To Start The New Year Discovery Family Africa Welcomes 3 New Programs For The Whole Family In January 2017

Do You Know From
Monday 2 January at 06:00
Join presenter Maddie Moate in this high-energy series as she investigates some of the world's most pressing questions, such as how does a toilet flush, how are ice cream cones made, and what goes on in a dishwasher when you close the door? The series explores everyday objects and familiar places in a kid friendly way, while parents also pick up some intriguing watercooler facts. Using the latest camera technology and clever graphics to explain the technical process in simple terms, the series reveals fascinating details and offers children a unique window into the world around us.

The Carbonaro Effect
From Friday 6 January at 21:00 Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them. Watch as a couple of unsuspecting teens are wowed by 'Astro Laces', which are 'self-tying'. Michael is patron of a bar that offers whiskey shots that come in a small folded bag for just a dollar, and demonstrates to a student the most humane way of trapping rodents.

Australia Smashes Guinness World Records
From Tuesday 17 January at 20:10
All around the world people are intrigued by the idea of breaking records for all sorts of events. Join presenter James Kerley as he travels all around Australia and meeting an amazing variety of ordinary Australians who are keen to set new and obscure records. With the help of official Guinness World Record adjudicators and timekeepers, he’ll meet people like professional wrestler, Crackerjack, who wants to break the world record for the most panes of glass smashed to pieces in just one minute. Plus, the team of rock climbers who want to break the record for the number of adults squeezed into a smart car. Can they beat the New Zealanders to take the record?

Baby Animals
From Monday 30 January at 20:10
With their big eyes and their wobbly first steps, nature's newbies are completely irresistible - it doesn't matter whether they come with feathers or fur. This informative series shows how animals large and small, aquatic or terrestrial, nurture their young as fuzzy little infants all eat, sleep and play their way to adulthood. Their playtime isn't just for fun as they learn the important life skills that would keep them safe and sound in the wild. Cuddly, clumsy and full of mischief, the babies of the animal kingdom certainly make up the wildest daycare you've ever seen.

Magic Mike Joins Studio Universal Africa's Wednesday Hollywood Hits In December 2016

WEDNESDAY’S HOLLYWOOD HITS
“The Bold and the Beautiful”
MAGIC MIKE
7th December at 20:00
A handyman by day and a stripper by night, ‘Magic’ Mike (Channing Tatum) takes promising young dancer Adam under his wing and teaches him the tricks of the trade. But when the new-found success goes to Adam’s head, his actions jeopardise Mike’s relationship with his sister. Also stars Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and Olivia Munn.

THE BLING RING
14th December at 20:00
Harry Potter’s Emma Watson stars inthis Sofia Coppola directed drama based on actual events. Hoping for a taste of the Hollywood lifestyle, a group of teens rob the houses of LA's rich and famous. The gang secure the fame they crave, but not without consequences. Paris Hilton, who was one of the real-life celebs targeted, pops up in a cameo.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?
21st December at 20:00
In the Bahamas for their annual reunion, four couples are eager to relax andcatch up. However, when Sheila’s (Jill Scott) ex shows up to win her back, the ensuing drama forces the others to analyse their own relationships. Comedy starring Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry.

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
THE SAPPHIRES
24th December at 18:00
In the 1960s, four young and talented Aboriginal sisters are billed as Australia’s answer to The Supremes. Discovered by kind-hearted scout Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd) at a local talent contest, these unlikely entertainers get their first real gig when they travel to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Thrust into a strange and dangerous new world, the girls learn about love, friendship, rivalry and war. Musical drama based on real events, starring Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy.

FOOTLOOSE
25th December at 18:00
Cut loose this Christmas as Kenny Wormald stars in this remake of the beloved hit as Ren MacMacormack, whose life changes when he moves to the Southern town of Bomont. As he adjusts to a new town and a new school, Ren is shocked to discover that after a fatal incident a few years ago, rock music and dancing were banned by Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid). When Ren decides to challenge the ruling, he finds himself revitalising the town and falling in love with the clergyman’s rebellious daughter (Julianne Hough).

