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July 2020 On JimJam Africa | Guess With Jess S1 | More

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Guess with Jess Season 1 Fans of Postman Pat, this is your chance to get to learn more about his cat, Jess. Lucky for us, Jess is able to talk and share his adventures with us. He is joined by many animal friends. Look forward to meeting Willow, a horse who wears a sunhat; Baa, a nervous sheep that lives with Billie, a field mouse who loves to investigate things; Horace the musical frog; and twin puppies, Joey and Jinx. Wednesday 1 July on Jim Jam (DStv 310) at 08:30 Make a Way for Noddy Based on the beloved character by Enid Blyton, Noddy is back on television with some familiar faces and new friends. Tessie Bear, Big Ears, Mr Plod, Dinah Doll and Bumpy Dog are here to make you smile. But watch out for two crafty goblins, Gobbo and Sly. Saturday 4 July on Jim Jam (DStv 310) at 09:00 Guess How Much I love You Based on the timeless classic, this series follows the adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare and his father Big Nutbrown Hare through mossy forests and cool rivers. They are

July 2020 On TNT Africa | Escape From Pretoria | More

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Escape from Pretoria Get ready to see the former Harry Potter in a new light. Daniel Radcliff tackles a South African accent in a prison break story based on a true story. Set during apartheid, two white South Africans have been imprisoned for helping the African National Congress (ANC). They must work an intricate plan to escape the white man’s version of Robben Island – Pretoria Prison. Saturday 4 July on TNT (DStv 137) at 20:00 National Treasure Nicholas Cage is Benjamin Franklin Gates, a man who comes from a long line of treasure hunters. Despite his father spending 20 years trying to find an elusive national treasure, Benjamin believes he has what it takes to finally track it down. When the next clue leads to the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin decides to steal it before someone with bad motives gets his hands on it. Friday 3 July on TNT (DStv 137) at 17:45 National Treasure: Book of Secrets Benjamin Gates is back and this time his treasure hunting takes him on a roller

July 2020 On Boomerang Africa | Kingdom Force | Boomerang Club | Dog Like Us

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Kingdom Force Season 1 Five mighty animals work together to protect five different animal kingdoms. Perfect for kids aged 36 years old, this fast-paced action series is the next big thing on TV. Mondays from 6 July on Boomerang (DStv 302) at 15:10 Boomerang Club Wednesday mornings are the best time to spend with Boomerang. We feature the best of our line-up with Mr Bean animated, Zig & Sharko, Masha and the Bear, Moka’s Fabulous Adventures and many, many more. Wednesday 15 July on Boomerang (DStv 302) at 06:00 Dogs Like Us Get ready for back to school with all the best in Boomerang dog shows. Mike and Mighty Mike, Bentley from Taffy, Spike and Tyke and Pat the Dog. Monday 20 July on Boomerang (DStv 302) at 18:20

July 2020 On Cartoon Network Africa | DC Super Hero Girls | Cat Vs Cat

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DC Super Hero Girls Season 1 A fun look at what the life of DC comic superheroines would be like as teenagers. They must juggle all the demands of high school with protecting the citizens of Metropolis. Mondays from 20 July on Cartoon Network (DStv 301) at 15:15 Cat vs Cat Two cat heroes battle it out for title of the best cat hero – with the loser having to stay on as a sidekick. They lead big teams, run crazy adventures, and have the best cat lair. But what will it take to be crowned as the best cat? Monday 6 July on Cartoon Network (DStv 301) at 07:25

MultiChoice's Showmax Adds Gay Content From OUTtv In New Distribution Deal, Could The 24/7 Channel Make A Comeback To DStv

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Showmax has added a revolving carousel of gay content in the form of series and films after signing a distribution deal with Canada's OUTtv. Outside of South Africa, MultiChoice's subscription video-on demand (SVOD) service will block the LGBTQ+ content in countries like Kenya and Nigeria where broadcasting regulators and censorship boards deem the content offensive and don't want it to be seen. The OUTtv offering will further diversify and strengthen Showmax's content offering that will soon compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as two new over-the-top (OTT) players that will sit alongside Showmax on the revamped interface dashboard of MultiChoice's DStv service as add-in streaming options. Showmax's OUTtv offering will now also compete with South Africa's existing PrideTV video streaming service offering a catalogue of local and international LGBT films and series. In October 2018 MultiChoice added the gay-focused OUTtv aimed at the lesbian, g

