CBS Justice won't just get booted from these platforms.

These 3 channels are said to reside on the Smart package from 3 November and onwards: TLC Ch:165, ID Ch:223 and Discovery channel Ch: 224.

Part 1: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Across Africa In November 2023?

TNT

ALIEN MENACE

Stunt

A journey through sci-fi wonders and otherworldly confrontations that will ignite your imagination. Dive into the realm of extraterrestrial enigmas with 'Alien Menace’.

*Channel premieres are in bold

Saturday, 4 November 

18:05 Men in Black: International (2019) 

20:00 War of the Worlds (2005) 

Saturday, 11 November 

17:50 Pacific Rim (2013) 

20:00 Venom (2018) 

Saturday, 18 November 

17:35 Man of Steel (2013) 

20:00 Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 

Saturday, 25 November 

15:40 Star Trek (2009) 

17:45 Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 

20:00 Star Trek Beyond (2016)

EDDIE MURPHY FAN MONTH

Stunt

This special tribute to Murphy's iconic career reaches its pinnacle with a not-to-be-missed movie marathon on the last Friday of the month. A drive through the unforgettable characters and comedy that define Eddie Murphy's legacy, now available on TNT for the first time ever.

*Channel premieres are in bold 

Friday, 3 November 

17:00 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 

18:45 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) 

20:30 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) 

Friday, 10 November 

20:30 The Golden Child (1986) 

Friday, 17 November 

20:30 Boomerang (1992) 

Friday, 24 November 

13:30 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 

15:15 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) 

17:00 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) 

18:50 The Golden Child (1986) 

20:30 Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) 

22:15 Boomerang (1993)

UNDER SUSPICION

Stunt

Experience uncertainty unfold, as characters navigate tangled webs of mystery. A weekly rendezvous with intrigue, where mystery takes center stage and perceptions are questioned.

There are no channel premieres in this stunt. Wednesday, 1 November 

20:30 Minority Report (2002) 

Wednesday, 8 November 

20:30 Transsiberian (2008) 

Wednesday, 15 November 

20:30 Mystic River (2003) 

Wednesday, 22 November 

20:30 The Fugitive (1993) 

Wednesday, 29 November 

20:30 The Fan (1996)

PULP FICTION

TNT Hit

The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

*Channel premieres are in bold

Sunday, 5 November 20:00 

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Discovery Channel

WHEELER DEALERS S18B

20th Anniversary Stunt

Wheeler Dealers returns to the UK as multi-talented mechanic Marc "Elvis" Priestley joins experienced car dealer Mike Brewer on a mission to find and restore iconic cars that they can later sell for a profit.

Continuation of stunt from October featuring a curated line up of best episodes leading up to the premiere of S18B in November.

First TX: 17 Nov 

TX Day: Friday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 19 Jan 2024

THE GARDEN: COMMUNE OR CULT

Brand New

On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden -- an off-the-grid community living by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. Every spring brings a new crop of people and questions about The Garden's cult-like vibe

First TX: 22 Nov

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 25 Dec

NAKED AND AFRAID: CASTAWAYS

Brand New

Naked and Afraid takes on a true-life survival situation when nine seasoned challengers are stranded on a remote island. Abandoned with no map or tools, they must fashion what they need to survive from wreckage and debris strewn across the island.

First TX: 1 Nov

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: 20 Dec

GOLD DIVERS S11B

New Episodes

In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on. Driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, miners pilot their ragtag dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.

First TX: 13 Nov 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: 15 Jan 2024

TLC SA

90 DAY FIANCE S10

New Season

Using a unique 90 Day Fiance visa, overseas fiances will travel to the US to live with their partners for the first time. Each couple will have just 90 days to decide to get married or send their international mate home.

South Africa:

First TX: 9 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 21 March 2024

MEGAN THEE STALLION VS TORY LANEZ: FIVE SHOTS

One-Off

The shocking shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, revealed by insiders and lawyers involved. Told from both perspectives, it looks at how Tory Lanez still protests his innocence but examines why Megan was vilified on social media despite a terrifying ordeal.

