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July 2021 On CBS Reality And CBS Justice Africa

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CBS Reality: EXTREME SALVAGE SQUAD Season 1 Channel Premiere Weekends at 18:40 and 22:50, from 10th July. Repeated on weekdays at 09:30 and 18:40, from 16th to 25th August. Any job, any time... Enter the high-stakes world of marine recovery and rescue with Extreme Salvage Squad. Based in the Whitsunday region of North Queensland in Australia, the team tackle time-critical, dangerous salvage missions where one mistake could mean serious injury or financial disaster. They are faced with a region devastated by a recent category 4 cyclone that caused massive damage and left the area littered with broken vessels and vehicles. But filled with true Aussie grit and a determination to see the job done, the team meet every challenge head-on - and know how to have a little fun along the way. Stuffed with tension, excitement and camaraderie, this series is all about overcoming adversity to help keep one of the world's most beautiful coastlines in the best possible condition. CBS Justice:

SABC, e.tv And DStv Ratings For May 2021

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SABC 1: Uzalo - 8 047 254 Generations the Legacy - 6 559 974 Skeem Saam - 5 500 172 Xhosa News - 3 597 676 Zulu News - 3 537 701 Nyan Nyan - 3 531 133 Shay'iround - 2 804 969 Now or Never - 2 566 167 On Isibindi Street - 2 529 240 Lip Sync Battle - 2 511 339 Instapreneurs - 2 509 746 Live Amp - 2 458 624 Ubettina Wethu - 2 439 327 The Ranakas - 2 396 157 Ebumnyameni - 2 353 323 Khumbul' Ekhaya - 2 308 819 Real Goboza - 2 274 935 Uzalo (Repeat) - 2 243 486 Siswati/Ndebele News - 2 236 352 Uzalo Omnibus - 2 216 090 SABC 2: Muvhango - 4 134 974 7De Laan - 1 328 633 Britain's Got Talent: The Champions - 1 153 955 Muvhango Omnibus - 1 048 101 Kelebone - 945 883 Nuus - 900 842 Aksi' Spaza - 870 397 Music - 869 044 Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 842 896 Mohlolohadi - 818 854 Die Sentrum - 808 312 Mamello - 799 351 Live Lotto Draw - 780 105 Why Did I Get Married Too (Movie) - 685 572 Voetspore - 669 093 Venda/Tsonga News - 650 612 In the Long Run - 641

The Scrapped Canadian Children's Brand BBC Kids Rolls Out In Australia, Will DStv Or Starsat Perhaps Get It?

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BBC Kids is the international counterpart of the UK's CBBC channel owned by BBC Studios that launched in Canada as a partnership with Knowledge Network from 2001 until 2019. BBC Kids is a sister channel of BBC Brit, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle and the preschool counterpart, CBeebies. The difference with this brand is BBC Studios is calling the shots. The brand was revived 2 years later on Australia's Fetch TV as a placeholder for Cartoon Network and Boomerang in that platform only. BBC Kids offers programming for 6 to 10-year-olds and broadcasts comedy, documentaries, drama, entertainment and nature shows such as The Sarah Jane Adventures , Jamie Johnson , Deadly 60 On A Mission and Project Parent . Shows which aren't viewable anywhere in Africa. Telemundo and PBS Kids were in the same boat as this brand with their availability being limited to certain regions now they're both available in Africa through MultiChoice's DStv. If BBC Kids launched in Africa it wo

July 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | Stunt: Winter Nightmares | 3 Returning Shows

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Stunt: Winter Nightmares Date: July & August Time: 23:00-2:00 CAT Day: Saturdays & Sundays ID brings back a chilling line-up of fan- favorites to kick off the Winter season. Includes the following titles and more: Unbreakable: Live To Tell, Dead of Winter, Home Alone and The Wonderland Murders Body Cam S2B New Episodes Date: 3 July Time: 21:00 CAT Day: Saturday Raw, intense and action packed, Body Cam puts you on the front line of policing where you'll experience firsthand the dangerous, fast moving situations officers face, and the life or death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye. True Conviction S3 New Season Date: 8 July Time: 21:00 CAT Day: Thursday True Conviction explores how homicides are solved on the street and won in the courtroom. Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, a decorated Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, travels across the country to reveal how the nation's top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases. Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Deat

July 2021 On TLC And Real Time Africa | 2 New Series Alerts Including Sibling Rivalry | 4 Returning Shows Including Seeking Sister Wives And It's Your Fault I'm Fat

