Elena Premieres In October 2016 Along With New Episodes Of Hank Zipzer And Lolirock On Disney Channel Africa

ELENA OF AVALOR
SERIES PREMIERE
Teenage princess Elena has saved her magical kingdom, Avalor, from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Elena's adventures will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

Don't miss the series premiere of Elena of Avalor on the 29th October at 08:25!
https://we.tl/N1e85VWe4u

HANK ZIPZER
SEASON 3
The series focuses on the misadventures of Hank Zipzer, a 12-year-old schoolboy in  London who suffers from dyslexia. Hanks friends are called Franky and Ashley, and Nick McKelty is his nemesis. The show is based on Henry Winkler's Hank Zipzer children's books!

Join Hank and friends for the season three premiere on the 24th October at 15:15!
https://we.tl/RDqPQHDzgh

LOLIROCK
SEASON 2
LoliRock follows the journey of young Iris, a spirited teenage girl with a beautiful voice and an unending desire to help others. When Iris joins the girl group LoliRock, her life is changed forever, as a new world of music, mysteries and magical powers is revealed. These three new friends are now bound together by their destinies as magical princesses and a fight against injustice.

Catch the launch of season two of LoliRock on the 10th October at 16:10!
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Catch New Episodes Of Annedroids And Danger Mouse Along With Counterfeit Cat Weekdays At 18:35 On Disney XD Africa

Annedroids
Season 4 Launch Weekdays from 17th October at 16:50 SAST

Annedroids is back with a new season and more robots.
Last season we found out that Ada was an enemy and Pal has now been infected with a virus. Will Anne, Nick and Shania be able to save Pal?

Tune in Weekdays from the 17th @ 16:50 SAST
https://we.tl/rvsvH7Wi1t

Danger Mouse
New Episodes Weekdays from the 10th October at 15:30 SAST

In August you met our beloved Danger Mouse and Penfold, now they are back for some brand new episodes.
In the latest episodes we meet a evil version of Danger Mouse, Baron von Greenback loses his memory and Count Duckula is back

Tune in to all their adventures weekdays @ 15:30 SAST
https://we.tl/XQ9CMqtS4W

Counterfeit Cat
Brand New Series
Weekdays at 18:35 SAST

This month we have another brilliant new cartoon for you...Counterfeit Cat!
In this brand new show you meet a cat called Max and an alien called Gark dressed in a cat suit. Gark is destined to save the universe and he thinks Max can help him. Is Max up for this challenge or will be just the lazy cat he normally is.

Tune in and see all their adventures Weekdays @ 18:35 SAST
https://we.tl/epCH87u8vd

All Roads Lead Continues On September 2016 - Teasers

ALL ROADS LEAD TO LOVE
Premieres weekdays at 5.10pm. Catch-up Sundays at 12.10pm

Thursday, 1 September, A furious Eva feels betrayed when she learns that Pablo and Betty were lovers. Marlene seduces Armando, and he argues with her about Fabiola.

Friday, 2 September, Eva is sentenced to 25 years in prison, but Pablo swears that he will get her freed. Marlene learns that Betty is pregnant with Pablo’s baby.

Monday, 5 September, Armando tries to humiliate Eva. Soraya fights with Marlene. Adriana sends Bobby a selfie. Bobby asks Robert for money to go to Las Vegas.

Tuesday, 6 September, When he discovers Adriana’s selfie, Andy forces her to leave the hotel. Elsa asks Marlene for money and she o ers her a job.

Wednesday, 7 September, The police ask Evencio to leave Carmen’s house. Pablo refuses to talk to Betty because of what she did to Eva. Andy takes Adriana partying.

Thursday, 8 September, Adriana swallows all of Andy’s pills, Eva tells Emilia to fight for her children, and Pablo stops two homeless men from assaulting Adriana.

Friday, 9 September, Eva prays that Pablo will find Adriana. Pablo reveals to Adriana that Marlene and Armando are lovers. Armando confronts Pablo, and they fight.

Monday, 12 September, Pablo and Martin come up with a plan to invalidate Eva’s trial. Pablo spies on Marisol. JJ asks Marisol if she believes that Eva is innocent.

Tuesday, 13 September, Pablo visits Eva as her lawyer and promises that he will get her freed. Martin and JJ investigate Leila and see a video of her with her lover.

