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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Explore The Underwater World With Big Blue On Cartoon Network Africa And The Lemmings Continue To Get Grizzy In An Heap Of Trouble On Boomerang Africa - March 2022 Highlights (Final Version)

Cartoon Network:

BIG BLUE
A DROP IN THE OCEAN!
Are you ready to take a dive into the Big Blue with sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo and their quirky submarine crew as they explore the ocean- covered planet they live in? They are on a mission to protect their underwater world from ship-stealing crabs, know-it-all jellyfsh, a health inspector shark and the murky mass of pollution known as The Blegh!! What do you think will happen when their lives are suddenly turned upside down when they rescue a magical ocean fairy named Bacon Berry? Who is she? Where does she come from? Can she solve the secrets of their underwater world? Created by Gyimah Gariba, a Ghanian Canadian, the show aims to teach kids all about what family means (Lettie and Lemo are based on his siblings) and how caring for our planet and one another is the most important thing of all!

PREMIERE
MONDAY, 07/03/2022 @ 17:35 CAT
ALSO AVAILABLE ON DSTV CATCH UP!

CRAIG OF THE CREEK
THE WINNER TAKES ALL!
The fate of the Creek is at stake, and it’s all up to Craig to save the day! Tensions rise in this fve-part season fnale as Craig tries to fnd a way of liberating the Creek from King Xavier, who’s taken over and rules with an iron fst and a promise of candy. The only way out is through a suspenseful game of ‘Capture the Flag’ where the winner takes all. So, if you’re looking to transform everyday afternoons into extraordinary adventures, you need to follow Craig and his friends, Kelsey and JP, as they explore the untamed wilderness of the Creek!

TUNE-IN
SUNDAY, 27/03 @ 15:45 CAT
ALSO AVAILABLE ON DSTV CATCH UP!

BIONIC MAX
TWO’S COMPANY, THREE’S A CROWD!
Cartoon Network has some brand-new episodes of this slapstick buddy comedy series highlighting the weird and quirky friendship between Max, a malfunctioning bionic guinea pig and his goldfsh buddy, JC. So, join the non-stop comedic action as Max and his buddy try to adapt to the urban jungle after escaping from their laboratory into the bustling streets of Woodchuck Woods. What happens when Max and JC don’t see eye to eye, and JC decides to rope in a new friend in the mix? Will he ‘replace’ Max? This is defnitely one unconventional friendship bound to draw viewers into their madcap and clumsy adventures.

TUNE-IN
SATURDAY, 19/03/2022 @ 09:15 CAT
ALSO AVAILABLE ON DSTV CATCH UP!

"Hangman" Adam Page And Adam Cole Battle It Out For AEW World Championship With The First Ever PPV AEW Revolution And Joe Keery Stars In The Satirical Thriller On TNT Africa - March 2022 Highlights (Final Version)

TNT brand-new original movie premiere SPREE

Thirsting for social media fame that eludes him, a ride-share driver, Kurt Kunkle (Joe Keery), livestreams a killing spree from his car in this satirical horror thriller.
PREMIERE: Thursday, 3 March 2022 @ 21:30 (CAT)

FROM COMIC TO MOVIE
Comic book movies have become the biggest thing in entertainment since the dawn of the 21st century. Evolving from ten cents a copy to billion-dollar box-ofce hits, comic book superheroes – and their legions of fans and superfans – have earned their spot at the top of TNT’s movies this month. Every Saturday evening, catch a double feature with titles such as Assassin’s Creed, Hellboy, Daredevil and 2 Guns.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Saturday, 5 March
18:05 – 2 Guns (2013)
20:00 – Assassin’s Creed (2016)
Saturday, 12 March
17:50 – Hellboy (2004)
20:00 – Blade II (2001)
Saturday, 19 March
18:15 – Elysium (2013)
20:00 – Daredevil (2003)
Saturday, 26 March
18:30 – Men in Black II (2002)
20:00 – Pitch Black (2000)

NEVER GIVE UP!
South Africa’s defned by many things, but the one word that truly defnes our character as a nation is resilience! TNT takes us through a journey as we commemorate Human Rights Day with a variety of movies about triumph, overcoming and never giving up! In the channel premiere, Triumph, this real-life drama tells the story of Mike (RJ Mitte), a high school senior with cerebral palsy who wants to prove he can make it as a wrestler. Mike goes to extreme lengths, crushing obstacles and inspiring others along his journey, overcoming the toughest situations.

