RX Radio Rumoured To Be Added On Openview, No Word On Whether It Will Launch On DStv As Well

eMedia's Investments free-to-view platform Openview is rumored to add the youth based station RX Radio to help keep people updated with the coronavirus. On top of that eMedia recently launched a relief fund admist the pandemic.

MultiChoice on the other hand reserved a space in the test channel section for an untitled audio station most likely to help cope with Covid-19. Even though there's no official confirmation yet RX Radio has collaborated with Zibonele FM and SABC News in the past.

RX Radio is a radio station run by and for children operating from the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. It is the first radio station in the world that trains child reporters to broadcast from within a hospital.

RX Radio ran as an online station for almost 3 years now it might be expanding the footprint elsewhere.

Coronavirus: Vierspel Vuurspel's Fate On eExtra

As some of you already know eExtra was set to introduce the Afrikaans dubbed Turkish series Vierspel Vuurspel (Içerde) on 6 April at 20:55 during Walker Texas Ranger instead viewers got reruns of another Afrikaans dubbed Turkish series Die Vreemdeling a series that ended on e.tv back in December.

e.tv remained silent on the fate on the fate of the series but according to one of the crew members, the reason for the sudden removal had to do with the lockdown that is currently implemented in South Africa due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The crew had to shutdown work on the series temporarily as they wouldn't be able to keep up with the broadcast of the show in Afrikaans.

With that in mind the crew are still looking into airing the show later in the year probably after Die Vreemdeling or move to e.tv during Bittersoet and depending on the Impact of Covid-19.

If you think eExtra is the only one think again other channels affected by Covid-19 include Zee World, Glow and Star Life since India is also on lockdown along with several channels currently seen on DStv, OpenView and StarSat.

eExtra is available on OpenView channel 105, DStv channel 195 and StarSat channel 489.

May 2020 On Boomerang Africa | Kingdom Force S1 | Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz S3 | Masha Stunt

BRAND NEW SHOW
KINGDOM FORCE
“Kingdom Force: unite!”
A hero’s work is never done, and the 24/7 Kingdom Force search and rescue team are dedicated to serving and protecting their fellow animals. The team of fve, diverse heroes and their all-terrain vehicles, serve and protect the citizens of their different kingdoms. At the same time, their massive, mobile HQ regularly patrols in search of action and adventure. When the danger gets too hot to handle, the team shouts their rallying cry of “Kingdom Force: unite!” and the vehicles fuidly transform into a massive, state-of-the-art rescue robot, combining all the strengths of the fve animal heroes of Kingdom Force. Through teamwork, cooperation, and embracing diversity, there is no challenge the Kingdom Force team can’t handle!

Premiere Date: Monday 04/05/2020
Tune-in: Mondayto Friday @ 15:10 CAT

FINAL SEASON
DOROTHY AND THE WIZARD OF OZ
Lost and found!
This May, travel back to the wonderful and magical land of Oz with the fnal season of the animated comedy fantasy series. The season kicks off with a 4-part episode that follows Dorothy as she tackles her royal duties. Find out what happens when Dorothy confdes in Ozma about the ruby slippers acting up - does the return of the Wicked Witch of the West have anything to do with this? Watch as Dorothy enters the mysterious, dark realm of the Wicked Witch’s castle, with Toto of course, to recover the ruby slippers and restore Oz to its peaceful state.
Sneak-peak: Saturday 09/05/2020 @ 17:20 CAT
Tune-in: Saturday 16/05/2020 @ 17:20 CAT

SCOOBY-DOO AND THE CURSE OF THE 13TH GHOST
The past comes knocking!
Never seen before on Boomerang Africa, this 72-minute-long movie brings lots of mystery to your screen. Tune in to see what sticky situation Scooby gets involved in this time around! When Vincent Van Ghoul contacts Scooby and his gang about an unfnished investigation from Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby’s past, they spring into action to fnish the job. The group, however, realises that the 13th ghost, the evilist of them all, outwitted and slipped past them eons ago. It’s now or never! Tune in to Boomerang to fnd out if the gang will be able to catch this fnal ghost?

Tune-in: Saturday23/05/2020 @ 10.10 CAT

MASHA AND THE BEAR SONGFEST
A stunt filled with song filled episodes

Just like Cartoon Network even Boomerang hasn't issued out dates so tune into the channels or this blog for more info.