South Africa:

TX: 26 November 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

SAY YES TO THE DRESS WITH TAN FRANCE

Brand New

Brace yourself for some explosive drama, outrageous comedy, stunning dresses and an outpouring of love, as Tan France (Queer Eye, Next in Fashion) takes over the wonderful world of "Say Yes to the Dress”.

South Africa:

TX: 14 November 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 2 Jan 2024

TLC Africa

MEGAN THEE STALLION VS TORY LANEZ: FIVE SHOTS

One-Off

The shocking shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, revealed by insiders and lawyers involved. Told from both perspectives, it looks at how Tory Lanez still protests his innocence but examines why Megan was vilified on social media despite a terrifying ordeal.

Africa:

TX: 26 November 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

SISTER WIVES S11B

New Season

The Brown family boldly faces the worst year they have ever had. As Kody and Christine's relationship falls apart, family members take sides and tensions rise. Nothing will ever be the same again for the Browns.

Africa:

First TX: 1 November 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX:20 March 2024

HGTV

LUXE FOR LESS

Brand New

Designer Michel Smith Boyd uses clever budget

hacks to help homeowners create luxurious

renovations without stretching their bank

accounts. Along with his creative team, Michel

brings upscale design within reach to deliver

beautifully overhauled spaces.

First TX: 15 November 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 20 December

UGLIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA S4

New Season

Comedian Retta travels across five different

regions of the US to tour properties competing for

the ugliest home around. After crowning the worst

of the worst, HGTV designer Alison Victoria

surprises the homeowners with a spectacular

$150,000 renovation!

First TX: 2 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 23 November

MY LOTTERY DREAM HOME S15

New Season

Recent lottery winners go on over-the-top house

hunts for their new dream homes with David

Bromstad, and he'll help them decide if they

should spend all their winnings on an extravagant

mansion or settle for a sound investment.

First TX: 20 November 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: TBC

BUILDING ROOTS S2

New Season

Design masterminds Ben and Cristi Dozier take

on boundary-pushing projects as they turn basic

Colorado homes into one-of-a-kind spaces. Their

passion for doing the impossible drives them to

help clients plant roots and discover what it means to be home.

First TX: 30 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 18 January

Drafted: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Across Africa In November 2023?

Discovery Channel:

Gold Divers

Castaways

Wheeler Dealers

TLC:

90 Day Fiance

Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France

Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots

TNT:

Pulp Fiction

Alien Menace

Unusual Suspicion

Real Time:

Forbidden: Dying For Love

Investigation Discovery:

Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer

How To Create A Sex Scandal

Murder Tapes

A Body In The Basement

Food Network:

Holiday Wars

Zoe Bakes

Holiday Baking Championship

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Beat Bobby Flay

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown

Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines

HGTV:

Ugliest House In America: Summer Road Trip

Building Roots

Travel Channel:

The Visitors

The Curse Of Lizzie Borden

Scream: The True Story

Ghost Hunters Taps Return

Expedition Bigfoot

Michigan Hell House

Cartoon Network:

Summer Camp Island

Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You!

Mr. Magoo

Cartoonito:

Batwheels

Bugs Bunny Builders

Singalong with Masha And The Bear, Lu And The Bally Bunch and CoComelon

What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Africa In August 2023?

* The following have new episodes in the coming month

Discovery Channel:

Texas Metal's Loud And Lifted: While Bill Carlton is still the reigning champion in Texas' custom truck world, some up-and-coming shops on the Northside of Houston are trying to make their name with a new generation of jaw-dropping monster machines.

This Is Mark Rober: Mark features some of his biggest, craziest and most visual experiments ever, and highlights his relationship with a young man who motivated his second world record attempt.

Naked And Afraid: Last One Standing: Follows a group of survivalists as they compete in a multiphase challenge and have their skills tested to win $100,000.

