Super Spy Tuesdays, March Madness And Super Charged Kidz Club Coming In March 2020 To Studio Universal Africa

SUPER SPY TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in March at 8pm, we bring you a season of the best “Super Spy” films: -
LONDON HAS FALLEN 3rd March at 20:00
After the British Prime Minister dies in mysterious circumstances, Western leaders descend on London to give their condolences. With security on high alert and guards surrounding the funeral, it rapidly turns into a deadly plot to kill the world’s most powerful leaders. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is called into action to take the US President (Morgan Freeman) to safety. Will the MI-6 agents have any hope in stopping the terror attacks?

MR. & MRS. SMITH 10th March at 20:00
John and Jane Smith seem an average couple – until you find out they’re both skilled assassins! Extremely bored in their marriage, the duo decide to take up couple’s therapy. However, they come to find out maybe it’s the secrets and lies that are keeping them apart. When both of them are assigned to kill the same man, they encounter each other on the job, which triggers a whole new problem. With both of them set on killing each other, how will they move past this? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star.

JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN 17th March at 20:00
Rowan Atkinson returns, and this time he is going up against international assassins! This accidental agent must stop the would-be killers before they eliminate a world leader. However, he has been practicing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia so he has a lot to offer this time round! He must employ high-tech gadgets to untangle a web of conspiracies that run through the KGB, CIA and MI-7. Also starring Rosamund Pike and Daniel Kaluuya.

SURVIVOR 24th March at 20:00
Foreign Service Officer Kate Abbott (Milla Jovovich) gets mixed up in a terror attack in London, quickly becoming the focus of a global manhunt and forced to go on the run for a crime she did not commit! Soon an international assassin, known only as the Watchmaker, is close behind her. Will Kate be able to persuade the government that it was not her and make it out in one piece before another terror attack occurs? Pierce Brosnan also stars.

MARCH MADNESS
For three weekends in March we have the best of barmy action, Fri-Sun at 8pm, including: -
DRONE
15th March at 20:00
Comedy horror following a newlywed couple who are being terrorised by a drone infected with the consciousness of a deranged killer - no one wants to start a marriage like that! A very clever serial killer has transferred his desire to kill into a consumer drone and uses it to torment the couple, who must fight to stop the insidious drone before it destroys their lives, as well as others, in a film that builds and builds to a truly wacky climax that leaves you entertained! Sam Adegoke, Edgar Blackmon and Anita Briem star.

ELEPHANT WHITE
22nd March at 20:00
In the bustling city of Bangkok, assassin Curtie Church (Djimon Hounsou) is hired by a businessman to kill six men. The experienced hitman easily completes his task without questions, but this prompts his employers, who are white slave traders, to ask Curtie to kill the head of the traffickers – the same traffickers who prostituted and murdered his daughter. In order to complete this high profile task, he enlists the help of an arms dealer. Soon, Curtie has provoked a war between gangs. Will he come out on top? Kevin Bacon also stars.

THE DEBT COLLECTOR 13th March at 20:00
Why would anyone want to be a debt collector? Well, a martial artist would! French (Scott Adkins) takes on the job as a mob debt collector in order to make ends meet and pay off debts of his own. Enlisting help from his partner, Alex, French quickly learns this will not be the easiest way to pay off his debt. Eventually, he lands a big job but the client drags him into a situation deeper than he anticipated. Louis Mandylor and Vladimir Kulich also star.

LEPRECHAUN RETURNS 21st March at 20:00
In this fantasy-horror, the evil leprechaun returns to cause more mischief. Twenty-five years ago, a young woman and her friends warded off an evil leprechaun in North Dakota – but mystery still remains as to what happened to his pot of gold. Today the property is run by the AU Sorority House, and the girls soon awaken the leprechaun’s depraved self. He is determined to teach them a lesson while on the hunt to find his gold. Linden Porco and Taylor Spreitler star.

