Team Sayari Revealed As Title For National Geographic Kids Africa Programme

Following field production commencing earlier this year, as well as the announcement of the local hosts, The Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the US Department of State, the US Agency for International Development (Usaid) and WildlifeDirect have today revealed both the title and the set of the highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme.

Inspired by the programme’s aim to motivate lasting, impactful behavioural change in young viewers across the continent and create the next generation of environmental conservation leaders, the programme will be titled Team Sayari. Incorporating the Swahili term for ‘planet’, the title embodies the programme’s goal – to provide viewers with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to conserve and protect the natural world, in a fun way.

In the series, the young presenters will visit the wild to meet African experts in five countries across the continent to explore, discover, learn about our environmental challenges, and be inspired to reduce their impact, protect and restore nature.

Filming has also commenced in a custom-built set in Nairobi, the Sayari basecamp. A first-of-its-kind in Kenya, the set embodies childhood imagination and adventure with a tree house-inspired hideout that is locally built and designed, including African-inspired and nature-based motifs, coupled with elements of advanced technology. It comes complete with a mission control wall, a cosy chill area and a lively interview spot. The Sayari basecamp was produced almost entirely from recycled and upcycled materials, true to the ethos of the show.

The central feature is a gigantic tree, with a textured trunk named Funzi (derived from the Swahili word for learning) featuring interactive artificial intelligence technology and a DNA helix, and which imparts knowledge about the environment and challenges our young presenters. To impart a sense of movement, Funzi’s inner section spins slowly during interaction.

Wood panelling, leafy foliage and porthole-style windows complete the ambience of a hideaway nestled in a tree, high in the sky. Upholstery on the furniture, that was made from organic materials, features dual-level African print, which provides layers of texture and pops of colour. The set’s shelving is hand-crafted, adding an element of quirkiness to the design. A live-edge table where the markings of the tree have been preserved for a raw look, will be dressed uniquely per episode.

Marita Lucas and Shanah Manjeru on the Team Sayari set

At basecamp, Funzi gives the studio presenters, Mysha Hodson (13), Marita Lucas (12), Shanah Manjeru (14), Railey Mwai (10) and Adarsh Nagda (12) missions to complete, laying the foundation for the many adventures and fun throughout the episodes. It is also from this intriguing environment that they will link with other presenters from East, West and South Africa.

Team Sayari is the result of a collaborative effort between National Geographic, The Walt Disney Company Africa, Usaid, the US State Department and WildlifeDirect. The series, produced by local production company White Rhino Films aims to celebrate the environment and raise awareness of conservation and associated issues in a fun and relatable way, will air later this year on both National Geographic Wild and Disney Channel across Africa. There will also be engaging digital extensions on social media platforms that will allow viewers to further explore topics addressed in the series as well as an outreach programme that will extend the reach of the programme into countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Roundups #91: The Highly Anticipated Series Love By Chance Is Coming To Star Life, MultiChoice To Rollout Spider-Man Pop-Up Channel In Celebration Of 80th Anniversary And Droomvelore To Make A Comeback On eExtra

Destined Love is finally launching on Star Life

Earlier in the year, it was reported that Star Life had picked up rights to Indian drama Love By Chance (initially referred to as Destined Love, Kabhie Kabhie Ittefaq Se) alongside two other series Bold & Beautiful (Divya Drishti) and Unforseen Love (Mehandi Hai Rachane Wali).

Based on the Bengali drama Khorkuto, Destined Love tells the story of a sophisticated upper class girl who gets married to a scholar who lives with a middle-class joint family who educate her about morals and ethics.

The star cast of the show include Yesha Rughani, Manan Joshi, Delnaaz Irani, Yamini Singh and Nishigandha Wad. It airs from September 18th replacing Unspoken Bonds.

M-Net is bringing on the webslinger

To celebrate Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary, M-Net Movies will be showing all nine Spider-Man movies from Sony Pictures over the course of 10 days, from Friday 23 September – Sunday 2 October on a dedicated pop-up movie channel (DStv 111), streaming on DStv Now and dangling around on DStv Catch Up. The Spider-Man Pop-Up channel 111 will be available to Premium customers and on Add Movies for Compact Plus, Compact Family and Access customers.

Since his debut as a sidekick in Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s Amazing Fantasy #15 anthology comic book in August 1962, Peter Parker has grown from nerdy high school student to troubled college student and from married high school teacher to single freelance photographer – but his mantra that with great power, comes great responsibility has been a constant as he’s used his web-shooters and ‘Spidey senses’ to save the day for six decades.

Starting in 2002 with the most recent instalment in 2021 , the nine films include eight live-action blockbusters and one animated hit: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man (2021), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Channel 111 will also broadcast the 30min documentary – Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home.

