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To Start The New Year Discovery Family Africa Welcomes 3 New Programs For The Whole Family In January 2017

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Do You Know From Monday 2 January at 06:00 Join presenter Maddie Moate in this high-energy series as she investigates some of the world's most pressing questions, such as how does a toilet flush, how are ice cream cones made, and what goes on in a dishwasher when you close the door? The series explores everyday objects and familiar places in a kid friendly way, while parents also pick up some intriguing watercooler facts. Using the latest camera technology and clever graphics to explain the technical process in simple terms, the series reveals fascinating details and offers children a unique window into the world around us. The Carbonaro Effect From Friday 6 January at 21:00 Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them. Watch as a couple of unsuspecting teens a

Magic Mike Joins Studio Universal Africa's Wednesday Hollywood Hits In December 2016

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WEDNESDAY’S HOLLYWOOD HITS “The Bold and the Beautiful” MAGIC MIKE 7th December at 20:00 A handyman by day and a stripper by night, ‘Magic’ Mike (Channing Tatum) takes promising young dancer Adam under his wing and teaches him the tricks of the trade. But when the new-found success goes to Adam’s head, his actions jeopardise Mike’s relationship with his sister. Also stars Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and Olivia Munn. THE BLING RING 14th December at 20:00 Harry Potter’s Emma Watson stars inthis Sofia Coppola directed drama based on actual events. Hoping for a taste of the Hollywood lifestyle, a group of teens rob the houses of LA's rich and famous. The gang secure the fame they crave, but not without consequences. Paris Hilton, who was one of the real-life celebs targeted, pops up in a cameo. WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? 21st December at 20:00 In the Bahamas for their annual reunion, four couples are eager to relax andcatch up. However, when Sheila’s (Jill Scott) ex sh

Sheer Genius! Kids From Grey Primary School & DF Malhherbe High School Make It Through Nickelodeon's Genius Quiz Challenge Show, Eastern Cape's Finalists Announced

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Eastern Cape’s smartest kids went head-to-head in the regional heats of Nickelodeon’s Genius brought to you by ABSA.  After a gruelling two days of maths quizzes, science experiments and problem-solving tasks, teams from Grey High School and DF Malherbe in Port Elizabeth made it through to the next leg of the TV quiz show.   Heading onto the next phase of Nickelodeon’s Genius are Ethan John, James Smith, Christian Davidson from Grey Primary School and Brad Spies, Gareth Pienaar and Daniella Recchia from DF Malherbe High School. Each team has won a R50,000 ABSA MegaU bank account as well as a donation from Cambridge Publishing of R10,000 worth of books for their schools. The two qualifying teams from EC will next appear in the Nickelodeon Genius TV game show, where they will square up against teams from all over South Africa. A total of 36 kids aged 11-16 from schools throughout the region gathered at the Nelson Mandela Science Centre in Uitenhage (27-28 October) to take part in the

Christmas Comes Early For Durban 11-Year Old Ayush Ramchurran Nickelodeon’s 2016 “Ultimate Toy Run” Winner Returns From Dream New York Trip

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After a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York, USA, Ayush Ramchurran, winner of Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run with Toys R Us, has returned home to South African triumphant after winning the ultimate prize in the international leg of the thrilling competition. Ayush, 11, and his family travelled abroad for the first time ever when they jetted out of  South Africa to take part in the grand finale in New Jersey. Racing against the clock, Ayush managed to grab a giant heap of toys and gadgets - mostly electronic devices not currently available in SA stores. His new toy collection consists of: drones with cameras, exclusive Fast and Furious model cars, virtual reality headsets, limited edition XBox and PS4 consoles, and accessories to go with them, and Nerf Guns - to mention but a few. “The Toys R Us store was MASSIVE with a wider variety of toys than I had ever dreamed of! I think I took enough toys to last me my entire childhood. It was epic as I would never have dreamt of getting such

The Day Henry Met Nickelodeon's Acquired Popular Preschool Series Which Successfully Launched On Nick Jr. In The U.K. And Australia Finally Arrives On Nick Jr Africa

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06:00  Wanda and the Alien 06:10  Zack & Quack 06:20  Dora and Friends 06:45  Blaze and the Monster Machines 07:10  Paw Patrol 07:35  Shimmer and Shine 07:55  Dora the Explorer 08:20  Paw Patrol 08:45  Little Charmers 08:55  Bubble Guppies 09:20  Fresh Beat Band of Spies 09:40  Zack & Quack 09:50  Team Umizoomiz 10:15  Team Umizoomiz 10:35  Louie 10:50  Olive the Ostrich 11:00  Max & Ruby 11:25  Wanda and the Alien 11:35  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 11:45  The Day Henry Met 12:00  Blaze and the Monster Machines 12:20  Blaze and the Monster Machines 12:45  Zack & Quack 13:05  Team Umizoomiz 13:25  Louie 13:40  Olive the Ostrich 13:50  Paw Patrol 14:10  Little Charmers 14:25  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 14:35  Dora the Explorer 15:00  Max & Ruby 15:05  Bubble Guppies 15:30  Shimmer and Shine 15:55  Dora and Friends 16:15  Zack & Quack 16:30  The Day Henry Met 16:36  Blaze and the Monster Machines 17:00  Paw Pa

