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Friday, March 19, 2021

April 2021 On Da Vinci Kids | 2 New Kids Shows With 1 Returning | 2 Documentaries For Family | World Creativity And Innovation Day

Kids Programmes – Premiere
PinCode – NEW EPISODES
From April 4th
Monday to Friday 14:30
Captain Pin and his colourful crew zoom through space, time, volume and dimension in their trusty spacecraft, the Umflier. In each episode they encounter a different problem that can be solved and explained by science.

Xploration Nature Knows Best – Season 1 – BRAND-NEW (Series)
From April 12th
Monday to Friday 20:00
Hosted by marine scientist Danni Washington, Nature Knows Best is a fascinating series that looks at the fun and clever ways today’s scientists, engineers, and innovators use nature to create some of the world’s most exciting advancements.

Darwin and Newts – BRAND-NEW (Series)
From April 17th
Saturdays & Sundays 09:00
The latest extravaganza in the franchise of an eccentric scientist rambling around the globe in search of adventure with teams of young explorers. They explore remote parts of the Western Cape in South Africa, visiting the cradle of humankind.

Adults Programmes – Premiere
Can You Fix a Brain Like Mine? – BRAND-NEW (One-off)
Sunday, April 11th at 22:00
Presented by Lotje Sodderland, herself recovering from a devastating brain hemorrhage that has left her unable to read, this is part first-person road trip, part futuristic glimpse into the ethics and advances of neuroscience.

Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots – BRAND-NEW (2 episodes)
Wednesday, April 21st at 20:30
Robot sceptic and evolutionary biologist Dr Ben Garrod joins robot enthusiast and electronics engineer Prof. Danielle George to investigate the cutting edge of robot technology. They explore the potential positive and negative effects robots could have on our lives.

Special Highlight
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Wednesday, April 21st
From 16:30 22:30
16:30 Marvelous Makes - Leaf Masks
With an autumn leaf and some help from the studio characters, we’ll show you how to make a marvellous mask.
16:35 Marvelous Makes - Cardboard TV
Create this fantastic cardboard contraption to watch your very own paper-view movies.
16:40 Marvelous Makes - Beaky Biter
With an extending cardboard body, this make is a wonderful pecking pop-up device.
16:45 Marvelous Makes - Sponge Boat
Strap on your sea legs and prepare to set sail! We’ll show you how to make a sponge boat that really floats.
16:50 Marvellous Makes - Eggbox Bug
This time we’ll be making an Eggbox Bug! Design your very own imaginative insect.
16:55 Marvellous Makes - Crazy Cone Head
Wild wall hanging wonders! Get your imaginations fired up. In this episode we’ll be making a crazy cone head.
17:00 Totally Rubbish - A Carrot Pen and Marcel Duchamp
Michelle and Nigel get musical with some old tin cans and show how to make a charm for a bag and a carrot pen to fool your friends. They check in with Marcel Duchamp and build a cool den on the beach.
17:30 Totally Rubbish - A Daft Disguise and Chris Ofili
Michelle and Nigel get arty with driftwood and show how to fool your friends with a daft disguise. Leftover balloons are used to create a smashing spider pinata. They check in with Chris Ofili and show how something yucky can be turned into a thing of beauty.
18:00 Xploration DIY SCI - DIY Toys
Steve Spangler shows how you can use science to make toys and a mystery can that moves on its own. He creates some amazing bubbles.
18:30 Do You Know? - Car Brakes & Car Factory
Maddie uses a microscope camera to see how car brakes work, and learns that the brake pedal is connected to brake discs and pads that slow the car down. She also visits a factory to see how robots work with people to build cars out of large rolls of steel sheeting.
18:45 Do You Know? - Hand Wash and Vacuum
Maddie finds out how hand wash is made, and visits an appliance testing centre to find out how a vacuum cleaner works. She takes apart a vacuum cleaner to show us how air gets sucked up through the machine so the filter can collect all the dirt and dust!
19:00 Did You Know? - Gadgets to Revolutionise Your Daily Life
Drones are increasingly being used day to day. Household robots can change our lives dramatically, and we may be soon using a 3D printer to build a home.
19:30 Did You Know? - Revolutionary Innovations for Everyday Life
Technology is rapidly changing how things are done: from sports to building to doing household chores.
20:00 Xploration Nature Knows Best - Mastering the Mimicry
Biomimicry refers to inventors being influenced by nature. Join Danni Washington as she visits inspiring new biomimicry hubs such as schools, zoos, and the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington D.C..
20:30 Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots
Robot sceptic and evolutionary biologist Dr Ben Garrod joins robot enthusiast and electronics engineer Prof. Danielle George to investigate the cutting edge of robot technology. They explore the potential positive and negative effects robots could have on our lives.

Da Vinci Kids is available on DStv, GOtv and StarTimes (Starsat).

SABC, e.tv And DStv Ratings For February 2021

New or returning entry (*) Higher peak (#) Lower peak (~)

SABC 1:
Uzalo - 8 054 922
Generations the Legacy - 6 575 503
Skeem Saam - 4 929 197
Zulu News - 3 700 755 #
Xhosa News - 3 436 189 ~
Sgud'snaysi - 3 171 835 #
Nyan Nyan - 2 981 100 #
Uzalo (Repeat) - 2 632 389 #
My First - 2 482 881 #
Khumbul' Ekhaya - 2 458 505 #
Women Year - 2 416 079 #
Skeem Saam (Repeat) - 2 409 185 #
Live Amp - 2 310 247 #
Uzalo (Omnibus) - 2 213 112 #
Slumber Party - 2 159 197 *
Real Goboza - 2 130 713
Lobola - 2 121 240 *
Shaka's Mask - 2 076 153 *
Selimathunzi - 2 072 466 *
Siswati/Ndebele News - 2 054 532 *

