March 2026 On History Channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Gold Wars Downunder | Returning Shows Including Forged In Fire | More

Brand New & Exclusive 

SECRETS IN THE SAND S2

2 March

Mondays 19:25

As global temperatures increase, violent sandstorms and erosion are increasingly reshaping the arid regions of the earth. As they do, astounding discoveries are being exposed in deserts across the world. Season two of Secrets in the Sand examines extraordinary curiositi es - like a skeleton that reveals details about early Christi anity, clues about Egypt’s pharaohs and why the carved pillars in a Turkish temple may be the world’s oldest calendar.

Repeat: Tuesday 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive 

FORGED IN FIRE S10 

9 March

Mondays 20:15

Forged in Fire season 10 continues with new episodes as America’s best bladesmiths continue in the race to create the most beautiful and deadliest weapons. With new weapons, new contestants, and new competitions, Forged in Fire turns the craftsmanship, legend, and excitement of building weapons into a timed battle of wits, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. Repeat: Tuesday 12:35

Brand New 

GOLD WARS DOWNUNDER 

19 March

Thursdays 19:25

Gold Wars Downunder follows three hardcore mining teams as they battle it out on the one patch of gold-rich-land to see who can unearth the biggest nuggets and the most gold in an epic gold hunting season. The sale of gold is an important source of income for hundreds of thousands of Australians, including the men and women willing to risk it all, as they venture into some of the most dangerous and inhospitable territory on the planet, hoping to strike it rich. The town of Clermont has estimated gold reserves of $A750 million and the gold price is trading at 10-year historical highs. There’s a modern-day gold rush going on in the town of Clermont. Repeat: Friday 11:45

BRAND NEW 

BRITAIN’S X FILES

8 March

Sundays 21:05

For over 150 years, the British and Commonwealth Governments have actively been investigating incidents of Paranormal and Unexplained Phenomena. The very existence of these investigations has long been denied - and they have been held under lock and key for fear of the panic that would be created if the public knew. Now, for the first time the full extent of these investigations can be revealed. Repeat: Saturday 21:55

History is available on DStv channel 186

February And March 2026 On Comedy Central And MTV Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Daria - Is It Fall Yet? | Returning Shows Including Dating Naked UK | More

Comedy Central

• Ugly Americans (2010–2012): Adult animated sitcom on Comedy Central about integrating monsters, demons, and supernatural beings into modern New York life. Dark, absurd humor with workplace/social satire.

• Drunk History (2013–2019): Comedy Central series where intoxicated narrators recount historical events, reenacted by actors. Educational comedy with a boozy, chaotic twist.

• The Daily Show (1996–present): Long-running Comedy Central satirical news program (originally with Jon Stewart, now various hosts like Jordan Klepper). Sharp political and cultural commentary.

• Jeff Dunham: I'm With Cupid (2024): Valentine's Day-themed stand-up comedy special by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, featuring his puppets tackling love/relationships. Aired on Comedy Central or similar platforms.

• Daria: Is It Fall Yet? (2000): Animated TV movie based on MTV's Daria (a spin-off of Beavis and Butt-Head). Focuses on teen cynicism, summer vacation drama, and character relationships—dry, sarcastic wit.

• Inside Amy Schumer (2013–2022): Sketch comedy series on Comedy Central starring Amy Schumer, blending stand-up, sketches, and social commentary (often on gender, sex, and culture).

• South Park (1997–present): Iconic Comedy Central animated series by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Crude, satirical adventures of kids in a dysfunctional town, tackling current events, religion, politics, and taboo topics.

• The Drawn Together Movie (2010): Direct-to-video film based on Comedy Central's Drawn Together (an adult animated parody of reality shows and cartoons). Extremely raunchy, offensive, and meta humor.

• Hey Arnold!: The Movie (2002): Theatrical animated film from Nickelodeon’s Hey Arnold! series. Kid-friendly adventure about saving a neighborhood—more wholesome, with heart and mild humor.

• Corporate (2018–2020): Comedy Central dark sitcom about soulless corporate life at a mega-company, with cynical, absurd takes on office culture and capitalism.