SUPER-CHARGED KIDZ CLUB!
From 23rd - 27th March, Kidz Club will be weekdays, all day (from early morning to approx. 6pm) and includes: -

ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH
23rd March at 07:50
Don’t you just love an alien invasion? Well, on Planet Baab, due to clumsy mistakes, they have accidentally caused one! Scorch Supernova works at BASA with his nerdy brother Gary, who is head of mission control at BASA. A distress signal approaches from a dangerous planet but Scorch ignores Gary’s warnings and sets out a rescue mission. It does not take long to realise that this was in fact a trap and so it’s up to Gary to rescue his brother. Animated adventure, with the voices of Brendan Fraser and Jessica Alba.

PROBLEM CHILD
24th March at 15:00
Ben (John Ritter) and Flo (Amy Yasbeck) are a couple yearning for a child of their own who adopt a mischievous seven-year-old boy called Junior (Michael Oliver). The couple quickly learn that he is hardly a model child and their ordinary lives transform into a nightmare. With Junior being rejected 30 times by his foster parents, Ben’s father notices straight away that Junior is evil. Ben is a warm-hearted guy and struggles with his family’s views on Junior, who advise him that he should get rid of the child – and Ben thinks they might be right. But will he call off the adoption?

SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD
23rd March at 14:10
Did we not all dream we could be as cool as a Spy Kid? Marissa Cortez Wilson is a retired OSS spy who keeps that part of her identity hidden from her husband and stepchildren. Whilst balancing her family life, Marissa is attempting to capture a criminal named the Time Keeper, who obtains a mini-disk stolen from the OSS. The Time Keeper reveals that he is speeding up time as a punishment upon society. The kids become wrapped up in the mission and it’s a literal race against time to save humanity. Jessica Alba stars.

PROBLEM CHILD 2
25th March at 14:50
What’s worse than one problem child? Meet Trixie Young! After Ben separates from his wife, Flo, Junior feels threatened by Ben’s desire to date again and find a new mother for him. Eventually Ben falls in love with Annie. However, Annie brings her troublesome daughter, Trixie, who is somehow even worse than Junior! Moreover, someone else is interested in Ben: a rich woman who wants to send Junior to boarding school. Ben now needs to decide whether to pursue Annie for love or marry Lawanda so Junior can have a mother. John Ritter stars.

Don't Miss Out On "Brand New Episodes" Of Your Favourite Shows Only On Boomerang Africa In April 2020

ZIG AND SHARKO
Brand new episodes 
On the high seas, the beach or an ocean liner, Zig, a hungry hyena has one thing in mind: dining on Marina, the carefree mermaid. With help from Bernie, a genius hermit-crab, he comes up with the zaniest plans to capture her…but that’s forgetting Sharko, the shark with rippling muscles who will do anything to protect his mermaid honey!
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 27/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday To Friday @ 17:10 CAT

SCOOBY-DOO AND GUESS WHO?
Brand new episodes 
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? focuses on the Mystery Inc. gang as they solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable
celebrities.
The Guest stars that have been announced for the show include Chris Paul, Sia, Halsey, Ricky Gervais, Kenan Thompson, Wanda Sykes, Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Mark Hamill, along with characters such as Steve Urkel, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Flash and Wonder Woman.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 20/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday To Friday @ 18:55 CAT

LAMPUT
Brand New Episodes
Lamput is the timeless story of the chase between a shape changing orange blob called Lamput, which has escaped from a Lab, pursued by its two obsessive, incompetent creators, Specs and Skinny - also known as the “Docs”.
Lamput is a thrilling, unending chase, endlessly creative and buoyantly gleeful.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 06/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday to Friday @07:15 CAT

Coming Up On Lifetime Africa In April 2020

VERY SCARY PEOPLE S1
Brand New - Crime on Lifetime
Starts 13th April, Mondays at 21:55 CAT
Host Donnie Wahlberg chronicles the dark and twisted lives of an array of diabolical criminals, such as Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, John Wayne Gacy, the Rev Jim Jones, and many others.