Wednesday, 14 September, Bobby and Adriana kiss, and she says she will get a divorce. Marlene orders Eva´s murder. Betty is upset to learn that Eva’s trial may be reopened.

Thursday, 15 September, After hearing the voice messages on Eva’s phone, the judge reopens the case. Pablo manages to have Eva let out on bail. Betty vows to destroy him.

Friday, 16 September, Soraya and Pablo convince Pancho to give them the money to get Eva out of jail. Camila is sad to hear that Eva is leaving. Andy fights with Bobby.

Monday, 19 September, Robert and Cynthia burn the incriminating video. Pablo proposes to Eva. She ells him they should wait. Betty learns that Pablo got Eva out of jail.

Tuesday, 20 September, Armando holds Marlene responsible for his separation from Eva, and Betty swears to Marisol that Pablo and Eva will not stay together.

Wednesday, 21 September, Betty tells Eva that she is determined to fight for Pablo. Marlene convinces Armando that Eva is trying to take his daughters away.

Thursday, 22 September, Soraya accuses Robert of buying her son, aware that he was a stolen baby. Martin throws Betty out because she didn’t tell him about her pregnancy.

Friday, 23 September, Eva rejects a tearful Armando. Pablo runs into Eva and they make up. He tells Betty he will be responsible for his son, but will not go back to her.

Monday, 26 September, When Viviana gives Armando a favorable diagnosis, Marlene gets upset. She seduces the director of the hospital in order to have Fabiola hospitalised.

Tuesday, 27 September, Viviana tells Eva she couldn’t prevent Fabiola from being taken to the clinic. Eva turns to Pablo for help, but he cannot change the director’s mind.

Wednesday, 28 September, Pablo suspects that Marlene plotted to have Fabiola taken away. Betty is depressed after being rejected by Pablo. Eva confronts Armando and Marlene.

Thursday, 29 September, Evencio learns that Pablo killed Chivo. Eva speaks to Fabiola on the phone. Pablo tells Evencio that Sofia’s and Carmen’s deaths are related.

Friday, 30 September, Adriana learns through Noemi that she may be pregnant. Pablo tells Marcos that what happened to Eva was part of a plan that began with Carmen’s death.

Pedro (Leonardo) Confronts His Mother About Having A Twin Brother And Leonardo (Pedro) Is Tangled In A Lot Of Problems- September 2016 Teasers

IF ONLY I WERE YOU
Premieres weekdays at 4.20pm. Catch up Saturdays at 12.10pm

Thursday, 1 September, Pedro (Leonardo) begins to recover his memory. Tania tells Paloma she is afraid someone will kill Eugenio. While driving, Elmer is ambushed by gunmen.

Friday, 2 September, Elmer is beaten up, and swears he will get revenge. Nora asks Fernanda if Ignacio is harassing her. Justino tells Paloma to keep away from Pedro.

Monday, 5 September, Elmer tries to find out who arranged his abduction. Ruben tells Fabiola he doesn’t love her. Pedro (Leonardo) starts to remember more of his past.

Tuesday, 6 September, Fabiola makes Humberto suspicious. Connie saves Santiago from being hit by a car. Cachito finds a phone on the street. Ivonne´s name is on the screen.

Wednesday, 7 September, Cachito tells Sara that he found something, but she is not interested. Ignacio confronts Leonardo (Pedro) and tells him he knows the truth about him.

Thursday, 8 September, Ignacio realises he has lost his phone, and is worried about all the personal information stored on it. Fabiola tries to hit Yesenia with her car.

Friday, 9 September, Catchito is still looking at the information stored on Ignacio’s phone. Pedro (Leonardo) tells Sara and Ines he feels confused about his own identity.

Monday, 12 September, Lupita’s memory is jogged when Yesenia describes the car that almost hit her. Pedro wants Elmer to help him think of a way to get rid of Ignacio.

Tuesday, 13 September, Leonardo (Pedro) tells Fernanda that she doesn’t love him any more, and he doesn´t know why. Tania tells Connie that she is back with Eugenio.

Wednesday, 14 September, Paloma asks Eugenio for relationship advice. Fernanda accepts that she is in love with Leonardo. Daniela tells Fernanda she doesn’t trust Ignacio.

Thursday, 15 September, Eugenio asks Paloma what she will do now that Sebastian is back. Renata tries to convince Pedro that he does not have a double.