SABC 2:
Muvhango - 4 331 877
Presidents Address on Covid-19 - Vaccine News - 3 626 419
Live Lotto Draw - 2 690 749
S2 Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 2 664 602 #
Presidents Address on Covid-19 - Update News - 2 350 410
State of the Nation Address 2021 - 1 988 228
Mamello - 1 366 521 #
7De Laan - 1 361 154 ~
Tholwana Tsa Sethepu - 1 208 258 ~
Mohlolohadi 2 - 1 024 741 ~
Nuus - 971 013 #
Speak Out - 969 763 *
Muvhango (Omnibus) - 839 418
Music - 808 779 ~
Budget Speech 2021 - 729 331
Tko Total Knockout - 694 390 *
Skeem Saam (Repeat) - 694 090 #
Touched by An Angel - 682 613 *
Muvhango (Repeat) - 669 502 *
In the Long Run - 668 643 ~

SABC 3:
Desert Megapride - 620 419 *
Boteti - 605 883 *
Dynasties:Making of - 557 496 *
Buffalo Fortress - 553 038 *
News - 530 295
Emirates Fa Cup Manchester United vs Wes - 465 823 ~
Emirates Fa Cup Barnsley vs Chelsea - 460 494 ~
Celebrated Love - 440 517 *
Music - 432 333 *
Street Dance 3 - 422 919 *
Hayden Quinn South Africa (Repeat) - 410 726 #
Mela - 389 689 ~
A Midnight Kiss - 384 076 *
Dating No Filter (Repeat) - 369 817 *
Bundesliga Eintracht Frankfurt vs Fc Bay - 366 080 #
Miami Vice (Drama) - 341 042 *
Matchmaker - 332 688 *
Afternoon Express - 331 580 *
Generations the Legacy (Repeat) - 325 194 #
Kaatrin Mozhi - 323 436 *

e.tv:
Scandal - 5 293 969
Imbewu - 4 155 983 #
Rhythm City - 3 912 113 #
Anacondas: the Hunt for the Blood Orchid - 3 578 437 *
Baywatch (Movie) - 3 232 568 *
Anaconda - 2 806 345 *
The Rundown - 2 606 146 *
Lara Croft Tomb Raider:the Cradle of Lif - 2 592 478 *
Durban Gen - 2 416 689 #
E.TV News - 2 410 300 ~
Guardians of the Galaxy - 2 273 318 *
Suicide Squad - 2 050 744 *
Imbewu (Repeat) - 2 031 020
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - 1 933 579 *
Scandal (Repeat) - 1 839 954 #
Checkpoint (News) - 1 668 684
Rhythm City (Repeat) - 1 631 824 *
Durban Gen (Repeat) - 1 554 367 "
Anaconda 3 :Offspring - 1 526 989 *
Family Feud South Africa - 1 525 305 *

DStv:
MZAN The Queen - 1 315 024 & 1 612 716 #
MZAN Gomora - 1 299 189 & 1 567 448 ~
MZAN Powerball - 887 024 & 1 119 796 #
MWET Our Perfect Wedding - 836 833 & 1 070 388
MZAN The River - 831 980 & 1 060 771 #
MZAN Ehostela - 808 868 & 969 090 ~
MZAN Isibaya - 797 686 & 955 706 ~
MWET I Blew it - 736 265 & 899 089 *
MWET The Queen (Repeat, Drama) 727 908 & 877 950 #
MZAN The Powerball Draw Quiz - 639 532 & 773 626 ~
MZAN Mnakwethu Happily Ever After - 621 125 & 766 606
MZAN Date My Family - 607 926 & 695 025 ~
MWET The Queen (Omnibus) - 577 106 & 680 382 #
MZAN Mzali Wami - 562 579 & 709 041 ~
MZAN The Ranakas - 548 241 & 635 540 ~
MWET The Herd - 533 888 & 655 540 #
MOJA Umndeni - 518 942 & 656 548 *
MWET Isibaya (Omnibus) - 489 765 & 645 627 *
MZAN Abandoned - 483 718 & 586 924 *
MWET Ikhaya - 480 690 & 552 607 *
MWET The Throne - 473 600 & 543 040 *
MWET The Queen - 461 067 & 562 637 ~
MBIO Losing Lerato - 457 361 & 591 939 *
MWET Ubizo - 456 267 & 536 106
MZAN Gomora (Repeat) - 441 008 & 509 367 ~
MBIO Iculo Lokugcina - 437 002 & 565 677 *
MWET Isibaya (Repeat) - 429 242 & 504 015 ~
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 414 691 & 509 706 *
MWET The Throne (Repeat, Drama) - 412 842 & 506 249 *
MWET Isithembiso - 410 592 & 489 203 *

April 2021 On Curiosity Channel Africa | Super Science Mondays | History Lovers Tuesdays | Wildlife Wednesdays | Travel & Adventures Fridays | Human Story Saturdays | Best Of Curiosity Sundays

SUPER SCIENCE MONDAYS

BONE DETECTIVES
Brand New Series - premieres 05 April 2021 at 18:00 CAT
An adventurous archaeologist journeys to the farthest reaches of the earth on a quest driven by the belief that the secrets of the past have yet to be revealed. Carefully preserved mummies and entombed skeletons are a link to ancient civilizations. Each presents a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a world to explore and a death to reveal. But these long-hidden remains do not yield their secrets easily.

