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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Here's What To Expect On DStv New Turkish Entertainment Channel, TDC

Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) is scheduled to launch 1st November as a pop-up channel on DStv channel 123 if it does alright there won't be a need to throw it away and according to sources it will be made available on DStv Family in South Africa and likely Compact in the rest of Africa. The availability is likely to change in the end the channel's launch date won't change.

TDC is currently available on StarTimes and for a short time on Starsat. The channel will be available in Turkish with English subtitles provided. If you were able to watch Turkish shows in Afrikaans on e.tv you're bound to watch this channel.

The following shows listed are currently available on TDC through StarTimes and will surface on DStv at launch:

RED SCARF
Beautiful Asiye, a rebel spirit in a small town, meets the mischevious and handsome İlyas, when he has an accident at the motocross tracks. Their love-at-first-sight grows fast in just a few days – but brings along its own problems.

KARADAYI
Istanbul, 1970s. The Kara family is highly respected in the working class area where they live and Mahir’s father Nazif is looked upon as ‘Karadayi’– the benign godfather of the area, who people turn to for advice and help in time of need. Unfortunately, the family’s life turns upside down because of a wrongful accusation that results in the imprisonment of Nazif Kara for a murder he didn’t commit.

MOMS AND MOTHERS
Set in 1970s Turkey, Moms and Mothers tells the story of two young women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Kader lives in a small village in Anatolia and longs for nothing more than a happy life with Mustafa, but following a tragic accident, she is left alone in Istanbul. Zeliha is a smart, educated woman whose passionate relationship with the activist Murat leaves her in danger and ultimately widowed and pregnant. 9 months on, the two women’s paths cross…

WINGS OF LOVE
Alper Eren is a famous cook and has his own restaurant, he is married with Berna and they have a daughter, Çiçek. They want to separate because they are always fighting and Berna secretly has an affair with Alper’s best friend, Onur.

KURT SEYIT & SHURA
Kurt Seyit & Shura is about the adventures of two people in love who broke away from their magnificent lives in Russia and were dragged to Istanbul.
The journey of Kurt Seyit, a lieutenant from Crimea, and Shura, the beautiful daughter of a noble Russian family, from the days of magnificence to the Carpathian front line, from the riots to revolution, from Alushta to occupied Istanbul, to Pera in the 1920’s, is in a sense the journey of their love.

OTHER PROGRAMMING THAT HAS OR WILL LIKELY FOLLOW ON THE CHANNEL

BLACK MONEY LOVE (aired on FOX Life and eExtra)
Ömer is a police officer who wants to unveil the truth about the possible murder of his fiancée, who committed suicide. He signs a deal with the state: He will find the stolen diamonds and in return, will learn the identity of his fiancée's murderer. Elif finds out that her late father was actually a money-laundering mobster. Now, she has to maintain her family and pay for the 2 billion dollar debt for diamonds. Besides, her sister is in the hands of villains.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes tells the story of the mild-mannered history teacher Ali, who is thrown into a world of action and intrigue when his beloved wife Melek is arrested for the attempted murder of a young man – Kerim. Ali must abandon his books and find inner strength and courage that he did not know he had, in order to free his wife and reclaim his family life.

DARK LOVE
Kemal is a young man who lives in a working-class neighbourhood in Istanbul. His father Hüseyin is a barber, and his mother Fehime a housewife. He has two siblings: an older brother Tarik, who is jealous of Kemal; and a younger sister Zeynep. Nihan is a rich young woman. She has a twin brother Ozan and lives with her parents Vildan and Önder. Emir Kozcuoglu is an arrogant businessman who holds a great love for Nihan.
Önder's business is slowly coming to an end. Vildan, unable to give up her rich life, wants Nihan to marry Emir to save the family business, but Nihan refuses as she dislikes Emir's arrogance and protectiveness of her. Nihan and Kemal first meet on a bus. A month later, Kemal saves Nihan's life, and their friendship starts and slowly turns into love.

THE END
Aylin is a woman who has everything. She is deeply in love with her husband, Selim, a doting mother to their handsome son Ömer. She drops Selim off at the airport one morning and everything changes. His plane crashes.
There are no survivors. After days of overwhelming grief, comes a glimmer of hope: The airline realizes his name was not on the passenger list. Wherever he is, he is not dead – he never boarded the plane
The End. Would you go all the way to find the truth?