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TLC: Extreme Sisters Brand New Date: 12 July Time: 21:00 CAT Day: Monday Some sister bonds are stronger than others, but these sisters take it to the extreme. Their obsession with each other is over the top, and they unapologetically refuse to change anything about the unconventional ways they live their lives. So Freakin Cheap Brand New Date: 3 July Time: 20:00 CAT Day: Saturday America’s Cheapest Families follows the authentic, real life situations of four ordinary families who are extraordinarily cheap. From cooking chicken in the dryer, to making their clothes out of recycled garbage, saving money is always their number one priority. While they stop at nothing to save a buck, in the end, they all truly value what matters most in life - being a loving family! 7 Little Johnstons S6B New Episodes Date: 28 July Time: 20:00 CAT Day: Wednesday There are no little kids left in the Johnston household. Liz and Anna are in college, Alex and Emma are starting high school an

July 2021 On Discovery Channel And Discovery Family Africa | Stunt: Shark Week | 3 New Series Alert Starring Guy Fieri | Returning Show

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Discovery Channel: Shark Week 2021 Date: From 18th July Time: 22:40 CAT Day: Every day Sunday - Sunday The pop culture phenomenon that is Shark Week returns with a spectacular splash! This must- watch summertime event features a fishy feast of brand-new programmes shining a light on these mysterious and magnificent creatures. Line-up of titles will be advertised on the channel. Homestead Rescue S4 New Season Date: 8 July Time: 19:15 CAT Day: Thursday Marty, Matt and Misty Raney use their building, farming and hunting expertise to help people who strive to live off the grid. Billy Buys Brooklyn Brand New Date: 25 July Time: 20:00 & 20:25 CAT Day: Sunday Billy Leroy is one of the coolest, and most authentic characters in the collectibles business. From his brand- new Antiques & Props shop in Brooklyn, Billy and his network of experts seek out the most unique items. Discovery Family: Traffic Cops Brand New Date and time will be advertised on the channel C

New Series Alert: Say Hello To Rhythm City's Replacement On e.tv, House Of Zwide

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After 14 years, Rhythm City will reach its climax next month thereafter the new local drama titled House Of Zwide enters viewer's screens. From the music industry which was Rhythm City to the world of fashion which is House Of Zwide. House of Zwide, a high end fashion house owned by a flashy Joziburg family, described as fashionable and ambitious. Produced by Bomb, who recently exploded off Mzansi Magic with the cancellation of Isibaya. They also return with Executive Producer Desiree Markgraaff producing alongside Anant Singh's VideoVision Entertainment. According to Anant, the series is a rags-to-riches aspirational tale, embodied by the tagline: Your Dreams Are Valid, No Matter Your Age. Desiree elaborates: "Covid-19 has been hard on everyone and we wanted to tell a story that reminds us that no matter the obstacles, (we must) never give up on our dreams.” The channel been discreet about the cast line-up but Baby Cele's been attached to the project after leav

Cartoon Network Orders It's First African Superhero Series

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Cartoon Network Africa has greenlit Garbage Boy and Trash Can, its first-ever domestic superhero series. Created by Nigerian animator Ridwan Moshood, the 10 x 2.5-minute comedy-driven toon is about a boy with imaginary superpowers who fights for justice with his trusty sidekick. Moshood was inspired to create the series by his experience being bullied in school. Set to premiere in 2022, Garbage Boy and Trash Can is in production at South African studio Pure Garbage, which Moshood co-founded last summer with Mike de Seve (head of New York-based Baboon Animation) and Nick Wilson (founder of the African Animation Network in Johannesburg). Pure Garbage also provides critical training and jobs for emerging African talent. “I’ve seen a lot of talented African creators with amazing projects that should be on TV right now,” says Moshood. “Our production and company will be a big boost for the industry.” John Fountain—director of The Fairly OddParents—is serving as supervising director on G

Newzroom Afrika Launches Initiative With 1KZN TV & Mpuma Kapa TV

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In an effort to continue transforming and developing the media and broadcast landscape, Newzroom Afrika has entered into an agreement with two of South Africa’s regional TV stations, 1KZN TV and Mpuma Kapa TV. Newzroom Afrika’s national and continental positioning will assist in providing both channels with a much greater audience reach. In addition to this, the 24-hour TV news channel will provide 1KZN TV and Mpuma Kapa TV with editorial training and mentorship. On the commercial front, the two channels will also produce exclusive content and news services for Newzroom Afrika. “Our vision to be Africa’s leading, credible news and information service will continue to be reflected in this new initiative. Supporting regional channels is a key portion of our overall strategy, which sees us delivering world-class offerings at every touchpoint,” says Thabile Ngwato, Chief Executive Officer at Newzroom Afrika. To support this initiative, MultiChoice has given 1KZN TV and Mpuma Kapa TV eac