August 2020 On CBS Reality Africa | Court Shows | 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

JUDGE JUDY Season 15 Double-bills on weekdays at 10:20 and 20:20. With her outspoken style, hard-hitting decisiveness and engaging wit, Judge Judith Sheindlin single-handedly reinvented the courtroom genre and in the process has become a pop culture icon. A former New York family court judge known for her ability to cut through a dispute and get to the core of the emotional issue at hand, Judge Judy acts as a true moral compass for people seeking guidance, resolution and common sense in their lives. Judge Judy’s goal is to make a lasting impression that will discourage repeat offenders and help heal families and victims of injustice. There are many imitators, but only one Judge Judy! JUDGE JOE BROWN Season 4, Episodes 53 - 173. Channel Premiere WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER Premiering episodes continue on weekdays, double bills, at 11:10 and 21:10, right after Judge Judy. Justice takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to the dynamic, tough-talking, no-holds-barred “Judge Joe B

August 2020 On CBS Justice Africa | New Scotland Yard Files | The Real Prime Suspect Weekend

NEW SCOTLAND YARD FILES Season 1. Continuing Premiere ORIGINAL TRUE CRIME SERIES Sundays at 20:00, until 16th August In “New Scotland Yard Files”, current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their files to tell the inside stories of how they caught some of the capital's most notorious killers by following the ABC of the detective world: accept nothing, believe nobody and challenge everything. The series is presented by former New Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley, who brings unique insight into the workings of murder investigations, with contributions from the journalists who covered the stories as they unfolded, criminologists who analyse the methods and motives of the murderers and forensic specialists who provide vital evidence to ensure the guilty are convicted. Episode 4, on-air on 5th July, focuses on death of Michael Menson, who had been part of a successful pop band in the 1980's. When police found him with horrible burns in Edmonton, north London,

August 2020 On BBC Africa | Warrior Woman | We Hunt Together | Agatha Raisin | Flirting Dancing | More

As the UK's leading international television broadcaster, BBC Studios operates a diverse portfolio of channels around the world, bringing the best British factual, entertainment, children's and lifestyle programming this August. ·       Channels are as follows: BBC Brit 119, BBC Lifestyle 174, BBC Earth 184, BBC First 119 W/c 3rd August Warrior Woman With Lupita Nyong'o Monday 3rd August at 19:00 on BBC Earth (1 episode) Lupita Nyong’o is about to discover the Warrior Women’s incredible secrets. In this immersive and epic TV documentary, with extraordinary and unique access, Oscar®-winning actress, author, and producer Lupita Nyong’o journeys across Benin, West Africa to uncover the remarkable truth behind the women who helped to inspire the Dora Milaje of Marvel’s film Black Panther. She discovers that an army of African female fighters actually existed in West Africa and are still remembered there as the ‘Agoji’—or as Europeans labelled them, the ‘Amazons’. As s

MultiChoice To Add Netflix And Amazon Video Prime Streaming Services For Subscribers And Plans To Launch More Channels

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MultiChoice will soon add both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as global video streamers to its DStv platform, with the pay-TV operator that continues to show growth - adding roughly another 900 000 DStv and GOtv subscribers over its last financial year. The subscriber tally according to its latest 2019/2020 financial results released on Wednesday, is now 19.5 million. MultiChoice already runs Showmax its own subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service. By adding international streaming services to it's existing DStv platform MultiChoice has now clearly decided that it will go the "super aggregator" way, similar to what pay-TV services ranging from the United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand have done over the past year. In this way, existing subscribers get access to further streaming services through DStv, paying their monthly bill in local currency for the add-ons, lessening payment friction and providing one place for subscribers to find and watch