Droomverlore coming soon to eExtra

Last year, it was reported that eMedia Investments had acquired rights to the Turkish romcom Droomvelore (Erkenci Kus) starring Can Yaman and with Demet Özdemir's Verdeelde Liefde scheduled to air on eExtra later in the month.

Sanem is a young girl who works at her father's grocery store in hopes to become a famous writer one day. When her parents give her a choice to either get a proper job or an arranged marriage, Sanem gets a job in the advertising agency her sister works in. From there she meets her boss and love interest, Jan.

Droomverlore is rumoured to replace Begeertes once it finishes on eExtra.

What To Expect On HONEY In October 2022?

Pastors’ Wives 
Season 3
TX: Sunday 31 July - 2 October 2022
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Reality 
Pastors are often in the spotlight, but in this show, we meet the charismatic women holding it all together in their religious households. We follow them and get to see how unconventionally they live their lives. We also get to witness the dramatic situations they may find themselves in when the pastors’ wives clash. 

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 3
TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice, hosted by media personality, Penny Lebyane. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

My Horror Love Story
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

7 Colours
Season 3
TX: Sunday 21 August – 13 November 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

This Body Works For Me
Season 1
TX: Sunday 9 October - 11 December
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We follow the shocking lives of Africa's top adult stars, video vixens and sultry online personalities, for a deeper look into their off-screen lives.

This Money Will Change My Life
Season 1
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

My Horror Love Story
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Yes, I Have HIV
Season 1
TX: Sunday 30 October – 6 February
WAT 21:00 | CAT 22:00 | EAT 23:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
The Big Bozza Cook-off
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
A competition cooking format hosted by Skinny Chef sees South African foodies in a traditional food cook-off. The chefs get given a choice between three main dishes to prepare and they must add their own spin to the dish. In the end, three jolly yet discerning foodie judges decide which chef has the right to bag the episode.

Hair To The Throne
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
In an action-packed, hairstyling competition hosted by Nigerian supermodel, Adeola Ariyo, 8 African stylists go toe-to-toe for the title of champion. Each week they’re tasked with a unique challenge where they must deliver in a limited amount of time. A panel of esteemed judges decides who’s out each week until only one Hair Knockout champion remains.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Horror Love Story: Kenya
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Mom Vs. Wife: Kenya 
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
Who knows the way to a man’s heart best? His wife or his mother? In each episode of this cooking competition, hosted by Kenya’s Betty Kyallo, a man’s wife and his mother must both cook his favourite meal. He will taste their dishes blindfolded and choose his favourite. The woman who has whipped up the best dish, wins. 

Wawu, That’s My Dress: Zambia
Season 2 
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
PG13 
30 minutes 
Genre: Lifestyle 
A Zambian boutique is the hotspot for a bride who is looking for the perfect dress for her wedding day. Wawu, That’s My Dress follows all the activity at this Zambian boutique. Brides and their loved ones swing by the boutique where the in-house team is ready to help them find the perfect wedding dress. 

My Zambian Plate   
Season 1
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Kenyan Plate   
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 1 November
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Kenyan food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Zambian Plate   
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes? Zambia
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:30 |CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

What To Expect On WildEarth In September 2022?

CAT GMT CET (EST) PT
Sunrise Safari
6.30 - 9.30am
4.30 - 7.30am
6.30am -9.30am
(12.30am - 3.30am)
9.30pm - 12.30am

Escape To Nature
9.30am - 1.30pm
7.30am - 11.30am
9.30am - 1.30pm
(3.30am - 7.30am)
12.30am - 4.30am

Penguin Beach
1.30pm - 2.30pm
11.30 - 12.30pm
1.30pm - 2.30pm
(7.30am -8.30am)
4.30am - 5.30am

Sunset Safari
2.30pm - 6.30pm
12.30 - 4.30pm
2.30pm - 6.30pm
(8.30am - 12.30pm)
5.30am - 9.30am

Leopard Fest
1- 4th September

CAT, GMT, CET, EST
2.30 - 6.30am, 12.30 - 4.30am, 2.30am - 6.30am, 8.30am - 12.30am
WildEarth has been following a specific family of leopards for many generations. This is the royal family of leopards who live in Djuma Private Game Reserve in South Africa. All known by name and identified by specific spot patterns, WildEarth have watched countless generations of leopard cubs being born into this family and sadly many tragedies as well. From 1st to 4th September, WildEarth will be celebrating this leopard Dynasty with “Leopard Fest”. Four days of leopard celebrations culminating in the reveal of the new leopard cubs names as voted for by our viewers.