THURSDAY’S FAMILY NIGHT
“Countdown to Christmas” - double bills all the way up to Christmas
CHRISTMAS SWITCH + THE NATIVITY STORY
8th December from 18:00
Would you choose redemption or riches? When gambler Eddie Bennett (Brian Krause) is offered this choice in The Christmas Switch for swapping his body with Sam, an ailing department store Santa who wants to play St Nick for another year, he chooses the cash. However, as Eddie goes through the holiday in Sam’s shoes, he begins to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Later, it’s back to the reason behind the season with Biblical epic The Nativity Story. After Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) receives a special visit from an angel, she and Joseph (Oscar Isaac) set out on an arduous journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY + ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
15th December from 18:00
Single mother-of-three Nancy (Gabriel Union) feels especially lonely over Christmas and wishes more than anything that she could meet a nice man in The Perfect Holiday. In an attempt to help her mother, Nancy’s daughter shares her wish with a department store Santa (Morris Chestnut), who sets out to make her dreams come true. The family fun continues in rambunctious comedy All I Want for Christmas, where young siblings Ethan (Ethan Randall) and Hallie (Thora Birch) embark on a hilarious festive adventure to get rid of their mother’s smarmy new fiancé and reunite their divorcedparents, just in time for Christmas.

A BRIDE FOR CHRISTMAS + FRED CLAUS
1st December from 18:00
Recovering from a broken engagement, Jessie (Arielle Kebbel) thinks she’s finally found her soulmate when she meets the charming Aiden (Andrew Walker). However, what Jessie doesn’t realise is that Aiden has made a bet that he can get A Bride For Christmas - which is only four weeks away! Next up is Fred Claus, where Vince Vaughn plays Santa’s fast-talking, troublemaker brother who gets bailed out of a botched scam on one condition: that he comes back to the North Poleto help with the preparations for Christmas. With no other choice, Fred begrudgingly returns home, but will his presence push the good-natured Santa (Paul Giamatti) over the edge just before the happiest time of the year?

FRIDAY’S COMEDY NIGHT
“Love Hurts”
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
9th December at 20:00
When childhood acquaintances and commitment-phobes Emma and Adam (Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher) end up having sex, they’re afraid it will ruin their friendship. Determined to keep things from turning into the usual string of complications, jealousies and awkward Friday night dates, the two of them make a pact to keep things strictly physical between them. With romance off the table and no promises or expectations to deal with, will Emma and Adam be able pull off the ultimate casual relationship without love getting in the way? Also stars Cary Elwes and Kevin Kline.

GET HIM TO THE GREEK
16th December at 20:00
Jonah Hill plays ambitious record company executive Aaron Green, who is charged with getting Russell Brand’s Britishrock legend Aldous Snow from London to LA’s Greek Theatre for the start of his comeback tour. However, what appears tobe a simple assignment spirals out of control when Aldous discovers that his ex-girlfriend is in California and sets off ona misguided attempt to win her back. With time ticking out and his career on the line, Aaron must pull out all the stops as he lies, coaxes, enables and bullies Aldous into making it to the concert. Also stars Elisabeth Moss and Rose Byrne.

FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
23rd December at 20:00
After his TV star girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Scott) breaks up with him out of the blue, a devastated Peter (Jason Segel) takes a Hawaiian vacation in an effort to get over her and move on with his life. However, much to Peter’s horror, he discovers that Sarah is staying at the very same resort – with her new rock star boyfriend (Russell Brand)! As he spends the rest of his holiday miserably watching them while a sympathetic hotel receptionist (Mila Kunis) tries to take his mind off things, will Peter finally realise that being dumped was the best thing that happened to him?

‘FRIENDS’ WEEK
“The bad news is, we don’t have David Schwimmer. The good news is, there are only five weekdays…”

THE BOUNTY HUNTER + DERAILED
30th December from 18:00
Bounty hunter Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) is overjoyed when he’sasked to track down his ex-wife Nicole (Jennifer Aniston), a reporter skipping bail to follow a story. With Nicole constantly giving him the slip, Milo finds himself reluctantly dragged into her investigation and soon, they’re both on the run from some-one far worse! Next, it’s terse thriller Derailed, where married businessman Charles (Clive Owen) embarks on an affair with Jennifer Aniston’s Lucinda, a woman he meets on the train to work. When one of their trysts is brutally interrupted by an armed thug who proceeds to blackmail them, Charles must take matters into his own hands to save their families.

ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE +SCREAM 4
29th December from 18:00
When a football team has their beloved dolphin mascot abducted, they call in zany sleuth Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey). Joined by PR executive Melissa, played by Courteney Cox, Ace stumbles through a series of misadventures on his way to nab the culprits. Things take a darker turn in Scream 4, where Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott returns to town to discover there’s a copycat killer at work. Before long, Sidney and Gale (Courteney Cox) find themselves caught up in the deadly game.

MARCI X
26th December at 18:00
After the public out cry over rapper Dr S’s controversial new single, the ownerof his record label has a heart attack, leaving his stylish, sunny and pampere ddaughter Marci (Lisa Kudrow) to step in. With no previous business experience, Marci decides to rein in their resident bad boy, with hilarious consequences. Comedy starring Damon Wayans and Richard Benjamin.

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS
27th December at 18:00
Matthew Perry plays mild-mannered and unhappily married dentist Oz Oseransky, who discovers that his new neighbour is a former hitman (Bruce Willis), now under witness protection. Oz’s plan toturn him over to the mob is complicated by his secretary’s fascination with the mafia and his wife hiring her own hit manto take out Oz. Comedy starring Rosanna Arquette and Amanda Peet.

LOST IN SPACE
28th December at 18:00
The 1960s sci-fi TV series transfers to the big screen with the Robinson family on a voyage to explore space. When their ship is thrown off course, the Robinsons – joined by fighter pilot Don West (Matt LeBlanc) – must not only find their way home, but also survive attacks from an organisation bent on stopping them. Also stars Gary Oldman, William Hurt and Heather Graham.

Sheer Genius! Kids From Grey Primary School & DF Malhherbe High School Make It Through Nickelodeon's Genius Quiz Challenge Show, Eastern Cape's Finalists Announced

Eastern Cape’s smartest kids went head-to-head in the regional heats of Nickelodeon’s Genius brought to you by ABSA.  After a gruelling two days of maths quizzes, science experiments and problem-solving tasks, teams from Grey High School and DF Malherbe in Port Elizabeth made it through to the next leg of the TV quiz show.  

Heading onto the next phase of Nickelodeon’s Genius are Ethan John, James Smith, Christian Davidson from Grey Primary School and Brad Spies, Gareth Pienaar and Daniella Recchia from DF Malherbe High School. Each team has won a R50,000 ABSA MegaU bank account as well as a donation from Cambridge Publishing of R10,000 worth of books for their schools.

The two qualifying teams from EC will next appear in the Nickelodeon Genius TV game show, where they will square up against teams from all over South Africa.

A total of 36 kids aged 11-16 from schools throughout the region gathered at the Nelson Mandela Science Centre in Uitenhage (27-28 October) to take part in the Genius workshop and quiz knockout, designed to test their maths and science know-how to the limit as part of the joint initiative between Nickelodeon and ABSA.

“All the kids in EC showed resilience and spirit. The competition was very tight but our two finalists really knew their stuff, and 100% deserved to get through. Although only two teams could be selected, every child who took part should be extremely proud of themselves.  We are super-stoked for the winning teams and cannot wait to see them take part in the finals,” said Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director, Nickelodeon, Africa,”

Nickelodeon’s Genius is powered by ABSA MegaU, and supported by the  Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).  The winners will receive an amazing prize: a ZAR 100,000 ABSA MegaU account for each member of the winning team and an unforgettable visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA - where the winners will eat lunch with an astronaut – and a trip to Universal Studios. The winning schools will receive books and educational material worth R30 000, courtesy of Cambridge Publishing.

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv channel 308) from December 2016, and the game show will air from March 2017.
For more information on the GENIUS quiz show, please log on to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like Nickelodeon on Facebook or follow Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica using the hashtag #NickGenius.

About Nickelodeon’s Genius
Nickelodeon’s Genius is a fun science and maths quiz from kids and family experts Nickelodeon designed to engage school age kids in Maths and Science. The first season of Nickelodeon’s Genius took place in 2013 and was won by Rameez Chicktay (13), Amin Banderker (13) and Kayur Ranchod (13) from The Grove Primary School in Grove Park, Western Cape.

Terms & Conditions
Nickelodeon’s Genius is open to South African kids aged 11-16 (Grades 6-10). To sign up for the competition go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com. For full terms and conditions please go to http://www.nickelodeonafrica.com/news/nickelodeon-genius-powered-by-absa-terms/9dap02/.

Christmas Comes Early For Durban 11-Year Old Ayush Ramchurran Nickelodeon’s 2016 “Ultimate Toy Run” Winner Returns From Dream New York Trip

After a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York, USA, Ayush Ramchurran, winner of Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run with Toys R Us, has returned home to South African triumphant after winning the ultimate prize in the international leg of the thrilling competition.
Ayush, 11, and his family travelled abroad for the first time ever when they jetted out of  South Africa to take part in the grand finale in New Jersey.
Racing against the clock, Ayush managed to grab a giant heap of toys and gadgets - mostly electronic devices not currently available in SA stores. His new toy collection consists of: drones with cameras, exclusive Fast and Furious model cars, virtual reality headsets, limited edition XBox and PS4 consoles, and accessories to go with them, and Nerf Guns - to mention but a few.
“The Toys R Us store was MASSIVE with a wider variety of toys than I had ever dreamed of! I think I took enough toys to last me my entire childhood. It was epic as I would never have dreamt of getting such awesome toys,” says an excited Ayush
The highlight of Ayush’s trip was a visit to the Top of the Rock (the viewing platform at the top of the Rockerfeller Center), where he was mesmerised by breathtaking views of New York. He also loved travelling on the famed New York subway, taking a ferry trip across the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty, and sightseeing on the hop-on, hop-off bus.
“I would have to say that every day was a totally extraordinary day in New York as there were so many amazing sites….it was just like the movies, so picturesque!!!”
The trip included many firsts for the intrepid young explorer as he tried hot dogs and Bagel’s Monster Pretzels, which he reports were all yummy!  His advice to any kid who might win a prize like this? “Enjoy every moment and make memories forever…and have fun, fun, fun!”
Ayush’s once in a lifetime Toy Run debuts on NickToons on Friday 18 November @ 14:45 CAT and repeats on Saturday 19 November @11:50 CAT and Sunday 20 November @16:00 CAT.
Keep in touch with all the latest news about Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run with Toys R Us at www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like us on Facebook at Facebook/Nickelodeon

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognised and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands are seen globally in more than 500 million households across more than 130 territories, via more than 70 locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

The Day Henry Met Nickelodeon's Acquired Popular Preschool Series Which Successfully Launched On Nick Jr. In The U.K. And Australia Finally Arrives On Nick Jr Africa

06:00  Wanda and the Alien
06:10  Zack & Quack
06:20  Dora and Friends
06:45  Blaze and the Monster Machines
07:10  Paw Patrol
07:35  Shimmer and Shine
07:55  Dora the Explorer
08:20  Paw Patrol
08:45  Little Charmers
08:55  Bubble Guppies
09:20  Fresh Beat Band of Spies
09:40  Zack & Quack
09:50  Team Umizoomiz
10:15  Team Umizoomiz
10:35  Louie
10:50  Olive the Ostrich
11:00  Max & Ruby
11:25  Wanda and the Alien
11:35  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
11:45  The Day Henry Met
12:00  Blaze and the Monster Machines
12:20  Blaze and the Monster Machines
12:45  Zack & Quack
13:05  Team Umizoomiz
13:25  Louie
13:40  Olive the Ostrich
13:50  Paw Patrol
14:10  Little Charmers
14:25  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
14:35  Dora the Explorer
15:00  Max & Ruby
15:05  Bubble Guppies
15:30  Shimmer and Shine
15:55  Dora and Friends
16:15  Zack & Quack
16:30  The Day Henry Met
16:36  Blaze and the Monster Machines
17:00  Paw Patrol
17:10  Paw Patrol
17:35  Dora the Explorer
18:00  Wanda and the Alien
18:10  Zack & Quack
18:20  Dora and Friends
18:45  Blaze and the Monster Machines
19:10  Paw Patrol
19:35  Shimmer and Shine
19:55  Dora the Explorer
20:20  Paw Patrol
20:45  Little Charmers
20:55  Bubble Guppies
21:20  Fresh Beat Band of Spies
21:40  Zack & Quack
21:50  Team Umizoomiz
22:15  Team Umizoomiz
22:35  Louie
22:50  Olive the Ostrich
23:00  Max & Ruby
23:25  Wanda and the Alien
23:35  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
23:45  The Day Henry Met
00:00  Blaze and the Monster Machines
00:20  Blaze and the Monster Machines
00:45  Zack & Quack
01:05  Team Umizoomiz
01:25  Louie
01:40  Olive the Ostrich
01:50  Paw Patrol
02:10  Little Charmers
02:25  Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
02:35  Dora the Explorer
03:00  Max & Ruby
03:05  Bubble Guppies
03:30  Shimmer and Shine
03:55  Dora and Friends
04:15  Zack & Quack
04:30  The Day Henry Met
04:36  Blaze and the Monster Machines
05:00  Paw Patrol
05:10  Paw Patrol
05:35  Dora the Explorer

Note
1.The Day Henry Met (Eps. 101-114) premieres Monday 23 January 2017 at 16:30
2.Zack & Quack (NE 208-213) premieres Monday 09 January 2017 at 16:25

MOVIES
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Race to the Top of the World
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday 07 January 2017 at 19:10 and Sunday 08 January 2017 at 07:10

Shimmer and Shine: The First Wish
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday 14 January 2017 at 19:10 and Sunday 15 January 2017 at 07:10

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves King Unicornio
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday 21 January 2017 at 19:10 and Sunday 22 January 2017 at 07:10

Team Umizoomi: The King of Numbers
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday 28 January 2017 at 19:10 and Sunday 29 January 2017 at 07:10

What's New In December 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

CHRISTMAS PREMIERE MARATHON
Saturday 17 December @ 21:00 CAT and Sunday 18 December @ 09:00 CAT
Friday 23 December @ 21:00 CAT and Saturday 24 December @ 09:00 CAT
*Dora the Explorer Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure
*Bubble Guppies Happy Holidays, Mr Grumpfish!
*Go Diego Go! Diego saves Christmas
*Paw Patrol Pups Save Christmas
*Team Umizoomi Santa’s Little Fixers
*The Snowman and The Snowdog
*Olive The Ostrich Olive and the Poorly Reindeer
*Max & Ruby Ruby’s Perfect Christmas Tree / Max’s Christmas Presents / Max & Ruby’s Christmas Carol
*Bubble Guppies A Very Guppy Christmas!
*Zack & Quack The Pop-Up Christmas Calendar / Zack’s Christmas Letter
*Blaze and the Monster Machines Monster Machine Christmas
*Fresh Beat Band of Spies Christmas 2.0
*Little Charmers Santa Sparkle

SHIMMER & SHINE SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 19 December @ 16:40 CAT
Wouldn’t it be great if you had your own genie to make your wishes come true? Well, little Leah has not one, but two sprites to grant her heart’s desires. There’s just one catch: Shimmer and Shine are still in training and their magic doesn’t always go as planned. But as they discover, you learn far more from cleaning up your mistakes than you do from celebrating your successes.

BUBBLE GUPPIES SEASON 4 *NEW EPISODES*
Fridays @ 16:05 CAT
Molly, Gil, Oona, Deema, Nonny and Goby are six friends who all go to the same preschool. But they’re not your average classmates – they’re little merpeople! And thanks to their teacher, Mr Grouper, they love learning all they can about their underwater world. (Parents, keep your ears peeled. Last season featured a cameo from heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne as Sid Fishy, so who knows who’ll make an appearance this time around!)

DORA AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Saturdays @ 16:30 CAT
It’s time for everyone’s favourite explorer to go to school. With her characteristic love of fun and sense of community, Dora soon makes lots of new friends. Together with Emma, Kate, Naiya and Pablo, she navigates the city of Playa Verde using a funky map on her smartphone.

ZACK & QUACK SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Daily @ 17:25
Little Zachary and his blue duck, Quack, are characters in a magical pop-up world of non-stop adventure. Together with curly haired Kira, who can fix anything with paper and glue, squirrels Hop and Skip, Fluffy the hedgehog and a bullfrog named Belly Up, the best buddies put their own spin on Halloween, roller coasters and hide ‘n seek.

PAW PATROL SEASON 3 *NEW EPISODES*
Daily @ 20:10 CAT
There’s no problem too big or small for this plucky team won’t tackle. Ryder, a tech-savvy kid, leads his rescue dogs, including firedog Marshall, cop pup Chase and braveheart Skye, on daring escapades that range from searching for gold to helping a stranded tightrope walker.

WEEKENDS MOVIES
TEAM UMIZOOMI UMI SPACE HEROES
Saturday 3 December @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 4 December @ 08:10 CAT
It’s off to outer space for Team Umizoomi in this one-hour special. The Troublemakers have broken the moon into four pieces, and it’s up to Milli, Geo and Bot to jump in their spaceship and save the day!

GO DIEGO GO! THE GREAT POLAR BEAR RESCUE
Saturday 10 December @ 20:10 CAT Sunday 11 December @ 08:10 CAT
Rosie Perez guest stars in this special episode of Go Diego Go!, featuring Dora the Explorer’s little cousin. He and Baby Jaguar pay a visit to the Arctic Wildlife Rescue Centre, where they meet many fascinating animals from colder climes, including polar bears.

BUBBLE GUPPIES THE PUPPY AND THE RING
Saturday 17 December @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 18 December @ 08:10 CAT
Molly, Gil and the rest of the gang take a break from Mr Grouper’s class to attend to a big emergency. The Night Wizard has stolen the Sun King’s ring, leaving their watery world of Bubbledom without light. Can the brave Bubble Guppies retrieve the precious jewel, or are they doomed to the dark forever?

DORA THE EXPLORER DORA’S CHRISTMAS CAROL ADVENTURE
Saturday 31 December @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 1 January @ 08:10 CAT
“Swiper, no swiping!” Even though he’s heard those words all too often, the cunning little fox just can’t help himself when it comes to the star from Dora’s Nochebuena party on Christmas Eve. His lapse lands him on Santa’s naughty list, where he will stay, unless Dora can show him the true meaning of the holiday.

What's New In December 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

RIDE NEW SERIES!
Monday 5 December @ 20:40 CAT
Kit’s life changes completely when her dad starts work at a posh equestrian school in England. Not only do her American accent and prickly attitude stick out, she’s terrified of horses. Then she meets TK, the academy’s most stubborn and moody mount, and suddenly life isn’t quite so lonely.

THE OTHER KINGDOM NEW SERIES!
Monday 5 December @ 21:05 CAT
Astral is a fairy princess who yearns to be human. On her 14th birthday, she is granted her wish, but only for 90 days. Astral loves high school (and Tristan, the cute gymnast), but as her time runs out, she feels increasingly torn: will she return to her homeland, or remain human forever?

SPONGBOB SQUAREPANTS *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 12 December @ 14:45 CAT
What better way to welcome 2017 than enjoying brand new episodes of your favourite underwater pal? As you can imagine, life in Bikini Bottom is as crazy as ever. Pearl’s first job is a disaster, but that’s nothing compared to SpongBob’s latest crisis – he can’t feel his thumbs!

What's New In December 2016 On Nicktoons Africa

MY LITTLE PONY SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 5 December @ 13:55
Saddle up mates! In new episodes starting on Monday 5 December, the peace of Equestria is threatened when Discord, the spirit of chaos, escapes from his imprisonment in stone. Twilight and her friends must defeat him, but the six pals will have to repair the rift between them if they are to work as a team again. Uh-oh, looks as though Discord has struck already!

WINX CLUB SEASON 6 *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 5 December @ 18:55  CAT
When trouble arises, “ordinary teenagers” Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Layla and Tecna transform into the Winx Club, fairy buddies who use their magical powers to save the world from evil. Season six is just as action-packed as the first five, with the troublesome trio, the Trix, teaming up with Selina, Bloom’s former BFF, to cause havoc.

LITTLEST PET SHOP SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 12 December 18:30 VAT
*NEW EPISODES Thanks to her special gift of being able to talk to animals, Blythe’s life is never boring. The littlest employee at the pet shop and her furry friends are hitting the road in these all-new episodes. There’s a camping trip that doesn’t go quite the way it should; an adventure to Paris, which more than lives up to its reputation as the City of Love; and an emotional journey to Shanghai.