THE 8TH DAY
Bahar is a clever and cheerful college student. She has grown in wealth and lived a happy life... Until one day when everything turns upside down. Her mother Şehnaz, who was a software engineer at the Lotus company, is killed. Bahar steps aways from her safe life, into a dark world. People who killed her mother are after Bahar now. She tries to survive her enemies while working to solve the mystery behind her mother’s death.

FIVE BROTHERS
Could any two men be alike? No. Neither are these five brothers; not at all in fact. There is one thing that binds these five unique characters and it is their unshakable family bond.
That is until one day, when Sait, the older brother who is the father figure of the five, decides it is time to focus on his own life. Though his wishes are for a responsible, adult life, he soon finds himself in even more chaos, locked in a love triangle. With his concerns lying elsewhere, his brothers too start developing their own independence - with mixed results!

These are the list of movies that aired on the channel as advertised in their brochure:
- Yildizar Da Kayar
- Umudun Kiyisinda
- Sürgün Inek
- SÜPÜRRR!
- Senarist
- OT
- Ogrenci Isleri
- N'apcaz Sindi
- Meleknerin Mucizesi
- MC Dandik
- Golge
- Gerí Döndü
- Celceken Bir Ciin
- Figuran
- Bìzìm Küçük Günahlarmiz
- Bezm I Ezel
- Beni De Götür

Three New Telenovelas Coming In November 2020 On eExtra

eExtra has been the home of telenovelas and for a year overindulge their viewers with these popular stories. Now the channel will be introducing two new telenovelas to strengthen the lineup, Bepannah, Piya Naam Ka Diya and Begeertes.

Bepannah follows the lives of Aditya Hooda and Zoya Siddiqui brought together by fate through their spouses' betrayal. Aditya and Zoya's spouses Pooja Mathur and Yash Arora are found dead together in a road accident. They discover that the two were having an affair and are left shocked. Aditya channels his grief into anger while Zoya goes into denial. They receive divorce papers from Pooja and Yash that reach them late. Unable to run from the truth anymore, Zoya attempts suicide but is saved by Aditya. The show aired on Colors TV back in 2018.
Starring: Harshad Chopda and Jennifer Winget

Piya Naam Ka Diya follows the life of hardworking and kind, Naila runs her own sewing workshop. She shares her home with her brother and her sister-in-law. Her sister-in-law’s brother Babar’s frequent visits to their house lead to him developing a special interest in Naila. Before anything can happen between them, Naila. The show aired on Geo TV last year.
Starring: Saniya Shamshad and Yashma Gill

Begeertes (Siyah Beyaz Aşk) tells the story of Asli, an uptight and kind-hearted doctor who is an orphan living in Istanbul with her police brother, and gets entangled in a kind-of-mafia situation. In order to live, she has to marry the lead enforcer of that mafia, named Ferhat, a cold-blooded killer with a wounded past. What happens when the woman who saves lives is captured by the man who takes them?(no details on whether it's also dubbed in Afrikaans)

Starring İbrahim Çelikkol and Birce Akalay

These shows will join eMedia Investments November lineup of telenovelas including Deur Dun En Dik, Elif, Qubool Hai 3, Morena and Naagin 2.

Bepannah airs Monday 9 November at 16:00 replacing Maid in Manhattan while Piya Naam Ka Diya airs at 17:45 and will take up Madhubala's place on the channel with Begeertes taking up Vierspel Vuurspel's 20:55 timeslot from Monday 23 November.

eExtra is available on OpenView channel 105, DStv channel 195 and Starsat channel 488

BBC Acknowledged African Animation Thanks To Nick Wilson And The Team

Ridwan Moshood says he spent hours watching cartoons online, taking notes Nigerian animator Ridwan Moshood was so determined to learn how to make cartoons, he spent hours in internet cafés in Lagos, watching YouTube lessons and taking notes.

"I would go to a cyber café, watch video tutorials and write down whatever I'd learnt," he says. Today, the 26-year-old is a rising star in Africa's blossoming animation scene.

Two years ago, he was recognised by the Cartoon Network Africa Creative Lab for his animation Garbage Boy and Trash Can.

In what must have felt like sweet revenge, his cartoon was inspired by a bad experience at high school, involving a rubbish bin and school bullies.

