May 2026 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Flavortown Food Fight | Returning Shows: Baylen Out Loud | More

Discovery Channel 

CONSPIRACIES & COVERUPS S1

BRAND NEW 

Ex-CIA officer Andrew Bustamante pressure-tests

today's biggest conspiracies, using tradecraft,

experiments, and expert analysis to uncover the

truth.

First TX: 3 May

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 21 June

VANTARA: SANCTUARY STORIES S1

BRAND NEW 

Wildlife expert Forrest Galante explores the

rescue and rehabilitation at Vantara.

First TX: 16 May

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 20 June

Returning shows include GOLD RUSH: MINE RESCUE WITH FREDDIE & JUAN S5 on Mondays at 20:05 from 18 May (ends 3 August).

TLC 

* premieres for the rest of Africa

One Day in My Body S1

BRAND NEW

Follow people whose extreme bodies force them to navigate life differently, capturing defining moments with access to their world .

First TX: 2 May

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 20 June

Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event

BRAND NEW

Candid interviews with artists from Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and others reveal the darker realities of power struggles and exploitation .

First TX: 17 May

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 24 May

Returning shows include 90 Day Fiance S12 on Thursdays at 20:00 from 28 May (ends 24 September) and *Sundays at 21:00 from 24 May (ends 11 October), Baylen Out Loud S3 on Fridays at 21:00 from 22 May (ends 7 August) and *7 Little Johnstons S11 on Mondays at 21:50 from 4 May (ends 13 July).

HGTV

Tropic Like It's Hot S1

BRAND NEW

Buyers with big personalities and sky-high demands search for tropical love nests with breathtaking views in a sexy quest for paradise.

First TX: 17 May

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 5 July

Returning shows include House Hunters Renovation S18 on Tuesdays at 21:00 from 5 May (ends 9 June) and Rock the Block S7 on Fridays at 21:00 from 29 May (ends 10 July).

Food Network

Flavortown Food Fight S1

Brand New

Guy Fieri challenges America's best chefs to compete in his ever - changing lineup of Flavortown restaurants for a chance to win up to $20,000.

First TX: 27 May

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 17:00

Last TX: 26 August

Returning shows include Diners, Drive - Ins and Dives S42 on Tuesdays at 16:05 from 12 May (ends 16 June) and Ready Jet Cook S2 on Sundays at 14:50 from 3 May (ends 17 May).

May 2026 On TNT Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Ambulance | Returning Movies: Mercury Rising And San Andreas | More

* premieres are in bold

Run For Your Life

Stunt

May turns into a survival showdown as Saturdays deliver double-dose action. New adrenaline-charged premieres join fan-favourite thrillers for high-stakes nights built to keep you hooked till the last second.

Saturday, 2 May

20:00 Ambulance (2022)

21:40 Split (2016)

Saturday, 9 May

20:00 Non Stop (2013)

21:50 The Survivalist (2021)

Saturday, 16 May

20:00 Deep Blue Sea (1999)

21:50 Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Saturday, 23 May

20:00 I am Legend (2007)

21:45 Skyscraper (2018)

Saturday, 30 May

20:00 The Hurt Locker (2008)

22:15 The Purge (2013)

Everyday Warriors

Stunt

This Worker’s Day, TNT honours the everyday heroes who rise to life’s toughest moments. Everyday Warriors delivers heartfelt, inspiring stories built to connect audiences and celebrate true courage.

Friday, 1 May

15:10 211 (2018)

16:35 Daylight (1996)

18:30 San Andreas (2015)

20:30 We Were Soldiers (2002)

22:50 Mercury Rising (1998)

Love on the Edge

Stunt

This Mother’s Day, discover stories where love turns fierce. When danger strikes, women fight, protect and stand strong, showing just how far a mother’s instinct can go when pushed to the edge.

Sunday, 10 May

16:05 Paper Spiders (2020)

17:55 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

20:00 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

22:35 Little Bone Lodge (2023)

TNT Hit

Stunt

On 22 May, TNT Hits brings a pulse-racing Paris thriller led by Idris Elba. Packed with sharp action and bold energy, this channel premiere is set to hook viewers from the first chase.

Friday, 22 May

20:30 Bastille Day (2016)

May 2026 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Baby Lemmings | Returning Shows: Pokémon - Ultimate Journeys | More

Cartoon Network

• Regular Show: The Lost Tapes: The countdown is on for the return of Regular Show on Cartoon Network, as fans prepare to dive back into the chaotic, laugh-out-loud world of Mordecai and Rigby. The Emmy® Award-winning fan favourite is back with even more wild adventures, unforgettable characters and park-side mayhem, kicking off with Regular Show: The Lost Tapes on Monday, 11 May at 17:20 CAT.

• Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys: The season culminates the research fellowship adventures of Ash Ketchum and Goh, as they travel across all eight regions, including the new Galar region and the Galar region's Crown Tundra. NEW EPISODES 

Cartoonito

• Baby Lemmings: Cartoonito welcomes Baby Lemmings, a fun new series set in the Canadian forest, where every day is a playground and every challenge is an adventure. The Baby Lemmings share their joyful outlook with their animal friends, proving that with teamwork and creativity, anything is possible. The series premieres on Monday, 25 May and airs Monday to Friday at 17:00 CAT with two new episodes daily.

