Backstage Comes To A Close On Disney Channel Africa In August 2016 And More Disney Original Movies

BACKSTAGE
Premiere episodes
Monday 1st to 5th August at 17:00

The first season of our great new series Backstage draws to a close on Disney Channel this month with five premiere episodes from 1st to 5th August at 17:00.

This lively docu-drama chronicles the lives of a group of 12 outstandingly talented teenagers as they live through the highs and lows of attending the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Follow them throughout the academic year as their experiences range from worry and disappointment to new friendships and crowning achievements.

In the season finale episode entitled We (Friday 5th August at 17:00) as the school year comes to a close, the future of each student is uncertain. Will Keaton’s talent be recognized? And is Carly and Vanessa’s friendship threatened by the arrival of a talent scout?

Premiere season finale episodes of Backstage air from Monday 1st to 5th August at 17:00 on Disney Channel.

HANK ZIPSER
Season premiere
Weekdays until Wednesday 17th August at 15:15

Hank Zipzer struggles with school because of his dyslexia, but that doesn't stop him and his friends from going on various adventures and escapades!

Join Hank Zipzer and friends for more adventures as season two launches on Disney Channel with premiere episodes on weekdays from 1st to 17th August at 15:15!

Don’t miss season two of Hank Zipser with premiere episodes on weekdays from 1st to 17th August at 15:15!

THANK DISNEY IT’S THURSDAY Premiere episodes
Every Thursday throughout August from 17:25

Thursdays are big days on Disney Channel in August as Thank Disney It’s Thursday continues. The weekly block is packed with premieres from 17:25 to 19:05.

This month these entertainment extravaganzas contain premiere episodes of Alex & Co, Girl Meets World, Liv and Maddie and Binny and the Ghost.

The episode of Girl Meets World on Thursday 25th August at 17:50 is the third part of a three part story arc entitled Girl Meets Texas. In this episode, Maya, Riley and Lucas travel to Lucas’ Texas home town, where he has been entered into a bull-riding contest at a rodeo. There they discover their true feelings for each other, and come home to deal with the aftermath.

Don’t miss old favourites and premiere episodes on Thursdays in August from 17:25 on Disney Channel.

WOMEN’S DAY
Programming event
Tuesday 9th August from 08:10

Disney Channel is celebrating Women's Day on 9th August with doubles of many favourite shows, as well as an airing of our great movie Full Out at 10:35!

Full Out (Tuesday 9th August at 10:35) is an inspiring drama which tells the true story of a promising gymnast whose dreams were shattered by a car accident, but fought her way back to gymnastics via hip hop dance. 

Don’t miss our special schedule in celebration of Women’s Day on Tuesday 9th August from 08:10.

MIRACULOUS TALES OF LADYBUG AND CAT NOIR
Premiere episode
Weekdays from 15th to 22nd August at 16:35!

When evil threatens their city, two teens, Marinette and Adrien, transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir! Catch premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir on weekdays from 15th -22nd August at 16:35!

In the episode entitled Gamer (Tuesday 16th August at 16:35) when ruled out of a video game tournament because of Marinette, Max gets akumatized. Now The Gamer, he controls a robot that wreaks havoc. If Ladybug and Cat Noir can't stop him it’s game over!

Premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir air on weekdays from 15th -22nd August at 16:35 on Disney Channel!

100th DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE!
Programming event
Weekends throughout August at 17:25

In the run-up to the premiere of the 100th Disney Channel Original Movie later this year, Disney Channel is airing previous DCOMs over weekends until then.

The 100th DCOM is the new version of Adventures in Babysitting, which features Disney stars Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) and Sofia Carson (Austin & Ally, Disney’s Descendants).

The previous DCOMs are a feast of fun, including fabulous films like Pixel Perfect (Saturday 6th August at 17.25) and Radio Rebel (Saturday 13th August at 10:40), as well as 16 Wishes (Sunday 28th August at 17:25).

Don't miss your favourite Disney Channel Original Movies airing every weekend throughout August!