World Rhino Day
22nd September 2022

The total population of rhino left on earth is fewer than 30,000. Three of the five rhino species in the world are listed as critically endangered, facing extinction and, if we don’t take action now, we could lose them forever.
The ruthless pursuit by criminal networks for the high financial gains associated with the illegal trade in rhino horn is contributing to a catastrophic decline in rhino populations. In Africa, two rhinos are still being lost every day at the hands of poachers. The loss results, not just in the collapse of rhino populations, but as a keystone species and one of the environment’s resident eco-gardeners, other fauna and flora suffer too.
To coincide with World Rhino Day, we’d like to invite you to get to know more about this critically endangered species on WildEarth. We will spend the day going in search of rhinos on all of our LIVE shows and also answer as many questions as possible about rhinos from our viewers in real time.

What To Expect On MTV Africa In September 2022?

Ridiculousness S26
Episodes 2601-2640
Monday 5th September @20:40
Rob Dyrdek hosts an internet video clip show with celebrity guests and co-hosts Sterling "Steelo" Brim and Chanel West Coast (Fantasy Factory's rapping receptionist).

Black Ink Crew New York
Episodes 701-722
Monday 5th September @18:15

Nick Cannon's Wild N Out S17
Episodes 1701-1714
Friday 9th September @15:10

Love At First Lie: Who's a Couple and Who's a Con?
Episodes 301-312
Saturday 17th September @21:00
A diverse group of LOVERS will move into the house, all believing they have what it takes to win the title. But what they don’t know, yet, is that living amongst them are LIARS. Fake couples there to compete and win the money for themselves. Every episode sees the couples living together and getting to know more about each other.

Geordie Shore Reunion S23
Episodes 2301-2310
Friday 23rd September @22:00
The Geordies are getting back together, and EVERYONE is invited! Charlotte, Holly, Marnie and Sophie organise a massive celebration of everybody's favourite dysfunctional family!

Roundups #90: More Reruns Await Consumers With Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V On SABC 2, Celebrity Beef With Joel McHale Coming Soon To E! Africa And Overcoming The Past Has Been Picked Up By Galaxy TV

More repeats coming soon to SABC 2

Dragonball Super is set to reach its climax on SABC 2 with further reruns currently seen on Cartoon Network and Toonami with the free-to-air channel set to a rebroadcast Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V for a third time in a row.

In Paradise City's You Show Duel School, a second-year middle school student named Yuya Sakaki aspires to become a professional Dueltainer. Yuya awakens a new power called Pendulum Summoning, which attracted the attention of the Leo Corporation's president, Declan Akaba. Yuya later meets three Duelists who greatly resemble him.

Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V serves as the fourth spin-off anime series in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise following Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. It also airs weekdays at 17:00 from 14 September.

Joan McHale is a hosting a new E! original

Actor, comedian and television host known for hosting The Soup (2004–2015) and his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015) will be hosting a new celebrity based food show, Celebrity Beef.

Celebrity Beef follows two celebrities as they go head-to-head-in a cook-off and squash their beef with knives in hand, spices on the rack and ready to prepare the best dish.

Overcoming The Past has been picked up by another broadcaster

Ahead of its rollout on TLNovelas, Galaxy TV a general entertainment channel situated in Nigeria joins Kenyan broadcaster Citizen TV to air the third instalment in the Overcoming franchise titled Overcoming The Past (Vencer El Pasado).

The series follows four women who try to overcome misfortunes. Realizing that what is posted on social media is never erased, they must find a solution to live in the present and focus on a positive future if they want to overcome past obstacles.

Overcoming The Past stars Angelique Boyer, Sebastián Rulli, Erika Buenfil, Africa Zavala, Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez, Leticia Perdigón, Ferdinando Valencia, and Horacio Pancheri.

 

Italian Stallion: That Time Sylvester Stallone Star Of "Rocky" Went Under The Sheets

The world might find it hard to believe that a man who once struggled to find roles in movies — and who has started in soft-core porn — went on to become one of the most legendary actors in Hollywood. According to Forbes, the once-broke actor has a net worth exceeding $400 million.

As we grow up we usually stop following our dreams — However, obstacles are a necessary part of life, and just like Rocky — the bigger our dream is, the bigger our obstacle will be. Sylvester Stallone may not actively practice stoicism but he is a living and breathing example of a true stoic.

“Life’s not about how hard of a hit you can give… it’s about how many you can take, and still keep moving forward.”

And with that let’s dive right in…

The Homeless Pornstar

Stallones’ obstacles started at child-birth. While he was being born the doctors accidentally cut a nerve, and paralysed the left side of his face. This didn’t change his self image, or stop him from believing in himself. He was born a fighter — and as a young adult, he moved to New York to pursue a career in acting.

To make ends meet, he played a role in ‘Kitty and Stud’s’ (1970) soft core porn film — seriously, go and Google it. He said that “it was either he rob someone on the street or act in a porn film”. Luckily, he chose the soft-core porn film.

