March 2025 On Discovery Channel And TLC Across Africa | Channel Premiere: The Baldwins | Returning Shows Including Naked And Afraid | More

Discovery Channel 

Body Cam S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Body Cam captures the up-close and dangerous world of America's police officers.

First TX: 4 March

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 6 May

Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic S1

BRAND NEW

Mechanic Ant Anstead restores cars and a rundown farmhouse for his parents.

First TX: 14 March

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 2 May

Shed And Buried: Classic Cars S1

BRAND NEW

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townsend are back on the road, but this time they’re looking for iconic vintage vehicles to restore and sell for a tidy profit.

First TX: 7 March

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 25 April

Returning shows include Naked And Afraid S11 on 26 March at 21:55.

TLC 

The Baldwins S1

BRAND NEW

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have been making headlines since they were married nearly 10 years ago. In this TLC follow-doc series, Alec and Hilaria invite viewers into the homes they share with their seven growing kids. For the first time, they're opening up their family lives and bringing everyone in to join the nonstop love, laughter and drama.

South Africa:

First TX: 24 March

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 12 May

Africa:

First TX: 1 March

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 19 April

Louder: The Soundtrack of Change

BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARY

A journey across generations, eras and genres, anchored by female musical icons, from Producers Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams. 

South Africa:

First TX: 8 March

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 8 March

X Trillion

NEW TO CHANNEL

*Part of International Women's Day stunt*

A crew of women embark on a voyage across the North Pacific Ocean to examine the crisis of plastic pollution in one of the world's remote places.

Sub-Saharan Africa:

First TX: 8 March

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 19:45 WAT/18:35 CAT

Last TX: 8 March

Toddlers & Tiaras S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Girls and boys across the country light up the stage to impress the judges for big crowns, big titles, and lots of cash. 

Africa:

First TX: 2 March

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 27 April

Returning shows in South Africa include 90 Day Fiancé S11 on 6 March at 20:00 and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace S3: The Final Chapter on 21 March at 22:00. Returning shows in the rest of Africa include Body Bizarre S8 on 13 March at 21:00 and 7 Little Johnstons S9 on 31 March at 21:00.

The Thundermans: Undercover To Make It's European And African Debut On Nickelodeon From April 7th

Nickelodeon Global which comprises of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Servia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Africa and Turkey will premiere The Thundermans: Undercover, a brand-new spinoff series based on the live-action show, The Thundermans, on Monday 7th April.

The half-hour series follows Phoebe and Max as they are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the beachside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent. 

In the premiere episode, “Thundercover,” Phoebe and Max are assigned a mission in their new hi-tech beach home base, where their superhero identities remain a secret. They bring Chloe along to help her have a normal life, but the trio must stop the threats of Secret Shores and the true supervillain known as the Mastermind.

The Thundermans: Undercover stars original series cast members Kira Kosarin as “Phoebe,” Jack Griffo as “Max,” and Maya Le Clark as “Chloe.” The show also stars Daran Norris as “Thunderford,” and Dana Snyder as the voice of “Dr. Colosso,” as well as new cast members Kinley Cunningham as “Booch” and Nathan Broxton as “Jinx.”

The series will also feature guest appearances from original series cast members including: Chris Tallman as “Hank,” Rosa Blasi as “Barb,” Diego Velazquez as “Billy,” Addison Riecke as “Nora,” Audrey Whitby as “Cherry,” Kenny Ridwan as “Gideon,” Helen Hong as “Mrs. Wong,” Jeff Meachum as “Principal Bradford” and Daniele Gaither as “Super President Kickbutt.” Other guest stars include Ryan Ochoa, Jessica Marie Garcia, Lilimar and Anna McNulty.

The Thundermans premiered on Nickelodeon in October 2013 and wrapped its four-season run in 2018. Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn, the scripted half-hour series follows superhero twins with opposite personalities, Phoebe and Max Thunderman, as they navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret.

The Thundermans: Undercover is executive produced by Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and Sean W. Cunningham & Marc Dworkin (The Thundermans, Julie and the Phantoms). Kira Kosarin serves as an executive producer and makes her directorial debut in the episode titled “Prank You, Next.” Jack Griffo is also an executive producer on the series. The pilot is directed and co-executive produced by Trevor Kirschner (The Thundermans Return, Raven’s Home). Production of the series for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, along with Executive Brian Banks.

Detailed Analysis On The Purposed Structure Of Canal+'s MultiChoice And LicenceCo

The company has presented regulators with a merger plan that takes into account the interests of South Africa's historically disadvantaged citizens.

Multichoice recently outlined the company’s potential structure following a proposed merger with French broadcasting giant Canal+.