"I created Garbage Boy to show others who had been bullied that those names don't define who you are," says Ridwan "Garbage Boy is basically me," he says.

"I was bullied and called names. "I decided to create Garbage Boy as a beacon of hope and forgiveness. And to show others who had been bullied that those names don't define who you are."

He has since formed a production company and he's now hoping to have his latest idea, a cartoon set in Lagos, called In My Hood, commissioned into a series.

Surprisingly, Ridwan Moshood's journey into animation, is not particularly unique.

"All over the continent we hear these stories," says Nick Wilson, the founder of the African Animation Network, who is based in Johannesburg.

He reels off a list of countries where local animators are starting to make their mark: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, South Africa, Mozambique and Burkina Faso.

"Wherever we've been able to scratch the surface and connect the community, we've found pretty exceptional talent and the majority of this talent is self-taught," he says.

But while stories of self-taught animators breaking into the industry are inspiring, more formal training opportunities do need to be developed, he says.

Doh D Daiga is a Cameroonian animator who lives in Burkina Faso. He's responsible for skills and development at the African Animation Network.

"My experience in this industry shows me there exists an immense pool of young, talented and creative minds that never get to the see the day," he says.

"The only problem keeping Africa behind is a lack of training."

Recently, partnerships have been announced with international animation studios Toonz Media Group and Baboon Animation. Both companies plan to establish animation academies in Africa, adding to the handful that exist already.

PAN-AFRICAN PRODUCTION

Despite the scarcity of formal training opportunities, locally-made productions are already starting to take off.

Chris Morgan of Fundi Films was able to draw on a pan-African talent pool for his recent production, My Better World.

The educational series aimed at African school children and young teenagers involved a team of creatives working remotely across the continent.

"We had over 100 producers working in seven different countries, and this was pre-Covid," he says, speaking from Mpumalanga, South Africa.

The end result is a series made up of 55 short animated films that are available in English, Swahili, Hausa and Somali.

In each episode, the characters navigate complex situations - such as negotiations about safe sex - but in a lively and accessible way. As well as a cartoon, each film features an interview with a real-life high achiever, such as Africa's first female pilot.

When it was broadcast in Kenya earlier this year, My Better World quickly became the top rating children's TV show. It was also nominated for this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world's top animation competitions.

Difficult stories, easily told

But not all African animation work is aimed at the young. Nairobi-based artist and animator Ng'endo Mukii uses the medium to tell stories that are challenging and at times, confronting.

Her most famous film, Yellow Fever, tackles the use of whitening creams by African women.

"I wanted to look at the way women are using skin bleaching products in Kenya, and what we believe is beautiful," she says, adding she wants "to know why".

Other themes covered in her work include migration and people smuggling.

For Ng'endo Mukii, animation is the ideal way to approach sensitive or hard-hitting issues, especially when case studies are involved.

"Animation allows people to have an anonymity and a distance between what they say and how others perceive it," she says.

It also allows people to "not feel necessarily attacked by what you're discussing, so they can maybe engage with it a bit better".

Her work has received numerous international awards including the Best Animated Short at the Chicago International Film Festival for Yellow Fever in 2013.

Covid boosts demand

As more African animators win professional acclaim, international studios are taking note of the continent's grassroots industry.

Last year Netflix acquired its first African animation, Mama K's Team 4 - a cartoon about four teenage girls set in Lusaka, Zambia.

At the same time, foreign companies such as Pixar are hiring Africa-based animators to carry out production services for their films.

In fact, the global market for animated content is booming, according to Rob Salkowitz, a Hollywood and entertainment reporter at Forbes.

"There is an incredible demand for animated content right now. This was true even before the pandemic because the streaming networks are really hungry for new content; and animation is a great way to get viewers from all different audiences," he says.

Demand has increased during the pandemic, as live productions were shut down or limited to socially-distanced teams.

"We are seeing a ripple effect," he says.

With advertisers and other video producers unable to film in the field, those who can afford it, are turning to animation to fill the gap.

"That's putting a lot of demand on the pipeline," he says. "Because professional animation studios are suddenly getting offers they can't refuse from other, non-traditional clients."

'ON A PRECIPICE'

But while more animators are joining the profession in Africa, many are facing an obstacle to getting their content on local screens.