New Series Premiering Soon On BBC First Africa In July 2016

Indian Summers
Series 1
From Sunday 31 July at 21:00
An epic drama set in the summer of 1932 where India dreams of independence, but the British are clinging to  power.

Ralph Whelan - the dashing private secretary to the Viceroy - and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla. Here, the doyenne of British society, Cynthia Coffin, prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season, and she has a plan to help the ruthless Ralph realise his ambitions.

But when Ralph’s beautiful sister Alice arrives with her baby - having fled a broken marriage - a heady cocktail of racial tension and forbidden love looks set to threaten Alice’s new found happiness and her brother’s ascending career.

Unforgotten
Series 1 (6 episodes)
From Wednesday 20 July at 20:00
This crime drama focuses on a cold case reopened after 39 years. When the body of a young man is discovered in a derelict building, DCI Cassie Stuart – one of the Met’s smartest detectives – is called in to investigate. 

There are four suspects: a clergyman, an eminent entrepreneur, a community worker and a wheelchair-bound husband caring for his wife. Each has a secret to hide. As their lies unravel, the people they love most begin to wonder what else they might be capable of. Nothing in this case is black and white. What secrets have they buried?

3 New Series Heading To TLC Entertainment Africa In July 2016

THE UNDATEABLES PREMIERE
From Thursday, 7 July at 20:00

Looking for love can be tricky, but some find it harder than others. Add  disability to the equation and it can sometimes seem almost impossible. This uplifting series returns for a fourth series to follow the journeys of several extraordinary singletons as they navigate the dating circuit in pursuit of love. From a nude art model with a pronounced stammer, to a raver with the rare  genetic condition Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, ‘The Undateables’ follows them as they enter the world of blind dates, matchmakers and speed dating. With  the help of Flame, a bespoke personal introduction agency, and Stars in the Sky, a specialist dating agency for people with learning disabilities, this touching series explores the realities of looking for love in our anonymous, fastpaced, image-obsessed world, where those with challenging conditions are often considered ‘undateable’. 

JODIE MARSH IS EXPOSED ONLINE PREMIERE
From Thursday, 14 July at 21:50

Revenge porn, the baby making industry and benefits are  among the hot topics Jodie Marsh is investigating in a  series of eye-opening documentaries. At 36, Jodie's  biological clock is ticking loudly, so she investigates the  booming baby making industry in ‘Jodie Marsh is Making  Babies’, meeting a Dutch sperm donor who has fathered at  least 105 children along the way. Ten years ago revenge  porn barely existed, but it's now estimated that there are  tens of thousands of revenge porn victims in the UK alone. In ‘Jodie Marsh is Exposed Online’, Jodie immerses herself in the virtual world to try and understand the reality of revenge porn. Always outspoken and never afraid to ask difficult questions, Jodie brings a fascinating insight into some of the most talked-about issues in modern life.

JILL & JESSA: COUNTING ON PREMIERE
From Wednesday, 20 July at 20:55

The Duggar family are back in the spotlight with sisters Jill  and Jessa taking centre stage in this new series. It was supposed to be the happiest time in Jill and Jessa's lives -  a new baby, a new marriage, an exciting new chapter for  both, but when devastating news about older brother Josh was revealed, the sisters' worlds were shattered. While  there may still be hurt and sadness, the family have a lot to  look forward to. Jill and Derick are adjusting to parenthood  with baby Israel, and are moving their growing family to Central America. Meanwhile, newlyweds Jessa and Ben welcome their first child and begin life as a family of three. Will Jessa miss Jill's guidance even more as she adjusts to  parenthood? Jill and Jessa share how their lives have changed forever, and how this remarkable family  continue to go forth and multiply!

MY 600LB LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
PREMIERE  From Friday, 29 July at 20:00

Check in on the courageous men and women who featured  in the second series of ‘My 600lb Life’. Get an update on  where they are now and what’s changed since the show.  It’s been ten years since the series began following  Melissa’s extraordinary weight-loss journey – she now finds herself overwhelmed with four children, a marriage on the rocks and an unexpected pregnancy. Catch up with Ashley, the first weight loss patient over 600lbs to receive a gastric bypass operation. Ten years later, her journey has stalled, so she sets out to get back on track towards a healthy lifestyle. After losing 300lbs, Paula needs more surgery to deal with a body entirely covered in loose and sagging excess skin. Meanwhile, Joe has come a long way from being morbidly obese – he's in love and is contemplating proposing to his girlfriend.