BEHIND BARS: WOMEN INSIDE
Brand New and Exclusive
Starts 20th April, Mondays at 20:05 CAT
The reality of life behind the walls of a women’s correctional Centre, where mothers, daughters, grandmothers and sisters are also gangbangers, murderers, drug smugglers and armed robbers. Meet women from all walks of life that live behind bars like the middle class and educated, Phlebotomist Julia, not your usual jailbird. Having never been in trouble with the law before, she’s been charged with the murder of her ex-boyfriend. She’ll have to learn to navigate jail and contemplate the possibility of life behind bars.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: THE KAMIYAH
MOBLEY STORY WITH ROBIN ROBERTS
Brand New
On 11th April, Saturday at 18:25 CAT
A child with no birth certificate, raised in a loving home, discovers as an adult that she was kidnapped as a baby and brought up by a stranger. Executive Produced by Robin Roberts, this is the story of Alexis Manigo, born Kamiyah Mobley, abducted at infancy and unaware of her sordid upbringing. Kamiyah Mobley was stolen out of her mother Shanara Mobley’s arms at the University Medical Center in Jacksonville in July 1998. By the time police were aware, Gloria Williams—Kamiyah’s kidnapper—was long gone. To Gloria’s family and friends, she was baby Alexis. No hint of foul play. It wasn’t until years later, when Alexis applied for a job and couldn’t provide a social security card or a birth certificate, that she realized something wasn’t right. After learning the truth, mother and daughter kept the secret as long as they could, but an anonymous tip soon led to Gloria’s arrest. Alexis’ world came tumbling apart. The only mother she has ever known was arrested and charged with kidnapping.

SMART JUSTICE: THE JAYME CLOSS STORY - SPECIAL
Brand New and Exclusive
On 3rd April at 21:20 CAT
The incredible survival story that riveted a nation. Jayme Closs, a young teenager was kidnapped from her home in Wisconsin, after watching her mother and father murdered before her eyes. After 88 days in captivity, which began in October 2018, Jayme managed to break free, run for help, and was ultimately rescued. The special is hosted by famed survivor Elizabeth Smart, who was held captive for nine months at the age of 14 until rescued by authorities. Now an activist and advocate for missing persons, Smart leads a roundtable of women who know Jayme’s nightmare all too well, including, Gina DeJesus, Katie Beers, Kara Robinson Chamberlin, Alicia Kozakiewicz, Denise Huskins and Sarah Maynard. These women are all survivors of their infamous abductions, assaults and attacks and for the first time, are coming together with Elizabeth to help provide valuable insight to Jayme’s story.

Crime on Lifetime
HOMICIDE HUNTER S8B
Starts 27th April, Mondays at 17:35 CAT
Lt Joe Kenda spent 23 years in the Colorado Springs Police Department, where he amassed a lifetime of memories catching killers and helping solve close to 400 homicide investigations. The vivid memories are brought back to life in this hour-long series, as Kenda reopens his `Murder Books’ for viewers. Every detail of his murder cases is held to revisit the most disturbing cases still haunting him today. As he details the process of how he solved the crimes, Kendra also embarks on a personal journey, coming to terms with long-suppressed nightmares. As he says, “I don’t want to tell these stories. I need to”.

Ripped from the Headlines
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
Brand New and Exclusive
STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMILYAH MOBLEY STORY Brand New and Exclusive On 11th April, 19:20 CAT In the summer of 1998, Gloria Williams, reeling from a recent miscarriage, drove from her home in South Carolina and walked into a Jacksonville, Florida hospital posing as a nurse and took newborn Kamiyah Mobley out of her mother Shanara Mobley’s arms. By the tme police were alerted, Gloria was long gone. Renaming the baby Alexis, Gloria raised her as her own, providing her with unconditonal love and nurturing. It wasn’t untl years later, when Alexis applied for her frst job and couldn’t provide a social security card or a birth certfcate, that she realized something was wrong. As questons mounted, Gloria was forced to tell Alexis the truth, that she was Kamiyah Mobley and was abducted as a baby. Despite discovering the mother she knew was her kidnapper, Alexis kept the secret as long as she could, untl an anonymous tp soon led to Gloria’s arrest and their world came tumbling down.