Friday, 16 September, Basilio hears the recording of the day Ignacio told Pedro that he knew the truth about his identity. Ignacio asks Fabiola if she has another lover.

Monday, 19 September, Pedro (Leonardo) reproaches his mother for not telling him he had a twin, Ignacio is still trying to recover his phone, and Tania confides in Connie.

Tuesday, 20 September, Connie impersonates Tania, Fernanda calls Leonardo (Pedro) and tells him she has important information, and Cachito hides Ignacio’s phone in a piñata.

Wednesday, 21 September, Pedro and Fernanda make love. Ruben tells Lupe that Fabiola is obsessed with him. Paloma lets Sebastian speak with Cachito to learn what he is hiding.

Thursday, 22 September, Fernanda tells Ignacio she knows he is responsible for what happened to her family. Ignacio threatens to harm her if she doesn’t keep this to herself.

Friday, 23 September, Fernanda tells Daniela that Leonardo has an important secret, and Elmer goes to Ignacio’s house in place of Renata and tells him he knows the truth.

Monday, 26 September, Justino and Eugenio fight over Tania, Elmer tells Renata the truth about Pedro and Leonardo, and Santiago is desperate because he can’t find Daniela.

Tuesday, 27 September, Pedro manages to get Ivonne to help him investigate Edgardo Harrington without Ignacio knowing. Magdalena confronts Justino in public at the market.

Wednesday, 28 September, Sebastian goes to kiss Paloma, but Leonardo interrupts. Magdalena threatens Justino with jail. Yesenia finds a picture of Leonardo on Ignacio’s phone.

Thursday, 29 September, Humberto tells Connie he is marrying her mother. Ines speaks with Ignacio about returning the phone, but he has his own way of handling the problem.

Friday, 30 September, Basilio and Pedro plan on finding evidence to expose Ignacio. Paloma o ers to help her father - but only if he turns himself in to the authorities.

Catch The Series Finale Of A Passion For Revenge On Friday 30 September On Telemundo Africa - Teasers

A PASSION FOR REVENGE
Premieres weekdays at 6pm. Catch up Saturdays at 4.20pm. Series finale 30 September

Thursday, 1 September, Irina reveals to Soledad that she is pregnant, but she has decided not to tell Flavio - yet. Meanwhile, Andrea accepts Samuel’s marriage proposal.
Friday, 2 September, Despite her daughters’ protests, Cayetana insists that she is going to get married to Leonardo - and no one will make her change her mind.
Monday, 5 September, Emilio Valverde goes to visit the man he has kept locked up for years - Jose Antonio Gallardo. He tells Jose Antonio that his daughter is dead.
Tuesday, 6 September, When Veronica goes to the ranch in search of Pablo, she sees a picture of a man, and asks who he is. Soledad reveals that he is Veronica’s father.
Wednesday, 7 September, Don Felipe welcomes Samuel into the family as Andrea’s fiancé. Soledad faints. Jose Ignacio finally manages to turn the tables on his captor.
Thursday, 8 September, Jose Antonio Gallardo escapes. Don Felipe tells his granddaughters that they would stand a better chance of finding happiness if they left the ranch.
Friday, 9 September, Arturo advises Samuel not to sign Valverde’s business plan. Rocio confides in Nieves and tells her that she is pregnant, but the child is not Pablo’s.
Monday, 12 September, Andrea is devastated as Cayetana orders her to hand over the administration of the ranch to Eleazar. Rocio is about to confess the truth to Veronica.
Tuesday, 13 September, Matilde continues to abuse her authority. Cayetana believes Leonardo when he tells his side of the story. Eleazar comes up with a money-making scheme.
Wednesday, 14 September, Emilio finds himself in the middle of a police ambush. Irina informs Flavio that she is pregnant, and apologises for not being honest with him.
Thursday, 15 September, Linda tells Isadora that Emilio is dead. Sofia discovers Leonardo in the cellar with one of the female guests. Isadora shoots and wounds Cabrera.
Friday, 16 September, Jose Antonio asks Soledad why she left him all those years ago, and the truth is at last revealed. Veronica finally gets to meet her father.
Monday, 19 September, Cayetana and Fernandez finally manage to escape from the elevator. Isadora ells Linda that her true objective is to destroy Arturo and Sofia.
Tuesday, 20 September, Isadora encounters Arturo at the hospital and pulls a gun on him. Leonardo tells Fernandez that everything that happened with Sofia was an accident.
Wednesday, 21 September, Irina and Andrea try to obtain evidence against Leonardo. Isadora attempts to kill Arturo and Sofia. Leonardo discovers that Irina is pregnant.
Thursday, 22 September, Sofia and Arturo are finally married. Cayetana gets emotional when she sees Sofia in her wedding gown. Rocio informs her aunt that she is pregnant.
Friday, 23 September, Leonardo is angry with Cayetana for allowing Arturo onto the ranch. Nieves is fired. Veronica tells Ines the identity of the father of Rocio’s child.
Monday, 26 September, Leonardo attempts to rape Irina, but she fights him off. When he claims that the ranch would benefit if he fired the entire sta , Andrea is outraged.