Release The Hound Coming To BBC Brit In July 2016 And More Along The Way

Release the Hounds
PREMIERE
Series 1 (7 episodes)
Starts Sunday 3 July at 21:00
In this horror game show, hosted by Reggie Yates, three candidates have to enter a forest at dusk in a quest to unlock chests full of prize money.

In order to win the jackpot, they must escape the forest, but the cash is protected by a pack of angry dogs. Can they outrun the howling hounds and bag the cash?

The last episode of the series is a special edition, in which members of the UK dance group 'Diversity' enter the forest in a quest for prize money. Can they get hold of the cash prize for their chosen charity and avoid the cantankerous canines?

Frontline Fighting: Battling ISIS
PREMIERE
Friday 8 July at 20:00
 
This documentary tells the inside story of three untrained British volunteers with no family connections to the Middle East who heeded the call to take up arms with Kurdish fighters to reclaim Rojava from the ‘Islamic State’ group.

The self-proclaimed ‘Islamic State’ brutally besieged Rojava - the Kurdish region fresh from fighting for Syrian independence. The Kurdish YPG militia used social media to recruit foreign volunteers. Their call on Facebook was to ‘defend the civilised world against barbarism’ - and thousands responded. 
Unprecedented access to these ordinary British fighters intimately explores their motivations and visceral experiences on the frontlines. They engage the enemy in intense sniper battles, close-range mortar strikes and face counter-attacks from ISIS. But the men are unprepared for the raw atrocities of combat, the fierceness of battle and the death of their Kurdish co-fighters. Together they have a single-minded mission: fight to free the ‘Islamic State’ strong hold of the Abdulaziz Mountains.

The pairing of double BAFTA winner editor Mark Towns and five-time BAFTA winner, executive producer Dan Reed, turns kinetic, unique combat footage into unforgettable scenes with a cinematic feel and skilfully draws the characters of the foreign volunteers from the UK, Germany and USA, as they venture deeper into the heart of the ground war against ‘Islamic State’.

Welcome to the Mosque
PREMIERE
Friday 15 July at 20:00
With unprecedented access, documentary filmmaker Robb Leech enters Europe's biggest Muslim community, in the heart of London's East End.

Leech first came to the East London Mosque with his stepbrother, who had converted to an extreme brand of Islam, and in 2013 was convicted of preparing terrorist acts and jailed for six years.

Now the mosque has invited Robb back, to find out what life is really like inside for some of the two million people who attend every year. 'After years of trying to make sense of extremism, I want to understand the lives of ordinary Muslims, to go behind the walls and dispel the mystery and suspicion felt by non-Muslims on the outside', says Leech.

Robb finds a diverse group of individuals hidden from public view behind the Mosque's brick walls. He captures key moments, from the rituals of washing before Friday prayers to preparing Muslim couples for marriage at the centre's match-making service. Robb discusses British values with young Muslims at the Mosque's school. Older community members tell him about the racism they experienced growing up in the East End. He witnesses segregation, attempts to understand its cultural value and meets younger community members fearful of the dangers of free-mixing with the opposite sex.

During filming, the story breaks about the London schoolgirls who fled Britain to join Isis jihadists in Syria. Robb explores the Mosque's response to events that shocked the community. Whether capturing the frantic first phone call to the Mosque's media manager from a distraught sister of one of the girls or travelling to Istanbul with the girls' families to try and track them down, Robb's hand-held camera gives an intimate feel to the events.

Gadget Man
PREMIERE
Continues from Monday 18 July at 21:00
Director, author and  BAFTA-winning actor Richard Ayoade returns as 'Gadget  Man'. Richard has always used gadgets to shield him from the stresses and strains of everyday life, but in this series he's going to be using them to help make other people's lives better, too, as he tackles four of the most pressing problems of the 21st century. 