It's cheaper for broadcasters to import ready-made shows from abroad, than fund original productions.

The African Animation Network hopes to overcome that problem by launching its own TV network - if it can attract enough investment.

"Broadcasters are not incentivised to invest in the local industry because they can turn a profit on really cheap [foreign] content," he says.

The channel is currently in a pilot phase and is set to launch in the next few months.

"We're on that precipice of being potentially a thriving and sustainable industry," says Nick Wilson.

November 2020 On Cartoon Network And Boomerang Africa | MLP: PL | WBB: TM | New Seasons & Specials

CARTOON NETWORK:

TEEN TITANS GO!

BRAND-NEW SPECIAL EPISODES

TUNE IN: SATURDAY 21/11/2020

SATURDAYS @ 08:25 CAT

THE NIGHT BEGINS TO SHINE 2: YOU’RE THE ONE!

If you’re still wondering why Teen Titans Go! was voted one of the Coolest Cartoon Shows at the Gen Next 2020 awards and nominated for 3 Prime Time Emmys, you probably need Robin, Cyborg, Starfre, Raven, and Beast Boy to knock some sense into you!

Cartoon Network’s favourite superhero roommates are back this November with more wow and pow in the new fve-part sequel to The Night Begins to Shine mini-series.

In The Night Begins to Shine 2: You’re the One, the elderly Titans decide to take one last trip to the world of Night Begins to Shine, only to encounter a new villain ruling the land, Ultralak, who proclaims his intentions to destroy all music. There’s more mystery to be solved as the Titans must fnd three music stems of B.E.R.’s lost song, which they learn has been buried in the ground to hide them from Ultralak – all leading them closer to vanquishing the dark wizard. But, will they have enough collective strength to summon the rock band, B.E.R.? Find out this November only on Cartoon Network!

Teen Titans Go! was created by Michael Jelenic, the writer and producer of The Batman series, Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and ThunderCats Roar – alongside writer and animator Aaron Horvath, who also worked on UniKitty.

WE BARE BEARS EPISODE

ROAD TRIP STUNT AND EPIC MOVIE

TUNE IN: SATURDAY 14/11/2020

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS @ 16:05 CAT

MOVIE PREMIERE: SUNDAY, 29/11/2020 @ 16:05

FUN ABOARD!!!

If you’ve been feeling a bit claustrophobic, don’t fret because Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear are ready and packed to take you out and about on a fun road trip this November! Make sure you have all your travel gear ready as the Bears take over the Cartoon Network screen with 10 episodes with them in 10 diferent locations! After all this fun activity, We Bare Bears: The Movie will take you right back to the beginning as the bears try to evade capture by menacing Agent Trout from the National Wildlife Control! Come on a road trip with the bears and discover the true meaning of brotherhood.

APPLE AND ONION

TUNE IN: MONDAY TO FRIDAYS @ 18:10 CAT

MONDAY 02/11/2020

AN APPLE (AND ONION) A DAY…

If food could talk, what would it say? Well, even in the world of anthropomorphic food, the ideals of friendship, togetherness, and adventure are still as important as in any other world! Best friends, Apple and Onion, who make the best team, are back with brand-new episodes on Cartoon Network this month. Don’t miss out on this hilarious animated series as together, they use their ‘can-do’ attitudes and out of the box thinking to fnd new adventures (or misadventures!) around every corner and take on the challenges of life in the big city!

BOOMERANG:

My Little Pony: Pony Life

Monday 16/11/2020 Monday to Friday @ 17:00 CAT

TheFun Side of Friendship

Boomerang has a magical treat in store for My Little Pony fans with the brand-new series, My Little Pony: Pony Life, which is sure to draw bouts of laughter and giggles!

My Little Pony: Pony Life focuses on the adventures of the Mane 6 – Twilight

Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack – as they wind down at the Sugarcube Corner, a local bakery hangout run by Pinkie Pie. The bakery also houses a mysterious cache of magical potions that the group of friends break out when the need arises as they turn everyday adventures into ridiculous magical mishaps while exploring the funny side of friendship. Directed Gillian Comerford, Adrian Ignat and Paul O’Flanagan, the spin-of of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic ofers light-hearted storytelling that includes relatable problem-solving scenarios, mysterious potions, ridiculously silly characters, and LOL-worthy humour, all while conveying messages of friendship and fun.