Ripped from the Headlines
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
Brand New and Exclusive
ABDUCTED: THE MARY STAUFFER STORY Exclusive
On 12th April, 19:20 CAT
On May 16, 1980, the lives of teacher and missionary Mary Staufer and her eight- year-old daughter Beth, were forever changed when they were held at gunpoint on their way home. With their hands bound and forced into the trunk of Mary’s car, the mother and daughter were held captve by the man, Ming Sen Shiue. Mary later discovered was her former student from 15 years prior, was obsessed with Mary and had been stalking her ever since. Enduring torture, rape and numerous threats, Mary turned to her faith to sustain her and her daughter while held in captvity for 53 days, before they were able to finally escape their horrifc nightmare.

What's New In April 2020 On History Africa

Brand New & Exclusive PROVING GOD
On 12th April, Sunday at 20:15 CAT For centuries, science and faith have been polarized on some of the most fundamental questons in the universe, sometmes with deadly consequences. But as mankind seeks to answer the ultmate queston--whether God exists--religion and science have joined in an unlikely alliance. Can new scientfc discoveries and digital age technology reveal tangible proof of God? From the far reaches of the cosmos to the inner working of the human mind, scientsts and believers around the world are using science to open new fronters in this ultmate quest.

Brand New & Exclusive HOLY GRAIL
On 12th April, Sunday at 18:25 CAT In 1898, a Minnesota farmer clearing trees from his feld uprooted a large stone covered with mysterious runes. Now known as the Kensington Rune Stone, it details a journey of land acquisiton and murder in the year 1362. Thought by some to be a hoax, new evidence suggests it could be real, and a clue that the Knights Templar discovered America 100 years before Columbus, perhaps bringing with them history’s greatest treasure...The Holy Grail.

Brand New Local Special YOUR PEOPLE MY PEOPLE
19th April, Sunday at 20:15 CAT
Take four strangers, test their DNA and then, based on the results, take them on a quest to discover exactly where they come from and the history that’s shaped who they are. This is The History Channel’s brand new genealogy special, Your People My People. Your People My People is a journey of discovery and enlightenment as we use science to reveal our history. Four ordinary South Africans travel to places and spaces in history and partcipate in actvites based on their genepool. From an emotonal reenactment of the Batle of Blood River, to spending a sun-beaten day being indentured labourers, they learn as much about themselves as they do each other. And in the end, they inspire the viewer to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

Brand New and Exclusive CURSE OF SKINWALKER RANCH
Starts 24th April, Fridays at 21:10 CAT
While most look to the stars for extraterrestrial life, one group of researchers is doing the opposite, they’re looking underground. But this ground is no ordinary piece of land, it is one of the most infamous and secretve UFO hotspots on Earth. It is called Skinwalker Ranch. These 512 acres in Utah’s Uintah Basin is as iconic in its intrigue as Area 51, and as forbidden from entry. Skinwalker Ranch has been the site of both paranormal and UFO events that no one can explain. For more than 200 years, hundreds of sightngs have been reported but no one has found an answer to why this place seems to be a magnet for alien life. But now there is a team that believes they’ve found a reason. And it’s under the very ground on which they stand. Despite decades of study, some clandestnely funded by the government, despite the energy and unmistakable noises emanatng from the caves and ground, no one has ever dared to go below ground and perhaps for good reason. Now, for the frst tme, this legendary ranch is opening its doors and giving full access as the team prepares to do what’s never been done.