Aided and abetted by celebrity companions, Richard will be tackling the myriad challenges involved in staying safe, surviving the endless grind of work and the even worse grind of the weekend, as well as helping people find love in the digital age. He'll be using a gobsmacking array of gadgets to do it: from research robots, to prototypes, to the latest ready to buy gadgets from all over the world.

The Super-Rich and Us
PREMIERE
2 episodes
From Thursday 28 July at 20:00
We were always told the superrich would make us richer, so why hasn't that happened, and what does the arrival of their astronomical wealth really mean for the rest of us?

In this two-part series, Jacques Peretti looks at how the super-rich first exploited an obscure legal loophole to make Britain the most attractive tax haven on earth. This was no accident. Wooing the super-rich was a deliberate strategy by government to reconfigure the British economy, under the belief their wealth would 'trickle down' to the rest of us. But it didn't.

The OECD now say the British economy would have been 20 per cent bigger had we not pursued the super-rich. So who sold us the fallacy of trickle down and why? Jacques meets the super-rich themselves - from those buying premiership football clubs to the billionaires who are breaking ranks to criticise the decisions that made them richer - and society more unequal.

Jacques challenges the architects of these policies, as well as tracking down the foreign multi-millionaires who are buying up Britain and turning us from a nation of property owners to a nation of renters. He uncovers new research that shows growing inequality has been driven by the key factor of unaffordable property, and the far-reaching effect this will have on every aspect of our lives. Inequality is reshaping Britain into two simple classes: the 99 per cent and the one per cent.

This is the story of how it happened and what it means for all of us.

Celebrity MasterChef Is Back On BBC Lifestyle Along With Brand New Seasons Of The Best Shows On BBC Lifestyle Africa

Celebrity MasterChef
Series 8
From Wednesday 13 July at 20:00
Celebrity MasterChef returns, welcoming 16 famous hopefuls to battle for the title of Celebrity MasterChef Champion.

Episode one sees the first batch of celebrities undertake three tough culinary challenges in a bid to prove themselves to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

Setting foot in the MasterChef kitchen this week are writer and broadcaster Janet Street Porter, Sugababe Heidi Range, comedian Katy Brand and businesswoman (and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood's ex-wife) Jo Wood. The first challenge for the four hopefuls is a mystery box test; the legendary measure of imagination and creativity in which the celebrities are presented with a range of ingredients. Here they come face-to-face with a spider crab – and with nerves running high and just 50 minutes to cook their dish, the celebrities must think on their feet to impress the judges.

Which of these unlikely amateur chefs has what it takes to make the final and be crowned Celebrity MasterChef?

Don't Tell The Bride: Specials
Series 8
From Sunday 20 July at 20:00
Special editions of the show in which the groom must choose every detail of his wedding, with no help from the bride.

First, in a Christmas special, Rosie can stamp her feet all she wants... because she has handed over control of her big day to her man with a festive plan. Rosie's fiancé Nick has just three weeks and £12,000 to give her the perfect Christmas present - a wintry wonderland wedding she will never forget.

So will Nick give his little princess a very merry Christmas or will he be skating on thin ice and receive a frosty reception?

The next special episode sees the most put-upon brides from series six being given the chance to seek revenge on their hapless grooms with a Christmas 'gift' to remind them who is back wearing the trousers. 

Then sit back, relax and fasten your seat belts for a hilarious romp through the world of weddings, as Don't Tell the Bride goes global. With countries everywhere now making their own unique versions, we pick the best of the bunch from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.

Grand Designs
Series 13
From Sunday 31 July at 17:00
Designer and author Kevin McCloud meets people who want something a little different out of their homes – so they decide to build them themselves!

This series, Kevin follows a project to renovate and extend a classic 1920s cinema in Thorne, South Yorkshire.

With little knowledge of restoration, Gwyn and Kate boldly set about turning the dilapidated building into a family home using masses of concrete, after taking advice from an Later, Jonathan Broom and his wife Deborah have put everything on hold while he pursues his dream of building a miniature Hollywood Hills-style mansion.