Brand New Episode

Pat The Dog

Special Stunt

The friend you dream of having

Monday 2/11/2020 Monday to Friday @ 06:30 CAT

A dog is man’s (girls?) best friend, and nobody knows this better than Lola. Despite her parents’ disapproval of owning a dog, Lola bravely decides to secretly adopt and train one, all by herself! With the Guanos trying their hardest to get rid of the little dog next door, both Pat and Lola realise it’s a dog eat dog world and have to be innovative and think on their feet! In self-defense, the little puppy quickly learns that he can make objects and stand on his hind legs, thus taking his frst steps as ... Pat the (super)Dog!

Masha And The Bear: Songfest Stunt

Do, Re, Mi…

Saturday 14/11/2020 Saturday @ 07:55 CAT

Life would genuinely be dull without Masha around, and every Saturday morning this month, she and Bear will liven up the screen with a music fest to kickstart your day! Trouble and messy adventures are never too far behind when Masha is being a busybody – and poor Bear is always on the receiving end! Follow these two on their songfest as they try everything from harvesting berries to starting a candy-making factory and transforming Bear’s house into a beauty salon. What. Could. Possibly. Go. Wrong?

LOONEY TUNES: RABBIT RUN
From his headquarters, NSA General Foghorn Leghorn, his intern Pete Puma, and spy Cecil Turtle oversee an operation on a mountain in the central Mexican jungle. The objective of the operation is to extract a rare flower, as the agents believe it to be the world's most powerful weapon.

PAT THE DOG SEASON 2
The series is about Pat the dog's adventures as he tries to save his owner Lola from trouble.

Limpopo TV's Channel Address: The Status, The Availability, Content And More

"As Limpopo provincial government we are delighted to welcome Limpopo Television as our newest addition to our important media of family platforms. We congratulate the team and the brains behind this very important concept. We want to ensure you that our government support this initiative and will work with you to ensure that Limpopo TV becomes a resounding success. We are confident that Limpopo TV will become a reliable partner in informing our communities, educate our people and entertain the masses of our province. Limpopo TV is a concept and an idea whose time is now. We believe that the TV station will add the much needed value and diversity to the existing media platforms in the province. As a first and only TV station in the province, Limpopo TV is expected to play the role of a part finder and a trailblazer...We are here to assure you that you won't be on your own in this part finding journey, we are with you and will support you throughout, we welcome Limpopo TV to this beautiful Limpopo province...," Mr. Mathaba said.

Larry Matlala, CEO of Limpopo TV answered some fan mail and addressed a couple of things:
- Limpopo TV is an actual channel, the Facebook channel as some followers call it has a studio, cameras and lights, you can find it if you scan your decoder.
- Limpopo TV is free-to-air meaning they don't charge monthly fees.
- Limpopo TV recorded a couple of content during the lockdown.
- Limpopo TV is accepting content and hasn't ignored any applications. They'll only be accepting Limpopo based languages.
- Why can't Limpopo TV be like all the other channels and appear on MultiChoice's DStv? From 2019, they've been engaging with service providers, telling them they want to bring them to their platform. Those service providers are uncertain about the channel's status as it's still a new channel and they don't know whether they're reliable, sustainable or be around for that long.
- Will Limpopo TV be added onto DStv? Yes, they're still in talks with them and they have been addressing it on Twitter. MultiChoice has been calling applicants on possible new channels and this will be Limpopo TV's third application to them hopefully they'll be sharing the good news soon. If it's added you can still find it on the public channels area (Another applicant that might have secured a spot is SA Youth TV which will likely be up and running by next year and not 2020 thanks to the pandemic).
- Limpopo TV on OpenView? They're at 90% with them so hopefully they'll share those details soon.
- With the government provided STB? They're still checking with them but they'll likely roll it out as well so people with those decoders don't need to ask questions there.