Saturdays at 20:15 CAT
RISE OF EXTREMISM STUNT
Brand New and Exclusive ISIS: THE RISE OF TERROR
On 4th April at 20:15 CAT
ISIS: Rise of Terror reveals the origins of the Islamic State, what they want to achieve, and how their shocking and violent tactcs have redefned warfare in the 21st century. Focusing on fateful turning points in history, this documentary looks at America’s 8-year war in Iraq through the lens of the U.S. policymakers, generals and intelligence ofcials who were there. They detail the missed opportunites that may have forestalled the rise of ISIS and track its evolving reign of terror through to the currently unfolding operatons to roll back ISIS territory. Hear from atack survivors and in an extraordinary interview, get a rare and unfinching frst-hand look at life inside the Caliphate from an unrepentant ISIS fghter who justfes beheadings.

Brand New and Exclusive WHITE SUPREMACY: GOING UNDER
On 11th April at 20:15 CAT
White Supremacy: Going Under, tells the extraordinary stories of three people who infltrated white hate groups in an efort to bring them down from the inside. But these individuals unknowingly become part of fghtng something far larger. Tthe tght network of American white supremacy groups that is growing bolder and stronger every day.

RISE OF EXTREMISM STUNT
NEW
Brand New and Exclusive DIVIDED STATES
Starts 18th April at 20:15 CAT
From a tme when blatant acts of ant-Semitsm, homophobia and racism appear to be on the rise, this mini-series will document the current state of hate in America. We will fnd and explore the lives of characters who have experienced hate in their own lives and have emerged from that experience transformed to spread a positve message.

Elvis Riboldi Makes His Way To Cartoon Network Africa Alongside Brand New Seasons Of Some Fan Favourites In April 2020

I, ELVIS RIBOLDI
Brand New Show
Elvis is a good boy with a huge heart who always means well. He’s energetic, optimistic, passionate and full of life! He reflects the joy of being a child… but takes it to the extreme. He’s TOO energetic, TOO optimistic and TOO passionate, so things get way out of control. With Elvis alongside, anything is possible!
PREMIERE DATE
18/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Weekends @ 06:45 CAT

TEEN TITANS GO!
Brand New Episodes
Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven — are back in TEEN TITANS GO! with all-new comedic adventures, and this time they’re giving viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen super hero … once the cape comes off.
PREMIERE DATE
13/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @16:10 CAT

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS
Brand New Episodes
We’ve all seen the “comic book superhero” setup before: an ordinary teenager is living an ordinary life... Then, suddenly, they are granted extraordinary powers and become... a SUPERHERO!! And what happens to their ordinary teenage life? It disappears, overshadowed by newfound responsibilities like saving the world.
PREMIERE DATE
20/04/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @15:55 CAT

Zen Foundation And Naledi Kwesi Productions Team Up On A New Campaign Set To Hit Your Screens Very Soon (SA Youth TV Presumably)

Zen Foundation ' The Seed' and Naledi Kwezi Productions are looking for all groups of abused for the victims empowerment campaign titled 'The Unheard'.

You must be willing to share your story with the world as this documentary will air on Television. If you are willing to share your story but you do not want to be on camera,do let us know so that we can cast for people who will act your story.

Whether you were raped,sexual harassment, violated etc. Please speak to us. The purpose for the content is to break free from abuse, be the voice to those that are still not able to speak up.

Your story might heal the next person going through the same thing or those who might experience it in the future.

For more information please contact (064 314 1541 | 071 701 1665) | Email: zensfoundation@gmail.com | naledikwezi1210@gmail.com

Details of its premiere channel remains a mystery my estimated guess would be SA Youth TV since they are ambassadors for the channel. The channel is set to debut later on DStv with no launch date set as yet.

ABOUT ZEN FOUNDATION (AND NALEDI KWEZI PRODUCTIONS)
A non-profit organisation that mainly focuses on community projects such as helping people who are depression, suicidal, orphan and vulnerable children, rape victims, skills development and Youth empowerment programs.
We work together with a lot of film production companies such as Naledi Kwezi and we are SA Youth TV's Pretoria and Northwest brand ambassadors, the upcoming youth channel on DStv.
Zen Foundation was given birth by the PTY(LTD) company called Zendociaz Couture founded by Zen Thusi who is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, akoin ambassadors, model's trainer, Philanthropist and human activist.
Zen Thusi has appeared on SABC 2 documentary called Botho season 1 episode 5 an act of kindness, few music videos on Channel O, fan base hosted by the late Akhumzi Jezile.
Zen Thusi stands up for all programs that eliminates our society from drugs.

