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Home Affairs: A Christmas Tale
Genre: Family
Starring: Elsabé Daneel, Celeste Loots
Family is the heart of this local Christmas movie, when a family gathers for Christmas, the holiday surprises them with a lot more than just gifts under their Christmas tree.

Nativity
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Martin Freeman and Ashley Jensen
In the film teacher Paul Maddens lies to his rival that Hollywood are coming to watch his school's Christmas nativity, but after the lie gets out of hand, he must resolve the issue fast.

One Night With Kwa Mxolisi
Genre: Drama
Starring: Nyaniso Dzedze, Donovan Goliath
When a once semi-successful rugby player opens a new restaurant, his friends come to celebrate his success. After too many drinks friendships are tested.

Happiness Is A Four Letter World
Genre: Romance
Starring: Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau
In this uplifting South African romantic drama, three friends try to find love, happiness and success in Johannesburg.

Season's Feelings
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Kiroshan Naidoo, Natalie Robbie
On their way to a not-so-conventional Christmas party, a band of outsiders collide with themselves and each other as they try to figure out quarter-loves, half-loves and family.

A Boere Krismis
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Lara Toselli, Johann Vermaak
In a chaotic South African Christmas comedy. In Claire's final attempt at becoming an actress-director-writer, she uses her fiance's family in a docu-film to launch her failed career.

Pop, Lock 'N Roll
Genre: Drama
Starring: Steven Pillemer, Eric Uys
An ambitious dancer gets a chance to become famous, but his life takes a turn when he falls in love with his producer's wife.

Herb & Moon
Genre: Family
Starring: Robert Whitehead, Katherine Neethling
When a rebellious grandfather finds out he won't spend Christmas with his granddaughter, he "breaks out" of his nursing home to see her.

Boomerang Vs. Toonami Vs. Boing: Most Likely To Get Chopped

Boomerang, Toonami and Boing are animation brands within Warner Bros. Discovery's portfolio that cater to kids and youth adults but to better understand them it's best to explain each of them individually in detail.

Boomerang is a children's brand that caters to viewers aged 4-7 with shows like Masha And The Bear, Grizzy And The Lemmings and The Happos Family while as carrying content for the whole family to enjoy like Looney Tunes Cartoons, Mr. Magoo and Zig & Sharko.

Toonami is an action driven channel for young adults featuring various animation from DC's superheroes like Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Justice League and Teen Titans. Accompanying the league of DC characters is anime like Hero Academia and Dragonball.

Boing is basically another Nicktoons as it features a classic set of content like Adventure Time, Regular Show, Johnny Bravo and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends while as being used a brand for CN's forgotten or reject shows like Angelo Rules, Oswaldo and The Jungle Bunch.

In short, Boomerang is the best place for laughter while Toonami caters for comic book fans and people in the mood for some action and Boing travels back in time to the place where it all began with old favorites while blending to the modern society.

Unfortunately with all these traits come some minor flaws of which these 3 all have in common. Although each have a role to play, it's more transparent the more you watch but I feel it's best to bring it up.

On a year to year basis, Warner Bros. Discovery invests a certain amount of airtime on their channels with Boomerang and Cartoon Network getting the most Investment seeing as they're more acknowledged compared to Boing and Toonami.

In terms of content, Boomerang doesn't have a lot of noticable shows just gags which can help pass the time but that's as far as it goes. Just like Toonami, it can be irritating on how these shows rollout and how long it takes before you can get anything worthwhile.

Boing is just another repeats channel if anything it kind of rectifies the errors of Boomerang and Toonami. After all, the lineup adjusts constantly you don't have to wait several months or a year to find something worthwhile but that's just the perks of being a Nicktoons which can be substituted.

If there's any channel that would likely get chopped in this instance, it would have to be these three as it is Warner Bros. Discovery is cost cutting and I'm not saying they won't be much left on these stations or we'll see less content but 2/3 is a Nicktoons with the third being an odd triplet.