Tuesday, 27 September, Don Felipe confronts Matilde. Cayetana fights with Leonardo. Cabrera and Rocio get engaged, and Felipe threatens Leonardo and Isadora with a gun.
Wednesday, 28 September, Leonardo knocks Don Felipe unconscious and has him committed to the same psychiatric hospital as Juana. Malkovich tells the truth to the authorities.

Thursday, 29 September, Arturo is cornered by Leonardo, Isadora and their men. Cayetana o ers her money and all her possessions to Leonardo if he will let Arturo go.

Friday, 30 September, Believing that he has won, Leonardo confesses to raping Sofia and having Ignacio killed. In a final exchange of gunshots, scores are settled.

Carlos Ponce And Maritza Rodriguez Join Forces In This Gripping New Telenovela Manuel And Silvana - October 2016 Teasers

MANUEL & SILVANA
Premieres weekdays at 6pm from Monday 3 October. Catch-up Saturdays at 4.20pm

Monday, 3 October, When her businessman husband disappears after facing financial ruin, Silvana and her three young daughters must rebuild their lives as best they can.

Tuesday, 4 October, Silvana and her new neighbour, widower Manuel, get off to an awkward start after she wrecks his truck - but his heart softens when he sees her crying.

Wednesday, 5 October, An attraction develops between Silvana and Manuel, despite their differences in social status. Stella responds with a fit of jealous rage.

Thursday, 6 October, Silvana starts her first day of work as a secretary in Rafael’s office. Things do not go well, and her co-workers assume she is Rafael´s new lover.

Friday, 7 October, Rafael conceals his dishonourable intentions toward Silvana. An increasingly jealous Stella confronts Silvana about Manuel and tries to warn her off.

Monday, 10 October, Silvana’ husband calls, without revealing his whereabouts. She berates him for abandoning the family. Manuel steps in to defend Silvana from Rafael.

Tuesday, 11 October, Manuel asks Silvana to come and work with him, while Dominique points out to Stella the advantages of a pregnancy as a way of tying Manuel down.

Wednesday, 12 October, Silvana reacts angrily to Antonio Jose’s latest call. Manuel is concerned that the difference in social status might prove an insurmountable barrier.

Thursday, 13 October, Poncho stokes up Stella’s jealousy by passing on gossip about Silvana and Manuel. Stella is shocked when Manuel introduces Silvana as a new employee.

Friday, 14 October, Stella finds an excuse to stay over at Manuel’s house, and tries to sneak into his room. Manuel asks Silvana if she thinks Stella is the woman for him.

Monday, 17 October, Stella continues with her plan to win over Lucia. Trini reprimands Silvana for getting too close to Manuel, and reminds her that she is married.

Tuesday, 18 October, Silvana suffers the rejection of her former friends when she tries to sell seafood at the golf club. Angie and Jorge confess their love for each other.

Wednesday, 19 October, Silvana and Manuel find it difficult not to act on their mutual attraction, while Poncho continues doing everything possible to make Stella jealous.

Thursday, 20 October, Jorge’s behavior creates a rift between Silvana and Manuel. Poncho’s plot to make Stella jealous backfires when it gives her an excuse to go to Manuel.

Friday, 21 October, Although a waiter stops their first kiss, Silvana admits to Manuel that under different circumstances she would have kissed him.

Monday, 24 October, Pedrito catches Jorge spying on the neighbours and runs to tell his father, not realising that Silvana is with him in the house.