Junior Bake Off
Series 2 (15 episodes)
From Monday 4 July at 11:00
Return of the programme in which enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker. In the first heat, four contestants follow a tricky recipe for biscotti and lemonade, and create showstopping racing-themed cakes, before judges Mary Berry and James Martin pick one to go through to the semi-final. 

Later, with a place in the semi-finals at stake, the bakers are tested on their know-how in the Technical Challenge, where they will try to master Mary Berry's recipe for marble cake. They must then make a splash in the Showstopper Challenges as they rustle up and present a selection of impressive under-the-sea-themed biscuits.

Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home
Series 2
From Sunday 3 July 17:00
Kevin McCloud returns with a new Man Made challenge. This time he's attempting to build his own beach getaway on the English coast, testing a basic hypothesis - is simple better?

Having successfully crafted an amazing cabin in the woods, Kevin McCloud now wants to build his very own beach getaway in Somerset. He starts by making a deck from a shipwreck.

Next, Kevin builds a sun lounge for his beach hut, his own hammock to lie in and some lobster traps made out of old shopping trolleys to go fishing with.

The Resort
Series 3
From Sunday 17 July at 22:00
The show following the antics of six young people and their reps at the Spanish resort returns, with three lads from Weston-super-Mare and three girls from Liverpool staying at the Lively Hotel. 

New girl Ali is worried she might not have what it takes to be a rep, and there may be romance in the air for the holiday-makers. Buckinghamshire trio Ollie, Toby and Jake and Preston-based students Holly and Lauren check into the Lively Hotel; wasting no time in getting to know the reps better. 
Meanwhile, new girl Ali struggles to settle into her new lifestyle, resulting in a bitter war of words with head rep Imogen.

DStv Premium, Extra, Compact Plus & Compact (Outside Of South Africa) Are In For A Treat This July 2016 On Cbeebies

Teletubbies
Series 1
Monday 18 July at 19:10
Staying true to the original series Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po still have their loveable, huggable distinctive features but have been subtly updated to cater for today’s pre-schoolers.

The Teletubbies now have 21st century Touch Screen Tummies which show beautiful live action films shot from a child’s perspective. 

Some familiar characters return, including the Teletubbies’ hoover-like companion Noo-Noo, while a new gadget - the Tubby Phone - will bring the Teletubbies bang up to date with technology, and a twirling, whirling Tubby Custard Ride will provide the characters with endless custardy chaos and fun.

The Furchester Hotel
Series 1 (41 episodes)
From Monday 4 July at 16:35
The Furchester Hotel is a  series for children between the ages of three and six set  in an almost world-class  hotel run by a close-knit  family of cheerfully chaotic monsters. The series, which is designed to encourage creative problem-solving, introduces brand new characters and also welcomes the beloved Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street.

As guests arrive at the  hotel, they are greeted by monster owner Funella Furchester, her loving husband, Furgus Fuzz, and their daughter, the unflappable Phoebe Furchester-Fuzz. Elmo, Phoebe's cousin, who is on an extended visit and Cookie Monster, who has landed his dream job as room service and dining room waiter, join the Furchester family at the hotel. Completing the ensemble is Isabel, a furry bell monster – and guests won't get any attention until she dings to announce their arrival! 

In series one, Phoebe and Elmo must think carefully to help a lonely porcupine and also stop two howling wolves from keeping the other guests awake all night. Also, the Furchesters hold a ballroom dance weekend - but the floor is so shiny the guests keep slipping on it!

There's More Brand New Episodes Of Wabbit And Mr Bean And Boomerang Winner's Marathon In August 2016 On Boomerang Africa

BRAND NEW EPISODES
WABBIT
Bugs keeps hop, hop, HOPPING!

Bugs hops back on screen, and is terribly busy! With a carrot in hand, as always, this bunny is on a mission -  from mastering the art of yoga, to attempting to teach Bigfoot the difference between imagination and reality, whilst desperately avoiding Yosemite (of course) at all costs. For more hilarious bunny trouble and struggles, tune into Wabbit, only on Boomerang DStv Channel 302, on Monday to Friday @ 18:15 CAT.