METEORITE MEN
Brand New Series - premieres 05 April 2021 at 21:00 CAT
For thousands of years meteorites have slammed into the Earth's surface, carrying an invaluable record of the origins of our solar system. But finding meteorites on Earth, some buried over centuries by thick layers of dirt and sediment, is no easy task.
Meteorite hunters Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkintravel to some of the most remote locations around the world to explore the scientific and financial value of meteorites. Featuring treks in Chile, Sweden, Australia, the US, Mexico, and more, these meteorite men meet with top scientists, geologists, astronomers, and meteorite experts to reveal a deeper understanding of how meteorites have helped to build our solar system and shape our planet.

HISTORY LOVER TUESDAYS

SIGNS OF EVIL: THE RUNES OF THE SS
Brand New Documentary Special –premieres 06 April 2021 at 20:00 CAT
In October 1945, the Allies passed a law banning the Nazi Party and all associated organizations, including the SS. The young Federal Republic even forbade all Nazi symbols. This documentary tells the gripping story of the SS symbol, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS

MONSTERS AND MYTHS
Brand New Documentary Special - premieres 07 April 2021 at 20:00 CAT
Monsters have always been part of our nightmares and fairy-tales. But where do they come from? What is true about them and what belongs to the realm of fiction? Together with scientists, the makers of this film explore the myth of dragons hunt in Texas for traces of the "chupacabra."

MASAI MARA: THE BIG HUNT
Brand New Documentary Special - premieres 14 April 2021 at 20:00 CAT
When the food supply in the Serengeti dwindles, the MasaiMara is a paradise for predators. As the black wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and antelopes make their yearly trip from the south of the Serengeti to the north, nature’s best-laid trap, the Mara River in Kenya is waiting ahead.

WILDEST INDIA
Brand New Series - premieres 21 April 2021 at 18:00 CAT
Episodes: 5x 60 mins –ends 19 May 2021
India is an exotic mix of wildlife, secret locations, epic landscapes and colourfulbeauty. This landmark series is a celebration of India’s most spectacular locations and wildlife. From the epic Himalayas, we travel to the Ganges, lifeblood of India, as it carves out its dramatic path across the subcontinent. Thar, the great desert: where the bleakness of the environment is juxtaposed with the striking coloursof the wildlife. This biodiversity hotspot is home to epic waterfalls, hill tribes, hidden caves and stunning wildlife.
Join us in the heart of India and discover one of the most incredible, beautiful and exciting places on Earth. Too-little explored on film, here is a chance to savour the wilds of India in all their glory.

MEET THE MUSTELIDS
Brand New Documentary Special - premieres 28 April 2021 CAT: 20:00 Episodes: 1x 60 mins
To many ears, the name mustelid might sound mysterious, but this family of hunters is probably much more familiar than you think. They’re tiny terrors; ankle-height tigers of the undergrowth. Some are elusive hunters while others stand together and fight.

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE FRIDAYS

DREAM ROUTES
Brand New Series - premieres 09 April 2021 at 18:00 CAT
"Dream Routes" is a three-part film project dedicated to exceptional travel routes through six important Southern and Central Asian countries. These journeys take us on adventurous routes through diverse landscapes, as well as to culturally diverse people, rich in traditions of various religions. Due to the political situations in the region, these are incredible experiences that are often inaccessible to many.
The series itself is a plea for greater acceptance of different ethnic and religious backgrounds. The third episode is especially important in that it offers people the opportunity to see incredible landscapes, and that it is a counter-statement to current ideas of intolerance: these dream routes are a symbol of diversity and togetherness, which have always been the key to economic prosperity and progress.

HUMAN STORY SATURDAYS

WILDEST ISLANDS – Season 2
Brand New Episode - premieres 03 April 2021 at 19:00 CAT
Islands can be home to the most extreme examples of life, as nature evolves in the most dramatic way. Sometimes isolated for hundreds of thousands of years, pockets of individuals adapt to survive, fueling a rapid and continuous development of new species.
Some of the Zanzibar archipelago’s bizarre creatures have developed to an enormous size. The world’s largest crab scales trees in search of coconuts, and clouds of giant bats fill the skies at dusk. Under the cover of darkness, giant leatherback turtles visit Trinidad’s beaches to lay their eggs. Dominica’s volcanic heritage gives it fertile soils, making the island rich in flowering plants. Situated 1,000km west of Ecuador, the Galapagos archipelago has been so little exposed to humans, it allowed Charles Darwin to study and rethink the laws of nature.

HOT ROADS
Brand New Series -premieres 10 April 2021 at 21:00 CAT
A risky expedition along thoroughfares that harbor mortal danger for those who use them or live on them. They run through deserts, ice and snow, deep in the jungle, along water and over mountains: the world’s most dangerous roads. Many risk their lives along these roads. Yet for lack of alternative routes, locals continue to use them for transportation. This series tells stories that take place along the routes, of the people who live along them and for whom these are part and parcel of their personal destiny.

BEST OF CURIOSITY SUNDAYS

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
Brand New Series - premieres 04 April 2021 at 18:00 CAT
The hidden origins and turbulent evolution of the world’s largest religion.

Available on DStv

Friday, March 12, 2021

NEW SERIES ALERT!: Dare To Love Coming Soon To eExtra

As much as the word 'new' flies around on screen this one will shock those with access to Zee World. It will benefit those without the channel and likely those who've watched it.

Zee World viewers knew it as Fire & Ice now eExtra will introduce it under the title Dare To Leave.

Dare To Love (Tashan-E-Ishq) follows the story of Twinkle Taneja, (who is beautiful, blunt and outgoing) and Yuvraj Luthra, (who is fearless, pompous and impulsive). The two love each other, and would've gotten married had it not been for their mothers. The series starred Sidhant Gupta, Jasmin Bhasin and Zain Imam.

During its debut in 2015, the show won two awards.