Also read:
- DreamWorks Channel launches 18 March on DStv
- Travel in the deserts on Curiosity and more
- Warner Bros. Discovery potential channel closures
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal
- Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Big Brother Liberia (now titled Housemates Liberia) is coming soon to DStv
- More Hoarders on CBS Reality while Justice welcomes back a fan favorite
- Morgan Freeman is coming to History for a new series

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Monday, 21 March
09:45 – The Power of One (1992)
11:50 – The Karate Kid (1984)
14:00 – Soul Surfer (2011)
15:45 – Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
17:35 – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
20:00 – Triumph (2021)
21:45 – John Q (2001)

AEW: REVOLUTION
After a hugely successful 2021, TNT Africa is not holding back on any of the pulsating, explosive and jaw dropping action that is AEW Revolution. AEW fans will be hungry for some big matches. Not just any match, but blockbuster bouts that have been saved for Revolution. Promising nothing but on the edge of your seat action, AEW Revolution means new championship title opportunities are up for grabs, with exciting matches lined up. Fans can fnally watch the comeback of AEW’s “Face of The Revolution Ladder Match”. Are you ready? This revolution will be televised!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Saturday, 13 March
10:00 – AEW: REVOLUTION Also available on DStv Catch Up

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Cancellations: eVOD Customers Bid Farewell To Free Data From MTN While Viewers On Mzansi Magic Are Saddened By The Sudden Cancellation Of The Queen

It was nice while it lasted

A few hours before March, MTN sent notice to customers to informing them that they'll need to buy data to continue viewing or risk missing the bulk of content coming to eVOD as follows:

Y'ello! The 4GB monthly promotion will end on the 1st of March 2022. Thereafter, standard data charges will apply when using eVOD. Thank you for supporting eVOD

As stated since launch, the 4GB data was added as part of a promotion which was initially set to end on January before being pushed a month later. Consumers who relied on the 4GB and possibly paid the monthly premiums will likely cancel.

Also read:
- SABC will launch more HD channels and streaming service
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development for Openview
- The Vow coming soon to Zee One
- Could e.tv News merge with eNCA?
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- Afrikaans voice actors for Droomvelore and Die Put
- Doodsondes returning for a fourth season on eExtra
- Could eNCA also be made available to Openview?
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April to eExtra

The Queen comes to a close on Mzansi Magic

The Queen has reportedly been cancelled after being on air for seven years. Apparently the current season is the last season of the Mzansi Magic telenovela. Shona and Connie Ferguson's ‘The Queen’ has reportedly been cancelled.

The show is likely to end this year. The soapie was one of the best shows in Mzansi when its late producer Shona Ferguson was still alive. It has been struggling to pull in the numbers since his passing.

Brenda Ngxoli leaves 'The Queen' after 3 years of playing Noma over alleged salary disputes Shona's wife Connie Ferguson has been trying her best to act while producing the show while still mourning the death of the love of her life. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela reports that the show will not be renewed for another season.

Also read:
- Travel in the deserts on Curiosity and more
- Warner Bros. Discovery potential channel closures
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Big Brother Liberia (now titled Housemates Liberia) is coming soon to DStv
- More Hoarders on CBS Reality while Justice welcomes back a fan favorite
- Morgan Freeman is coming to History for a new series

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DStv Updates: New Radio Station Gabz FM Is Coming Soon + DreamWorks Channel Launches On DStv Channel 304 From March 18th

More garbage coming your way

As the new month sets, consumers in Botswana get more choice in radio stations as the pay-tv company MultiChoice will add Gabz FM to the DStv platform.

Gabz FM is a broadcast radio station in Gaborone, Botswana, providing Urban Adult Contemporary music on a variety of frequencies throughout the country.

Also read:
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- SABC will launch more HD channels and streaming service
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels
- Kwara TV might launch on DStv

DreamWorks Channel makes a move on DStv

DreamWorks Channel has been one of the most anticipated channels on our site not because we love cartoons but the large bulk of eToonz available on the station I mean NBCUniversal chose to distribute the content to several other outlets so it was bound to happen.