Premiere date : Monday 01/08/2016 Tune-In : Monday-Friday @ 16:40 CAT Repeat : Saturday & Sunday @ 11:15  & 20:25 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
MR BEAN
The misadventures of Mr Bean on Boomerang, DStv Channel 302, continue and man, are they hilarious.

Tune-in and watch as Mr Bean’s attempt to find treasure slowly turns disastrous, as the hole he begins to dig becomes too great! If nature wasn’t mean enough, the Brit ends himself fighting great battles against a winged beast (ay)! Perhaps Mr Bean should just stay indoors to avoid all mishaps, and when he grows bored, should he smuggle a parrot past Mrs Wicket.

Premiere date : Monday  01/08/2016
Tune-in : Monday - Friday  @16:40 CAT
Repeat : Monday-Friday @  7:35 & 18:40 CAT Sat & Sun @ 09:20 & 16:15  CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
BOOMERANG’s BIG WINNER MARATHON
Who is it going to be? Wabbit? Be Cool Scooby Doo? The Looney Tunes Show or Tom & Jerry?

So many decisions to make, so many cool shows to watch and choose from! Boomerang, in order to reveal the channels top watched favourite shows, will be launching an online competition, encouraging viewers to vote for their favourite shows. From 23 July 2016, kids can go visit [insert website] to vote for their favourite Boomerang show by selecting the game and go! The golden winner, to be announced on 22 of August 2016, will win an entire weekend marathon of their favourite Boomerang shows!

Premiere date : Saturday 27/08/2016
Tune-in : Saturday & Sunday @ 13:15 to 16:15 CAT

Cartoon Network Africa Celebrates Women's Month With Everyone's Favourite Crime Fighters The Powerpuff Girls And Brand New Episodes Of Nexo Knights And Everyone's Favourite Blue Cat And Talking Fish In August 2016

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING STUNT
GIRL POWER DAY WITH THE POWERPUFF’s
With Woman’s Day around the corner, Cartoon Network aims to encourage girl power and showcase what ‘fighting like a girl’ really means!

In order to celebrate and honour all the young, strong, independent women, Cartoon Network, DStv Channel 301, will be showcasing a super, power session marathon with only the greatest, super-cute, super-fierce female fighters on TV screens across Africa. Join Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup in their struggle to strike a perfect balance between being the rocking protectors of their city of Townsville, and just being regular girls on the block!

Premiere Date : Tuesday 09/08/2016
Tune-In : Tuesday 09th (Women’s day) @9:55 CAT
Repeat : @16:55 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS
Your (nexo) knights in shining armour are back on Cartoon Network!

The NEXO Knights on Cartoon Network are now an efficient monster-fighting unit, but even so, they need to upgrade their equipment and NEXO powers to keep up with the evolving threat. Watch as dark secrets from the past start to reveal themselves in the deep memory of holographic wizard Merlok 2.0. Things slowly become unclear…who the real enemy master mind is. Is it Jestro, or the Book of Monsters? Tune-in to Cartoon Network, DStv Channel 301 to find out, Monday to Friday @ 16:55 CAT.

Premiere Date : Monday 15/08/2016
Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 16:55 CAT
Repeat : Monday -Friday @10:40 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 12:15 & 17:35 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL
Here at Cartoon Network we are so excited to announce that Gumball is BACK… yes that’s  right, he’s back, and there are a whack load of new, fun and exciting adventures coming to  your screens!

Will Gumball succeed in his attempts to resist using the internet? Will Gumball ever find love, after constantly convincing himself that it’s not for him? Have you ever wondered where Darwin came from? Tune  in to Cartoon Network to find out, only on DStv Channel 301, Monday to Friday at 14:35 CAT.

Premiere Date : Monday 22/08/2016
Tune-in : Monday-Friday @ 14:35 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 5:20 CAT & 20:00 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 12:40 CAT

What's New In August 2016 On Nicktoons Africa

MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC NEW SERIES!
Monday 1 August @ 13:30 CAT
Twilight Sparkle may be a very smart unicorn, but Princess Celestia wants her to learn that there is more to life in Equestria than magic, so she sends her to Ponyville to be sociable. Here she has many adventures with Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie as they learn valuable lessons about friendship. Laughs are never far away as the magical ponies reunite with old friends and meet some new ones.