The benefit to this new repeat is that you might get the uncensored and original dubbed voices under the Zee TV branding instead of the re-edited version from Zee World.

The series replaces Bepannah weekdays at 15:45 from 22 March

ZooMoo Has Been Extended On DStv + Other Controversies Regarding The Current Pop-Up Channels

Back in August 2020, MultiChoice previewed 4 pop-up channels + 1 full-time channel which were TLNovelas (Mexican telenovelas, September), TDC (Turkish telenovelas, November), tvN (K-dramas, November) and ZooMoo (preschoolers, November) + KIX (Action movie channel, October).

All were suppose to launch within that year but for some reason tvN didn't make the deadline. They only popped up a year later through a Facebook post without any explanation from them or MultiChoice on why they didn't fill the end of their bargain.

Maybe MultiChoice wanted to put more focus towards TDC since they were gonna launch together. They couldn't do December since less people will be glued to their screens, January everyone is up in arms, February was occupied leaving March open.

tvN is the first channel that doesn't offer a ton of dubbed programming for English viewers. Will we ever know why this one is unscathed while others are put out of their misery.

TLNovelas has the longest promotional period amongst all of them. Ever since it's launch there's been technical difficulties (in South Africa) for which DStv is seemingly taking a while to resolve and this will just leave the channel without potential consumers.

ZooMoo which was suppose to end in March 2021 alongside TDC has been extended until June which is the same time tvN promotional run ends. It's obvious MultiChoice doesn't monitor performances entirely through viewership.

Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) makes a ton of last minute changes which doesn't reflect their schedule. They went from using an outdated schedule to airing marathons without notice. Imagine, recording an episode only to realise this issue exists. This channel is set to close by the end of March.

In the end, ZooMoo is the only channel that hasn't stirred up problems for viewers.

PremiumFree Satellite TV Launches From May As A Rival To OpenView

New PremiumFree satellite TV service to take on DStv and Openview in South Africa
AfricaXP will expand its free-to-air satellite TV service, PremiumFree, to millions of satellite dishes in South Africa on 1 May 2021.

AfricaXP is a digital content distributor and themed linear channel creator which is focussed on Africa.

Through its PremiumFree service it aims to become the default multichannel satellite TV offering on the continent.

PremiumFree is already offering free-to-air satellite TV services in many African countries through two Eutelsat satellites.

In 2020 AfricaXP signed multi-year agreements with Eutelsat Communications for Ku-band capacity on two Eutelsat satellites, positioned at 16° East and 7° East.

This capacity enabled AfricaXP to extend the reach of its PremiumFree service from only West Africa to Eastern and Southern Africa.

AfricaXP is now further extending the reach of PremiumFree through a partnership with Intelsat IS-20 which covers most of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Many South African households have IS-20 aligned dishes connected to “closed” decoders that lock out other channels.

These viewers could now buy any low-cost free to air decoder and connect it to their LNB cable coming from the dish to receive the PremiumFree channels.

The 18 channels that will be available on PremiumFree TV are:

BongoTV: Tanzanian Swahili movies.

True African: A mixed-genre of African channel that has movies, lifestyle shows, factual reality and music content, and sports and soaps. Formerly available on OpenView and once a product of eMedia Investments.

Africawood Blockbusters: A variety of films from across the African continent.

fresh: A lifestyle and reality show channel.

Limelight: Family, action and kid movies.

Romanza+ Africa: A telenovela channel.

LOL Africa: A comedy channel with short-form humourous content, funny videos and sitcoms.

Sports Connect: Sports magazine shows, profile series, documentaries and sports news channel.

Kiddiwinks: A toddler channel aimed at pre-school viewers.

Pulse: An African youth and music channel.

Afriwood Series: African soaps and drama series.

Riverwood: Kenyan movies and series.

RPM: A motoring and motorsports channel.

LifeTV: A factual channel covering crime and investigation programming, disasters and culture.

DIVA: Entertainment news, fashion, gossip, music, reality, dating shows and makeovers. It could be the one operated by NBCUniversal International.

Gospellife: A mixed-genre Christian values channel.

Fight Night: A mixed martial arts and boxing channel.

synapse: An e-gaming channel.

New Series Alert: Forensics Season 1 Coming Soon To CBS Justice Africa

If you are a fan of real crime ‘whodunits’ and CSI’s forensic science, then this show will have you clinging to the edge of your seat. But be warned – sometimes the truth can be stranger than ﬁction. In this series, forensic scientists and police are the ‘heroes’, science is the ‘secret weapon’, and our presenter the ‘guide’, as we unravel the evidence, put science to work, and discover the truth behind real crime case ﬁles.

Each programme focuses on a real single crime case that has occurred in the last decade and that was solved by the combination of clever crime investigation and forensic science. The cases are pulled straight from the ﬁles of our New Zealand forensic experts, police and scene-of-crime oﬃcers. This is in-depth, fact- based, high-tech dramatic storytelling.

The cases cover all facets of forensic science including blood spatter, DNA, tool marking, digital forensics, toxicology, entomology, and the latest in cutting-edge scientiﬁc technology.

Sundays at 20:00.
From 4th April until 2nd May.

It is available on DStv channel 170

April 2021 On CBS Reality | New Seasons

RUMBLE & HUM Season 2
Weekends at 19:30 and 01:20, from 17th April to 16th May. Repeated on weekdays at 21:10 and 01:25 from 10th to 21st May.
You’ve planned this for months, forged your story into that one timeless image and refrained from drinking for 24 hours. Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and brace for the craziest tattoo experience in town. With the rumble of a V-twin engine and the hum of a state-of-the-art tattoo machine, Johannesburg based tattoo shop Rumble & Hum will knock you where you didn’t see it coming!
Watch as the wackiest mixture of comedy and tears unravel into masterpieces of ink and skin. Established artist ‘Vudu’ Lew Williams takes no prisoners with his piercing shout-casting remarks, pranks and zen-like focus when he puts needle to canvas. These guys are wild, loud and insatiable when it comes to crazy humour, eccentric clients and world-class tattooing. Welcome to the mania and magic Rumble & Hum!