From 18 March, DStv customers can view the following on channel 304 and interesting enough I recommend it as an alternative channel when The Walt Disney Company stopped distributing Disney XD, the list goes as follows:

Spirit Riding Free (seen on eToonz)
The Adventures Of Puss In Boots (seen on eToonz)
Home: The Adventures Of Tip & Oh (seen on eToonz)
All Hail King Julien (seen on eToonz)
Tinga Tinga Tales (seen on eToonz)
Roary The Racing Car
Raa Raa The Noisy Lion (seen on eToonz)
Olivia (seen on eToonz)
Dinotrux (seen on eToonz)
Little Charley Bear (seen on eToonz)
George Of The Jungle (seen on eToonz)
Noddy Toyland Detectives (seen on eToonz)
The Mr. Peabody And Sherman Show (seen on eToonz)
Turbo FAST (seen on eToonz)
Voltron: Legendary Defenders (seen on eToonz)
Casper Scare School (seen on eToonz)
Dragons: Race To The Edge (seen on eToonz)
Dawn Of The Croods (seen on eToonz)

It seems as if MultiChoice will be putting this on the most expensive packages as seen in ROA where the channel will be made available to Compact+ customers while Compact customers in South Africa will likely get it in HD.

Also read:
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3 + Earthworm Jim + Crazy Mr. Dong + The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare = APK Download
- DreamWorks Channel will be added to MultiChoice's DStv
- Overlord And The Underwoods launches on Nickelodeon plus more content for the channel alongside Nicktoons
- The Powerpuff Girls Robo Storm available to download on Android devices
- Cartoonito expected to return to EMEA by mid 2022
- Disney Channel and Junior welcomes back returning shows during the school holidays
- Dive into the Big Blue with Cartoon Network Africa
- Possible channel closures from Warner Bros. Discovery
- Johnny Bravos Big Babe Adventure available to download on Android devices

Nickelodeon is seen as a Compact+ channel in South Africa while the rest of Africa can view it on Compact so the idea of it being added to the Compact package doesn't seem far fetched.

Another coincidence is the 4 pop-up channels introduced in 2020 alongside Me in 2021. Weren't they viewable on the Family package in South Africa while the rest of Africa needed the Compact bouquet.

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Monday, February 28, 2022

As Anticipated, The Scent Of Passion Launches On Telemundo Africa

Following the 2021 debut of Law Of The Heart on Telemundo and the newly launched Nurses, the channel will introduce another series from Colombia's RCN Television called The Scent Of Passion (Café Con Aroma De Mujer) which is based on 1994 hit series of the same name.

Every year, Gaviota and her mother arrive at Hacienda Casablanca to pick up the coffee from the second harvest of the year, but they hope that their next visit will be their last, because from now on they will be owners of their own land. However, fate has other plans. Octavio Vallejo, the owner of the hacienda, has just died. Gaviota previously had saved him from a kidnapping. Octavio promised as a reward to give her one hectare of land so that she could grow her own coffee. Trying to get the Vallejo family to honor the agreement, Gaviota meets Sebastián, Octavio's son, and an irrepressible attraction is born between them, a heartbreaking, impossible love, becoming two lovers who belong to different worlds.

Also read:
- More about TLNovelas upcoming series Keeping My Family Together
- Overcoming Fear coming soon to TLNovelas
- Malverde: The Patron Saint coming soon to Telemundo Africa???
- Overcoming Heartbreak and Overcoming The Past coming soon to TLNovelas
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- The Search For Frida March 2022 teasers
- Nurses March 2022 teasers
- Unforseen Love, Bold And Beautiful and Destined Love coming soon to Star Life
- Synopsis for TLNovelas upcoming series Simply Maria

The series stars William Levy whose best known for his work on Mexico's Televisa with Laura Londoño who not only starred in Law Of The Heart but produced several tracks for the shows. Carmen Villalobos whose best known for her work in The Way To Paradise and My Heart Beats For Lola stars as the main antagonist.

The Scent Of Passion was part of a list of upcoming productions set to launch on the channel later in the year alongside Family By Force and possibly Malverde.

The Scent Of Passion replaces The Search For Frida at 22:00 CAT from 3rd April. A month from now, the channel is expected to welcome back My Heart Beats For Lola.

Telemundo and RCN are also working on a new series which features a portion of cast members from The Way To Paradise titled Until Money Do Us Apart.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

YouTube Bans Russia Today (RT) And Several Other Channels From Generating Revenue As There's Calls Have It Removed From Across Africa On DStv, StarSat, StarTimes And TelkomOne

YouTube is blocking state-backed Russian media outlets from advertising and earning money on the platform. As Russian troops continue to invade Ukraine, YouTube told Reuters it’s “pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube, including several Russian channels affiliated with recent sanctions.”

