September 2025 On Universal TV And E! Entertainment Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Murder In A Small Town | Returning Shows Including Married To Medicine: Atlanta | More

Universal TV 

MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN

Season 1 – Territory Premiere

Premieres Tuesday 2nd September at 8pm

A sleepy village on a misty coast of British Columbia is brutally shaken when a local murder uncovers decades of deeply buried secrets.

SKYMED

Season 3 – Territory Premiere

Premieres Monday 29th September at 8pm

Young flight nurses and doctors operating from the remote north of Canada are back handling daily life-ordeath calls in the midst of harsh weather conditions.

CHICAGO P.D.

Season 11 – Channel Premiere

Premieres Wednesday 17th September at 8pm

Chicago P.D. Intelligence Unit is back fighting new waves of crimes and corruption, with Sergeant Hank Voight and his elite team pushing themselves to the limit.

FBI

Season 1-2 – Channel Premiere

Premieres double-billed Thursday 11th September at 6:20pm

An electrifying new drama that shows us the inner workings of FBI’s New York office, where a powerhouse team of agents tackles high-profile cases.

Continuing shows include LETHAL WEAPON

Season 3 double-billed at 6:20pm, NCIS: SYDNEY

Season 2 on Mondays at 8pm, CHICAGO MED

Season 8 on Wednesday at 8pm and THE EQUALIZER Season 4 on Fridays at 8pm.

E! Entertainment

The Real Housewives Of Atlanta

Season 15 Premieres Tuesday 2nd September at 17:15

Single Bills Monday-Friday

Several women residing in the Atlanta metropolitan area must juggle between their households, social and high-profile business lives.

Married To Medicine: Atlanta

Season 3 Premieres Monday 15th September at 18:10

Single Bills Monday-Friday

A group of successful and educated women, including doctors and wives of doctors, who are connected to the world of medicine in Atlanta. Complete all their duties with drama, style and of course their southern flair.

The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City

Season 1 Premieres Friday 26th September at 17:15

Single Bills Monday-Friday

Six glamorous and successful women residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, try to balance their busy schedules with their high-profile social lives.

E! Live from the Red Carpet: The 2025 Emmy Awards

Premieres Monday 15th September at 19:05

Grab yourself a place on the front row as E! takes you to the beating heart of primetime television - the Emmy Awards! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with E!.

Continuing shows include Botched: Plastic Surgery Rewind on Sundays at 19:05, Below Deck

Mediterranean Season 9 on Sundays at 18:10, E! News on Tuesdays to Fridays at 22:00 and Watch What Happens Live on Monday - Friday at 22:30.

Multiple E! Branded Channels Are Likely Set To Close Internationally Soon As Bravo Debuts In Africa

During the week, it was reported that NBCUniversal would be shuttering E! Entertainment from Africa's shores after 21 years on the air. With Bravo set to replace the channel on DStv in October, at the time of publishing NBCUniversal hadn't stated why E! Entertainment is being discontinued.

But if we could guess, it likely has to do with E! Entertainment being spun off from NBCUniversal. With the channel folded under Versant, NBCUniversal can't distribute E! Entertainment in Africa besides that it has seen a rapid decline in Europe.

Bravo being a reality tailored brand has a well established presence in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. For sometime, E! Entertainment had been distributing various content from Bravo including the Below Deck franchise; Married to Medicine and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

For the most part, NBCUniversal hadn't stated what is to become of Live From The Red Carpet or E!'s remaining shows. But from what we've seen with various rebrands over the years, these shows will gradually be phased out cause in the end E! Entertainment doesn't have much going on.

If there's one thing E! Entertainment demise in Africa suggests is that NBCUniversal is looking to retire the brand soon. Viewers should expect for more feeds to get phase out in favor of Bravo because with E! Entertainment folding under Versant this would only leave Bravo for reality content under NBCUniversal.

Aside from Africa, NBCUniversal had also been managing the feed for the brand in Balkans, Benelux, France, Greece and Cyprus, Israel, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia and Slovenia. It's likely we'll be seeing more of these feeds close down in favor of Bravo in the not-so-distant future.