One night, inspired by watching a Muhammad Ali fight — Stallone turned to writing his own films, the first of which was Rocky. Stallone said he was offered $300,000 for the rights to Rocky, but turned it down because producers wanted a different actor to play the main role.

“They wanted every celebrated actor at the time,” Stallone said during an appearance on the Today Show. “And big-name directors, when they found out I wanted to be involved, they scattered, ran for the hills.””It was really insane at the time ’cause I was pretty broke,” he added. Luckily, his persistence paid off, and the film earned $117 million.

Since then, the Rocky six-part franchise has earned over 1.4 billion dollars at the box-office and has been nominated for 10 academy awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing.

The Conclusion Is To Be Fearless

Sylvester Stallones’ fearless approach can be applied to our own lives.
Stallone was rejected throughout his entire life and half of his face was paralysed since childbirth — yet, this impediment didn’t stop him.

And this too is the nature of the human experience. As children, we want to disprove our parents, test boundaries and challenge authority. We want to express our freedom.

When the film producers offer him $300,000 for the screenplay without him playing the lead, he REFUSED because it was a deal that would have changed his vision — Instead, he decided to fight for his dream.

Rocky represents all of us — he inspires us to follow our dreams.

Credits: Sam Berry

New Series Alert: Life Is Good When You Are In Love Coming Soon To Timeless Dizi Channel

Timeless Dizi Channel, SPI International's top performing entertainment channel serving up a variety of Turkish content from various genres has acquired broadcasting rights to the family drama, Life Is Good When You Are In Love (Hayat Sevince Güzel) for its international audiences.

Life Is Good When You Are In Love follows two brothers who fall in love with a girl from a village who does not believe in love. The series is headed by Algi Eke, Ekin Mert Daymaz, Öykü Celik, Burak Çelik and Hakan Meriçliler.

Life Is Good When You Are In Love joins the list of other FOX productions such as Mucize Doctor (Dokter Ali), Yasak Elma (Doodsondes), Bana Sevmeyi Anlat (Wings Of Love) and Sen Çal Kapımı (#DisComplicated) to have not only aired in Africa but across the world.

The network for Life Is Good When You Are In Love being a Disney network is said to join the other batch of FOX channels in parts of Europe that will go off air with further content rolling out on Disney+. A new channel is said to rollout in due course.

Could kykNET Ramp Up Its Own ePlesier Channel?

In May, kykNET unveiled a programming block dedicated to Turkish dramas for their sister channel, kykNET & Kie which for over a decade has been the Mzansi Wethu to Mzansi Magic basically repeats with a few exceptions being reality and the kids block or some know it "Kie".

In a press release for the offering it was stated:

World-class TV has been dubbed into Afrikaans for decades. Over the past few years, South Africa's excellent reverberation skills have been used to bring Turkish telenovelas to local screens - in Afrikaans. The plot, action and romance in these telenovelas keep viewers glued.

Now fans of these world-class stories can look forward to two brand new dubbed Turkish telenovelas that will be broadcast on kykNET & kie from July 2022: In Die Ysterhand Se Greep and Kind Van Die Noodlot.

Although they won't give credit where due they're obviously referencing eExtra's Kuiertyd block but seeing as they're competing its justified why they wouldn't add them to the credit and also that plan to remove the channel alongside 3 other channels from eMedia Investments.

As mentioned in that small article, South Africans haven't stopped idolizing these shows. As seen with SABC's viewership for 7de Laan which manages to pull less than a views with e.tv's Droomvelore pull closing to 2 million.

In the success of this offering welcomed ePlesier, although e.tv and eExtra exist they aren't Turkish exclusive but questions amount to whether kykNET would be more than capable of ramping up a channel exclusively to Turkish dramas or remain as a mere block.

MultiChoice once offered a Turkish channel with content dubbed in English. Although, touched the hearts of several audiences didn't have much of an impact as seen with eExtra's Kuiertyd offering.

If I had to guess, the idea of kykNET launching such a brand doesn't seem far fetched. The content would obviously be duplicated on kykNET Lekker and this supposed channel but what if kykNET did better than ePlesier and gave this supposed channel first run series and 24 hour availability.

MultiChoice has lost out on several premium international channels like FOX, Disney XD, ITV Choice and Lifetime with more channels expected to close in the near future. This channel could fill that void and I mean MultiChoice has been duplicating content with the likes of kykNET Lekker and Moja 9.9.

This is only theory but seeing as MultiChoice tried to eliminate the competition. What if they kept i
eExtra onboard for sometime again theory and removed amidst the time this supposed channel came into existence. I mean I'd love to see competition amongst stations as it brings the best of both of them.