Last year, Canal+ made a mandatory offer to acquire all the issued shares of MultiChoice Group not already owned by the group. The companies approached South African regulatorsregarding the proposed deal in October 2024.

Multichoice has assured customers that a proposed transaction with Canal+ will not disrupt their services, despite the changes it will bring to the company's structure in South Africa. The proposed merger, valued at R55 billion (approx. $2,9 billion), will see Canal+ acquire the remaining shares of Multichoice that it does not already own. However, this transaction is subject to a variety of regulations and must navigate a complex set of government rules, including those set out by South Africa's Electronic Communications Act (ECA) and competition regulators.

The deal would see Multichoice and Canal+ combine their resources, which Multichoice says will lead to improved content and technology for its subscribers. The company reassured its customers that, even if the deal goes through, they will continue to access their services as usual. Over time, the merger could also lead to better offerings, driven by the combined investments of both companies.

However, navigating South Africa’s regulatory landscape poses significant challenges for the merger. The ECA imposes strict ownership rules, including a limitation on foreign control of broadcasting licenses. A foreign entity like Canal+ cannot directly control a South African broadcaster like Multichoice, and no more than 20% of the directors of a commercial licensee can be foreigners. This creates a hurdle for the French broadcasting giant in acquiring full control of Multichoice.

To address these restrictions, Multichoice has proposed creating an independent entity called LicenceCo, which would hold the broadcasting license in South Africa. This entity would also handle subscriber contracts and would be majority-owned by Historically Disadvantaged Persons (HDPs). This includes the group’s Phuthuma Nathi BEE scheme, which will ultimately hold a 27% economic interest in LicenceCo, two black-owned and managed companies, Identity Partners Itai Consortium and Afrifund Consortium, and a Workers’ Trust (ESOP).

Currently 

Proposed Structure

The remainder of Multichoice’s video entertainment assets would then remain part of the Multichoice Group, which would hold a minority 49% economic interest and—crucially—20% voting rights in LicenceCo. The company would also retain 75% of Multichoice South Africa – excluding LicenceCo – while Phuthuma Nathi would keep its 25% stake. Following this complex process would allow Canal+ to acquire the Multichoice Group fully while meeting the regulatory requirements of the ECA.

Despite the complexity of this structure, Multichoice remains confident that the transaction will not affect customer services. The companies are now waiting for approval from South Africa’s regulatory bodies, including the Financial Surveillance Department, the JSE, and Icasa. 

The article was originally published by Brics Competition SA and Business Tech

March 2025 On TNT Across Africa | Celebrating Bruce Willis With Channel Premiere Deadlock | From Zero To Hero Stunt With Second Channel Premiere Shazam! | More

 

* Premieres in bold only 

And the Winner is…

Stunt

Honour the 97th Academy Awards with TNT! This March, tune in every Sunday for a special lineup of Oscar-winning movies, starting on the 2nd. Each week, we'll highlight different award categories like Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Sunday, 2 March

11:40 Gladiator (2000)

14:15 Braveheart (1995)

17:10 Titanic (1997)

20:25 Saving Private Ryan (1997)

Sunday, 9 March

18:00 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, 

Missouri (2015)

20:00 The Revenant (2015)

Sunday, 16 March

18:10 Get Out (2017)

20:00 Pulp Fiction (1994)

Sunday, 23 March

18:00 Speed (2017)

20:00 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 

Sunday, 30 March

17:50 Star Trek (2009)

20:00 Independence Day (2010)

Celebrating Willis

Stunt

Celebrate Bruce Willis's 70th Birthday with TNT! Every Wednesday, enjoy a selection of his most iconic and recent films. On 19th March, his birthday, don't miss the marathon of the complete Die Hard saga, featuring his iconic role as John McClane.

Wednesday, 5 March

20:30 Corrective Measures (2022)

22:25 Sin City (2005)

00:30 Fire with Fire (2012)

Wednesday, 12 March

20:30 Deadlock (2021)

22:10 White Elephant (2022)

Wednesday, 19 March

14:00 Die Hard (1988)

16:15 Die Hard 2 (1990)

18:20 Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)

20:30 Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

22:40 A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

Wednesday, 26 March

20:30 Vendetta (2022)

22:15 Apex (2021)

From Zero to Hero

Stunt

This March, every Saturday in prime time, enjoy a hilarious and action-packed lineup of comedy movies where ordinary characters become unexpected heroes. Tune in for a month of laughter and surprising heroism!

Saturday, 1 March

18:15 Johnny English Reborn (2011)

20:00 Shazam! (2019)

Saturday, 8 March

16:50 Kung Fu Panda (2008)

18:25 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

20:00 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Saturday, 15 March

18:15 Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

20:00 Get Smart (2008)

Saturday, 22 March

17:55 Spy (2015)

20:00 Tropic Thunder (2008)

Saturday, 29 March

18:20 Guns Akimbo (2019)

20:00 Shaun of the Dead (2004)

The Vengeful Path

Stunt

Every Friday in March, dive into thrilling revenge movies on TNT. Experience intense stories

of justice and retribution, with heart-pounding action and unforgettable tales of vengeance.

