Saras & Kumud, Formerly Seen On Defunct TV Station Glow TV Premieres On Star Life This November

After eMedia Investments and StarTimes ended their agreements for Glow TV with the channel having no others of continuation ended its run in South Africa. This led to People's Planet picking up shows like The Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker and Star Life scooping up Forbidden Love.

Since the channel's demise in 2023, Glow TV's parent company Nismedia is looking to take legal action against eMedia Investments for its removal on Openview. Similar to eMedia's ongoing carriage feud with MultiChoice for the 4 e.tv channels, Glow TV's demise stemmed outrage from viewers. 

While there's no update on when or if Nismedia is still looking to seek restitution more of its content however is beginning to resurface on other platforms with Saraswatichandra now slated to debut on Star Life as Saras And Kumud.

Young aristocrat Saraswatichandra Laxminandan Vyas, also known as Saras, who lives in Dubai is introverted due to his mother’s suicide and rejects an arranged marriage by his father with his friend Vidyachatur Desai’s daughter Kumud, informing her by letter. She challenges him to inform her father and so Saras travels to her village named Ratnanagri in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, India, gains familiarity with her family and gradually falls in love with her.

Based on the novel of the same name, Soulmates premiered on StarPlus from 25 February 2023 and concluded on 20 September 2014 with 403 half hour episodes produced. It starred Jennifer Winget as Kumud Desai Vyas and Gautam Rode as Saraswatichandra "Saras" Vyas.

Saras & Kumud will be airing daily on Star Life from 5 November 2024 replacing Imlie in the 20:30 timeslot.

Rumour: "Disney Channel Africa" Might Be Rolling Out On DStv Very Soon, Here's Why

As readers have been made aware, TLC Africa was launched on channel 125 for consumers in Southern Africa (not South Africa) after being made available in West and Eastern parts of Africa. This left the main TLC brand on channel 135 to offer a broader range of content such as the transgender reality show I Am Jazz.

Now it appears as if Disney Channel might be also be going under the knife as a duplicate channel had been spotted on the iPlate section. This is where MultiChoice tests out potential DStv channels or upgrades an existing service and of course this version of the channel has slight variations.

Take for instance, Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir and Big City Greens those are currently in their first seasons while the current feed viewed by consumers are on much later seasons. Monsters At Work and Jessie are currently on the network while this feed has supplemented those with Amphibia and Lab Rats: Elite Force.

If I one had to guess, MultiChoice is probably to separate the operations for these brands as seen with Nickelodeon, M-Net and not long ago. Best case scenario is that this channel will probably be referred to as Disney Channel Africa and occupy channel 313 while the main feed for SA consumers resides on channel 303.

I think the only thing here that has yet to answered is which feed MultiChoice has in development the one I presume will occupy channel 313 or perhaps takeover channel 303. As mentioned, it offers a program like Gravity Falls something that was banned in some parts of Africa of course the channel doesn't have a full schedule.

From the looks of it, this feed will probably takeover whatever is left of channel 303 from 1st November as no EPG had been provided for the channel unlike Disney Junior. Another scenario here is that they're probably going to move channel 303 to 313 for neighbouring countries while introducing this feed on channel 303 in South Africa.

November 2024 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premieres: Written In The Stars | Returning Shows Including Christmas Cookie Challenge And Beat Bobby Flay | More

Discovery Channel 

Street Outlaws: Farmtruck

and AZN S1

NEW SHOW

From their iconic Farmtruck to their unbelievable Gonorail, Farmtruck and AZN have long been known for their crazy builds. Now the guys are going to a new level by opening their shop and building some outrageous rides that only they could dream up.

First TX: 29 November

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 17 January 2025

Other premieres on the channel include Outback Opal Hunters S7 on 19 November at 21:00, Fastest Cars in the Dirty South S2 on 22 November at 21:00, Crimes Gone Viral S2 on 5 November at 21:55 and The Treehouse Guys S2 on 28 November at 21:00.

TLC 

Written In The Stars S1

BRAND NEW

South Africa:

First TX: 7 November

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 9 January 2025

Quiet on Set:

The Dark Side of Kids TV S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

South Africa:

First TX: 12 November

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 10 December

Other premieres on the channel include I Am Jazz S8 on 18 November at 21:00 for consumers in South Africa with neighbouring countries offering Sister Wives S12 on 5 November at 21:50 and Welcome to Plathville S6 on 18 November at 21:00.

HGTV

Divided By Design S1

BRAND NEW

Husband and wife designers Ray and Eilyn Jimenez

run their separate design firms and compete for

clients in the hot Miami market, but no matter who

lands the bid, their client always comes out a winner!

First TX: 2 November

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 December

Other premieres on the channel include Good Bones S9 on 14 November at 21:00 and Bargain Block S4A on 21 November at 22:00.

Food Network

FEAST FROM THE EAST WEEKEND

STUNT / NEW SHOWS

Cooking for Love S2

In a heartwarming cooking show, two chefs attempt to pull off the best dinner party menu and win the hearts of the dinner hosts and their families. They lovingly create a scrumptious array of inventive home-cooked recipes that anyone can replicate.