MultiChoice BEE Shareholders Approve LicenceCo Structure

MultiChoice has announced that the shareholders of its Phuthuma Nathi black economic empowerment investment vehicle have approved the reorganisation proposed as part of the Canal+ acquisition.

The Competition Tribunal recently approved the R55-billion transaction, subject to several agreed-upon conditions, including a reorganisation of MultiChoice South Africa Holdings (MCSAH).

The transaction faced two major challenges that had to be overcome by a clever restructuring of the MultiChoice organisation to comply with local requirements.

Firstly, the Electronic Communications Act stipulates that foreign shareholders are limited to 20% of the voting rights of broadcasting licensees.

Secondly, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) requires licensees to be 30% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals, including black people, women, and the disabled.

To comply with local regulations, MultiChoice (Pty) Ltd will be carved out as an independent entity to hold the South African operating licences. MultiChoice refers to this entity as LicenceCo.

MultiChoice Group is reducing its shareholding in LicenceCo, which holds its broadcasting licence in South Africa, to a 49% economic interest and 20% voting rights through transactions with four entities.

On or around 1 August 2025, MultiChoice entered into various subscription, repurchase, and shareholders agreements with Phuthuma Nathi, 13th Avenue Investments, Identity Partners Itai Consortium (IPIC), and the MultiChoice Workers Trust.

The Workers Trust is another broad-based ownership scheme established for the transaction. Its beneficiaries are employees of LicenceCo and key LicenceCo suppliers.

13th Avenue Investments comprises various investment vehicles associated with Sipho Maseko, Neo Lesela, Khanyisile Kweyama, and Philisiwe Sibiya. Maseko is well known in the telecoms industry as the former CEO of Telkom.

IPIC is owned by investment vehicles associated with Sonja de Bruyn, Maxell Nyanteh, Talaleni Moshapo, Ernest Kwinda, and Eugene Govender.

MultiChoice said these individuals were highly experienced leaders who held great commercial and industry knowledge.

The four entities will receive a mix of ordinary and notional vendor-funded shares. These shares will initially have limited rights but gradually convert to full shares as funding balances reduce.

Extraordinary dividend for shareholders

Phuthuma Nathi will acquire its shareholding in LicenceCo through a loan claim of R3.77 billion from MultiChoice, while 13th Avenue and IPIC will pay a combined R287 million for their shares.

Phuthuma Nathi also owns 25% of Orbicom, MultiChoice South Africa’s signal distributor, through an indirect shareholding in the MultiChoice South Africa Holdings (MCSAH) business.

This shareholding will be increased to 40% with Phuthuma Nathi taking a 20% direct stake in Orbicom.

The LicenceCo and Orbicom transactions will effectively result in MultiChoice disposing of 26% of its economic interest in LicenceCo and 15% of its economic interest in Orbicom.

MultiChoice said that the reorganisation does not require MultiChoice shareholder approval as it was a Category 2 transaction under JSE rules.

MultiChoice and Phuthuma Nathi shareholders will receive a R1.375 billion extraordinary dividend, of which R343.75 million will be attributable to Phuthuma Nathi.

“The payment of this extraordinary dividend is subject to the implementation of the steps in the Reorganisation which preceded the payment of this dividend,” MultiChoice said.

September 2025 On Food Network, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Family Recipe Showdown | Special: The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood S1 | More

Food Network 

Family Recipe Showdown S1

Brand New

Octavia Spencer hosts a home cook competition that celebrating family recipes and traditions. Celebrity guest judges join an expert judge to award $10,000.

First TX: 25 September

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 17:00

Last TX: 30 October 

Returning shows include Halloween Baking Championships S10 on 20 September at 17:00, Outrageous Pumpkins S5 on 28 September at 16:05, Halloween Wars S14 on 20 September at 16:05, Family Kitchen With Sherson S3 on 6 September at 15:15, The Kitchen S30 & S33 on 1 September at 14:00, Guy's Grocery Games on 5 September at 20:05 and Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives on 30 September at 16:05.

Investigation Discovery 

A Killer Among Friends S1

Brand New

Murder tears friend groups apart. Now, they return to the crime scene to confront past betrayals and unearth long-buried secrets.