Roundups #82: Paramount Provides Outdated EPG For Nicktoons Africa, Dressed For Mourning Coming Soon To Citi TV And StarSat To Double Down On Dubs With Second Zulu Drama Series

Could Nicktoons be on the chopping block?

Although, there's no official confirmation about the channel's demise within the region. Nicktoons has been less toonie as the lineup is jam-packed with mainly current shows from Nickelodeon with a few discrepancies here and there.

Apparently, MultiChoice provides two alternate schedules of the channel same with Nick Jr. but as mentioned the discrepancies are more transparent with Nicktoons as the channel lists Program To Be Confirmed online while DStv's EPG mentions Alvin although it's Horrid Henry.

It's believed at this point that the only reason Nicktoons is just offering a duplicate selection to Nickelodeon is Paramount's way of phasing out the channel and cancelling out potential liabilities like Horrid Henry with NickMusic's fate in question.

Women In Black coming soon to Ghana

Citi TV a Ghanaian channel that features a unique blend of credible, authentic and timely news, current affairs as well as compelling non-news programming will soon introduce the rumoured TLNovelas series titled Mujeres De Negro (Dressed For Mourning).

Mujeres De Negro follows the rich coastal town of Encino Blanco, three married couples spend the weekend at Coral Beach while their husbands go on their already traditional fishing trip on a yacht. Not far from the pier, the yacht suddenly explodes. Only chips remain on the surface. In seconds they lost their husbands, and they have to go on with their lives without them...just as they planned.

The series stars Mayrín Villanueva, Alejandra Barros, Ximena Herrera and Arturo Peniche.

More local dubs are heading your way

eMedia has seen success with eExtra's Kuiertyd that it's consolidated this content onto more platforms only for MultiChoice to ramp up a similar offering on kykNET & Kie with StarTimes doing something similar which is no way competition.

Earlier in the year, StarSat launched its first Zulu dubbed show with Phillipine revenge drama Blood Sisters on St Novelas now they'll be launching a second Zulu dubbed show but this time for the channel St Rise worst part they pick Waaris (The Heir).

Waaris follows Amba, who belongs to a Punjabi family, gives birth to a girl child. However, circumstances force her to hide the gender of her baby and raise her like a boy. The series aired on Zee World, Zee One and eExtra and now it's also launching on St Rise from August 22nd.

4Racing Celebrates Women's Excellence In SA Horseracing With Special Women's Race Day

4Racing, in partnership with the Racehorse Owners Association, will celebrate women’s excellence in the sport of horseracing with a special Women’s Day race day at Turffontein this Tuesday.

Entry is free from 11am and the guest of honour will be South Africa’s only current female professional jockey Rachel Venniker - who has just been crowned the country’s champion apprentice jockey after her impressive 70 winners from 560 rides - and who will have three rides on the day.

4Racing will pay tribute to Venniker at the Turffontein race day, at which all races will honour some of the leading historic female figures in South African horseracing with the main race being the Anne Upton Memorial Handicap, named in honour of the legendary female trainer and former Summer Cup winner who passed away in June this year.

Venniker’s fine racing season and growing popularity is a major drawcard for the sport, while the recent Hollywoodbets Durban July win by respected owner and breeder Mary Slack with filly Sparkling Water was also a major female fillip for the sport.

Slack’s trailblazing mother Bridget Oppenheimer - who was a six-time July winning owner affectionately known as the “Queen Mum” of South African horseracing and who was the first female member at Turffontein - will also be acknowledged on the Women’s Day race day with Race 2 named the Bridget Oppenheimer Maiden Qualified Plate.

Races named after other leading female figures in the sport include South Africa’s first female jockey Genevieve Michel, the first trainer Hilda Knaupp and legendary Nelson Mandela Bay breeder Rose Parker. Other prominent female trainers also honoured are Jean Heming and female steward Joan Ruffel.

“4Racing has always maintained that diversity and inclusivity is key to the growth of South African horseracing and we are proud of the many female leaders in the industry who have broken barriers to play prominent and leadership roles in the industry.