ABOUT SA YOUTH TV
A subscription based advert funded television channel intended for broadcast on the DStv bouquet. It was founded by parent company EzaneDurban KZN Media (EDK Media).
The channel intends to broadcast a minimum of 80% programming made by the youth of South Africa.
Our vision is to be the leader in the art and supplying viable and sustainable multimedia programming in the public of South Africa.

Dragonball Super Dashes It's Way To Cartoon Network Africa Along With A Fest Full Of Entertainment In March 2020 Only On Cartoon Network Africa

LET'S DANCE STUNT (POP-UP PARTY)
A group of kids travel around South Africa and show off some dance moves in front of the crowd and the viewers tuning in.
Tune In: Saturday 29 February @ 7:40 CAT

DRAGON BALL SUPER
BRAND NEW SERIES
Six months after the long battle against original Boo, peace has returned to Earth. Son Goku, under Chichi's request, has to work to make money when he wants only one thing, to train. Meanwhile, Son Goten, who will become the's brother-in-law, decides to find him a gift.
Sneak Peek: Monday 7 March @ 8:42 CAT
Premiere: Monday 16 March @ 16:45 CAT

Coming Up In April 2020 On Real Time Africa

Evan Goes Wild
From Tuesday 21 April at 13:30
Internet sensation and veterinarian Evan Antin travels the globe observing, helping and healing exotic wildlife. He may have been born and raised in Kansas, but his love for animals covers the whole world and he has a long list of creatures he wants to see up-close and in their natural habitat. Whether it's swimming with humpback whales and lemon sharks off the coast of Tahiti, rescuing orphaned baby bearcats and wrestling water monitors in the Philippines, or walking with Elephants in Nepal, Dr Evan brings his passion and medical skills to each adventure.

Betrayed
From Wednesday 15 April at 22:00
This series follows the lives of apparently normal people who aren't aware their days are numbered. The clock ticks on their lives, as family, friends, and lovers start to reveal hidden jealousies and wicked secrets, all leading to the ultimate betrayal - murder. Coming up this season is the case of confident, motorcycle-riding Diane Snellen. The single is mum trying to make her way in the world while navigating the dating scene of Georgetown, Kentucky - but her life ends abruptly when she's brutally stabbed in her own home. And, driven by youth, music, and her faith, Janet Chandler has dreams and aspirations of a life much larger than the small Midwestern town where she grew up. Sadly, those dreams are cut short when she's betrayed in the most horrific way possible. Nothing is as it seems in these tragic and shocking cases of betrayal.

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Family Africa

BattleBots
From Tuesday 21 April at 18:30
It's ultimate robot carnage as mechanical gladiators battle it out in a tournament - for glory, mayhem and destruction! Sparks fly and robots will die in this epic battle of machine versus machine. This series brings all the thrills and nail-biting tension of a major sporting contest, coupled with the latest in robot engineering and larger-than-life inventors. Follow the action as 67 robots from 9 different countries duke it out over several rounds of competition all leading to a final that decides which home-made robot or 'Bot' is the baddest of them all, as teams of builders and fighters compete for the championship. Each episode gets fully immersed in the action with high tech on-board technology and cameras and combat analytics. Who will have what it takes to win the most epic robot competition of all time?

Flying Wild Alaska
From Tuesday 14 April at 21:00
There's one unconventional family ruling Alaska's most dangerous skies. Operating their family-run airline, Era Alaska, the Tweto family battles unforgiving weather and terrain to transport life's necessities to one of the most remote and extreme regions of America. With no motorway system for hundreds of miles, Era Alaska is the lifeline for the isolated rural inhabitants of the Bering Sea coastline, but where the roads end, life for the quirky Twetos begins. Wildly determined Jim runs his company with passion and looks to his tiny but fierce wife, Ferno, for support. Battling -40F degree winters and hurricane- like winds, the airline's intrepid pilots are among the best in the world, transporting champion snow dogs bound for the Iditarod race, medicine for sick children and groceries for miners working on the North Slope. Year round, Jim and his family are motivated by the fact that the livelihoods of thousands of people depend on their business and employees every day.