Tuesday, 25 October, Stella lies to Silvana and tells her that she moved in with Manuel because he asked her to do so.

Wednesday, 26 October, Stella visits Silvana and tries to overstate the situation with Manuel’s children hoping to convince Silvana to move elsewhere.

Thursday, 27 October, Silvana falls for Stella's lies and can't hide her jealousy over Manuel.

Friday, 28 October, Manuel and Stella go to a motel to spend the night together, but when Stella starts seducing Manuel he calls out Silvana’s name...

Monday, 31 October, Silvana goes to the Salsodromo looking for Angie but she is surprised instead to find Majo dancing and kissing Vicente.

The Brand New Telenovela Woman Of Steel Continues - October 2016 Teasers

WOMAN OF STEEL
Never Underestimate Her
Premieres weekdays at 8.30pm. Catch-up Saturdays & Sundays from 8.30pm

Monday, 3 October, Gloria calls Aracely to ask for help. Miriam hears Juan and Enriqueta talking and finds out that they are plotting against Sara and Eliodoro.

Tuesday, 4 October, Arnulfo and Juan organise Pepit’s kidnapping, but Rufino foils the attempt. Eliodoro is willing to pay whatever is necessary to save Salvador’s life.

Wednesday, 5 October, Carlota is informed that she is a compatible kidney donor for Salvador. Vanessa tells Eliodoro that she should not be blamed for Angel’s death.

Thursday, 6 October, Indio Amaro pays Cortes a bribe. Rufino tells Eliodoro about the shipments arriving from Colombia, but warns him that it may be a setup by Cortes.

Friday, 7 October, Eliodoro tries negotiating with Quintanilla to sell the drugs. Carlota tells Bertha and Josefina that she wants to be a kidney donor for Salvador.

Monday, 10 October, Eliodoro tells Sara who the drugs were stolen from. Arnulfo has a DNA test done on a piece of gum he got from Pepito to find out if he is his son.

Tuesday, 11 October, Sara tries to sell the drugs to get money for Salvador, and Quintanilla strikes a hard bargain. Miriam tells Rufino that Arnulfo is Pepito´s father.

Wednesday, 12 October, After confronting Lalo and Shayo at the airport, Sara goes to Los Angeles for Salvador’s transplant, knowing she must face Quintanilla afterwards.

Thursday, 13 October, Quintanilla intends to use Sara to smuggle money across the border into the USA. Indio Amaro tells Sara they are planning an attack against Eliodoro.

Friday, 14 October, Sara is arrested before she can smuggle the money across the border. Tuerca and his men follow the truck in which Sara is being taken to prison.

Monday, 17 October, Sara is rescued - and it turns out that her arrest was rigged by Quintanilla as a test. Roberto tells Eliodoro the truth about Angel’s death.

Tuesday, 18 October, Eliodoro tells Sara that Vanesa poisoned his first son, and now she is doing the same thing with Patricia. Quintanilla offers Sara a deal.

Wednesday, 19 October, Sara asks Quintanilla to get rid of Indio Amaro because he wants to kill Eliodoro and Salvador. Empanada pays an inmate to dispose of Enriqueta.

Thursday, 20 October, Quintanilla tells Sara that Indio Amaro did not arrange for her to be killed. Indio Amaro finds Tiburon’s body with a note from Quintanilla.

Friday, 21 October, Indio Amaro buries Tiburon, and confesses to his men that Tiburon was his only son. After getting the whole truth from Juan, Eliodoro disposes of him.

Monday, 24 October, Doctor Fernandez tells Sara that Salvador has died. Eliodoro is attacked in jail. Indio Amaro sends Empanada to make sure Salvador is really dead.

Tuesday, 25 October, Rufino tells Miriam that Juan was murdered in jail. Plutarco takes Aracely to a restaurant. Her ex-boyfriend Martin shows up and causes trouble.

Wednesday, 26 October, Sara feels guilty about leaving her son behind, and is forced to confess to Aracely that Salvador is alive. Quintanilla is pleased with Sara’s work.

Thursday, 27 October, Indio is furious to learn that Sara and Eliodoro were able to cross the border with Quintanilla’s merchandise. Tuercas betrays Quintanilla and Sara.

Friday, 28 October, Sara comes home to tell Salvador she will live with him forever, but she is arrested at the border. Rosalinda tells Felipe she is expecting his baby.