Gold Rush Mine Rescue With Freddy And Juan: Using his knowledge and experience as a weapon, gold mining expert Fred Dodge sets out to lend a helping hand to struggling miners on the verge of giving up.

TLC:

Doubling Down With Derricos: The day-to-day adventures of an energetic and loving young family with 14 children comprising quintuplets, triplets and two sets of twins.

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way: Several people from different walks of life set out on a journey across the globe to marry their soulmates. However, they must overcome a number of challenges in order to achieve success.

Real Time:

Beat Bobby Flay: Two contestants face off in a cooking competition to determine who will face Chef Bobby Flay in a contest to prepare a signature dish.

Shattered: Anchored by three different but interconnected POVs, Shattered explores how crime forever impacts the lives of its victims. 

Beach Hunter: It takes viewers to some of the most exquisite beach destinations around as buyers search for their dream homes on the sand.

Chaos In Court: Intense trials trigger dramatic and unexpected explosions of emotion and violence in the courtrooms of America. A panel of experts watch and analyse the shocking footage of when trials turn angry.

House Crashers: A team of home developers surprise unsuspecting customers by reconstructing, remodelling and redecorating their houses to give them a spectacular transformation.

Investigation Discovery:

Operation Lost Boy: When 15-year-old Martin calls the Bergen police, a worldwide investigation begins that would uncover a global paedophile network.

The Dead Files: The program features physical medium Amy Allan and former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi, who investigate allegedly haunted locations at the request of their clients in an effort to provide proof of paranormal activity. Each partner is depicted exploring the case independently of the other, so as not to influence their portion of the investigation.

Evil Lives Here: Through personal interviews, various people share their terrifying stories of having shared a home and life with a loved one who became a killer.

American Monster: The filmmaker sheds light on the lives of America's most infamous serial killers by reconstructing their crimes and interviewing the police officers and the victims' kin.

Portals To Hell: Jack Osbourne and paranormal researcher Katrina Weidman search for ghosts.

The Murder Of Gabby Petito: A Faking It Special: Aspiring influencer Gabby Petito sets out on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, but she soon disappears, and the ensuing mystery goes viral.

Jussie Smollett: A Faking It Special: When actor Jussie Smollett said he was attacked because of his sexuality and race, the world was outraged. Investigating the hate crime hoax as experts reveal the tell-tale signs.

The Murder Of Caroline Crouch: A Faking It Special: True crime documentary examining the shocking story of Caroline Crouch, a young British mother murdered in her home in a suburb of Athens, Greece and of the unexpected revelation of who had murdered her.

Prince Andrew, Maxwell And Andrew: Faking It Specials: Experts examine the behaviours of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. 

Food Network:

Chopped: Four chefs compete against each other in a three-round contest using random ingredients provided to them, to make delicious and presentable dishes.

The Great Food Truck Race: Seven teams of mobile chefs are put through a gruelling test where they travel to cities and sell their food items from their truck. The team that sells the most food items wins the competition.

Stab That Cake: Two teams of cake fans armed with knives are let loose in a grocery store, where they must determine what is real and what is actually a hyper-realistic cake hiding in plain sight; hosts John Henson and Jocelyn Delk Adams.

Guy's Ranch Kitchen: Guy Fieri challenges his friends in a cooking showdown to prepare some of the most healthy dishes that are packed with flavour.

HGTV:

Windy City Rehab: Interior designer Alison Victoria combines upscale design with a passion for her hometown as she buys and restores old homes in Chicago.

What The Heck Did I Buy The House?: Kim Wolfe reimagines their chaotic and cramped quarters into a home where a happy family can grow, just like the urban orchard they fell in love with.

Home In A Heartbeat With Galey Alix: Galey Alix is a Wall Street executive by day, but on the weekends, she's a DIY designer who creates dream home renovations. 

Vacation House Rules: Scott McGillivray shows homeowners how to unlock a vacation property's full rental potential.