Spring 2020 On Soweto TV | More Talk | "SITCOM" | Health And Fitness | Animation | +More

I CAN CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. MOLAPO
Bringing a refreshing perspective into daytime television, David Molapo's engaging personality and unique take on everyday life invites a relaxed and candid environment and allowing his guests to engage in entertaining and thoughtful discussions of topical issues on the day... mainly on leadership.
Genre: Talk
Duration: 23 Min
Episode TX: 13
Target Audience: 16-40

TOUGH TALK WITH TT
TT Mbha has tough conversations with both ordinary people and celebrities in South Africa about the stigma's surrounding testing positive for coronavirus. He speaks to the people about the way it has affected various aspects of life as we know it and how the recovery has been for himself and other South Africans who make up the 52% recovery rate.
Genre: Talk
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13
Target Audience: 13-35

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM SEASON 8
Season eight of the hit-series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finds Larry enjoying the single life after finalizing his divorce to Cheryl, and embarking on an extended trip to New York City in order to avoid a charity event.
Genre: Sitcom
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 10

YOUNG, BOLD AND DYNAMIC (YBD)
YBD is a youth talk show program that discusses how young people can win in life through solid teachings from Pastor Chris.
Genre: Talk
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

IYOGA
iYoga is hosted by a professional yoga teacher and co presented by a local Zulu speaking presenter. The show is to promote health and wellness on a daily basis primarily to the African female audience.
Genre: Health and Fitness
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

TPA LEGAL
TPA Legal is the first Legal Reality TV a in Africa, hosted by Theasen Pillay. He has more than 2 decades of experience in law and specializes in litigation.
Genre: Talk
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

UKUSHONA KWELANA
Ukushona Kwelanga follows a journey of traditional healers, medicine and also their lifestyle in the deep rural areas.
Genre: Doccie Reality
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 26

INSIDE MASKANDI
Inside Maskandi is a doccie reality show looking into what goes down behind Maskandi Music. The Making and lifestyle of Maskandi Musicians.
Genre: Talk
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

AFRICA ROCK THE LOCKDOWN
This is the show which follows the theme of Hope, Positivity, Motivation and Inspiration. The show is presented by Jayshee Paramusun (East Coast Radio DJ), B. Warren and Sbahle Mpisane. The show will focus on amazing people that have done great work during the Lockdown, Community-related issues, factual news related to Lockdown.
Genre: Magazine
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

YOUTH LIVE
Youth Live is a program aimed at unpacking interesting facts about being in your twenties and navigating through adulthood. Each topic is unpacked with panel's real life experiences.
Genre: Youth
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

90 MINUTES
90 Minutes looks at Pre & Post match analysis on all Football both local (South African) such as PSL League, and cup games like Nedbank Cup, Telkom knock Out and the MTN 8 and then international leagues in England, Germany and Spain.
For 30 Minutes we look into depth break down with highlights as to what happened and what could possibly happen. Hosted by Thuma Mwandla who brings up intelligent key points that are tackled by soccer analysis without fear or failure.
Genre: Sport
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 26

KUZEKA
Kuzeka is an investigative journalism program that is focused on investigating complaints and concerns made by viewers over problematic experiences with individuals, municipalities, families, Retailers and other companies in Soweto and surrounding areas.
Genre: Current Affairs
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

NONO'S WORLD
Nono's World is a kiddies show which teaches kids different life lessons through 3D animation. Nono is a 24 minute kiddie's which teaches kids how to draw, how to animate, how to write numbers and alphabets and, it also has segments where kids play some games with Nono.
The show's main focus is to provide valuable content that does not only keep kids entertained but content that interacts with kids and teaches them skills that they can use on their own daily.
Genre: Animation
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 13

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Monday Night Football, focuses on South African Football, Breaking News, PSL Previews & Reviews, Youth African National Teams, Exclusive Interviews and In Depth analysis of matches Football Feast is a Football show which focuses matters around the world hence the name Football Feast.
This football show will focus on Football in the continent. Looking at the CAF Competitions. In Europe, we'll be looking at leagues like premier league, Spanish La Liga etc.
Genre: Sports
Duration: 24 Min
Episode TX: 26

Soweto TV is available on DStv channel 251 and Starsat channel 488

December 2020 On History Africa | TCTMTW | SP: SI | ABOS: SE

Brand New & Exclusive
THE CARS THAT MADE THE WORLD
05 December – 26 December
Saturdays 20h15
This three-part, six-hour special event presented by executve producer and NASCAR legend, Dale Earnhardt Jr. tells the epic stories of seven revolutonary fgures including Henry Ford, Walter Chrysler, and the Dodge brothers as they became name-brand automotve icons. Featuring period re-enactments and rare archival footage, viewers will experience how these legendary business leaders created a whole new industry and way of life.