Monday, 31 October, Salvador learns that Sara has been arrested and sentenced to 15 years. Felipe arrives at the penitentiary and asks Sara to turn Quintanilla in.

Eureka! Nickelodeon's Genius Is Looking For South Africa's Smartest Kids!

NICKELODEON & ABSA STRIKE ON WINNING FORMULA FOR KIDS 11-16

Johannesburg, 15 August 2016: Flex your mental muscles, outshine the brightest and show your smarts in the fun, educational TV quiz from Nickelodeon and ABSA, Nickelodeon’s Genius, powered by ABSA

Trios of brainiacs aged 11-16 (Grades 6-10) are clamouring to sign up for the brand new season of Nickelodeon’s Genius, testing their maths and science know-how to the limit – as they battle for the mind-blowing title of “Nickelodeon’s Genius” 2017.

Commented Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director, Nickelodeon Africa, “Nickelodeon’s Genius is on a mission to get kids inspired by maths and science at an early age, and to show that learning about these subjects can be both entertaining and rewarding. We look forward to encouraging the nation’s future mathematicians and scientists to achieve their calling.”
“We want to start educating the youth of South Africa and other young people about managing their finances, from an early age. This is a great initiative to involve the youth in a fun and interactive way that ultimately lays a positive foundation for understanding the way money works and making it work for them” says Yolande Steward General Marketing Manager for Retail Banking at ABSA.

Sign up now by completing the Nickelodeon’s Genius quiz at www.nickelodeonafrica.com – you have just 2 minutes (and three attempts, maximum) to complete 10 questions to get you through to the next stage! Regional workshops for the top 30 qualifying teams will take place in Gauteng South, Gauteng North (Tshwane), Bloemfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape starting August 2016 before the top 2 teams from every region go through to the Grand Final in Johannesburg in 2017.

All adds up to an amazing prize – a 100,000 ZAR Mega-U account for each of the winning team members, plus an awe-inspiring trip to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA, where the winners will lunch with a NASA astronaut, enjoy a simulated shuttle launch and participate in an astronaut training session. They will also be treated to a visit to the Universal Orlando Theme Park where they will be enjoy thrilling themed rides and experiences including Spiderman, Shrek, Jurassic Park, Minion Mayhem and a tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv channel 308) from December 2016, while the quiz show will air on NickToons from March 2017.

For more information on the GENIUS quiz show, please log on to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like Nickelodeon on Facebook or follow Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica using the hashtag #GENIUS.

About Nickelodeon’s Genius
Nickelodeon’s Genius is a fun science and maths quiz from kids and family experts Nickelodeon designed to engage school age kids in Maths and Science. The first season of Nickelodeon’s Genius took place on 2013 and was won by Rameez Chicktay (13), Amin Banderker (13) and Kayur Ranchod (13) from The Grove Primary School in Grove Park, Western Cape.

Terms & Conditions
Nickelodeon’s Genius is open to South African kids aged 11-16 (Grades 6-10). To sign up for the competition go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com. For full terms and conditions please go to http://www.nickelodeonafrica.com/news/nickelodeon-genius-powered-by-absa-terms/9dap02/.

Brand New Music Channel, TRACE Africa, And Two New Radio Stations Launch On DStv

MultiChoice is set to boost its music and audio offering this September with the launch of a brand new music channel and the addition of two new radio stations.

TRACE Africa is set to hit DStv screens on 1 September 2016, as a localised music channel that’ll offer DStv customers exclusive music videos and documentaries from established and emerging Southern African artists. The channel will serve as the premier destination for Southern African music lovers, featuring the best contemporary hits from Kwaito, House, Coupé-Décalé, Afro-pop, Rumba to Ndombolo.

TRACE Africa (DStv channel 326) will sit along TRACE Urban (DStv channel 325) and replace TRACE Sport Stars (currently on DStv channel 188), which will no longer air on DStv from 30 August 2016. TRACE Africa will be available to DStv Premium, Extra, Compact and Family customers in South Africa.

The new radio stations being added to the DStv audio package are Channel 7 FM (DStv channel 825), a Namibian-based non-denominational Christian community radio station which will launch on 1 September 2016 and Radio Islam (DStv channel 826), an Islamic cultural, award-winning community radio station which will launch on 15 September 2016. The two radio stations will be available to DStv Premium, Extra, Compact, Family, Access and EasyView customers in South Africa.