JUDGE JUDY
Season 17
Weekdays quadruple bill from 15:45 until 17:25, from 5th April to 2nd July. Repeated weekends from 11:10 until 17:50 from 8th May until 4th July.
With her outspoken style, hard-hitting decisiveness and engaging wit, Judge Judith Sheindlin single-handedly reinvented the courtroom genre and in the process has become a pop culture icon. A former New York family court judge known for her ability to cut through a dispute and get to the core of the emotional issue at hand, Judge Judy acts as a true moral compass for people seeking guidance, resolution and common sense in their lives. Judge Judy’s goal is to make a lasting impression that will discourage repeat oﬀenders and help heal families and victims of injustice. There are many imitators, but only one Judge Judy!

It is available on DStv channel 132

Sunday, March 7, 2021

As Predicted, Akili Kids Launches In Kenya On DStv

A month ago I conducted a list of possible kids channels that might surface on DStv and one of my predictions reached the surface.

Akili Network, creators of Akili Kids!, Kenya’s first and only 24/7 free-to-air children’s learning TV channel, announces a partnership with DStv, a platform from Africa’s leading entertainment company Multichoice Africa. As of March 3rd, DStv will now carry Akili Kids! on channel 311 for all existing DStv customers in Kenya.

Akili Kids! was made in Kenya, for the Kenyan people and is committed to ensuring the wholesome development of children by selectively broadcasting only programmes that have positive learning outcomes. Akili Kids! has a wide variety of programs catering to children, parents, guardians and caregivers across the entire country. Moreover, the channel is deeply dedicated to enhancing relationships between parents and children by airing shows that can be enjoyed by children and the entire family together. Akili Kids! has a weekly viewership of over 5.4 million children and 4.3 million adults between 6am and 6pm, as per a specialized Geopoll report designed to measure viewership of children, parents and caregivers. Akili Kids! has introduced a comprehensive child-protective advertising policy that ensures children are not exposed to unhealthy or potentially harmful marketing messages.

Established in 1995, DStv aims to deliver the right type of content to millions of Africans, anytime, anywhere. As part of the Multichoice Africa family, DStv shares in the vision of making both homegrown and international entertainment more accessible to Africans as well as contributing to the economic growth of Africa by creating employment opportunities and empowering businesses across the continent.

“We are incredibly excited to add DStv as a distribution partner. With DStv’s exceptional brand value and reach, the greatest beneficiaries of our partnership is to Kenyan children, parents and caregivers.”, says Jesse Soleil, President and Co-Founder of Akili Network.

Kenyan children, parents and caregivers can now watch Akili Kids! TV on DStv channel 311 to enjoy a wide range of programmes: school readiness during the day, and action, adventure and learning shows for school-aged children in the afternoons and evenings, all of which promote academic, social, emotional, mental and physical well-being.

That means South Africa (eToonz) and Kenya (Akili Kids) are the only markets where DStv offers an accessible regional kids channel both of which occupy the same channel number in their respective regions.

April 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | New Series Alerts | Returning Shows

Before I Die S1
Brand New
TX Date: 8 April
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Thursday
Before I Die exposes the truth behind the individuals who had the strength and courage in their final moments to catch the perpetrator of their own brutal slaying. Each episode in this three-part series re-tells the shocking events leading to the crucial piece of evidence, the one item, that the victim was able to somehow communicate with their dying breath, that helped to solve their own murder.

My Family’s Deadly Secret S1
Brand New
TX Date: 11 April
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Sunday
All families have secrets, but not like this. Behind the closed curtains of suburbia, not all is as it seems. People connected to these families have secrets to hide and will stop at nothing -- even murder -- to ensure their secret remains hidden forever.

In Pursuit With John Walsh S2
New Season
TX Date: 29 April
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Thursday
In Pursuit With John Walsh carries forward John Walsh's lifelong mission of tracking down fugitives from justice, finding missing children, and empowering the public to help support a more effective and accountable criminal justice system.

Friday, March 5, 2021

SABC Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Brazilian Telenovela, Orphan Of A Nation

Brazilian fans are in for a treat as SABC expands their Brazilian catalogue with the introduction of Orphans Of The Nation (Órfãos Da Terra). As of last year you only had Side By Side (Lado Ao Lado) on SABC 2 now the underperforming brand SABC 3 will bask in the monument.

After being victims of a bombing in Syria, Missade (Ana Cecília Costa) and Elias (Marco Ricca) flee to Lebanon with their children, Khaled, a boy who was injured, and Laila (Julia Dalavia) - who agrees to marry a powerful sheikh, Aziz Abdallah.(Herson Capri) in exchange for money to pay for his brother's treatment.

Since the series debut in 2019, the show consisted of a total of 154 episodes (90 internationally) with each running for a total of 45 minutes.

Not only that the series managed to bag itself some awards including A Best International Emmy Award.

The series airs Mondays to Wednesdays at 18:30 from 5 April on SABC 3 where the NBC's This Is Us is currently occupying.

April 2021 On Real Time Africa | Cooking | Renovation | Medical

Valerie’s Home Cooking S1-S3
Brand New
TX Date: 5 April
TX Time: 12:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
Actress Valerie Bertinelli modernizes her favorite recipes that have been passed down through her family over the years.

Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation S2
New Season
TX Date: 8 April
TX Time: 15:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
A relaxing getaway with an oceanfront view is only a renovation away for the families featured in this series. They are searching for a home away from home that has beach access and is affordable. Each episode follows the progress toward purchasing a fixer upper, which the family then transforms into its very own sun- drenched oasis.

Inside the Children’s Hospital S1-S2
Brand New
TX Date: 19 April
TX Time: 12:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
At the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, every year more than 20,000 boys and girls from the north of Scotland receive life changing treatments.

April 2021 On Discovery Family Africa | Lifestyle & Environmental

Abandoned Engineering S3-S4
New Seasons
TX Date: 5 April
TX Time: 19:20 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
Research into why and how large projects were built, the financial and social costs of their failure, and the consequences for the environment. Experts present plans to make something new from the ruins.

Weather Files S2
New Season
TX Date: 14 April TX Time: 17:40 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
Weather professionals give first-hand accounts and stories of their experiences in dealing with Mother Nature's unpredictable and often extreme weather.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Queen Of The South Season 2 Coming Soon To Telemundo Africa

As predicted earlier in the year, Queen Of The South 2 will air on Telemundo. The first season debuted back in 2014 a year after the channel made its debut in the market.

This season revolves around Teresa Mendoza nine years after the events of the first season. Hidden from the rest of the world, Teresa now lives an idyllic existence in Italian Tuscany, but the kidnapping of her daughter forces her to reintroduce herself into the underworld of drug trafficking and once again confront her old enemies and the past she tried to leave behind.

Telemundo did air a rerun of the first season back in 2019 if I remember correctly for those who have forgotten about the show or haven't seen it yet.

According to sources, it will air back-to-back meaning season 3 but there's no official confirmation of that as yet. That's not the only development in April but the channel will also air the court drama, Case Closed.

Queen Of The South 2 replaces Close Enemies 2 on Monday 19 April at 22:00 CAT/21:00 WAT/23:00 EAT

April 2021 On TLC Africa | Continuing Seasons

My Feet Are Killing Me S1C
New Season
TX Date: 17 April
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Saturday
In this extraordinary series, patients with shocking foot conditions undergo surgery to have them radically transformed, changing their lives forever. From painful bunions to extreme fungal infections, Dr. Schaeffer and Dr. Vincent have seen it all – and they’re determined to get their patients up and running again.

Say Yes To The Dress: Lancashire 2C
New
Season
TX Date: 25 April
TX Time: 19:00 CAT
Tx Day: Sunday
GokWan is an expert in dressing women, so when you're looking for the most important dress of your life you couldn't be in safer hands. Say Yes to the Dress Lancashire is back with even more warmth, heart and irresistible northern humour.

Outdaughtered S5B
New Season
TX Date: 28 April
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Wednesday
America's first all-female Quintuplets are growing up fast! With Ava, Olivia, Riley, Parker and Hazel rapidly approaching their fifth birthday, and big sister Blayke about to enter tweendom, parents Danielle and Adam Busby are racing to keep up.

April 2021 On Discovery Channel Africa | New Show: EBTTF | Returning Series

Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s
Lost Mine S3
New Season
TX Date: 5-Apr
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Monday
America is filled with hundreds of millions of dollars in gold – it takes some skill, a lot of determination, and a little luck to find it. Dave Turin and his band of miners are back to claim their share. Despite uncertain and unprecedented times, Dave and his crew are determined to go bigger and work harder.

Salvage Hunters:
Classic Cars S5
New season
TX Date: 20-Apr
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Tuesday
Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

Expedition Back To The Future S1
Brand New
TX Date: 25-Apr
TX Time: 20:55 CAT
Tx Day: Sunday
Josh Gates and Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd are embarking on the greatest adventure of a lifetime – to find the disappearing DeLorean
time machine for Michael J Fox!

Kamer 309 Coming Soon To eExtra

2021 promises to be a productive year for the Afrikaans block Kuiertyd on eExtra. They will be introducing a Turkish telenovela to the lineup called Kamer 309 (No. 309).

Out of pure coincidence, Onur and Lale meet at the same place due to a blind date that is arranged by their mothers. And during the next morning they find themselves in the same bed. The series stars Demet Özdemir and Furkan Palalı.

The series made its debut on the Turkish FOX Channel on 1 June 2016, and concluded on 25 October 2017.

The series will air later in April replacing Begeertes my guess would be either 6 or 12 April. There's no news yet on the exact date and timeslot but hopefully they'll confirm very soon.

Cuban-American Arbitrator, Ana María Polo Debuts On Telemundo Africa In A Court Drama, Case Closed

The Emmy nominated star graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1987, and is a member of the Florida Bar. She was a member of the law firm of Emmanuel Perez & Associates, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida.

Now she's an arbitrator on a show called Cased Closed (Caso Cerrado) which deals with maritial problems, violence and abuse.

In the United States, Case Closed pulls
in a million daily and is the #1 Spanish-spoken show in its timeslot. 39% of the viewers of Case Closed are aged among 18 - 34.

From what a source mentioned either Almost Yours or Decisions replaces Betty In New York on March 22nd with the romcom 100 Days To Fall In Love pushed to a later stage (2022).

On top of that the channel is set to rebrand, It's speculated that they'll be even more content outside of their comfort zone with others coming on a limited basis.

Case Closed airs weekdays at 20:00 CAT/19:00 WAT/21:00 EAT from 5 April

April 2021 On History Channel Africa | Freedom Month Stunt | Returning Series

FREEDOM MONTH STUNT
Saturdays From 20h15

This month on the History Channel Africa, we refect on those individuals who have fought and struggled against colonialism and oppression. We take a look at historical events that defned an era and we highlight some of the brave fgures who stood up against injustce and paved the way for future generatons.