First TX: 24 November / Last TX: 1 December

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Saturday - Sunday

TX Time: 14:25

Last TX: 28 December

Other premieres on the channel include Christmas Cookie Challenge S7 on 15 November at 16:05, Summer Baking Championship S2 on 9 November at 16:05, Holiday Baking Championship S10 on 15 November at 17:00, Holiday Wars S5 on 10 November at 17:00, Beat Bobby Flay (Holiday Throwdown) S2 on 11 November at 16:06 and Girl Meets Farm S14 on 7 November at 16:05.

November 2024 On TNT Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Pure Heart Pure Country | Scott Brothers Stunt | More

* channel premieres in bold 

Mind Games

Stunt

Embark on a thrilling journey into the depths of the human psyche with TNT’s Mind Games, every Saturday in November. Featuring channel premieres of Us, The Game, and Inside Man, this event is packed with psychological twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Saturday, 2 November

18:05 Total Recall (1990)

20:00 Us (2019)

Saturday, 9 November

17:35 Minority Report (2002)

20:00 The Game (1997)

Saturday, 16 November

18:35 Hidden (2015)

20:00 Inside Man (2006)

Saturday, 23 November

18:00 Collateral (2004)

20:00 Get Out (2017)

Saturday, 30 November

18:15 The Truman Show (1998)

20:00 Little Bone Lodge (2023)

Tales of Wonder

Stunt

Let TNT transport you to extraordinary realms every Friday with Tales of Wonder. Escape into magical adventures and endless imagination (including talking animals) with family-friendly films that promise to captivate viewers of all ages.

Friday, 1 November

17:15 Doctor Dolittle (1998)

18:40 The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

Friday, 8 November

17:20 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

18:55 A Cinderella Story: If The Shoe Fits

(2016)

Friday, 15 November

17:10 The Croods: A New Age (2020)

18:40 Big (1988)

Friday, 22 November

17:25 Scarygirl (2023)

18:55 The Golden Child (1986)

Friday, 29 November

17:15 Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020)

18:40 A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Pure Country: Pure Heart

TNT Original Movie

This month’s exclusive premiere not only tells a touching story but also features the legendary Willie Nelson. Experience the magic of soulful music and unique family bonds that adds an authentic touch to this heartwarming tale. This film is a celebration of family, courage, and the timeless power of country music.

Synopsis: Piper and Ada dream to showcase their singing skills and become famous. When they find out that their deceased father was an avid country music singer, they visit Nashville to learn more about him.

Thursday, 21 November

20:30 Pure Country: Pure Heart (2017)

AEW

#WrestlingWeekendsonTNT

In November, TNT debuts fresh episodes every Saturday and Sunday morning at around 10 am, complemented by weekly reruns on Wednesday

afternoons and Friday late nights.

AEW RAMPAGE

Ep. 43 - Saturday 2nd at 10:00

Ep. 44 - Saturday 9th at 10:00

Ep. 45 - Saturday 16th at 10:00

Ep. 46 - Saturday 23rd at 10:00

Ep. 47 - Saturday 30th at 10:00

AEW COLLISION

S6. Ep. 39 - Saturday 2nd at 10:50

S4. Ep. 40 - Saturday 9th at 10:50

S4. Ep. 41 - Saturday 16th at 10:50

S4. Ep. 42 - Saturday 23rd at 10:50

S4. Ep. 43 - Saturday 30th at 10:50

AEW DYNAMITE

Ep. 44 - Sunday 3rd at 10:00

Ep. 45 - Sunday 10th at 10:00

Ep. 46 - Sunday 17th at 10:00

Ep. 47 - Sunday 24th at 10:00

Vivendi And Canal+ Split Set To Be Finalised By Year End

The separation of Canal+ from Vivendi could happen before the end of 2024 after it announced a shareholder’s meeting for 9 December to vote on the plan.

In a statement Vivendi said that Yannick Bolloré had taken note of concerns raised by employee representatives in response to the last December’s feasibity study.

The study was launched amid concern that following the listing of Universal Music Group in 2021 the valuation of the French media giant was suffering. 

Under the plans Canal+ would remain a company incorporated and taxed in France. There is also the possibility of a secondary listing on the Johannesburg stock market, depending on the success of its public tender offer for MultiChoice.

Havas, with the majority of its activities being carried out internationally, would be listed as a Dutch public limited liability company (NV) on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange, where Universal Music Group has already been listed. 

A newly named company, Louis Hachette Group, would bring together the assets owned by Vivendi in publishing and distribution, and be listed on Euronext Paris.

Vivendi plans to remain a leading player within the creative and entertainment industries, also listed on Euronext Paris. Vivendi would continue to develop Gameloft and actively manage a portfolio of investments, among them Universal Music Group. It would also provide a number of services to the three companies.

Decisions from the relevant market authorities are expected over the next few days.