What's New In December 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

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CHRISTMAS PREMIERE MARATHON Saturday 17 December @ 21:00 CAT and Sunday 18 December @ 09:00 CAT Friday 23 December @ 21:00 CAT and Saturday 24 December @ 09:00 CAT *Dora the Explorer Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure *Bubble Guppies Happy Holidays, Mr Grumpfish! *Go Diego Go! Diego saves Christmas *Paw Patrol Pups Save Christmas *Team Umizoomi Santa’s Little Fixers *The Snowman and The Snowdog *Olive The Ostrich Olive and the Poorly Reindeer *Max & Ruby Ruby’s Perfect Christmas Tree / Max’s Christmas Presents / Max & Ruby’s Christmas Carol *Bubble Guppies A Very Guppy Christmas! *Zack & Quack The Pop-Up Christmas Calendar / Zack’s Christmas Letter *Blaze and the Monster Machines Monster Machine Christmas *Fresh Beat Band of Spies Christmas 2.0 *Little Charmers Santa Sparkle SHIMMER & SHINE SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES* Monday 19 December @ 16:40 CAT Wouldn’t it be great if you had your own genie to make your wishes come true? Well, little Leah has not one, bu

What's New In December 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

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RIDE NEW SERIES! Monday 5 December @ 20:40 CAT Kit’s life changes completely when her dad starts work at a posh equestrian school in England. Not only do her American accent and prickly attitude stick out, she’s terrified of horses. Then she meets TK, the academy’s most stubborn and moody mount, and suddenly life isn’t quite so lonely. THE OTHER KINGDOM NEW SERIES! Monday 5 December @ 21:05 CAT Astral is a fairy princess who yearns to be human. On her 14th birthday, she is granted her wish, but only for 90 days. Astral loves high school (and Tristan, the cute gymnast), but as her time runs out, she feels increasingly torn: will she return to her homeland, or remain human forever? SPONGBOB SQUAREPANTS *NEW EPISODES* Monday 12 December @ 14:45 CAT What better way to welcome 2017 than enjoying brand new episodes of your favourite underwater pal? As you can imagine, life in Bikini Bottom is as crazy as ever. Pearl’s first job is a disaster, but that’s nothing compared to SpongBob’s

What's New In December 2016 On Nicktoons Africa

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MY LITTLE PONY SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES* Monday 5 December @ 13:55 Saddle up mates! In new episodes starting on Monday 5 December, the peace of Equestria is threatened when Discord, the spirit of chaos, escapes from his imprisonment in stone. Twilight and her friends must defeat him, but the six pals will have to repair the rift between them if they are to work as a team again. Uh-oh, looks as though Discord has struck already! WINX CLUB SEASON 6 *NEW EPISODES* Monday 5 December @ 18:55  CAT When trouble arises, “ordinary teenagers” Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Layla and Tecna transform into the Winx Club, fairy buddies who use their magical powers to save the world from evil. Season six is just as action-packed as the first five, with the troublesome trio, the Trix, teaming up with Selina, Bloom’s former BFF, to cause havoc. LITTLEST PET SHOP SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES* Monday 12 December 18:30 VAT *NEW EPISODES Thanks to her special gift of being able to talk to animals, Blythe’s li

The Librarians Is Back For A Third Season On Universal Channel Africa While We Countdown You Can Catch Movie Premieres, This December Last Man Standing And Law And Order: SVU Concludes On Universal Channel Africa

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TERRITORY PREMIERE THE LIBRARIANS SEASON 3 Thursdays at 20:00 The Librarians are back for a third season on Universal Channel. It looks like there are tough times ahead for Eve, Flynn and the gang,as just some of the baddies they face this season include both anIce Giant and the ancient Egyptian God of Chaos, and that’s on topof the threat they face from new antagonist General Cynthia Rockwell of shadowy government agency D.O.S.A, who are determined to take possession of all the Librarians’ precious artefacts. Finally, our heroes will have some tough choices to make this month, as they are forced to weight the positive power of magic against the harm it can cause to the world. TERRITORY PREMIERE ROSEWOOD SEASON 2 Mondays at 20:50 Morris Chestnut returns as Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood, Miami’s top private pathologist, as season two of the crime drama continues on Universal Channel. The daring doctor utilises his high-tech lab and his powers of deduction to help out those who are