Brand New & Exclusive
FIGHT THE POWER: THE HISTORY OF PROTESTS
3 April Saturday 20h15 Protest is in the American DNA. The United States was born out of violent public protest and every major social and politcal advancement in their colourful history has been the result of people taking to the streets to voice their demands. Public protest created the US in 1776 and almost destroyed it in 1861. Cites have burned. People have been killed. Yet, each tme civil unrest has forced the country to take an uncompromising look at itself, to judge if it is on the right course - the course set by the US Consttuton. This one-hour documentary special, executve produced and hosted by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, will look at the impact protests have had on the evoluton of the United States, including today. Does the arc of the moral universe bend toward justce when pressure is applied?

Brand New & Exclusive
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: LEGACY OF COURAGE
3 April Saturday 21h05 American anchor Robin Roberts’ father was a Tuskegee Airman, part of the legendary group of African-American military pilots who fought in World War II and were the frst men of colour to fy as pilots in the US Air Force. Now, in this one hour special, Robin examines the broader legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, revealing how their brave service helped end segregaton in the military and paved the way for the civil rights movement, infuencing generatons of African American cultural and politcal leaders. Interviewees include the prolifc voices of Donald Glover, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Yara Shahidi.

Brand New & Exclusive
400 YEARS: TAKING THE KNEE
10 April Saturday 20h15
This two- part special begins with frst years of the European slave trade but fundamentally focuses on the individuals who fought and struggled against colonialism, slavery, and their legacies. The frst part investgates the diferent struggles in the gradual labour of breaking down the system of slavery. It looks to the violent resistance that occurred within the Atlantc system, inspiring defance, and fracturing the machine piecemeal, but also to the literary and politcal organising in the frst abolitonary process. The second part deals with very diferent sorts of struggles: the legacies of slavery and colonialism and how they have been paterned out and resisted up to the present day. It turns again to literary composers, politcal organisers and to especially resonant symbolic moments, reminding us of the importance of remembering those who have pioneered, resisted, spoken out and paved the way.

Brand New & Exclusive
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: MUHAMMAD ALI
17 April Saturday 20h15
In Their Own Words is a stylish new biography series that explores an elite few of the 20th century’s greatest fgures, illuminatng their fascinatng personalites and profound cultural and historical impact. The flm follows boxer Muhammad Ali’s rise from the Columbia Gym in Louisville, Alabama to internatonal fame, as he transcended his great athletc achievements to become one of the most infuental Americans of his tme: how this once polarising fgure ultmately became a beloved and honoured hero.

Brand New & Exclusive
SALUTE
17 April Saturday 21h05
This award-winning flm recounts the role of a white man in a defning moment of the American civil rights movement: the 1968 Black Power Salute. When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fsts on the victory dais following the Olympic 200 metre fnal in Mexico City, the repercussions were immediate. They were banished from the US Olympic team and were subject to abuse and death threats on their return home. The third man on the dais had a similar experience, Australian silver medallist Peter Norman, who, as a punishment for his support of Smith and Carlos was reprimanded by the authorites and never ran for his country again. Superbly writen, produced and directed by Norman’s nephew, Mat Norman, for the first tme the complete story behind one of the most iconic images of all tme will be told. With never before seen interviews and footage, Salute is an inspiring and tmely portrait of three compettors who became brothers.

Brand New & Exclusive
THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION
24 April Saturday 20:15
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revoluton is the frst feature length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party, it’s signifcance to the broader American culture, its cultural and politcal awakening for Black people, and the painful lessons wrought when a moment derails. Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who lef it. Featuring Kathleen Cleaver, Jamal Joseph, and many others, The Black Panthers is an essental history and a vibrant chronicle of this pivotal movement that birthed a new revolutonary culture in America.

Brand New & Exclusive
FORGED IN FIRE S8
12 April Mondays 20h15 On this all-new competton show, the best bladed weapon-makers in the country go head-to-head building everything from Viking batle axes, to Samurai swords, to Indian claw daggers. There will be new weapons and contestants every week, and stunning tests of their creatons. In each stand-alone episode, four new contestants batle it out in a quest to prove they can build a partcular weapon beter than anyone else – and they’re doing it by hand. This is the show that turns the crafsmanship, legend and excitement of weapons-building into an against-the-clock batle of wits, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. Contestants compete over a series of eliminaton challenges using the “garage” of tools provided. Each challenge centres on fabricatng a component of the overall weapon. Judged by an esteemed panel of weapons experts, the race to create the episode’s weapon of choice is a journey through weapon history under ‘Mission Impossible’ time constraints with an explosive finale. The winner leaves with $10,000 cash and the coveted ttle of “Forged in Fire Champion”.

SA Youth TV Is Currently Developing Several Original Shows For The Brand

The local youth brand which is intended for broadcast on the DStv platform has recently made calls to several youths for the following programs:

"Journey of Success" where entrepreneurs or business people share their stories how they made it and became successful. This will motivate others to be assured that "anything is possible when you put your mind into it."

"Life after Matric" this is for everyone who faces challenges as they finish their Matric. We call upon anyone who is willing to share their story and be part of the show through their journey of challenges. Shoots takes place at our Durban Studios.

"Behind the Mic" where we seek Local Radio Presenters who are interested to be part of the show to share their story how they started until they are where they are with Radio.

"Know your health" where different Doctors talk about the diseases that affects people and ways to treat them, their profession and what they specialize in for sick Patients.

"Iphupho Lam" where Youth in Arts to name Musicians, Models, Designers, Actors etc talk about those Industries they are doing, if it's what they have dreamt to become or how they ended up in that particular Industry from what they wished to become.