YouTube spokesperson Farshad Shadloo told Reuters that YouTube will recommend Russian state-run media to users less often. Some of these channels — including RT — will also be restricted in Ukraine due to “a government request,” potentially in response to Ukraine digital minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for YouTube to block Russian propaganda on the platform.

While YouTube says it’s barring RT from running ads, it remains unclear which other channels have also been temporarily demonetized. As Politico chief technology correspondent Mark Scott points out on Twitter, some state-backed channels still appear to have ads. The Verge asked YouTube for a list of affected channels but didn’t immediately hear back.

Also read:
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- DreamWorks Channel will be added to MultiChoice's DStv
- SABC registered three channels: SABC Parliament, SABC Children and SABC Encore
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels
- Kwara TV might launch on StarSat and DStv

The Meta-owned Facebook has already moved to pause ads from state-backed Russian media on its platform, while Twitter suspended all ads in both Ukraine and Russia to help ensure the visibility of public safety information. Russia has since restricted access to Facebook and Twitter. Although Russia hasn’t blocked YouTube just yet, it threatened to ban the platform entirely for deleting two RT channels in September.

RT has been banned in Germany and Poland later in the month as the UK is currently reviewing the channel while Africa is yet to take any legal action.

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Android (APK) Games: Earthworm Jim (Fixed) + Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Fixed) + The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (NEW) + Crazy Mr Dong (NEW)

Ever since our site started promoting games, we've ran into some technical issues but after a long while we're happy to announce that the problem has been resolved.

Earthworm Jim had been offline much longer than Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and good news for fans both apps seem to be functioning perfectly and to make it up for the wait we've added two games to the lineup as a way to show how sorry we are.

The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
Genre: Action
Developer: SEGA

Bart's doing his homework, but he's falling asleep whilst doing it. He suddenly finds himself walking around the main street of Springfield. Here he has to collect the missing papers of his homework. Whenever he sees a paper, he's getting to pick between 2 doors of different colors. Going through one of these many doors will take you to an action scene in which you become different Bart-characters. Bartzilla, Bartman and Indiana Bart are just a few of the possibilities. When completing an action scene you get one piece of missing paper and the more pieces you collect, the better a grade will Bart get.

Download link: click here

Crazy Mr Dong
Genre: Casual

Crazy Mr. Dong is a funny and relaxing retro game
based on the idea of the classic "Crazy Kong" &
"Donkey Kong".

Mrs Dong is in trouble. A big rat is preventing her
from returning home. Mr. Dong has to help her!
But to reach her must first avoid obstacles and
collect all hearts.

Download link: click here

REPEATS!!! As Telemundo Africa Welcomes Back My Heart Beats For Lola And This Is Love Possibly Resurfaces On Star Life

During this past week, it was reported that My Heart Beats For Lola is set to replace Labour Of Love and Decisions on Telemundo while Star Life might broadcast one of their owners Star India's original productions This Is Love currently seen on Glow TV. Since then viewers expressed their disappointment with the relevant stations over these developments.

Firstly, My Heart Beats For Lola and This Is Love despite being popular amongst Africans have also been abused by the relevant parties in the number of times it flies in and out of their lineup which doesn't surprise most audiences as both brands leverage a lot of reruns in their daytime schedule.

Both brands have been working aggressively to keep viewers entertained as their primetime offering experienced a reduction in new content. For Telemundo, the reason relied heavily on super series as it costs a lot to produce content in that quality while Glow TV underwent management changes.

Glow TV was once owned by Urban Brew Studios before Nismedia took majority share of the channel. Glow TV was on the verge of closing down to its entirety across South Africa on DStv, Openview and StarSat.

All channels have repeats look at e.tv with Mr. Bones and Comedy Central with Friends, so what's wrong with seeing that on channels like Telemundo and Glow TV?

Also read:
- News And Sport will stop airing on Openview in March
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development for Openview
- More about TLNovelas upcoming series Keeping My Family Together
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- Doodsondes S4 coming soon to eExtra
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2
- Overcoming Fear coming soon to TLNovelas
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April on eExtra
- Malverde: The Patron Saint coming soon to Telemundo Africa???
- The Estate stops airing on SABC 1 in April
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- The Search For Frida March 2022 teasers
- Nurses March 2022 teasers

Majority of the population aren't home at times, these series are viewed and some that are available are living with family or other people who occupy the couch at times these shows manage to air on the stations.