Friday, 7 March

20:30 Fight Club (1999)

22:50 Con Air (1997)

Friday, 14 March

20:30 Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

22:25 Face Off (1997)

Friday, 21 March

20:30 Taken 2 (2012)

22:05 Taken 3 (2014)

Friday, 28 March

20:30 American Gangster (2007)

23:05 Haywire (2011)

Nickelodeon Announces All-New Animated Series Avatar: Seven Havens Set In The World Of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Nickelodeon is continuing the mythology and adventure of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender with Avatar: Seven Havens, an all-new series from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the original 26-episode, 2D-animated series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she's the new Avatar. The news was announced today by Ramsey Naito, President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation.

"For two decades, the richly crafted world of Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced audiences to a world of compelling characters and groundbreaking storylines, captivating fans globally," said Naito. "We can't wait to embark on the next chapter of this epic saga, with a new story set within the Avatarverse, envisioned by the original creators, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko."

"When we created the original series, we never imagined we'd still be expanding the world decades later," said Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. "This new incarnation of the Avatarverse is full of fantasy, mystery, and a whole new cast of amazing characters. Get ready to take another epic and emotional adventure!"

Avatar: Seven Havens is set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra – but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity's destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization's last strongholds collapse.

The series is in production under the Avatar Studios banner from Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank. Avatar: Seven Havens is comprised of Book 1 (13 half-hour episodes) and Book 2 (13 half-hour episodes). Michael DiMartino (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) and Bryan Konietzko (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) are co-creators and executive producers. Ethan Spaulding is executive producer and Sehaj Sethi is co-executive producer. Additional news of the premiere date and casting will be announced at a later date.

Previously announced, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' highly anticipated Untitled Animated Aang Avatar film debuts only in theatres on January 30, 2026, featuring a voice cast that includes Dave Bautista, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza and introducing Eric Nam.

The news comes as Nickelodeon celebrates the milestone 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with all-new original digital content across the Paramount ecosystem, one-of-a-kind experiences, and exclusive consumer products and games. Since its debut February 21, 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been a fixture with fans around the world, spawning a universe of popular characters, a spinoff series with The Legend of Korra, several bestselling book series, live orchestra world tour and an upcoming theatrical film.

News Shorts: Zee One Launches New Series The Unseen Yanking Off Ruzia Sultan, The Home Channel Is Flipping Homes With Hoarder House Flippers And Disney Channel HD Might Be In Development For DStv Consumers In South Africa

The Unseen can never be seen again

Zee One in a weird turn of events had decided to retract the historical drama Razia Sultan from the schedule and without prior notice slotted The Unseen. It's very strange how they can just pull off a show that was already accessible on Zee World for its entirety and a similar move had befallen Curse Of The Sands.

Synopsis for The Unseen

The Bengali series follows Vikram and his family who live in a house in Laalkuthi that is filled with paranormal inhabitants. The story revolves around how Anamika, after marrying Vikram, reveals the secret of Laalkuthi as she also felt something amiss in the house.

The lead actors are Rooqma Ray as Anamika Roy Chowdhury and Rahul Banerjee as Vikram Dastidar.

The Home Channel launches new show, Hoarder House Flippers

In a red-hot housing market, smart flippers know the lengths they have to go to in order to make the highest profit and, sometimes that means taking on a dingy ‘hoarder house’. Buried under years of clutter, trash and neglect, these neighbourhood eyesores are typically a homebuyer’s worst nightmare, but for three entrepreneurial teams of flippers, hoarder houses offer a unique opportunity.

In each episode, one renovation team digs deep, rolling up their sleeves to take on the full transformation of a dilapidated house. They work day and night to clear out the junk and breathe new life into these challenging properties, turning them into gorgeous, desirable homes, all in the hopes of turning a major profit.

Hoarder House Flippers will broadcast Monday, 24 March 2025 at 12:00. New episodes will also be allocated on Thursday at 20:00 & Friday at 19:00.

Disney Channel getting the HD spotlight

With MultiChoice in the middle of a potential restructuring should Canal+ get approval from regulators to acquire the South African based company has a couple of premium tailored channels that aren't HD. Yes, we're referring to you Disney Channel compared to the amount of reruns on DStv they pulled a good fight.

It's stunning how a secondary network like Cartoonito is able to be HD before Disney Channel but this is a DStv/MultiChoice thing. For sometime, we had teased that Disney Channel would be HD which turned out to be none other than localised feed for some Southern African countries.