JIMMY NEUTRON NEW EPISODES!
Monday 8 August @ 16:00 CAT
Our favourite boy genius is back! Life in Retroville is never boring with Jimmy Neutron around. The fifth grader always comes up with incredible inventions to solve every problem imaginable, but they never go to plan – with hilarious consequences. No doubt Jimmy, his best friends Carl and Sheen, and his robotic dog Goddard will get up to endless mischief and have themselves a whole lot of fun.

What's New In August 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

LITTLE CHARMERS NEW EPISODES!
Monday 1 August @ 15:30 CAT
The oh-so-sweet Little Charmers, Hazel, Posie and Lavender, may still have a lot to learn when it comes to using magic to solve the problems they encounter, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try at every opportunity they get! Tune in to new episodes to see the bravest of the lot, Hazel, lead her “charmazing” friends on magical adventures around Charmville. But they better watch out: Hazel’s parents are always warning the trio about the dangers of abusing their powers.

HOLIDAY STUNT
Saturday 6 August @ 20:30 CAT and Sunday 7 August @ 08:30 CAT
Going on holiday is always so exciting, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. The same seems to be true for our favourite characters. Whether the Paw Patrol pups are saving the day during a camping trip, Zack and his buddies are looking for the perfect pop-up to create the ideal holiday, Dora’s exploring new locations, the Bubble Guppies are telling tales around a campfire, Ben and Holly are leaving their little kingdom for a short trip, or Max and Ruby are having to work together to pack a yummy picnic basket, you can be sure there will be some funny moments. During the Holiday Stunt, our favourites learn important lessons about the world around them.

BUBBLE GUPPIES NEW EPISODES!
Friday 19 August @ 15:05 CAT
Hold your breath and dive into brand new episodes of Bubble Guppies. What will our colourful fishy friends be getting up to this time and what will they teach us along the way? Mr Grouper has loads more intriguing stories to tell, the Guppies will discover hidden talents and Nonny will find even more silly snacks in his lunchbox. We can’t wait to sing, laugh and play along with the curious Guppies as they explore their underwater world.

PAW PATROL ROAD SAFETY STUNT
Sunday 21 August @ 19:10 CAT and Monday 22 August @ 07:10 CAT
Our courageous canines, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble and Skye, are always ready to lend a hand (or should we say paw) when Ryder calls on them. In this special Road Safety Stunt the pups are on the move putting out fires (sometimes literally) as they go. They find themselves testing their special skills and abilities at a festival, helping out sea turtles, saving a train, restoring light and saving a host of creatures that range from penguins and beavers to a friend of theirs, and even a ghost.

SUNDAY MOVIES

DORA’S BIG BIRTHDAY ADVENTURE Saturday 6 August @ 19:10 CAT and Sunday 7 August @ 07:10 CAT
Dora’s turning 8, let’s celebrate! She needs to get home for her birthday party, but finds herself in magic storybook where a twisty wind cloud sends her and Boots to Wizzle World.

JOURNEY TO MONKEY KING CASTLE Saturday 13 August @ 19:10 CAT and Sunday 14 August @ 07:10 CAT
Say Ni Hao to Kai-Lan as she and her friends journey to Monkey King Castle for a birthday celebration. They accidentally make a mess of the decorations and need to fix it quick!

TUGA HELPS THE MOON
Saturday 20 August @ 19:10 CAT and Sunday 21 August  07:10 CAT
Fans of Go Diego Go! will love this movie. Diego and Tuga the turtle have to save the moon, which has been smashed by a comet. They must find all the pieces so the moon can guide the baby turtles to the ocean.

THE KING OF NUMBERS
Saturday 27 August @ 19:10 CAT and Sunday 28 August @ 07:10 CAT
If there’s one thing we know about Team Umizoomi, it’s that they love numbers! Milli, Geo and Bot navigate the world of counting with the King of Numbers, showing us just how exciting these important little figures can be.