 

• Batwheels: Superpowered vehicles Bam, Bibi, Red, Jett and Buff join forces to fight crimes and protect citizens trapped in dangerous situations in Gotham City. They are thrust into hilarious hijinks as they learn important lessons. NEW EPISODES 

Other developments

This Mother’s Day, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito are celebrating moms with special episode stunts launching on Mother’s Day, Sunday, 10 May. Cartoon Network’s The Superest Mom – Gumball Special Stunt spotlights Nicole Watterson, while Cartoonito’s Happy Mother’s Day! Stunt brings together a fan-favourite mix of heartwarming episodes from beloved shows.

 

Switching Times AGAIN!!! eExtra Kills Primetime At 18:30 With Daily Repeats Of Yosef As Sout Van Die Aarde Moves To 17:30

After e.tv decided to move Kelders Van Geheime from 19:00 to 18:00 during the month. The broadcaster has announced that Sout Van Die Aarde would be moved to 17:30 on eExtra from 29 April as Yosef takes its current timeslot at 18:30.

Not long ago, Sout Van Die Aarde had it's repeat broadcasts removed from e.tv due to the rollout of eVOD's new addition, Maanligsprokie.

Viewers who are probably not at their homes during these times for Yosef but arrived to see Sout Van Die Aarde will now miss out on daily episodes. Then there's Yosef in which viewers are probably lost on the plot as they couldn't see its broadcast on e.tv.

We can only assume that eMedia Investments after some rationalising saw the division they created for Yosef. With it's broadcasts being so close together, you're dividing the viewers and adding Sout Van Die Aarde is only going to complicate matters.

There's a reason Bollywood shows air in the daytime on eExtra with Turkish shows on e.tv. So they do not clash as such friction would harm the viewership it's the reason e.tv News is at 18:30 as it's being hammered by Amalanga Awafani on SABC 1.

Prior to e.tv News, this slot was initially reserved for the channel's local dramas like Durban Gen and Nikiwe but the timeslot proved to be troublesome for its local endeavours.

MultiChoice And StudioCanal Announces The Road Home, A Distinctly South African Story, To Be Filmed In Cape Town

• The Road Home is a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring story of the creation of the Graceland album and band

• The film’s budget is roughly ZAR 300 million

• Production to commence in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras

• Underscores commitments made by CANAL+ during the acquisition of MultiChoice Group

STUDIOCANAL, the in-house studio of CANAL+, in partnership with Flora Films, is proud to announce the production of feature film The Road Home. The film brings a uniquely South African story to a global audience, and is set against the backdrop of Paul Simon’s 1986 album Graceland. Principal photography starts in Cape Town in June.

Following exile from his native South Africa, trumpeter Hugh Masekela (Rametsi) is pulled between two worlds when the Anti-Apartheid Movement, led by his mentor Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (Pearce), launches a boycott against Paul Simon, over his groundbreaking township music-inspired album “Graceland”, accusing Simon of violating the United Nation’s Cultural Boycott.

Splitting from his mentor, Masekela – who sees their music as a powerful weapon in the struggle – joins forces with Simon and Hugh’s lifelong collaborator, South African powerhouse vocalist Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba (Erivo), to create the Graceland band - a super group designed to bring South Africa’s voice to the world, building to a powerful, celebratory testament to resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.

The screenplay was developed through deep research ensuring a truly authentic telling, in particular drawing on the knowledge and resources of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, enriched by contributions from acclaimed South African novelist Zakes Mda. Alongside the invaluable insights shared with Bronner during the writing process by several Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation members, Bronner did extensive research for the script – including in-depth interviews with Paul Simon.

The production of The Road Home will employ over 300 South African crew members, with only a small number of specialist roles filled internationally, alongside 68 local cast members, including celebrated South African actor Thabo Rametsi, an estimated 3,500 extras, and globally recognised local musicians.

CANAL+, through its film and television production and distribution arm STUDIOCANAL, is largely financing The Road Home, demonstrating its commitment to premium international storytelling in South Africa. The film will be shot on location in Cape Town further reinforcing the country’s status as a world class film production destination.

Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+: "South Africa remains one of the best places in the world to produce compelling, high-quality content. I am delighted that we are able to bring a uniquely South African story to a global audience and shoot it in Cape Town with major local and international stars. The production is only possible due to the outstanding talent - both on and off the screen - which exists within South Africa’s creative ecosystem. This film exemplifies CANAL+’s continued commitment to investing in outstanding local content and bring powerful African stories to the screen with authenticity and ambition.”

Nomsa Philiso, Director, Content, General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa + added: “MultiChoice Group has long had a strong and successful local content platform rooted in African storytelling. Our combination with CANAL+ builds on this foundation, strengthening our scale and reach and enabling the production of ambitious films such as The Road Home. Through STUDIOCANAL, we are further enhancing our ability to invest in premium content and take high quality African stories to global audiences, showcasing the best of the continent on the world stage”.