MTV

• Ink Master: Redemption (2015): A short-lived spin-off of the tattoo competition Ink Master (originally on Spike/Paramount Network). Unhappy clients from past seasons return for cover-ups or new tattoos, with twists like facing the original artist. Hosted by Dave Navarro, Chris Núñez, and Oliver Peck—focuses on second chances and redemption in the tattoo world.

• Ridiculousness (2011–2025): Long-running MTV clip show hosted by Rob Dyrdek, with Sterling "Steelo" Brim and others reacting to viral internet videos (fails, stunts, pranks, etc.). Pure low-stakes, laugh-out-loud comedy from user-submitted content.

• Dating Naked UK (2024–present): British version of the Dating Naked format, airing on Paramount+ (and Channel 4 in the UK). Singles date completely nude on a tropical island to focus on personality over looks—hosted by Rylan Clark. Bold, awkward, and relationship-focused reality dating with full-frontal (censored in some markets).

• The Challenge: All Stars (2021–present): Paramount+ spin-off of MTV's flagship The Challenge. Brings back veteran competitors from past seasons for shorter, intense competitions, alliances, drama, and eliminations—hosted by T.J. Lavin. Heavy on physical challenges, rivalries, and reality TV nostalgia.

• Caught In The Act: Unfaithful (2022–present): VH1/MTV reality series hosted by Tami Roman. Suspicious partners hire investigators or set up stings to catch cheaters in the act, leading to confrontations, drama, and relationship fallout. 

MultiChoice Zambia Adds Government Based News Channel Zanis TV To DStv

ZANIS TV has officially been onboarded onto the DStv platform following a landmark signing ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana represented the Zambian Government at the historic event, describing the partnership between Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) and MultiChoice Group as a major breakthrough for the country’s media industry.

Kawana said the development will significantly expand the reach of ZANIS TV, enabling more Zambians both at home and in the diaspora to access information on government programmes and national development initiatives.

“This partnership is a game-changer for our media industry. By expanding our reach, we are ensuring that every Zambian at home and abroad has a front-row seat to the developmental projects and policies of the New Dawn Administration,” Kawana said.

He noted that the move will enhance the visibility of Zambia’s developmental agenda and strengthen the dissemination of credible, timely and factual information.

However, Kawana said government has taken note of concerns raised by members of the public regarding DStv services. 

During the ceremony, he urged MultiChoice to address issues surrounding high subscription fees, reduce repetitive content and maintain ZNBC TV as a Free-To-Air channel.

“We have heard the concerns of our people and we have conveyed them directly to MultiChoice. It is important that as we expand access, we also ensure affordability and quality content for viewers,” he said.

Kawana also challenged the ZANIS team to uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity as the channel transitions onto a broader continental and global platform.

"To the ZANIS team, the world is now watching. Let us continue telling the Zambian story with professionalism and integrity,” he said.

The onboarding of ZANIS TV onto DStv is expected to boost the channel’s visibility across Africa and beyond, positioning it as a key platform for showcasing Zambia’s development trajectory and national discourse.

King Of Queens Returns For A Season 7 On eSeries

Airing: 23-Feb-26 at 6:15PM

Season 7 of The King of Queens brings back everything viewers love about this classic sitcom: bigger laughs, deeper family drama, and even more everyday chaos.

What to Expect:

• The Power Couple: Doug Heffernan remains the loud, food-loving delivery driver who prefers the couch to responsibility, while Carrie stays sharp-tongued, ambitious, and perpetually frustrated by Doug’s immaturity.

• Relatable Reality: This season leans into the reality of long-term relationships—tackling money stress, jealousy, and the "small" arguments that inevitably turn into big problems.

• The Arthur Factor: Carrie’s unpredictable father, Arthur, continues to steal scenes with his blunt honesty and bizarre schemes, adding a unique layer of tension and wisdom to the household.