We are excited to pay tribute to them with the Women’s Day race day and delighted to have Rachel Venniker as our guest of honour on the day, and to acknowledge the pioneering roles played by icons like Bridget Oppenheimer and Anne Upton. We encourage all racegoers to join us on this special day,” said 4Racing CEO Fundi Sithebe, who last year became the first female CEO of a South African horseracing operator.

Some of the other female industry figures who will participate in the day are Johannesburg-based trainers Ashley Fortune and Robyn Klaasen as well as new entrants in the horseracing sector, such as new racehorse owner Jessica Motaung, who is Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director.

Motaung and the CEO of Mogul Equine, Desireé De Andrade, jointly purchased a young colt Harold the Duke, who has been racing on the South African circuit.

The Women’s Day race day will be broadcast live on the country’s national horseracing channel Racing 240 on DStv Channel 240.
In the first month of audited Racing 240 viewership figures from data company Nielsen, it indicated a 48.1% female audience of the horseracing channel and nearly 250 000 female viewers of Racing 240.

The Racehorse Owners Association CEO, Natalie Turner, said its figures showed that 67% of new racehorse owners in the country are female, giving credence to the Racing 240 viewership figures.
Racing 240 will focus on prominent women in racing throughout the Women’s Month of August, including interviews with Cape trainer Candice Bass-Robinson, who became the first female trainer to win the Durban July with Marinaresco in 2017.

Top jockey turned television presenter Nadine Low Ah Kee will anchor this special Women’s Day broadcast on Racing 240.
Another female powerhouse who will be featured during Women’s Month is top owner Suzette Viljoen, a former South African Champion Owner, whose horses have performed exceptionally this season as she again features prominently in the top three owners on the Equus rankings.

As we celebrate one of the country’s most important public holidays, while paying tribute to the role and contribution of the many influential women in the South African horseracing industry, SA racing remains firmly on track to win the diversity race.

New Series Alert: Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef + School Night Dinners + Dream Homes Revealed Coming Soon To The Home Channel - September 2022 Highlights

Escape to the Country (S24)
New Season
Escape to the Country sets out to find the perfect home for families who are seeking to get away from city living. Each episode features one couple or family who are looking to make the escape and relocate to the country. Join the presenters on their quest to find a home that fits the bill, whilst exploring the beautiful and unique surroundings of each location. This series invites the viewer to explore what the countryside has to offer, taking them to hidden away nature reserves, captivating historical buildings and introducing them to the local wildlife.

05 September 2022 - 13 July 2023
Mon 21:00 Tue 09:00 Wed 13:00 Thu 17:00 Sat 14:00 & 21:00 Sun 09:30 & 18:00

The Gardener (S21)
If you’re looking for inspirational gardens, practical DIYs and solutions for your garden problems, then join Tanya Visser for a brand new season of The Gardener. Whether you’re into annuals, looking to maintain the perfect lawn, want to show off with spectacular orchids or garden on a small scale, The Gardener has you covered.

06 September 2022 - 02 December 2022
Tue 21:00 Wed 09:00 Thu 13:00 Fri 17:00 Sat 12:00 & 19:00 Sun 16:00 & 23:00

Interior Design Masters (S02)
New Season
This entertaining eight-part series hosted by Alan Carr, sees ten talented new designers all looking for their big break in the fast- paced world of commercial interior design. They will be competing to win a career-defining contract with one of the UK’s top boutique hotels. Design expert and former editor of Elle Decoration, Michelle Ogundehin, returns as the series judge. Every week, the designers will be set a new commercial design challenge, to take on the interiors of show homes, offices, hotels, shops, beach huts, salons, restaurants and luxury holiday villas. Their skill and expertise will hopefully create design magic to impress the discerning judges. Michelle is joined each week by a different guest expert, on hand to offer their advice and appraisal.