Coming Up In April 2020 On TLC Africa

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 8 April at 21:00
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven, pursuing the American dream. However, this is no ordinary family - they are the largest known family of little people in the world. All seven Johnstons have Achondroplasia Dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects their size - but action in their lives is bigger than ever! Dad, Trent, and mom, Amber, have a total of five kids under the age of 16: Jonah and Elizabeth, their biological kids, as well as three adopted children, Anna from Russia, Alex from South Korea, and Emma from China. Juggling the demands of a family of seven while living in your dream home that is being renovated because it's a fixer-upper is anything but easy, but the Johnstons are up for the challenge. How will the Johnstons deal with their next set of challenges?

Dr. Pimple Popper
From Saturday 18 April at 21:00
Top dermatologist, Dr. Sandra Lee - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - specialises in diagnosing and removing mysterious lumps and cysts from patients' skin - helping them return to normal life. She never knows who will come in on any given day and what she will need to do in order to help them fix their pimple-related problems. But one thing is certain; they have to be seen to be believed. Featuring special bonus footage, the most incredible moments from the series go under the spotlight as Dr. Lee looks back at her stand-out cases. From a 'horn' growing out of the back of a woman's head to a patient whose body is covered with mysterious bumps, each episode is bursting with fascinating insight.

My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
From Friday 24 April at 20:00
This emotional series catches up with the lives of formerly super-obese women and men as they continue their turbulent weight-loss journeys. While under the care of weight-loss expert Dr. Younon Nowzaradan, they shed hundreds of pounds. But along the way, each encountered new emotional and physical challenges. After undergoing life-saving weight-loss surgery, they must adjust to the changes to their bodies - which can include painful flaps of extreme excess skin that requires additional surgery. As well as undergoing drastic physical transformations, these individuals are also reassessing their relationships, with their families and loved ones as well as with food. Is excess weight the only thing they stand to lose after surgery?

Buddy Vs. Duff
From Saturday 25 April at 19:00
The best cake makers in the world are back! Cake Boss Buddy Valastro challenges previous winner Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes, to another round in the ultimate baking battle. In this high-energy series, Buddy and Duff assemble teams of elite cake artists to help them supersize and elevate their cakes to new heights and deliver them to East and West Coast celebrations. Expert judges Kimberly Bailey, Florian Bellanger and Waylynn Lucas score Duff's and Buddy's creations and declare the King of Cake. Who will win the ultimate showdown and take a slice of victory?

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa

Rob Riggle: Global Investigator
From Tuesday 28 April at 20:00
From an early age, actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle had an explorer's spirit. His sense of wonder was fuelled by his grandfather, who filled Rob's head with incredible myths, mysteries, and legends from far off places. Now, Rob is taking his passion for adventure across the globe in a bid to solve some of the world's greatest mysteries. This thrilling series follows Rob's journey, as he meets local guides and invites people who don't think he's up to the challenge to join him. Relying on his mental toughness and self-taught karate, Rob will take on some of the biggest, most daring challenges he's ever faced in the ultimate adventure.

Expedition X
From Tuesday 14 April at 20:55
Real life Indiana Jones, adventurer Josh Gates, has decided it's time to really explore the dark side of the planet. So, he's put together a top team to undertake investigations delving into realms beyond the 'unknown.' They include scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot, who have been brought in to investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extra-terrestrial phenomena. Whether it's tracking paranormal activity in Mexico City or trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man, they embark on unprecedented expeditions into the unexplained and perhaps... unexplainable.