Brand New & Exclusive
SWAMP PEOPLE: SERPENT INVASION
08 December – 29 December
Tuesdays 21h05
The Florida Everglades are under siege. An invasion of Burmese pythons is decimatng this natural wonder of the south. Entre species of animals are being wiped out. Aggressive, ravenous and incredibly fast-breeding, these pythons have no natural predator to stop them -except man. To combat these serpents, the Python Eliminaton Program was created. With alligator season over, Louisiana’s best hunters are stepping up to help: King of the Swamp Troy Landry, his sharpshootng son Chase, legendary gator hunter Bruce Mitchell, and big fsh wrangler Zak Catchem. Together with professional snake hunter Bill Booth, the men dive deep into the underbelly of the Everglades to capture these sinister beasts. In a primordial batle between man and snake, the swampers are determined to protect the community, natve species and environment at all costs.

Brand New and Exclusive
AMERICA’S BOOK OF SECRETS: SPECIAL EDITION
13 December – 17 January
Sundays 20h15
While much of the history of the US is widely available, there is another deeper history lingering in the shadows. Stories and places that have been shrouded in secrecy and hidden from public view...will once again be revealed. Each two- hour episode gives viewers access to some of America’s most iconic secret locatons and organizatons. Past episodes have gone inside the Pentagon, Area 51, the FBI, and even the White House. Now, America’s Book of Secrets: Special Editon will go deeper, farther and wider than ever before in an unceasing efort to bring viewers the truth behind today’s all new, shocking headlines.

History is available on DStv channel 186

November 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa | Gold Rush Trilogy | 100 Days Wild

Gold Rush
From Monday 2 November at 20:00
Living off the grid in the brutal wilderness of Yukon, a group of ambitious miners are in serious pursuit of gold. It's a make or break season for Rick who needs to cash in or he'll be cashed out. And, Parker is lined up for possibly his biggest season ever as he sets his eyes on home for his next gold-rich ground. The challenges that lie ahead are numerous, with the teams having to work punishing hours around the clock, to keep the machinery in working order. Their success or failure depends on the friendships that they are able to forge within the community, if they are to stand a chance at all of striking gold.

Gold Rush: White Water
From Monday 23 November at 20:55
Deep in the heart of the remote Alaskan wilderness, there's gold to be found - for those who have the grit to do dangerous and dirty work. Miners Dakota Fred and Dustin Hurt are two such individuals, and they carry out an even more dangerous, and potentially more lucrative, type of mining that separates the men from the boys. Tracking the source of gold up river into the mountains, and into old abandoned mining stations, they dive in white-water rapids and perilous plunge pools. Gold mining is a dangerous business, and no-one knows who's going to come out on top; but that doesn't stop these guys from their quest for the ultimate treasure, hidden in Alaska's wild and brutal land.

100 Days Wild
From Wednesday 4 November at 20:00
Building a new life from nothing is in the American DNA. Now, following in the footsteps of the frontiersmen, seven individuals from different walks of life set out to build a self-sustaining colony. Leaving their comfortable lives behind, these strangers journey to Alaska chasing dreams of an off-grid community. With only 100 days until the Arctic freeze, it's a race against nature as they work together to stockpile essential supplies. As they navigate the harsh conditions in the Alaskan terrain, the group must struggle against both the elements and each other. Can they handle the handle the harsh realities of the wilderness to achieve their dream?

Discovery Channel is available on DStv channel 121

Saturday, October 10, 2020

SABC, e.tv And DStv Ratings For The Month Of September

SABC 1:
Uzalo 8 941 556
Generations the Legacy Soap 7 501 221
Skeem Saam 6 728 015
Sgudi Snaysi 4 680 778
Xhosa News 4 449 139
Zulu News 4 204 420
Sgud'snaysi 3 993 416
Nyan Nyan Real 3 372 564
Live Amp 3 227 790
Family Secrets 3 175 493
Selimathunzi 3 167 525
Women Year 3 028 545
Moshidi`s Child 2 991 247
Throwback Thursday 2 866 948
Uzalo - Repeat 2 762 727
Soccer Build-up 2 684 518
Nedbank Cup Final:Bloemfontein Celtic Vs Spor 2 680 785
Skeem Saam - Repeat 2 669 535
Ngomusa 2 667 907
Grey Matter 2 593 860