12 September 2022 - 6 November 2022
Mon 12:00 Tue 16:00 Thu 20:00 Fri 08:00 Sat 12:30 & 19:30 Sun 16:30 & 23:30

Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef (S01)
Brand New Show
Join top chef Mark as he brings a new collection of recipes to the screen in “Off Duty Chef”.
This series focuses on the techniques and tips that you’ll need to master basic recipes at home in your kitchen. Despite being a multi-award-winning chef with every ingredient at his fingertips, Mark Moriarty loves to cook simple and wholesome dishes when he’s off the clock and not in his chef whites.

13 September 2022 - 4 November 2022
Tue 18:00 Wed 23:00 Thu 10:00 Fri 14:00 Sat 07:30 Sun 14:00

School Night Dinners (S01)
Brand New Show
Remember the days of a dodgy mac and cheese around the dinner table? Hiding your peas in a napkin or feeding your pasta to the dog? We do. And we never want to go back. That's why we're bringing you School Night Dinners. Where drab meals are off the table, and healthy comes with a side of fun. With the help of Nic Chapman and Ian Haste, we're going to banish boring, one soggy chip at a time. Who's hungry?

19 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Mon 10:00 Tue 14:00 Thu 18:00 Fri 23:00 Sat 07:00 Sun 13:30

Australia’s Best House (S08)
This series brings to life the heart and soul of everything house and home. Join Gary Takle, Bessie Kay and some of Australia's keenest home enthusiasts with an all access pass into some of the most exciting and visually stunning houses in Australia. From sprawling country estates to urban homes in compact spaces, viewers get an up-close look inside some of the most inspiring dwellings around, while in-depth interviews allow them to meet the owners and professionals who have created them. Whether you have a small budget or money is of no concern, this series has something for everyone.

19 September 2022 - 21 October 2022
Mon 10:30 Tue 14:30 Thu 18:30 Fri 23:30

Dream Homes Revealed (S01)
Brand New Show
Hosted by style icon Jennifer Hawkins, we reveal some of the most amazing and intelligent homes in Australia. Jennifer has recently discovered a love for home design and is swapping the cat-walk for everything house and home. Alongside four experts, Jennifer can’t wait to learn the incredible stories behind some of Australia’s Dream abodes. In every episode, our four experts tour Australia wondering how some of the most incredible homes in the country came to be. Join them as they visit breath-taking renovations, character homes that have to be seen to be believed, one of a kind architectural masterpieces and everything in-between. Dream Homes Revealed is a chance to discover the stories and people behind the best homes in Australia.

20 September 2022 - 12 December 2022
Tue 18:30 Wed 23:30 Thu 10:30 Fri 14:30 Sat 15:30 & 22:30 Sun 11:00 & 19:30

Australia by Design: Landscapes and Gardens (S01)
In conjunction with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Australia by Design: Landscapes and Gardens showcases Australia’s best landscape designs. This series features an array of projects from parks and open spaces to urban design and private gardens. It also examines what makes each landscape so unique and innovative and looks at the problems they are trying to solve. Over each episode, Australia’s leading landscape architects and an expert panel of industry leaders decide which landscape statements will go through to the ‘best of the best’ final episode. In the final episode, we count down the top 10 to determine Australia’s ultimate Landscape and/or Garden of the year.

20 September 2022 - 09 December 2022
Tue 21:30 Wed 09:30 Thu 13:30 Fri 17:30

Cheap Irish Homes (S02)
Maggie Molloy is on a mission to find Ireland’s Cheapest Homes and shine a light on the secret side of the Irish property market. She helps house hunters find properties all over Ireland; most of them under €100,000. Maggie is looking for buyers with an open mind who are not afraid of a bit of work. In return, she will reveal the kind of properties people would never have thought were within their reach. Properties oozing with charm, in picturesque locations and with plenty of outdoor space – all at jaw dropping prices. She is joined by Kieran McCarthy, a building engineer, who will advise the house hunters on the conditions of the houses they are looking at, and the various levels of renovation that would need to be undertaken.

27 September 2022 - 18 November 2022
Tue 19:30 Wed 22:00 Thu 11:30 Fri 15:30 Sat 13:30 & 20:30 Sun 17:30 & 00:30