Battle On The Beach: Mentored by experts, three teams of talented individuals compete to renovate and redesign seaside homes in order to win.

Cartoon Network:

Mr. Magoo (New Show): The adventures of Mr Magoo, a kind but accident-prone man who is always happy to help others, but who causes constant disasters due to his lack of glasses.

Garbage Boy And Trash Can: Garbage Boy, a self-proclaimed superhero, believes he has superpowers and fights for justice with his sidekick, Trash Can.

Prince Ivandoe: Ivandoe is the Prince of the forest is sent on a quest for the magical Golden Feather.

DC Superhero Girls Intergalactic Games (Movie Premiere): Supergirl, Bumblebee and Batgirl gear up for the Intergalactic Games. However, things take a turn as Lena Luthor comes up with an evil plan.

DC Superhero Girls Hero High (New Show): Follows a group of students at a boarding school for gifted kids. The teens are just trying to navigate the pressures of high school, but none of them realize they will one day become superheroes.

DC Superhero Girls Hero Of The Year: Seven female students of Super Hero High discover their superpowers and fight the evil Dark Opal, who intends to develop a lethal weapon.

Cartoonito:

Batwheels: Superpowered vehicles Bam, Bibi, Red, Jett and Buff join forces to fight crimes and protect citizens trapped in dangerous situations in Gotham City.

The Adventure Of Little Penguin: Follows the hectic and exciting adventures of Oscar, a young penguin who is setting out to explore the world.

Looney Tunes Cartoons: Cartoon shorts featuring cherished characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Taz, Marvin the Martian, and Beaky Buzzard.

Women's Day: Consists of shows like Interstellar Ella, Zig & Sharko, CoComelon and Masha And The Bear.

News Shorts: e.tv's Struggling Telenovela Nikiwe Gets New Writing Team, Crown Of Tears Makes A Landing On Telenovela Channel Phillipines And Flipping El Moussas Currently Seen On HGTV Resurfaces On TLC Africa

Nikiwe is heading to a new direction

During the year, eMedia Investments debuted two local dramas Smokes And Mirrors and Nikiwe on e.tv, South Africa's most viewed English station and second watched channel on DStv. Unlike Smokes And Mirrors, consumers weren't turned on about the show.

Initially, Smokes And Mirrors was also struggling to garner any traction but overtime it managed to win the heart of audiences but Nikiwe's struggling viewership has led the eMedia team to hire new writers in order to save the show from possible extinction.

The writing team who was lead by Sipho Tshapu got the boot with Bongi Ndaba coming in place to save the struggling telenovela.

Telenovela Channel Phillipines welcomes a popular Televisa series

Appearing on six shows since the channel’s debut in 2011, Victoria have made a lasting impact to TNC viewers who have continued to air their wishes to see more of her.

In Crown of Tears, she is joined by Alejandro Nones (Love To Death), José María Torre Hütt (Luz Clarita), and Mane de la Parra (La Malquerida), and they play a family who go through the ebbs and flows of life as a mother bears the burden of seeing her sons take different paths to their respective destinies. 

Alongside Telenovela Channel Phillipines, Crown Of Tears served as one of the five shows seen on TLNovelas following its debut in Africa. Consumers in Phillipines can catch the drama at 21:00 from August 14.

More Discovery for TLC

During the month, TLC introduced a new entrepreneurial series Me Or The Menu currently seen on Food Network. Despite the existence of Real Time, it looks like Discovery will be taking much longer to allocate some content to the lifestyle channel with the other being Flipping El Moussas.

Following couple Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa during their personal and professional journey together as newlyweds and property experts. In their first year, they tackle a house move, renovation, and trying to get pregnant.

Flipping El Moussas is currently seen on HGTV and for some reason it will be allocated on TLC from September. We assume it having to deal with couples is what led to it's induction same with Me Or The Menu.

Drafted Version: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Africa In June 2023?