What's New In August 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

HARVEY BEAKS NEW EPISODES!
Monday 1 August @ 16:35 CAT
Harvey is a sweet bird and a good son. He lives in a treehouse with his mom and dad, and loves his best friends, the rambunctious twins, Fee and Foo. In these brand new episodes of the show, which LA times describes as “sunny with a chance of bad behaviour”, these three musketeers get up to all sorts of mischief and adventure in the forest. With his wild friends, Harvey is learning how to branch out and live a little.

BELLA & THE BULLDOGS NEW EPISODES!
Monday 8 August @ 16:35 CAT
Bella was a cheerleader until she was spotted throwing a football like a pro. Now she’s the only lass on the boy’s team, The Bulldogs, and she’s showing them how it’s done…well sort of. It’s a lot tougher than what Bella thought but when the going gets tough, the tough get going! Follow Bella, her teammates and cheerleading friends in these all-new episodes as they navigate high school, fun competition and friendship.

NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN NEW EPISODES!
Monday 8 August @ 18:20 CAT
Big sister Dawn knows how to lead the charge when it comes to life and her quadruplet siblings – she was born four seconds before them after all. In season two, the 11-year-old quad squad decides to turn the garage into a hang out spot to gain popularity at school. Dawn also starts playing tuba in the orchestra, which compromises the siblings’ hot dog business and on a whim the children decide to explore the mall without their folks...and end up with more than just egg on their faces!

HENRY DANGER NEW EPISODES!
Monday 15 August @ 19:10 CAT
Don’t miss this special crossover episode where Henry Danger and super hero family the Thundermans unite to save one of their own. Captain Man, Kid Danger and Phoebe Thunderman covertly gain access to a secret villain meeting and are surprised when they find Phoebe’s brother, Max Thunderman in attendance! In this awesome hour-long episode  titled “Danger and Thunder”, Henry and co unite to bring Max back from the dark side.

FAQ On ID Xtra Africa

On Tuesday, 5 January 2016, a new high-quality mystery and suspense channel, ID Xtra will replace the current crime and investigation channel m Discovery ID on DStv channel 171. ID Xtra will be available to DStv Premium, Extra and Compact customers.

Featuring a selection of captivating content never before seen on DStv, ID Xtra will welcome a host of new faces including Emmy Award-winning talk show host Jerry Springer and his series Tabloid (weekdays, 8:20pm) which delves into the most shocking and bizarre stories to have made headlines in America.
This January alone, viewers can look forward to several brand new shows including; Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors (Saturday 9 January, 10pm) the intriguing series that goes behind closed doors to uncover the shocking crimes that happened inside hotels; Bad Blood (Sunday 24 January, 10pm) follows families driven apart by heinous crimes as they come together for the first time; and Mansions & Murders (Monday 11 January, 10:50pm) re-enacts the terrible crimes involving wealthy mansion dwellers.

FAQs

What changes are you making to the Discovery channels? 
On Tuesday, 5 January 2016, a new high-quality mystery and suspense channel, ID Xtra will replace the current crime and investigation channel Discovery ID on DStv channel 171. 

Why are you closing Discovery ID?
ID Xtra is a new and more dramatic version of Discovery ID which showcases the best in gripping stories and dramatic reconstructions of everyday people behaving badly, all filmed in a contemporary and stylish format.

What will happen to my PVR recordings after Discovery ID is terminated?
Any recordings of shows from Discovery ID will remain on your PVR’s Personal Recordings until you delete them, so they will still be available for you to watch, even after the channels terminate.

What kind of programming will I see on ID Xtra?
ID Xtra will feature a selection of captivating content never before seen on DStv. The channel will welcome a host of new faces including Emmy Award-winning talk show host Jerry Springer and his series Tabloid (weekdays at 8:20pm) which delves into the most shocking and bizarre stories to have made headlines in America.

This January alone, viewers can look forward to several brand new shows including; Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors (Saturday 9 January at 10pm) the intriguing series that goes behind closed doors to uncover the shocking crimes that happened inside hotels; Bad Blood (Sunday 24 January at 10pm) follows families driven apart by heinous crimes as they come together for the first time; and Mansions & Murders (Monday 11 January at 10:50pm) re-enacts the terrible crimes involving wealthy mansion dwellers.