New On KykNet & Kie: Dikker As Water - Release Date And What To Expect

KykNet & Kie has acquired broadcasting rights to Dikker As Water (Kızılcık Şerbeti), its first Turkish drama in 9 months with the first season slated to replace Plaas Van Paase on October 14. Dikker As Water is currently on its fourth season in Turkey and this will be the channel's first longer form series.

It stars Barış Kılıç as Ömer Ünal, Evrim Alasya as Kıvılcım Arslan, Settar Tanrıöğen as Abdullah Ünal and Sıla Türkoğlu as Doğa Korkmaz as leads.

"Dikker As Water" tells the captivating story of the idealistic Doga falling hopelessly in love with a charming man from a devout family whose values clash with those of her mother, creating a powerful drama as they seek to overcome their differences and find harmony.

It explores the powerful evolution in the idealistic Doga when she finds love at the start of university with a man whose beliefs conflict with those of her mother, Kivilcim. An unexpected pregnancy is set to turn Doga’s life plans upside down, shaking to the core two families from different worlds.

Fatih comes from a devout family. He seeks a serious relationship, which he finds when he and Doga fall in love. Kivilcim’s fears about their romance are fulfilled when her daughter becomes pregnant. Fatih sees this as a gift from God, but Kivilcim warns it will destroy Doga’s life, convincing her to have an abortion.

Kivilcim’s devastation is complete when Doga skips the abortion and instead marries Fatih. The modern, secular Kivilcim finds herself bound to Fatih’s religious family, with a headscarf-wearing mother and a father who prays five times a day. She is convinced their marriage is doomed by the differences between them.

Doga and Fatih face an uphill battle for their love to triumph over this huge culture clash. Kivilcim also faces a struggle that triggers major changes in her attitude. A complex love story evolves, bringing together two families who are poles apart but share the same deep truths.

Scandal! Has Been Cancelled On e.tv After 20 Years With The Final Episode Slated For June 2026

According to South African journalist Thinus Ferreira, e.tv has cancelled Scandal after 20 years with The Ochre Moving Pictures production concluding in June 2026. It follows a slate of long running shows to get cancelled including E! News on E! (soon Bravo) and Catfish: The TV Show on MTV.

"While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we are proud of the legacy Scandal! leaves behind," says Stan Joseph, Ochre Moving Pictures executive producer.

"We are proud of what Scandal! has achieved, not only as a top-rated TV property but also as a vital part of South Africa's cultural landscape," says Helga Palmer, eMedia local programming boss. "We thank the entire production team, the cast and our loyal viewers."

Scandal! premiered in 2005 as a half-hour weekday drama airing at 19:30 on e.tv, South Africa's leading free-to-air commercial channel. It has been a staple of local television, focusing on themes of betrayal, desire, family drama, business intrigue, and social issues in a Johannesburg setting.

Over its run, it has featured iconic characters like the Kunene family and high-stakes plots involving corporate espionage and personal scandals. The show has built a massive fanbase, with its official Facebook page boasting over 1.3 million likes and active daily engagement.

e.tv hasn't stated the reason for the demise of Scandal! but several reasons could contribute to the issue.

In August 2025, eMedia Investments informed investors of plans to cancel one of its weekday dramas to reduce operational costs. Scandal! was selected, likely due to its high production expenses amid rising inflation and economic pressures in the broadcasting sector.

Another could be viewer preferences as some describe the show as having become "tired" after two decades, with ratings potentially stagnating.


How SuperSport Is Impacted By The Canal+ Acquisition?

Not long ago, Canal+ SA had completed its acquisition of South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group, securing a 48.2% stake in the company.

The transaction, which Canal+ described as its largest ever, creates a global media and entertainment group serving more than 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia, with approximately 17,000 employees.

Since the merger, there had been a great deal of concern amongst the media regarding SuperSport and Canal+ was quick to clarify that the deal wouldn't lead it to become Canal+ Sport. Of course, they've been talking about synergies in the last couple of months.

In Francophone Africa, MultiChoice has been distributing an add on service to Canal+ Afrique consumers known as DStv English Plus. It offers Premier League and La Liga for instance I'm assuming those are the type of synergies they're referring.

Before the merger, Canal+ didn't have much sporting rights for consumers in Africa as seen in Europe and France so they'd license content from rivals such as Bein Sports and DAZN. Under this merger, SuperSport will most definitely need to align with its French equivalent Canal+ Sport.

If Canal+ Afrique distributed Ligue 1 through its deal with Bein Sports rather than SuperSport launching a dedicated channel it also distributes Bein Sports to prevent any overlaps or duplication. Same goes for doccies like Chasing The Sun which will likely get dubbed rather than retooled into a separate series.

Some revaluation is underway for Showmax in which MultiChoice revamped last year in partnership with NBCUniversal. This could affect Showmax Premier League offering as it would rival with DStv Stream's extensive offering due to its low rates.

MultiChoice is looking to possibly offer SuperSport as a standalone service on DStv combined with Showmax this could as well be Football based package with separate offering for cricket, rugby and tennis. Maybe they could take a page from Ultraview by offering PSL and La Liga separately. 

Finally with a merger there's always potential drawbacks as MultiChoice has lost over a million subscribers in the last year. The acquiring company makes cuts think of the Ethiopian Premier League the losses could affect more niche African leagues.

Discovery Channel Africa Brings Viewers Face-To-Face With Legends In Mysterious Creatures With Forrest Galante

Discovery Channel Africa is excited to bring viewers the premiere of Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante, airing Saturday, 4 October at 21:00 CAT on DStv channel 121.

 

The series follows wildlife biologist and conservationist Forrest Galante as he travels the globe investigating strange sightings, legendary creatures and mysterious encounters between humans and wildlife. From the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the coastlines of Mozambique, each episode blends science and folklore while tackling real-world issues of human-animal conflict.

 

Highlights include the premiere episode ‘Croc Witchcraft’, set along the mighty Zambezi River, where Forrest investigates a series of crocodile attacks in a fishing community, confronting dangerous myths as well as very real threats. In episode 5, ‘It Comes in the Night’, he travels to Mozambique to track down a bull elephant destroying villages, a case that highlights the delicate balance between human safety and wildlife conservation in a region where elephants are central to culture, livelihoods and the ecosystem.

 

Beyond Africa, the series also takes viewers to South America in search of giant anacondas and to the forests of North America to explore the enduring Bigfoot legend. In every case, Forrest and his team work to uncover the facts, dispel myths and, wherever possible, protect both people and animals.

 

Born in California but raised in Zimbabwe, Galante’s deep connection to nature has shaped his adventurous career. Today, he brings his unique perspective as a conservationist, outdoor adventurer and storyteller to this gripping Discovery Channel series.

 

Tune in to Discovery Channel Africa (DStv channel 121) on Saturday, 4 October at 21:00 CAT to uncover the truth behind the myths in Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante.