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Canal+ Group Buys Stake In African TV Production Company Marodi TV

Canal+ Group has acquired a stake in Marodi TV, a Senegalese production company which is a leading purveyor of TV series across ...

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Groen Premieres Saturday 16 March At 19:00 For Kuiertyd Op eExtra

Dave Pepler is a well-known South African environmentalist. After growing up in Robertson in the Western Cape, he attended the Saasveld Forestry College for a National Diploma in Forestry, and also received an MPil in Zoology from Cambridge (UK).
Dave Pepler is best known as the face of Groen, one of the icons of KykNET. He has been presenting this environmental programme for almost 10 years and it has become one of the most watched programmes on TV in South Africa. However Groen represents only a small part of Dave's interests, activities and contributions.

Available on Openview 150, DStv 311 and Starsat

Coming Later In March 2019 On eToonz

Barbie: Dreamtopia
Monday 25 March At 16:00
Barbie and her little sister Chelsea travel through the whimsical worlds of Dreamtopia. Through the eyes of Chelsea's imagination, viewers explore delicious and delightful worlds and meet colorful characters who live there.

Fantasy Patrol
Premieres Monday 25 March At 16:25
The animated series presents the incredible and exciting adventures of four young sorceresses: Helena, Valery, Mary and Snowy. The three friends come to Fableton to visit a fairytale park, where they meet a local girl, Helena. Overcoming challenges and differences, the girls become great friends. They become a team dedicated to controlling the forces of fantasy and keeping the peace.
Available on Openview 130 and DStv 311 (South Africa only)

In May 2019, TNT Africa Celebrates The 80th Anniversary Of The Dark Knight With Blockbuster Movies Every Friday And It's Not Only Batman's Birthday But Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Is Also Getting In On The Action. You Can Find This And More On TNT Africa.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARK KNIGHT
Since his debut in Detective Comic in 1939, Batman has become one of the most popular superheroes in history, living a mark in popular culture for generations. This month is his 80th birthday and TNT will join in on the celebration by premiering the latest trilogy of this legendary character: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. Broadcast throughout the 3rd weekend of May on primetime and concluding with a marathon on Sunday.
ONE OF THE STRONGEST SPECIALS IN 2019.
Friday 3rd of May
20:00 – Batman Begins (2005) channel premiere
Friday 17th of May
20:00 – The Dark Knight Rises (2012) channel premiere
Friday 10th of May
20:00 – The Dark Knight (2008) channel premiere
Sunday 26th of May
15:05 – Batman Begins (2005)
17:30 – The Dark Knight (2008)
20:00 – The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

DWAYNE JOHNSON FAN MONTH
Since his acclaimed appearance as an actor in the film The Mummy Returns, Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as “The Rock”, left his successful career as a wrestling fighter to become one of the best paid actors in Hollywood. His physique, combined with his great performances, allowed him to score fitting roles in a number of other big Hollywood hits such as Doom and The Scorpion King. Every Monday of May, TNT will honour his work by broadcasting some of these titles on primetime.
Monday 6th of May
20:00 – The Mummy Returns (1992)
Monday 13th of May
20:00 – Doom (2005)
Monday 20th of May
20:00 – The Scorpion King (2002)
Monday 27th of May
16:20 – The Mummy Returns (2001)
18:25 – The Scorpion King (2002)
20:00 – Doom (2005)

PULLING TOGETHER
On the 1st of May, South Africa celebrates Workers´ Day, a national public holiday that
serves the purpose of paying homage to the country´s working class. TNT believes this day off is a good reason to remind the audience that every goal and every dream must be achieved with common effort, support and team spirit. Hence, the channel will program a list of movies with the same premise: teamwork. Titles such as Apollo 13, Pitch Perfect and Rocky Balboa will be part of this stunt throughout the day.
Wednesday 1st of May
08:30 – The Dirty Dozen (1967)
10:55 – Escape to Victory (1981)
12:50 – Hoosiers (1986)
14:40 – Pitch Perfect (2012)
16:30 – Cliffhanger (1993)
18:20 – Rocky Balboa (1982)
20:00 – Apollo 13 (1995)
22:15 – Slap Shot (1977)

Ransom Returns For A Second Season With The Season Finale Of Carter Underway As The Rest Of Your Lineup Continues On Universal TV Africa In April 2019

RANSOM
Season 2 - Channel Premiere Tuesdays at 8pm from April 23rd
Luke Roberts returns in the role of tough hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont as the second series of the globe-trotting drama arrives on Universal TV in April. The tense season premiere sees Eric given three ransom demands to complete in order to save his daughter Evie, who has been kidnapped by his long-time nemesis Damien Delaine (Carlo Rota). The action continues when the owner of a forensic accounting firm leads Eric and Zara (Nazneen Contractor) into a tense hostage situation.

PROVEN INNOCENT
Season 1 - Continuing Territory Premiere Mondays at 8pm
Legal drama Proven Innocent continues this month, with Rachelle Lefevre starring as Madeline Scott, who was wrongly convicted for murder at the age of 18. Freed after a decade behind bars, Madeline now heads up a legal team that takes on cases involving miscarriages of justice. Russell Hornsby co-stars as Easy Boudreau, the lawyer who helped seal her freedom, while Kelsey Grammer is prosecutor Gore Bellows, who still believes Madeline is guilty and is determined to see her back behind bars.

CARTER
Season 1 - Continuing Territory Premiere Tuesdays at 8pm. Season finale April 16th
Jerry O'Connell plays actor-turned-detective Harley Carter as the first season of the light-hearted Canadian crime drama comes to a conclusion. First up this month, the team investigate the death of an obnoxious radio DJ, before Harley goes on what he hopes will be a relaxing weekend away - but the discovery of a dead body leads to a new case. In the season finale, Harley and Sam look into the case of his missing mother, only to discover that the wrong man could be behind bars.

LAW & ORDER: SVU
Season 20 - Territory Premiere
Double bills on Wednesdays at 8pm
The SVU team investigate more ripped-from-the- headlines cases as season 20 continues. This month, after rescuing a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. The team investigate an online incel group as a string of break-in assaults grow ever more violent. A member of a women's empowerment group is found dead and the trail leads to the group's charismatic male leader, and a waitress from a trendy New York restaurant is assaulted at an exclusive VIP party.

BULL
Fridays at 8pm
Michael Weatherly returns as the legal drama continues. An attorney for one of Bull's old clients asks him to consult on a couple's civil suit against a teacher who had a sexual relationship with their son, before the wife of a man whom Danny helped imprison for manslaughter takes the team hostage. Bull helps a professional video gamer accused of throwing an eSports match, then Benny defends a whistle-blowing army analyst – but the case causes trust issues when Benny won’t share government secrets with the team.

ROMCOM MOVIE PREMIERES
Saturdays at 8pm
This April, Universal TV has four romantic comedy premieres all featuring a wedding theme, starting with Royally Ever After (April 6th). When a schoolteacher's boyfriend proposes, she is shocked to discover he is actually a prince. In The Perfect Bride (April 13th), a fitness trainer meets a photographer with doubts about his upcoming nuptials. Sequel The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells (April 20th) sees fitness instructor Molly ready to take the plunge and get married, but unforeseen circumstances get in the way. Wedding of Dreams (April 27th) stars Debbie Gibson as a singer who must choose between her career and her relationship.

CSI Miami Returns For Two More Seasons In April 2019 On FOX Africa Along With The Continuation Of Empire And The Gifted

CSI MIAMI S7 & S8
Fridays at 19:55, From 5 April. Double bills (48 x 60,’Ends 20 September)
As Calleigh struggles to hold the team together, following Horatio’s assassination, Ryan finds himself in the frame for the murder, but are bigger things at play during the seventh season of CSI: Miami! 

EMPIRE S5B
Thursday at 20:45 (9 x 60” From 14 March)
A powerful drama about a family dynasty set within the glamorous and sometimes dangerous world of hip-hop music, the show revolves around the Lyons and their media company, Empire Entertainment.

THE GIFTED S2 CATCH UP
Saturday 6 April – Episodes 1 – 5, from 13:05 Sunday 7 April – Episodes 6 – 10, from 13:05
The X-Men believed that humans and men could live together in piece. Now that dream hangs in the balance.

THE GIFTED S2B
Mondays at 20:45, From 8 April (From episode 11, ends 13 May)
The X-Men believed that humans and men could live together in piece. Now that dream hangs in the balance.

Girls Who Don't Age And What Have I Got? Premieres In May 2019 With More To Follow On Real Time Africa

Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet
From Monday 13 May at 21:00
Denver's most passionate and persevering veterinarian is back - flip flops, long hair, tattoos and all -for another series. For 80,000-plus clients and their pets, the Planned Pethood Plus veterinary clinic and its maverick vet Dr. Jeff Young represent one last hope - and possibly the difference between life and death. In the opening episode, the team unites when a tiny kitten is found unconscious at a construction site, and Dr. Amy takes on the challenge of treating seven bad-tempered chickens. From treating an underweight Burmese python to running a mobile clinic in Mexico for those who can't afford veterinary care, there's no such thing as an 'average day' for the valiant vet and his dedicated team.

Girls Who Don't Age
From Wednesday 29 May at 21:00
A mystery surrounds little girls who seem to be forever young. Trapped in the bodies of helpless babies, they've never learned to crawl, talk, or sit- up. Years roll by, but they still have soft, plump skin like newborn babies, and make the same cooing and gurgling noises. Frozen in time and destined to live their lives as toddlers, what is affecting these girls, how are they cheating time, and could they help us unlock the secrets of the ageing process? This documentary follows the incredible story of three girls who have stopped ageing, and the remarkable work of the doctor investigating their condition and give their families a diagnosis that no other medical professional has been able to provide.

What Have I Got?
From Thursday 23 May at 21:00
'What Have I Got?' is an all-new, 12-part original series that explores medical anomalies and encourages viewers to play the doctor alongside the show's experts. In each episode, viewers meet three ordinary individuals with uncanny medical conditions who reveal their symptoms in a series of carefully crafted clues. On-screen graphics tease a multiple choice of possible illnesses and test viewers' ability to piece clues together to come up with their own diagnoses. From a man with no nipples to a woman whose eyes only open when she sings - some ailments stump even the experts. Medical professionals featured in the series range in expertise from surgeons to cosmetic medicine specialists. They will use their varied knowledge to help eliminate possible disorders, eventually revealing a final diagnosis that answers the patients' burning question: What have I got? The show also follows up with patients after their diagnosis, as they embark on a journey seeking treatments and cures for their conditions.

Alaskan Women Looking for Love
From Tuesday 7 May at 21:00
Being a woman on a remote fishing island in Alaska isn't easy. And falling in love? Almost impossible. Fed up with bearded fisherman, six Alaskan women decide to ditch the freezing weather, escape the bearded fishermen and head to sexy, sun-soaked Miami Beach, where they hope true love awaits them. Determined, the women get jobs, scour the beaches and risk everything to fit in and find suitors- but they quickly discover that they may be out of their depth. From firefighters and football players to personal trainers and cops, will they have success meeting the man of their dreams? Or is Miami Beach too big for them to handle? And if they do find love, can their new guys manage the rough and tough Alaskan lifestyle or will finding their Prince Charming only be a fairytale?

Strange Evidence And Xtreme Waterparks Continues In May 2019 On Discovery Family Africa

Strange Evidence
From Wednesday 1 May at 19:20
Worldwide, six billion cameras are watching us; on the street, at work, and in our homes. Sometimes, they capture things that seem impossible, that defy the laws of physics. In this series, experts carry out analysis of these unusual events to decipher whether these clips really defy explanation, or can science explain the inexplicable? From a girl seemingly thrown into the air as she walks along a pavement to a slab of meat that appears to be twitching on its own, scientists examine video footage to discover the truth behind some of the world's most bizarre and mysterious occurrences ever recorded on camera.

Xtreme Waterparks
From Friday 3 May at 15:10
Getting wet has never been wilder as this series embarks on a thrill-seeking quest for the most extravagant and exhilarating water rides in the world! From the world's tallest trap door slide in Benidorm, Spain; to a 50-mph loop in Montreux, Switzerland; and the world's most remote water slide that can only be reached by boat, mule and seven zip lines in Mexico, this series showcases the world's most insane water slides. Wherever they are, these wet and wild attractions will thrill even the craziest adrenaline junkies!

We've Got Some More Brides And Body Madness Coming Your Way On TLC Africa In May 2019

Body Bizarre
From Saturday 4 May at 21:00
Some of the most remarkable stories of human courage and an irrepressible passion for life come from those who are suffering the most. Unearthing the incredible accounts of new and astonishing medical conditions - many of which have left the medical world baffled - this emotional series follows patients on their journeys as they seek treatment. These remarkable individuals face great challenges in their lives every day from the stigma of their condition which may leave them disfigured, to the pain and discomfort they must endure. In India, Arpit was born with his heart on the outside of his rib cage; in Mexico, Adrian has a tumour the size of a basketball on the side of his face; in America, Janice has a giant leg that has grown out of proportion to the rest of her body. These are just some of the stories of bravery that are rarely seen and testing medical expertise to the very limits, in a series that uncovers the truth behind the headlines.

Drag Me Down The Aisle
From Thursday 9 May at 22:00
For some brides-to-be, looking for the perfect wedding dress can be a real drag. In this series, it literally is, as a trio of fabulous, style-savvy drag queens play fairy drag- mother to an unsuspecting bride! They surprise a bride with zero style and help transform her into a gorgeous, show-stopping bride so they'll sparkle more than a sequinned wig and sashay down the aisle like a fierce queen ready to slay on her big day. The Queens begin their glittering transformations with an Amish Country bride doesn't feel like a princess in the ill-fitting gown her mother bought her. They whisk her away on a wedding adventure, giving her a new dress, new look and newfound confidence, helping her find her voice, her beauty and her own inner queen. Will her new friends help her brush off her boring and transform her into the Queen she's always had hiding inside?

Nate & Jeremiah By Design
From Monday 13 May at 20:00
Designer duo Nate Berkus and husband Jeremiah Brent are changing the lives of homeowners who have gone over budget and over schedule on renovation projects. Sometimes, renovators get trapped, when the money runs out before the build is complete, or scheduling conflicts leave them without a roof over their heads! Using their expert design talent and irresistible charm this talented team reveals how to cut through the grit and turn a money-pit into a masterpiece. With an insider's view of what it takes to resolve these design disasters, Nate and Jeremiah are there to reveal the mistakes of homeowners, as they rescue them from renovation nightmares.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
From Tuesday 28 May at 21:00
After getting married at the end of their 90-day journey on a K1 visa, this series follows the most memorable couples from past seasons and follows them as they navigate married life. The frenzied countdown to the altar may be behind them, but the real drama has just begun to unfold. These couples are forced to deal with cultural differences, financial difficulties, and disapproving family members, all on top of the ups and downs of being newlyweds. As they embark on their new life together, is the honeymoon over or will they prove their love is stronger than ever?

We've Got Some More Gold Rush With Dave Turin, A Reality Show Where Couples Get Naked And More On Discovery Channel Africa In April 2019

Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine
From Monday 27 May at 21:00
Veteran miner, Dave Turin, is an expert gold hunter. He has spent years working alongside Todd Hoffman, earning the nickname 'Dozer Dave' after relentlessly bulldozing for gold. Now, after two years out of the game, he's using his expertise and the backing of financiers to help families who want to resurrect their failing mines and turn a profit. In this series he crosses the USA, from north to south, on a mission to prospect multiple lost and abandoned sites, hoping to find the one that will make a fortune. From the Yukon to the Nevada Desert, Dave meets people with the most incredible stories, and they all have one thing in common: no matter how tough the conditions or how big the gamble, they won't give up on their quest for gold.

Naked And Afraid
From Tuesday 7 May at 19:05
In the ultimate test of human endurance, two survivalists - one man and one woman - are marooned in one of the world's most hostile environments with no food, no water...and no clothes. This thrilling series follows the duo as they struggle to survive on their own for 21 days full days, seeking food, shelter and clothing wherever they can. The locations are tougher than ever, starting the sun-scorched southern coast of Mexico. Here, the couple must not only endure searing heat and humidity, but also avoid dangerous wildlife in their path, from swarming hornets to lethal moccasin snakes. The stakes are high as each couple battles the elements, each other, and their own inner weaknesses to see who will triumph over the terrain or fail under the force of nature. These individuals pride themselves on being tough - but do they have what it takes to endure these gruelling conditions?

Diesel Brothers
From Friday 24 May at 20:00
Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and the Dieselsellerz crew are known worldwide for their crazy online videos and their incredible, extravagant truck builds. Their mega builds and awesome truck giveaways are the stuff of diesel legend. Each episode follows the team as they sell, build and destroy all things diesel - but their exploits don't end there. Starting out the business by buying used or broken-down trucks and tricking them out for sales, the team grossed over $200k in sales in one day after opening up shop. Coming up, they are tasked with their biggest build yet with a monster school bus that can drive over sand and water! And, The Muscle brings in his own client build for a gym buddy: a Raptor-style F250. It looks like business is bigger than ever for the Dieselsellerz gang - and they're ready take their builds to the max.

Expedition Unknown
From Wednesday 22 May at 20:00
Adventurer and avid explorer, Josh Gates, investigates the truth behind the world's most iconic and captivating legends in this globe-trotting series. Josh's adventures take him around the world as he immerses himself in the core locations linked to each mystery. Interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments in the story, Josh embarks on a fully immersive exploration to lead him closer to the truth behind these unanswered global enigmas. Whatever the destination, every historical mystery is an adventure for Josh.