Recap To The Week: The Real Housewives Is Becoming A Cinematic Universe On DStv

The Real Housewives Of Johannesburg, The Real Housewives Of Cape Town, The Real Housewives Of Durban and these are just some of the few reiteration to the popular Bravo franchise seen across various M-Net channels through the DStv platform.

During the week, MultiChoice and NBCUniversal unveiled another Housewives instalment for the kykNET channel titled Die Real Housewives Van Die Winelands which will basically follow the hustle of various women in a certain geographical area.

It will follow the champagne catfights and soirée-filled social circles of a new group of Afrikaans-speaking women, all living and gossiping in South Africa's famed Cape winelands region around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, known for its "old money" and its centuries-old, multi-million rand family-owned wine estates.

According to kykNET, the Cape winelands offer "wealth, vineyards and wine" but it is also here where the tongues are wagging in the high-society social circles over the latest and never-ending gossip in the region over the ins and outs of this conspicuously wealthy community.

But that's not what's got me hooked personally I don't watch it not that it's bad or anything but everyone has their own preference which is the case here as MultiChoice has been dishing out more and more housewives adaptions across their platforms.

It had sort of got me thinking, could it be that M-Net may rollout a standalone channel featuring these local variations alongside the international components which have been gracing our screens for several decades I mean the idea wouldn't seem far fetched at this point.

WWE has got a dedicated channel why not The Real Housewives I mean M-Net has got too much of this content on their plate already that I doubt a lot of consumers particularly those into such content will be able to keep up to all these variations.

Just like WWE, my hunch for this channel would be that content that was probably not accessible on DStv would be found here while the fresh local offering will serve as rebroadcasts or simultaneous premieres I can see only of those options working.

On top of these instalments across DStv, we would also be getting doccies or behind the scene type programming. I mean after seeing brands like SuperSport Schools build their offering from various SuperSport channels the idea doesn't seem far fetched.

Curious as to how long it will be till MultiChoice announce the launch of The Real Housewives Channel. I mean hey they've found new ways of distributing repeats and making them knowledgeable to more consumers this case wouldn't be any different.

New Series Alert: Your Love Is My Fortune Coming Soon To TLNovelas Africa

Natalia Robles is a morally flawless woman who has been married to Adrián Cantú for the past twenty years, which she has devoted body and soul to ensuring her family's wellbeing. Our story begins at her twentieth anniversary party, where Andrea and Regina, her daughters, Adrián's lover Verónica, who is also Natalia's best friend and the girlfriend of Adrián's partner, Mario, are present, alongside their closest group of friends.

Adrian and Veronica have hatched a plan to flee on the same day of the celebration and once they have swindled the clients of the real estate agency of which Adrian, Veronica and Mario are partners.

Natalia collapses when she discovers that she has been betrayed, but she must also immediately solve her financial situation since Adrián has left her broke; she is devastated and resolves to rise again from the debris to help her daughters get ahead.

In a poor Mexico City neighborhood, Vicente Ramírez grieves the terrible loss of Lucía, his wife and mother of his only son Benjamín. The couple had achieved their dream of owning their own home, which they are still paying for. Little Benjamín becomes mute as a result of the impact of his mother's death. Vicente is a kind and sensitive man who has taken care of his family's financial stability: Doña Magos, his grandmother; Juan Gabriel and Pepe Pepe, his younger brothers.

The lives of Natalia and Vicente come together when he and the other creditors come to the real estate company to claim the money that was swindled from them. Natalia representing her husband, together with Mario, plead for time for them to be able to compensate the financial damage.

Natalia is left with only one house in a popular neighborhood where she must move in with her daughters. When she arrives, she finds out that Vicente is the supposed owner of the house, since he signed an invalid sales contract, which makes Natalia the real owner. Vicente refuses to receive them and Natalia, without hesitating, moves into the house that both will now share with their respective families, causing conflicts between the characters due to social and cultural differences.

Living together brings Natalia and Vicente closer. Without realizing it, he has fallen in love with the righteousness, tenacity, strength, decision, tenderness and kindness that she has displayed, especially with her son Benjamín; little by little Natalia will discover that after all the pain and sadness she has gone through, she is ready to give herself a second chance, and this time it will be with Vicente. Olga, who only wants to fulfill her whim of marrying him, hates Natalia and stirs up strong intrigues that separate them.

After overcoming adversity, our protagonists will confirm that real fortune is to be found in love.

Based on the Colombian telenovela La Quiero A Morir, Your Love Is My Fortune (Mi Fortuna Es Amarte) debuted on Las Estrellas from 8 November 2021 to 13 March 2022. Accumulating a total of 92 episodes, the series stars Susana González and David Zepeda.