Ed Stafford: First Man Out
From Wednesday 22 April at 20:00
Survivalist and explorer, Ed Stafford, heads to the wilds of China to face off the planet's top survival experts in a real- life race to get out of the country's most hostile environments. In every episode, Ed faces a different and equally skilled opponent in the race to be the first to reach a pre-determined extraction point, on a journey fraught with danger. From the huge cliffs and bamboo forests of Bashan to the mountains and waterfalls of Yunnan Province, he may be able to survive almost anywhere or anything, but so can these extraordinary people. With speed as important as survival, who will be the first to escape these lethal landscapes in a country with some of the world's most extreme climates?

Mystery Stunt
From Friday 10 April at 11:40
Behind every mystery lies curiosity. This compelling strand of thought-provoking shows follows intrepid explorers investigate the world’s longest-running mysteries, using cutting-edge technology in their quest for the truth. Expedition Unknown follows explorer Josh Gates as he examines unsolved stories around the world, interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments. Lost Secrets sees historian Justin Jampol unlock the secrets of the past through recently unearthed artefacts, using advanced scientific testing to reveal new details. In Mission Declassified, investigative journalist Christof Putzel unlocks the secrets of cold cases by using declassified government files to get to the truth. And, Storming Area 51 follows UFO Bros Joe and Emmett Hayes as they head to the Nevada desert to observe, investigate and fully embrace the pandemonium of the storming Area 51 event. These shows and more explore the unexplained to unravel the fascinating truth behind the legends.

Coming Up In April 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa

Rob Riggle: Global Investigator
From Tuesday 28 April at 20:00
From an early age, actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle had an explorer's spirit. His sense of wonder was fuelled by his grandfather, who filled Rob's head with incredible myths, mysteries, and legends from far off places. Now, Rob is taking his passion for adventure across the globe in a bid to solve some of the world's greatest mysteries. This thrilling series follows Rob's journey, as he meets local guides and invites people who don't think he's up to the challenge to join him. Relying on his mental toughness and self-taught karate, Rob will take on some of the biggest, most daring challenges he's ever faced in the ultimate adventure.

Expedition X
From Tuesday 14 April at 20:55
Real life Indiana Jones, adventurer Josh Gates, has decided it's time to really explore the dark side of the planet. So, he's put together a top team to undertake investigations delving into realms beyond the 'unknown.' They include scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot, who have been brought in to investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extra-terrestrial phenomena. Whether it's tracking paranormal activity in Mexico City or trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man, they embark on unprecedented expeditions into the unexplained and perhaps... unexplainable.

Ed Stafford: First Man Out
From Wednesday 22 April at 20:00
Survivalist and explorer, Ed Stafford, heads to the wilds of China to face off the planet's top survival experts in a real- life race to get out of the country's most hostile environments. In every episode, Ed faces a different and equally skilled opponent in the race to be the first to reach a pre-determined extraction point, on a journey fraught with danger. From the huge cliffs and bamboo forests of Bashan to the mountains and waterfalls of Yunnan Province, he may be able to survive almost anywhere or anything, but so can these extraordinary people. With speed as important as survival, who will be the first to escape these lethal landscapes in a country with some of the world's most extreme climates?

Mystery Stunt
From Friday 10 April at 11:40
Behind every mystery lies curiosity. This compelling strand of thought-provoking shows follows intrepid explorers investigate the world’s longest-running mysteries, using cutting-edge technology in their quest for the truth. Expedition Unknown follows explorer Josh Gates as he examines unsolved stories around the world, interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments. Lost Secrets sees historian Justin Jampol unlock the secrets of the past through recently unearthed artefacts, using advanced scientific testing to reveal new details. In Mission Declassified, investigative journalist Christof Putzel unlocks the secrets of cold cases by using declassified government files to get to the truth. And, Storming Area 51 follows UFO Bros Joe and Emmett Hayes as they head to the Nevada desert to observe, investigate and fully embrace the pandemonium of the storming Area 51 event. These shows and more explore the unexplained to unravel the fascinating truth behind the legends.