But now we're more convinced that this could potentially be an HD feed for the channel as it's floating around with the same channel as channel 303. Disney Channel did rebrand in the United States and who knows maybe alongside a potential HD feed will be makeover and perhaps an unveiling of upcoming shows like StuGO for instance.

A Channel First: Plaas Van Passie, KykNet & Kie's First Ever Brazilian Telenovela Debuts In March 2025

Following the rollout of Sommerdahl Moorde and Viola on eExtra in 2024, it appears as if more outlets are going a similar route as eBranded channel and extending their offering outside of Istanbul. As KykNet & Kie has acquired rights to the Brazilian telenovela Plass Van Plassie (Terra e Paixão).

This will be the first time in over a decade that an M-Net channel had partnered with Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo known for Orphan Of A Nation and Empire. Unlike the previous partnerships, this will be the first series to have been dubbed in local languages (Afrikaans).

Synopsis for Plass Van Plassie 

When her husband is killed in a land grabbing attempt, Aline takes charge of cultivating his land and protecting his family. Facing the powerful Antonio La Selva, responsible for the death of her husband and the largest landowner in the region, Aline is determined to keep possession of her land and invest in its production. However, she didn't expect that she would fall in love with Daniel, son of her rival, who is at odds with his rebellious half-brother, Caio, who, in turn, also falls in love with the girl. In the interior of Brazil, Aline will have to fight two battles: the dispute for her lands and for her heart.

Plass Van Plassie aired on TV Globo from 8 May 2023 and concluded on 19 January 2024 with 221 hour long episodes. It starred Bárbara Reis, Cauã Reymond, Glória Pires, Tony Ramos, Paulo Lessa, Agatha Moreira and Johnny Massaro. 

Plaas Van Plassie will air Mondays to Thursdays at 20:00 CAT from 10 March on KykNet & Kie replacing My Naam Is Farah. Also launching in the month of March will be the sixth and final season of Doodsondes on eExtra and new series Happily Ever After on TLNovelas.

Muvhango Reportedly Cancelled Again On SABC 2 Following Relaunch In 2024

With the public broadcaster technically insolvent, they had some run ins with Danie Odendaal Productions over unpaid expenses for the now axed Afrikaans soap 7de Laan. SABC had to scrape the barrel and find some cash in order to film the last batch of episodes from 7de Laan.

Last year, Muvhango being the last remaining soap on SABC 2 was cut short without any notice from the public broadcaster. They thought rehashing the older seasons to the show would draw in audiences but this led to some backlash and public outcry which promoted SABC to resurrect Muvhango.

They promised a new logo, title and so forth none of which came to fruition and deployed Imbewu star Leleti Khumalo in the hopes that she'll elevate the ratings. But Muvhango hasn't recovered since then, after its short cancellation they show had 1 million viewers from September of last year and that dropped to 900,000 by November.

According to South African entertainer Phil Mphela, Muvhango will not be renewed beyond its current season on SABC 2 meaning it will end by mid 2025 presumably by July to September. At this point, I wouldn't be completely shocked if it weren't replaced with another (Venda) soap I mean look at 7de Laan.

Because of SABC's redundancy, consumers have fled to KykNet and e.tv which by the way launched its first Afrikaans soap in 2024, Kelders Van Gehieme. SABC 3 had launched a rival offering to eExtra's Kuiertyd or alternative to 7de Laan which recieves very little notice from the media and other audiences.

SABC in a response to Phil's announcements doesn't deny or confirm the allegations about Muvhango but stated that the contract for the show will end in July 2025 and at this stage there is no update on a renewal. But if I'm being honest I believe this is the end as the viewership continues to plummet for Muvhango while SABC 1's offering sees stability.

SABC 2 becoming another S3???

This is something that has been floating around platforms for sometime as SABC 3 was hovering around 1.5 million viewers by 2013-5 and now they're sitting with under 300,000-600,000. Then there's Muvhango which only had 900,000 and possibly much lower figures into 2025.

It's not only SABC 2 that is seeing a dip in viewership but even SABC 1, e.tv and Mzansi Magic had seen a drop. If there's anything that these drops are indicating is that broadcasters need to rethink their strategies try to figure out drawing people away from these networks and onto Netflix.

My guess originality, most shows tend to recycle themes or storylines and Netflix has plenty of diversity with their offering. This one is targeted at the elephant in the room (SABC), I feel they shouldn't be overspending on local content even knowing that a fraction of households actually pay TV license.

I think S3 has to go now especially if SABC won't be able to accommodate the big 3 or maybe turn it into an overflow of some sorts for SABC+ and their offering on DTT. Things aren't looking good for the SABC I know they envision that they'll be debt free at some point in the future but cable or at least in South Africa is far from recovery.