The series debuts 29 May 2023 on TLNovelas (DStv 133). Ahead of its debut, the channel will rollout the classic series, Rubi.

New Series Alert: VanG Born Explorer: India Coming Soon To People's Weather

People's Weather, Africa's first and only 24/7 weather, environmental news and lifestyle channel. Striving to make Africa's nature more inclusive for all will be rolling out a new wilderness series from April 14 (or 10th), VanG Born Explorer: India.

VanG (full name Mathieu Van Goethem) journeys through all corners of the globe in search of fascinating, unique, rare wildlife and culture. Immerse yourself in an adventure that will take you all over the place.

Based in Cape Town, the Belgium filmmaker, conversationalist and nature guide expert operates a free online company, MatVanGeo. Raising awareness about environmental issues and stories and also documenting his adventures.

VanG has worked with a number of talents including Moonchild Sanelisiwe, Musgrave, Chad da Don, David Moscow, Graeme Swanepoel, Marty Bleazard, Noni Ndlamini, Mark Linfield & Vanessa Berlowitz.

As seen on various platforms, his new series VanG Born Explorer: India will air either on April 14 or 10 in the 18:30 timeslot. For further details an accurate launch date, consult the channel in discussion, People's Weather or browse your TV Guide closer to that period.

Why eVOD Ranks As The Best Alternative For eExtra's Kuiertyd?

A few days ago, a source had mentioned that Soete Wraak currently seen on eVOD would be launching on eExtra in the coming days and this was after the channel announced the launches of new series Hart Van Goud and Roekeloos Dade.

eMedia Investments has piled up their eVOD streaming service with four yet-to-be-seen developments for eExtra including Om Elke Draai, Chrysalis and Ramo with Die Put being one of the brand's longest running action series is currently on its third season.

Aside from kykNET, eMedia Investments has been having a bit of rivalry amongst their portfolio or in this case eVOD and eExtra. As seen already, consumers on the app are currently streaming the third season of Die Put with potential spoilers ahead of its launch on eExtra.

While as consumers viewing on eExtra are enjoying an even wider offering of fresh shows such as Elif and soon to exiting Verdeelde Liefde, #DisComplicated and Die Vertroueling. Other shows joining the lineup include Kurt En Shura and e.tv's Daai Crazy Somer.

The downside for eExtra particularly without eVOD is that these shows are arranged in particular hours of day and when load shedding hits sometimes even with rebroadcasts you're screwed as opposed to the streamer where you can view it anywhere at anytime.

Another aspect is that with streaming is the lack of censorship. I mean shows like Die Vertroueling and Die Put are confined to the nighttime while as eVOD gives you an option to watch these series in any hour of the day even with load shedding you could still find time.

I'm not saying eVOD is #1 as you have these shows on ePlesier similar to eExtra viewable at anytime. But considering this is a rival platform, the shows in question for eExtra are viewed firsthand meaning just like Die Put you're at risk of spoilers.

On top of that the platform has a tendency of signing you out no matter how frequent of a consumer you are as opposed to eExtra's current platform, Openview where you can experience signal loss but won't need to constantly log on to browse shows.

At this point, the only thing eExtra is good for at the moment is giving these shows more exposure and one way to better promote the vast offering seen on eVOD other than it's mostly rebroadcasts from the streamer or other platforms.

New Series Alert: Soete Wraak To Make Its Much Anticipated Debut On eExtra

Months after receiving no word from the channel about the romcom Soete Wraak, we finally have an update about the future of the show. Turns out, eExtra will be airing it in a double bill format every Sunday from 8pm signalling the possible return of Kuiertyd Premium.

Earlier in the year, Kuiertyd Premium was merged with the weekday offering now being used as a catch-up for Die Vertroueling. After a few months, that goes up in flames as consumers have to wait at least 2 hours before they can catch-up with what they've missed.

For a while now there had been questions about what eMedia Investments would do with the load of the content that has yet to be seen Om Elke Draai, Chrysalis and Ramo on eVOD as eExtra has its own offering Hart Van Goud and Roekeloos Dade now that's been covered.

Consumers will just have to wait a while as eVOD builds their offering. On the bright side, consumers are getting more choice in entertainment. As mentioned, Kuiertyd Premium might be returning to help consumers keep up with the action starting with Soete Wraak.

The series airs every Sunday at 20:00 after Come Dine With Me on eExtra. Thereafter, it's a catch-up of Die Vertroueling.

Synopsis for Soete Wraak:

It follows the story of two people who were together in college. Sinan has fallen in love with Pelin but he rejected his feelings and insulted her in front of all. They two meet each other again after many years and Pelin asks Sinan for help to change her fate and the situation brings them together. Pelin and Sinan both are in love, but faces many consequences.