For more information, visit DStv.com.

Ben 10 Is Back In An All New Reboot Which Sets Sail In October 2016 On Cartoon Network Africa, Joining Him Is Gwen And His Grandpa Max

BRAND NEW SHOW
BEN 10
Cartoon Network’s newest take on Ben 10, the animated phenomenon that has kids all over the world wanting to transform into their favourite alien, begins its global premiere this October in Africa.

A new generation of fans can expect all the high-energy action and fantasy on DStv, channel 301, along with the heart and humour that made Ben 10 an international sensation when it originally premiered. Building on the highly successful franchise about kid hero, Ben Tennyson, Ben 10 will introduce a re-imagined Ben, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max, as they travel the country during summer vacation.

Premiere date : Monday 10/10/2016 
Tune-In : Monday-Friday @ 17:05 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 07:25 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 08:00 & 14:45 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES WE BARE BEARS
Your three favourite, furry brother bears are back and stacked on Cartoon Network, with an all new season of growling fun and adventure!

Watch as the three stacked bear siblings go to a local yard sale, have a forced sleepover with Chloe due to the weather and help Nom Nom understand the true meaning of friendship, whilst they awkwardly attempt to fit into an arbitrary world known as ‘human society’. Whether the brothers are looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become internet famous, it’s obvious that being a bear in a civilised, modern world is tough!

Premiere date : Saturday 22/10/2016
Tune-in : Weekends @ 11:50 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 13:50 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
ADVENTURE TIME
Have the time, with Adventure Time!
Finn is a human boy with an awesome hat, and Jake, a wise pet dog, is his best friend with magical powers.

Together the two partner together to expose the mystery of Ooo, with a series of strange misadventures, one quirky, off-beat encounter after another. Watch as they uncover, discover, battle, duel and overdo in an attempt to protect the land of Ooo as well as the strange creatures that inhabit the space. Tune-in as Finn attempts to decode the riddle of a cave with no exit in order to escape, whilst attempting to stop a catastrophic event from happening somewhere in the multiverse.

Premiere date : Monday 03/10/2016
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 13:00 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 08:45 CAT

Everyone's Favourite Cat And Mouse Are Back In All New Adventures Of The Tom And Jerry Show On Boomerang Africa Plus Boomerang Club Has A Special Treat For You During The School Holidays In October 2016

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE TOM & JERRY SHOW
Some more cat and mouse games!

According to the Generation Next Study 2016, Tom & Jerry was voted as South Africa’s number one kids show, with the iconic cat and mouse being two of the most favoured characters in cartoon history. Now, the iconic rivals are back in the all-new TOM AND JERRY SHOW, a fresh, new take on the classic series. Tune-in to Boomerang and watch as Tom and Jerry team up to help Spike remove a tooth and prepare themselves for picture day, only to find themselves dirty, covered in mud and ready for the dreaded bath that Spike and Tom were both trying to avoid.

Premiere date : Monday - Friday 17/10/16
Tune-In : Monday-Friday @ 06:25 CAT Repeat : Monday-Friday @ 17:05 CAT Sat & Sun @ 07:20 & 13:15 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
BUNNICULA
Bring the carrots and…let the fun and games begin!

Bunnicula is based on a best-selling children’s book which follows the life of a friendly, super-cute, vegetarian vampire bunny rabbit who, instead of drinking blood, drains the juice of vegetables – especially carrots, to fuel his supernatural, paranormal abilities. Tune-in to Boomerang and watch closely as Bunnicula gets twisted up in a supernatural romance with an evil vegetable doll, saves Chester from a sinister Venus trap and assists Weredude and Chester, after both having fallen in-love with the same girl – Elvira.

Premiere date : Saturday 15/10/2016 Tune-in : Weekends @14:40 CAT Repeat : Monday-Friday @ 12:50 CAT

PROGRAMMING STUNT BOOMERANG CLUB HOLIDAYS
Its holiday time and Boomerang would like to celebrate with you!

We have gathered all your favourite Boomerang characters together for one massive block of all your favourite shows, back-to-back such as Wabbit, Zig & Sharko, Tom & Jerry, Bunnicula, Mr Bean and Oggy and the  Cockroaches. To add to the excitement of things, Boomerang will be introducing a new family to the Boomerang team – Meet The Happos Family, a mischievous family of hippo’s that live in a safari park. By day, The Happos are just your regular lazy hippo’s oating in water, but best believe, at night, when all the visitors have left, The Happos burst out of the water and embark on a series of adventures across the park.