There also the fact that there's several others who have to multitask as they have other content to watch at the times these series come on so in a way the repeats give viewers some time to watch content they've missed elsewhere.

Glow TV was removed from DStv a years back so while others explored the alternatives available to them such as Openview, StarSat and DStv Indian. There's still people that latched onto the pay-tv platform so This Is Love would benefit them.

MultiChoice gets new DStv and GOtv customers everyday and some of those consumers could have started tuning into the channel.

For those who are familiar with the shows and want it to watch it again go ahead and those who can't stand the near sight of them should explore the other alternatives that were put up for them as repeats aren't going anywhere as it is common thing around the world.

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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) And 4Racing Have Signed A Major Agreement To Ensure The Sport Of Horseracing Is Again Accessible And Available To The Broader South African Public On Free-To-Air Television

The agreement will see 4Racing produce and broadcast a daily 30-minute horse racing talk show called ‘Racing Today’ on SABC Sport from Monday to Friday over a three-year period for 50 weeks a year.

It will also see 10 of the country’s top showpiece horse racing events being broadcast live in prime time on SABC 3.

‘Racing Today’ will from April 2022 be available on the 24-hour SABC Sports Channel on the SABC’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service, on the Open View HD Channel 124 and on the TelkomONE streaming service.

“We are delighted to partner SABC in this multi-year deal to ensure the sport of horse racing returns as a regular addition to SABC’s premier sports programming. Having the country’s largest free-to-air broadcaster, with an audience reach of over 32 million across the country, helps us to fulfil our mandate to reach new audiences, grow participation in and knowledge of the sport, and make horse racing more accessible. Through the SABC’s coverage over the years of legendary South African horses like Wolf Power, Horse Chestnut, Jet Master, Sea Cottage and Pocket Power, and jockeys like Felix Coetzee, Michael ‘Muis’ Roberts, Pierre Strydom and Jeff Lloyd, horse racing became a premier sport and those horses and jockeys household names across the country. We’re looking to recreate that with the fantastic horses such as Kommetdieding, Jet Dark, Flying Carpet and Captain’s Ransom, and rock star jockeys such as S’manga Khumalo, Gavin Lerena, Muzi Yeni, Grant van Niekerk, Rachel Venniker, Craig Zackey and many others who are fantastic current participants in the exciting sport of horseracing, so the SABC partnership is a major and very important one for us,” says Fundi Sithebe, Chief Executive Officer of 4Racing.

Also read:
- SABC will launch more HD channels and streaming service
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development for Openview
- Could e.tv News merge with eNCA?
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- The Estate cancelled only on SABC 1 for new drama series
- Warner Bros. Discovery potential channel closures
- A list of Afrikaans voice actors for Die Put and Droomvelore
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April to eExtra

The new daily talk show ‘Racing Today’ on SABC Sport will cover everything horse racing related, while live coverage of the best local and international races will deliver the exhilaration, drama and prestige that are synonymous with racing to SABC’s viewers.

Head of Sport for SABC, Gary Rathbone, said that “horse racing has long been a major part of the SABC Sport offering and after a long absence from our platforms, it’s great to have the sport of kings back on air on the Public Broadcaster”.

“Being able to feature South Africa’s best thoroughbreds and champions jockeys fighting it out in these iconic races on the annual calendar is something I’m sure will excite millions of South Africans who will now be able to access the best racing on offer live and free on the SABC,” Rathbone added.

Stephen Watson, Head of 4Racing TV and Executive Director of Discover Digital, said “this deal with SABC is a significant one for us at 4Racing and for all current and prospective punters and racegoers who love the sport”.

“We have been working with SABC over the last year and this partnership has already seen live coverage of major race days such as the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met and Summer Cup and the L’Ormarins Queens Plate, while we’ve also assisted Gold Circle to get one of the country’s biggest and most important race days, the Gold Cup, broadcast live on SABC 3. So we are excited with this long-term partnership with the SABC, which will add more value to punters, sponsors and stakeholders. The deal also bolsters our multi channel strategy through the SABC’s channel carriage deals with Open View HD and TelkomONE’s streaming service,” Watson added.

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