Discovery Channel (DStv channel 121):

Hoffman Family Gold
Gold Rush: Parker's Trail
Naked And Afraid: Alone
Salvage Hunters
Alaskan Bush People

TLC (DStv channel 135):

Generation Drag - New Show
Love In Paradise
1000lb Best Friends
Awake Surgery - New Show
The Book Of Queer - New Show
Love Of The Grid - New Show
Our2Moms - New Show

Discovery Family (DStv channel 136):

Street Outlaws: Fastest In America
Alaskan Bush People

TNT (DStv channel 137):

Dating & New York - TNT Original Movie
Monsterpieces stunt featuring Godzilla
Forever Young stunt

Real Time (DStv channel 155):

Still A Mystery
I'd Kill For You

Investigation Discovery (DStv channel 171):

Undercover Underage
Murder In The Heartland
Body Cam

Food Network (DStv channel 175):

Spring Baking Championship
Kitchen Crash
Alex Vs. America
Guy's Ultimate Game Night - New Show

HGTV (DStv channel 177):

Fix My Flip
The Nate & Jeremiah: Home Project
Rock The Block
Hometown Takeover

Travel Channel (DStv channel 179):

Conjuring Kesha - New Show
Ghosts Of Devil's Perch - New Show
Mountain Monsters

Cartoon Network (DStv channel 301):

Ninjago: Dragon's Riding - New Show
Jade Armor
Lego & DC Justice League
Lego & DC's Shazam: Magic And Monsters

Cartoonito (DStv channel 302):

Interstellar Ella - New Show
Masha And The Bear
Cheese Day stunt featuring Tom And Jerry

What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery's Africa Bouquet Of Channels In May 2023?

Discovery Channel (DStv 121):

* Deadliest Catch: Fishermen experience deadly dangers, uncertainty and discomfiture in the Bering Sea aboard fishing vessels during the Alaskan king crab, snow crab and bairdi crab fishing seasons.
* Salvage Hunters: Treasure hunter Drew Pritchard travels the length and breadth of the country in search of elusive gems and other magnificent objects.

TLC (DStv 135):

* 7 Little Johnsons: The Johnstons are an average of seven American families pursuing the American dream. Papa Trent and Mama Amber have five children under the age of 16, all with achondroplasia dwarfism.
* Dr. Pimple Popper: Sandra Siew Pin Lee Rebish, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is an American dermatologist and YouTuber based in Upland, California. She is known for her online videos and her TV series Dr. Pimple Popper.
* Introducing Selma Blair: A deeply intimate and raw portrait of Selma Blair after she is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and tries to slow the progression of her disease.
* You, Me And My Ex: Matt's ex moves in, upsetting his current girlfriend. Alex's ex wants to be godfather to Alex and Caroline's baby. De'Andre plans a trip with his ex, Rowan.
* Seeking Brother Husband: Documenting the ups, downs and everything in between as polyandrous relationships navigate boundaries and life-changing decisions while working to add additional husbands to their families.

Discovery Family (DStv 136):

* Street Racing Fastest In America: Eight of the fastest teams in America fight for a winner-takes-all purse of $100,000 – the highest payout in street racing history.

Real Time (DStv 155):

* The Great Food Truck Race: Seven teams of mobile chefs are put through a gruelling test where they travel to cities and sell their food items from their truck. The team that sells the most food items wins the competition.

Investigation Discovery (DStv 171):

* Uprooted: Follows Sherri, as she tries to find the truth behind the unsolved death of his brother Keith Warren in 1986.
* The Real Death In Paradise: British residents love to escape Britain's miserable weather for sunny skies and sandy beaches. However, occasionally these trips to paradise turn into a murderous bloody nightmare.
* The Tetris Murders: A look at the unsolved murders of Vladimir Pokhilko, who was involved in the development of the puzzle-based video game Tetris, and his wife and their young son in their Palo Alto, California home on September 22, 1998.