Premiere date : Monday 03/10/2016
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 08:10 CAT

Will Multichoice's DStv Launch The Long Awaited Channel Toonami

Turner, a family entertainment channel provider, has launched a new animation channel to boost its current children’s entertainment offering. The introduction of Toonami reinforces the organisation’s portfolio of successful kids’ channels which includes Cartoon Network and Boomerang which are carried on Multichoice's DStv and Boing across various African markets.

Toonami has been described as the ‘ultimate home of the superhero’ and is targeted at kids between the ages of eight and 12.

The 24-hour programming line-up, jam-packed with top-rated adventure series, is the go to destination for action and animation enthusiasts of all ages,” comments Branco.

Programmes include such popular franchises as DC Comics
Batman

Superman

Green Lantern

Justice League

Teen Titans - Theory

Other animated superheroes loved by viewers

Ben 10 - Upcoming

Thundercats - Upcoming

The branded Toonami Movies block will screen a host of animated feature films that showcase even more of the popular superheroes’ heroic acts and deeds.

Toonami was launched successfully in France in February, and is currently being rolled-out to other select European markets and French-speaking African countries.

During March, the channel launched on the following pay-TV platforms:

Maroc Telecom in Morocco

Blueline in Madagascar

Parabole on the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, Comores and Madagascar

The channel is also expected on Gabon Telecom once this new operator launches in the country.

Turner is currently in discussions with various pay-TV operators across the continent to bring the new channel to all English-speaking territories in Africa too.

Pierre Branco, vice president and general manager of Turner Southern Europe and Africa, says: “We are pleased with the addition of Toonami to the bouquet of channels aimed at our younger audiences, as it further diversifies our robust entertainment experience and programme offering across age groups. The channel promises to meet the growing demand for premium quality action-adventure and superhero content.“The channel’s launch reflects the value of pay-TV and its evolution. With its clear positioning and strong franchising connections, it is our job to select the best shows, to editorialise them and to share them with audiences of all ages across our markets.

Turner has achieved success with Cartoon Network and Boomerang, which ranked first and second respectively among kids’ TV brands across Africa. In addition the company was the recipient of the ‘coolest brand among kids’ accolade from the Generation Next 2015 survey.

The list of channels from Turners Broadcasting (it various with regions):

TCM (Turners Classic Movies) known for its classic films favourites which inspired viewers between the ages of 16-46. It been replaced with TNT (Its not on DStv) across various African regions. Rebranded last year and offered stellar line-up from The Mummy, Back To The Future, Carrie, The Shining and many more.

Boing launched in May 2015 across Africa and expanded to Nigeria later in the same year. Boing has a similar resemblance to Cartoon Network TOO, and Hoole (DStv 197 and unexpectedly 312 with no reason from DStv exactly) for the holidays which lasted until 31 January this year. The 24 hour programming line-up include DreamWorks Dragons, The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy, Angelo Rules, Codename: Kids Next Door, Johnny Bravo, My Gym Partners A Monkey and many more.

Adult Swim is the perfect destination for viewers 18+ (not a kids channel) with jam packed premium programming from American Dad, Futurama (Available on FOX), Aqua Teen Hunger Force, American Dad, Mission Hill, Home Movies, Robot Chicken (popular long running series), Family Guy (Available on FOX) and many more. This channel is currently not available in Africa yet.

Cartoonito, starting out as a preschool programming block on Boomerang (DStv 302) and Cartoon Network outside of Africa became a tv channel and discontinued as a programming block on various countries. With much anticipated and loved programming such as Jelly Jam, Ha Ha Hairies, Lazytown, Banana In Pyjamas, Baby Looney Tunes, Gerald McBoing Boing, Krypto The Superdog and much more.

BONUS
ToonCast the ultimate home for most loved cartoon superstars like Dexter Laboratory, The Flintstones, Ed Edd'n Eddy, Garfield, Top Cat, The Jetsons and many more. Not available in Africa.

"As the uptake for the channel grows in the targeted markets, a slate of exciting new programmes will be added to the line-up as acquisition deals are confirmed and signed,” concludes Branco.