May 2020 On Cartoon Network Africa | ThunderCats Roar S1 | Apple & Onion S2

BRAND NEW SHOW THUNDERCATS ROAR
Rebuilding an empire!
The iconic ThunderCats return in an all-new WarnerBros animated series specially created for Cartoon Network, flled with fresh designs and all-new adventures on a distant planet known as Third Earth. After the destruction of the peace-loving planet THUNDERA, six noble warriors and their young leader, Lion O, crash land on a mysterious and exotic planet. If they stick together, like the feline family they are, the ThunderCats might just have a chance at rebuilding the precious empire they lost. Bursting with over- the-top action, and razor-sharp comedy, ThunderCats Roar promises to reignite the passionate fanbase of these iconic characters, introducing the legacy of the ThunderCats to a whole new generation!
Sneak peek: Saturday 16/05/2020 @ 08:40 CAT
Premiere:
Monday 25/05/2020 @ 15:05 CAT
Tune-in:
Monday – Friday @ 15:05 CAT

DRAGON BALL SUPER
Universe Survival Arc!
This May, Cartoon Network is bringing you the Universe Survival Saga, arc 5 Part 1, which is the fifth major saga of the Dragon Ball Super anime, and the fourth major saga of the Dragon Ball Super manga, aptly entitled Tournament of Power Saga. The Tournament of Power, planned by Zeno, begins with multiple universes participating – with each universe having gathered a team of 10 fighters who battle alongside each other on a stage. However, will this prove to be the beginning of universal destruction? If a team were to lose, will their universe be destroyed immediately? Tune in to Cartoon Network this May to follow the battle.
Premiere: Monday 11/05/2020
Tune-in: Monday– Friday @ 16:45 CAT
Repeat: Monday – Friday @ 06:10, 12:30 CAT, Weekends @ 07:40, 15:40 CAT, Marathon every Saturday from 19:00 CAT (10 episodes)

APPLE & ONION S2 (SEASON PREMIERE)
Set in a world populated by anthropomorphic food, Apple and Onion, a pair of childlike newcomers to the big city, attempt to fit in to their new surroundings.

Premiere: Saturday30/05/2020
Tune-in: Weekends@ 16:30 CAT

May 2020 On Nicktoons Africa | Dorg Van Dango | Stunts

Dorg Van Dango
New Show
Episodes: #101-112 | Half Carts
Premieres: Weekdays at 15:05 WAT / 16:05 CAT / 17:05 EAT between Monday 4th - Tuesday 19th May 2020

This comedy examines life through the thick-lensed glasses of a 13-year-old boy named Dorg Van Dango. After discovering a motley crew of supernatural beings who escaped while being transported to a secret holding facility (Area 51), Dorg disguises them as teenagers and befriends them. Under his wing, the creatures quickly learn there is more to life than haunting and scaring unsuspecting humans.

Mum's The Word
New Stunt
Airing: Weekdays at 14:00 WAT / 15:00 CAT / 16:00 EAT between Monday 4th - Friday 8th May 2020

Despite the often embarrassing moments, being overprotective and tempers sometimes flaring. At the end of the day there is no relationship that compares to the one you have with your mom. Join us as we celebrate this very special and irreplaceable person in your life.

Select Repeats:

SAT 9th MAY AT 10:55 WAT / 11:55 CAT / 12:55 EAT
SUN 10th MAY AT 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT

Girls Vs Boys
New Stunt
Airing: Weekdays at 16:40 WAT / 17:40 CAT / 18:40 EAT between Monday 18th - Friday 29th May 2020

Let's face it, anything can happen when trying to save the world - Aliens, evil twins, bullies, Popcorn Monsters, Shredder, best friends and sometimes it's even you that gets in the way! The question is, whose team would you want to be in? For the girls we have Mysicons, Felicity, Jenny, Sandy and Kitty Katswell. For the boys we have Jimmy, The Turtles, Henry, Po and Chop Chop Ninjas . We will let you decide.

International Days Of...
Programming Stacks
Airing: Friday 1st - Saturday 23rd May 2020

FRI 01st - SPACE DAY - 10:55 WAT / 11:55 CAT / 12:55 EAT
SUN 10th - MOTHER’S DAY - 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT
SAT 23rd - TURTLE DAY: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - FROM 17:40 WAT / 18:40 CAT / 19:40 EAT

Sunday Marathons
Airing: Sundays at 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT between 3rd-31st May 2020

03rd - DUDE PERFECT
10th - DORG VAN DANGO
17th - SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
24th - CHOP CHOP NINJA
31st - ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS

Disney XD And Junior Seen On DStv Had To Pull Out New Episodes Of Certain Shows Due To Covid-19

Disney has been forced to change the channel schedules of Disney XD (DStv 304) and Disney Junior (DStv 309) with the final set of episodes of the second season of the animation series Big Hero 6: The Series and new episodes of Fancy Nancy Clancy that have been delayed and pushed out.

The final set of episodes of the second season of Big Hero 6: The Series on Disney XD that was meant to premiere from 27 April 2020 to 1 May at 17:00 has been delayed, Disney says.

Instead Disney XD is scheduling a Toon Festival with Phineas and Ferb episodes as well as various other animation series on weekdays until 1 May from 09:00 to 17:00.

On Disney Junior new episodes of Fancy Nancy Clancy which would have premiered episodes on weekdays from Monday 20 April at 17:00 has been pushed out as well.

Instead Disney Junior will now do stacked repeat episodes on weekends of Fancy Nancy Clancy, PJ Masks, Vampirina, Sofia the First and T.O.T.S.