SABC 2:
Muvhango 3 885 070
President Ramaphosa's Address to the Nat 2 267 624
Lithapo 1 677 056
7De Laan 1 605 770
Fokus 1 374 772
Vutha 1 279 776
Nuus News 3.51 1 262 813 11.5
Mokgonyana Mmatswale 1 215 544
Ses/Tsw/Sep News 1 192 756
Ngwanaka Ngwanaka O Kae 1 053 594
Muvhango - 1 028 429
Nllllgwanaka O Kae? 1 027 302
Lithapo - Repeat Dram 812 736
Touched by An Angel Dram 709 424
Venda/Tsonga News News 687 678
Skeem Saam - Repeat 686 196
Morning Live 672 423
Melody 666 403
Live Lotto Draw 645 323
Excuse Me for Living 626 908

SABC 3:
Absa Premiership Polokwane City vs Mamel 810 424
March of the Elephants 801 162
Dynasties: Making of 764 203
Blood River Crossing 749 398 Wildebeeste: Born to Run 707 602
The Great Dancer 534 875
The Abc`s Mountain Biking 515 649
Travis Pastrana 478 687
The Greatest Dancer 475 359
Knight Rider 453 661
The A-Team 442 069
Top Billing 421 813
Mela 403 223
Ama Knows Best 393 620
Music 384 595
Generations the Legacy - Repeat 373 974
My Super Ex-Girlfriend 368 151
News 365 957
Celebrated Love 345 859
Soccer Wrap Spor 337 063

e.tv:
e.tv Scandal 4 718 764
Rhythm City 3 890 600
Imbewu 3 688 674
Mechanic II 2 996 757
The Fate of the Furious Movi 2 821 913
Leon Schuster Schucks Tshabalala's Survi 2 805 694
Xxx Return of Xander Cage 2 729 983
The Boss Baby 2 253 548
The Mechanic 2 234 446
The Angry Birds Movie 1 864 411
Family Feud South Africa 1 748 439
The Emoji Movie 1 744 999
Just for Laughs Gags Filler 1 727 042
Imbewu - Repeat 1 600 733
e.tv Scandal - Repeat 1 456 505
Checkpoint 1 441 452
Rhythm City - Repeat 1 399 047
Spartan Race: Ultimate Team Challenge 1 282 568
Imbewu: Omnibus 1 282 729
Deur Dik En Dun 1 281 636

DStv:
Gomora (Mzansi) 1 145 095 & 1 515 452
The Queen (Mzansi) 1 108 051 & 1 429 055
The Powerball Draw (Mzansi) 938 456 & 1 158 581
Idols SA (Mzansi) 900 614 & 1 145 558
You Promise to Marry Me (Moja) 887 726 & 1 027 753
Our Perfect Wedding (Wethu) 840 146 & 1 113 641
The River (Mzansi) 784 497 & 969 593
Isibaya 726 847 & 926 714
Uthando Nesthembu 619 011 & 738 219
Losing Lerato 609 047 & 755 371
The Throne - Repeat 553 221 & 664 160
The Queen (Wethu) 552 571 & 727 635
The Queen - O (Wethu) 541 926 & 699 805
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (Wethu) 536 826 & 675 042
Joko Ya Hao (Mzansi) 495 727 & 586 302
The Queen - Repeat (Wethu) Dram 483 760 & 582 227
Isibaya - Repeat (Wethu) 481 164 & 560 025
Loving Thokoza (Mzansi) 476 250 & 591 794
Ngithande (Bioskop) 447 834 & 540 972 One Night with My Ex SA (Wethu) 444 327 & 566 511
Ifour Room (Bioskop) 432 667 & 541 233 Housekeepers (Mzansi) 432 444 & 564 969
Please Step in (Mzansi) 430 519 & 553 948
A Mother's Gift (Bioskop) 423 967 & 506 801
Isithembiso (Wethu) 421 945 & 482 746
Unmarried (Mzansi) 410 326 & 521 770
Ngithande Wena (Bioskop) 407 682 & 489 538
Umapendane (Bioskop) 404 576 & 489 306
Mamazala (Moja) 403 069 & 520 189
Amagugu (Wethu) 402 338 & 424 567