Food Network (DStv 175):

* Outchef'd: Confident home cooks who think they are arriving for an audition get the surprise of their lives when they find out they're actually about to begin a head-to-head competition against a world-class chef.
* Grudge Match: Tournament of Champions sideline commentators Chef Justin Warner and Chef Simon Majumdar are going head-to-head in this second grudge match.
* Pioneer Woman: Ree Drummond prepares delicious down-home dishes that can be cooked by beginners and shares shortcut tips for saving time while cooking.
* Restaurant Impossible: Chef Robert Irvine sets out to salvage restaurants on the verge of shutting down with just USD 10,000 and two days to help the owners get back into business.
* Girl Meets Farm: Food blogger Molly Yeh shares her love for cooking by preparing a variety of delicious dishes. Simultaneously, she shares insights into her life in the countryside.
* Beat Bobby Flay: A talented chef hosts a cooking showdown wherein culinary experts battle it out to win the ultimate culinary duel. The winner gets a chance to compete with Bobby Flay.

HGTV (DStv 177):

* Build It Forward: Improvements With Impact. This five-part series introduces HGTV viewers to individuals across the US — five local heroes who were part of special projects in their communities — and who were selected for a surprise home renovation of their dreams.
* Houses With History: A trio of Massachusetts natives comb Plymouth County and the surrounding wooded areas south of Boston to transform 18th and 19th-century homes into brand new ones, all while preserving their history.
* Home Town: Ben and Erin Napier work with each other to change old homes into dream homes.
* Extreme RVs: Extreme RVs features rolling mansions with incredible amenities and designs that put most homes to shame.
* The Flipping El Moussas: Follows couple Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa during their personal and professional journey of newlyweds and real estate experts.
* Married To Real Estate: Real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod, alongside her husband, builder Mike Jackson, juggle their busy professional and personal lives while helping clients land their perfect home in a dream neighbourhood.
* Rico To The Rescue: Rico León steps in to help Denver homeowners salvage renovations that have gone off the rails; driven by his parents' past experience with a crooked contractor, Rico advocates for families who need an expert to fix their stressful situations.

Travel Channel (DStv 179):

* Beyond The Unknown: Take strange occurrences, weird events, and unexplained happenings and put them all together. That is what you get with Beyond the Unknown. Each episode shows you something different.
* Ghost Brothers Lights Out: Three brothers with different personalities visit various haunted locations across the United States to debunk supernatural lore and phenomena.
* Kindred Spirits: Paranormal investigators, Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, help families troubled by supernatural activities in their homes and help them find peace.

Cartoon Network (DStv 301):

* Ivandoe (New Show): The series follows the adventures of Ivandoe, the young prince of the forest whose father, The Mighty Stag, sends him on a quest for the magical Golden Feather of the fearsome Eagle King.
* Teen Titans GO!: The superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.
* Ben Gen 10: When Ben meets a young Generator Rex on the run from a hostile Providence, he must work through a series of misunderstandings, and defeat the dark wizard Hex in order to save the world.
* Ben 10 AlienXtinction: After the Tennysons are attacked by a villainous, dimension-hopping Omni-alien known only as Alien X, they meet a parallel universe version of Max, who opens the door to hosting multiple Bens and Gwens, forming an army to combat this threat.

Cartoonito (DStv 302):

* Toads And Friends (New Show): The story of two friends, a frog and a toad, based on the popular children's books by Arnold Lobel.
* Looney Tunes Cartoons: Cartoon shorts featuring cherished characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Taz, Marvin the Martian, and Beaky Buzzard.
* The Adventures Of Little Penguin: Follows the hectic and exciting adventures of Oscar, a young penguin who is setting out to explore the world.
* Sing With Cartoonito: learn about rhyming and numbers with CoComelon, Dino Ranch, Masha And The Bear and Thomas And Friends.

What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Africa's Bouquet Of Channels In April 2023?