First TX: 12 September

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 October

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence

Brand New

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt mask cult-like control as therapy—until a child escapes, shattering the illusion and finally exposing years of abuse.

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 14 September

Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? S1

Brand New

The mysterious double abduction of young cousins in Iowa sparks a firestorm of controversy.

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 7 September

The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood S1

Brand New

A string of horrific crimes brings three moms together to find out what happened to their adult children – who all knew each other. The moms soon uncover disturbing truths about their kids and the town, ultimately testing their solid bonds of friendship.

First TX: 28 September

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 September

Returning shows include Evil Lives Here S10 on 30 September at 21:00 and A Body in the Basement S2 on 22 September at 21:00.

Travel Channel

Returning shows include House Hunters International S125 on 11 September at 06:00 and Expedition Unknown S8 on 23 September at 21:10

Discovery Family 

Returning shows include Expedition Unknown S2 on 3 September at 22:00, Salvage Hunters S9 on 9 September at 17:35 and Wheeler Dealers S12 on 1 September at 15:50.

Real Time

Returning shows include Man Fire Food S2 on 18 September at 11:15, Beat Bobby Flay S20 on 26 September at 11:15, Beach Hunters S7 on 25 September at 14:35 and Your Worst Nightmare S5 on 3 September at 22:30.

Bravo Africa Brings Reality TV To South Africa As It Replaces E! Africa After 21 Years In October On DStv

Fans of reality TV in South Africa are in for a treat. NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer announced today that Bravo Africa will officially launch on 7 October 2025, replacing E! Africa and delivering DStv subscribers a premium selection of reality programming that promises drama, laughs, and unmissable moments.

A Global Brand Comes Home

Bravo, NBCUniversal’s globally renowned hub for unscripted entertainment, is now expanding its footprint across Africa. Already available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, the brand is known for driving cultural conversations through a mix of bold, witty, and engaging content that spans lifestyles, relationships, and high-stakes drama.

A Rebrand Packed With Hits

The rebranded channel promises more Bravo content than ever before, including the return of Dating #NoFilter South Africa and the exclusive territory premiere of The Real Housewives of London. Viewers can also look forward to fan favourites like The Real Housewives of Atlanta, DC, and Salt Lake City; the Below Deck franchise; Married to Medicine; Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen; and Botched: Plastic Surgery Rewind.

“We’re excited to launch Bravo Africa and give our audiences more of the hit global franchises they love,” said Hendrik McDermott, MD, Hayu, EMEA Networks & International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal. “This rebrand builds on E! Africa’s success and ensures viewers now have access to an even wider range of exclusive reality content.”

Byron du Plessis, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, added: “DStv subscribers who love reality programming are in for a real treat. Bravo Africa will be available down to DStv Access, enhancing the value of our packages and bringing top-tier content to even more homes.”

New Seasons You Can’t Miss

Dating No Filter

Dating #NoFilter South Africa – Season 2

Returning on Saturday, 11 October at 18:00, this hilarious series features comedians providing real-time commentary as singles dive into blind dates across South Africa. With cringeworthy chemistry, unexpected sparks, and outrageous icebreakers, Season 2 promises fresh faces, wild twists, and the quick-witted humor that made Season 1 a hit.

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The Real Housewives of London

Premieres Sunday, 12 October at 19:00. Follow six bold and stylish women navigating life, legacy, and loyalty across London’s most prestigious postcodes. From lavish parties to Scottish castle getaways, their ambitions, friendships, and designer drama are on full display. Meet Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger in a series that blends glamour and grit.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – Season 2

On Monday, 20 October at 17:15, the Salt Lake City Housewives return with cracks in friendships, explosive confrontations, and dramatic new alliances. This season brings back fan favourites alongside newcomer Jennie Nguyen, ensuring the drama—and the tea—flows in full force.

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Married to Medicine: Atlanta – Seasons 4 and 5

From Thursday, 9 October, at 18:10, follow Atlanta’s elite medical circle as they juggle careers, marriages, and personal ambitions. Newcomer Genise Shelton shakes things up while longstanding tensions and business ventures collide, proving life in medicine is anything but clinical.

Bravo Africa will be available on DStv channel 124 and on DStv Access.