The Verdict: With the supporting cast (Deacon, Kelly, Spence, and Danny) rounding out the neighborhood humor, Season 7 is a crowd-pleasing comedy that celebrates imperfect people and real-life love.

eSeries is available on Openview channel 109

Beloved Shows Including The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball, Teen Titans Go! and Batwheels Debut In isiZulu

Warner Bros. Discovery is strengthening its connection with South African families by introducing isiZulu dubbing for fan‑favourite Cartoon Network and Cartoonito shows, a major step in making its kids’ content more accessible and culturally relevant for the local market. Building on the brands’ existing local productions and on-ground marketing initiatives, the rollout also includes new local channel voice‑overs and multilingual Cartoonito on‑air greetings. Together, these elements celebrate cultural inclusivity, support local talent, and respond to the growing demand for authentic local voices in kids’ entertainment, making Cartoon Network and Cartoonito’s content more accessible and relevant than ever before.

 

These initiatives build on the strong connection Warner Bros. Discovery Kids already enjoys with South African audiences. Cartoon Network has once again been voted the #1 Coolest Kids’ Channel in the Sunday Times GenNext Youth Survey, while Cartoonito ranks as the #1 channel in the DStv Family package. During DStv’s 30th Anniversary Open Window promotion in November, Cartoonito also soared to the #1 kids’ channel across the platform. Cartoon Network remains one of the strongest and most popular kids’ channels on pay‑TV, available from the DStv Access package upwards¹. With beloved shows such as Teen Titans Go!, Regular Show, Mr Bean and Zig & Sharko, the brands continue to deliver the content kids love — now with an even stronger local touch.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso, Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Manager, Programming and Presentation, Kids Channels, explains, “By introducing local languages into our kids’ channels, we’re not only making our content more accessible, but also ensuring it stays relevant to the everyday lives of South African families.”

 

Fan-Favourite Shows Dubbed in isiZulu

Following the December launch of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball in isiZulu on Cartoon Network, audiences can now enjoy Batwheels in isiZulu on Cartoonito. More dubbed favourites will roll out throughout the year, including Teen Titans Go!. These shows are being introduced progressively across both channels, giving children the joy of hearing their heroes in their own language.

 

isiZulu is South Africa’s most widely spoken home language, spoken most often at home by 24.4% of the population (15.1 million people) according to the latest national census (Stats SA, 2022). By dubbing flagship shows into isiZulu, Warner Bros. Discovery is directly responding to the growing demand for content in local languages, ensuring that more children feel included in the stories they love.

 

Johannesburg‑based localisation studio EarCandy led the isiZulu dubbing process. Louise Callcott‑Stevens, CEO of EarCandy, says, “Our role was to ensure that the shows were authentically localised, from translation to voice recording, while maintaining the integrity of the original content. By combining linguistic accuracy with cultural nuance, we make sure the dubbed versions look and sound just like the originals.”

 

New Local Channel Voices

Cartoon Network and Cartoonito have strengthened their South African identity by appointing Paballo Koza and Siya Ngxambuza as the new official voice‑over artists for the channels. Siya is a Johannesburg‑based voice‑over artist with extensive experience across major South African brands, while Paballo is an award‑nominated actor and children’s TV presenter, bringing a familiar and trusted voice to the channel. As the leading voices behind promos and on‑air branding, they bring local authenticity and flair to the channels’ identities. This initiative is separate from show dubbing and ensures that the channels themselves sound closer to home for African audiences.

Everyday Greetings in Kids’ Own Languages

Alongside English, Cartoonito’s hosts Nito & his friends now greet viewers in seven additional South African languages: isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Setswana, Sesotho, and SiSwati. With a total of eight languages, the channel has introduced more than 100 on‑air greetings and short clips, covering the first language of nearly 90% of South African homes. These everyday moments make the channel feel more familiar and inclusive, while laying the groundwork for future expansion into additional Sub‑Saharan African languages.

Looking Ahead

Warner Bros. Discovery continues to blend global storytelling with meaningful local elements, which helps lay strong foundations for the future of kids’ entertainment in Africa. By expanding language representation in South Africa, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito ensure children see and hear themselves in the stories they love. By reflecting the richness of everyday life across the country, Warner Bros Discovery is future-proofing its content and ensuring its shows remain resonant for the next generation of viewers.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso concludes: “Language is a powerful connector, and by offering beloved shows in isiZulu and adding multilingual on-air greetings, we’re helping make everyday moments on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito feel more familiar and inclusive. This is an important step in representing the vibrant linguistic landscape of South African homes.”