Discovery Channel:

• The Bond - tells remarkable, moving and surprising stories of men, women and children bonding deeply with animals that we might think of as wild.
• Shorty Dream Shop - Everyone knows the American Dream wouldn't be complete without a great ride, but restoring classic cars is more than just a job for Shorty and his crew.
• Salvage Hunters Classic Cars - Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.
• Brother Vs. Brother - Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott go head-to-head as they mentor home improvement experts in order to refurbish properties. The teams will work hard to build the best property and secure the final prize.

TLC:

• Return To Amish S7 - Tell the stories of young people raised in the Amish and Mennonite communities. Some are wrestling with whether to continue to live according to their traditional beliefs or break away and embrace the modern world.
• 90 Day Fiance The Other Way - Several people from different walks of life set out on a journey across the globe to marry their soulmates. However, they must overcome a number of challenges in order to achieve success.
• 1000-lb Sisters - The Slaton sisters, tipping the scales at over 1,000 pounds combined, have always depended on each other for support. Now in their 30s, Amy wants to have children, but cannot due to her weight, while her elder sister Tammy is nearly bedridden.

Discovery Family:

• Street Outlaws Memphis - JJ Da Boss, from Memphis, USA, alongside his family and friends who have a decade-long history in street racing, welcomes the challengers who are tyring to beat them in a race.

Real Time:

• Restoring Galveston - Michael and Ashley Cordray are on a mission to save centuries-old homes on the island of Galveston, Texas. The home renovation specialists have a passion for preserving the island's history and won't let these architectural gems get wiped off the map.

Investigation Discovery:

• The Playboy Murders - is a limited anthology series of 6 episodes that give first-person insight into the world of obsession and murder that tragically affected the lives six young women involved with the Playboy lifestyle.

Food Network:

• Spring Baking Championship - America's finest pastry chefs and professional bakers battle it out in a series of challenges based on springtime treats that test their culinary skills.
• Beat Bobby Flay - A talented chef hosts a cooking showdown wherein culinary experts battle it out to win the ultimate culinary duel. The winner gets a chance to compete with Bobby Flay.
• Bake It Til You Make It - An inside look into the unique world of competitive baking and the extremely enthusiastic, over-the-top personalities who pursue their dreams of sweet victory in some of the toughest baking competitions in the country.

Travel Channel:

• The Ghost Town Terror - Follows a team of investigators as they try to uncover and solve mysterious paranormal events.
• Ghost Brothers Lights Out - Three brothers with different personalities visit various haunted locations across the United States to debunk supernatural lore and phenomena.
• UFO Witness: With unprecedented access to the archive of famed ufologist Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Ben Hansen seeks to unlock the secrets of the past to shed light on today's UFO encounters.
• Destination Fear S4 - Maverick paranormal explorer Dakota Laden takes his sister, Chelsea, and best friend, Tanner, across the country in an RV to spend the night in the most haunted locations in America, testing the limits of human fear.

Cartoon Network:

• Junior - Mikako, Africa, is home to Junior, an amazingly resourceful 10-year-old boy who always has a thousand and one ideas for solving everyday problems. Struggling to find the show, type Junior Hats Off To A Bright Idea.
• Craig Of The Creek - Young Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and John, live in Herkleston, Maryland. They experience a series of misadventures in and around their neighbourhood's creek.
• Summer Camp Island - Two best friends go to a magic sleep-away camp where nothing is what it seems.

Cartoonito:

• Bugs Bunny Builders - Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny manage an inept crew of builders at ACME Construction Company. Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and others use their tools and wild vehicles to pull off some loony construction jobs.
• Looney Tunes: On The Run - Lola Bunny invents a perfume with the adverse effect of turning people invisible, sending her and cab driver Bugs Bunny on the run from the FBI, while another shady group seeks the formula.
• Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars - Rabbids are on the mission of a lifetime to Mars. It's up to them to come together and stop the galaxy's newest threat.

* WEIRD: Boomerang Movie Stars becomes Cartoonito Movie Stars