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR SEASON 2 *NEW EPISODES*
Monday 14 December @ 16:25 CAT
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private may look cute and cuddly, but the psychotic penguins Central Park Zoo are always up to something. And their diabolical plans would succeed, if only King Julien, the loopy lemur monarch, didn’t interfere. In the new episodes starting on Monday 12 December, the penguins try to revive an extinct bird species using just a feather, and a new arrival at the zoo seems able to predict the future. Let the mayhem begin...

The Librarians Is Back For A Third Season On Universal Channel Africa While We Countdown You Can Catch Movie Premieres, This December Last Man Standing And Law And Order: SVU Concludes On Universal Channel Africa

TERRITORY PREMIERE
THE LIBRARIANS SEASON 3
Thursdays at 20:00
The Librarians are back for a third season on Universal Channel. It looks like there are tough times ahead for Eve, Flynn and the gang,as just some of the baddies they face this season include both anIce Giant and the ancient Egyptian God of Chaos, and that’s on topof the threat they face from new antagonist General Cynthia Rockwell of shadowy government agency D.O.S.A, who are determined to take possession of all the Librarians’ precious artefacts. Finally, our heroes will have some tough choices to make this month, as they are forced to weight the positive power of magic against the harm it can cause to the world.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 2
Mondays at 20:50
Morris Chestnut returns as Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood, Miami’s top private pathologist, as season two of the crime drama continues on Universal Channel. The daring doctor utilises his high-tech lab and his powers of deduction to help out those who are not satisfied with standard criminal investigations, with a little help from his allies in the Miami police department, including Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz) and the enigmatic Captain Ryan Slade (Eddie Cibrian).

TERRITORY PREMIERE
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT SEASON 16
Wednesdays at 20:00
Season finale on December 14th
Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino and Ice-T return as the 16th season of the crime drama comes to an emotional conclusion. The team look into an old case when the daughter of a man convicted of incest and rape wishes to recant her testimony to set him free, before tensions between an estranged couple threaten to hinder Amaro’s investigation into the kidnapping and ransom of an eight-year-old boy. In the final episode, Amaro faces a tough career choice when he finds his path to the top blocked and Benson reveals the terrible truth about baby Noah, risking his adoption.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
LAST MAN STANDING SEASON 4
Double bills on Tuesdays at 20:00
Season finale on December 20th
Tim Allen stars as Mike Baxter as the fourth season of the hit US comedy comes to a hilarious climax. When Kyle’s new homeless friend disappears, Mike uses his vlog to help find him. Mandy plansto throw a secret party while Mike and Vanessa are away, but theyreturn home from their trip early. Mike and Vanessa are then baffled when Mandy turns down an internship in New York. Eve falls out with Cammy, while Vanessa decides to set Eve up with one of her students. In the final episode, Victor admits to Mike and Ed that he hasn’t been honest about his real reasons for wanting to finally see Ryan.

MOVIES CHRISTMAS
Monday to Friday at 15:30 until December 23rd
The countdown to Christmas continues as Universal Channel brings you a daily selection of festive films, including Holiday Road Trip (December 1st), in which two employees at a high-profile pet store find themselves on the road together at Christmas time with the company mascot, a dog named Scoots. In Christmas Parade (December 5th), a TV host is humiliated on air by her fiancé andre treats to a small town where she helps the town’s kids with their float for the Christmas parade. Operation Christmas (December16th) sees a soldier being deployed before Christmas, so his girlfriend and her children decide to help the struggling military families on his base.

MOVIES CHANNEL PREMIERES
Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th at 20:00
Two hilarious romantic comedies premiere on Universal Channel this month. First up is Along Came Polly (December 10th), starring Ben Stiller as risk-averse Reuben, who has made a career out of playing it safe. But all that changes after he goes on a date with his old classmate Polly. Jennifer Aniston and Debra Messing also star.Monster-in-Law (December 17th) sees unlucky-in-love Charlotte finally find her perfect man in new fiancee Kevin, but his disapproving mother embarks on a devious campaign to break them up. Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan and Jane Fonda star.