Friday, February 26, 2021

Boomerang Africa's Tom And Jerry Start March On A Brand-New Slate…And The Chase Is On!

If you thought that 81 years of cat and mouse games, catch-me-if-you-can and relentless pursuits would have tired this iconic duo out, you’re wrong! As energetic and mischievous as the world has come to know them, Tom and Jerry still have a lot of life in them as they launch into Boomerang Africa from Monday, 8 March with brand-new episodes, and all-new storylines, in season 5 of The Tom and Jerry Show.

The new edition of the series, launched in 2014, is directed by Darrell van Citters (also known for directing the latest version of The Looney Tunes). It is based on the 1940 Tom and Jerry animated cartoon series created by animation pioneers and legends, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The characters are simultaneously timeless and timely, as their modern attributes and sense of irreverence are a perfect fit for today’s audiences around the globe. Our beloved frenemies, who love to hate each other, are joined by Spike, Tyke, Tuffy, Butch and other friends in new adventures around the house, and beyond!

Tom and Jerry remains one of the best performing shows on Boomerang Africa and is one of the most significant contributors to the channel’s ratings in the past year. This timeless classic, loved by children and adults across Africa, was once again voted one of the ‘Coolest Cartoon Shows’ by South African youth in the Sunday Times Gen Next Awards, now six years in a row.

To celebrate the release of The Tom & Jerry Movie, a hybrid live action and animated film coming to cinemas in South Africa on 5th March, Boomerang Africa will launch all-new episodes of the current spin-off series on Monday, 8 March, with tune-in Mondays to Fridays @ 08:05 CAT. The new episodes will feature the legendary pair continuing their never-ending chase on a camping trip to canyon country where they get more than they bargained for; then the frenemies end up revelling in Spike’s owner, Rick’s, sleepwalking escapades to the local fast food joint; and Jerry pretends to be a ghost terrorising Tom … until he gets a fright of his own!

In addition, fans will be able to celebrate the public holiday on Monday, 22 March with two Tom and Jerry movies starting 08:05 CAT. Tom and Jerry: The Fast and The Furry follows the duo as they agree (for once!) to enter a race around the world where the winner gets a fancy new house – after wrecking their own home during a chase. The two then accidentally blast off to outer space in Tom and Jerry: Blast off to Mars.

Don’t miss out, join the Boomerang Africa family on weekdays to get your share of the play and laughter from Monday, 8 March on DStv channel 302, at 08:05 CAT.

Watch. Play. Laugh!

As Rumored, Raven Makes Its Debut This March On Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC)

Not long ago, there were rumours that both Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) and e.tv acquired rights to Raven (Kuzgun) for which neither brand denied or confirmed these rumors. Now TDC will finally give the series the light of day.

Raven, follows Kuzgun's family life when it changes completely as a result of the caliper held against his father, who is a police. Kuzgun will fall into a bondage, pain, anger, and struggle that will last 20 years. Baris Arduç, Burcu Biricik and Hatice Aslan take up the lead roles.

The series airs weekdays at 21:00 CAT/20:00 WAT/22:00 EAT from 8 March replacing The Red Scarf

Please note that The End will make its return I know you're tired of repeats but this one comes as a double bill which is the reason for the timeslot changes.

Sunday, February 21, 2021

As Expected, EVA And EVA+ Stop Airing On DStv Later In March

This news doesn't come as a shocker to me I mean since last year both channels hit the repeat button and the only stable thing about the brand was CBS' Bold And The Beautiful.

EVA operated by AMC International launched back in March 2015 as an alternative to Telemundo offering Portuguese telenovelas from companies that didn't have a platform within the market. Two years later they launched EVA+ for those outside South Africa.

Now both of them are set to go off/shut down on March 22nd at 23:59 CAT I was expecting March 31st but this part makes sense since it launched mid March. EVA+ was probably given an open window as that one launched in October.

According to MultiChoice, they no longer have broadcasting rights to the channel and told fans to look out for more novela channels (likely tvN).

So even though EVA and EVA+ will be shutting down and won't be replaced you can find some of its shows on TLNovelas with Telemundo having a similar offering. MultiChoice will likely expand the alternatives to even include Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC), tvN (as mentioned earlier) and Novela Magic.

So basically these channels which I theorized would go off air since last year became the first batch of channels to fly out the window on DStv in 2021.

MultiChoice hasn't bothered to answered viewers on the fate of Bold And The Beautiful I wouldn't be shocked if it surfaced on another channel likely an M-Net channel.

Friday, February 19, 2021

March 2021 On WarnerMedia Africa | New Series Alert | New Horror Film As Part Of TNT Original Movies | New Seasons & Episodes

TNT:

Vicious Fun - Original Movie
A horror film critic finds himself in a sticky
situation when he stumbles into a self-help group for serial killers.

Cartoon Network:

Elliott From Earth - New Series
This animated sci-fi comedy about a boy and his mum who find themselves suddenly transported somewhere across the universe surrounded by an amazing array of aliens from new and unknown corners of the galaxy. While trying to work out who brought them there and why, they make a new home for themselves and encounter new friends, including Mo, the only other being from Earth - a dinosaur.

The Fungies - New Episodes
Explore Fungietown through the whimsical quests of Seth, one of the town's young mushroom inhabitants.

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 1 & 2
A local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know, that things are about to take a turn for the worst.

Boomerang:

The Tom And Jerry Show - New Episodes
A cat and mouse brawl with each other.

Kikoumba - New Episodes
the series follows the adventures of the king of chill, Kikoumba the lion, who has to face off against contenders for his crown every single day.

Moka's Fabulous Adventure - New Episodes
Moka, the King of the Savannah’s son, a naive and reckless little crocodile, leaves home one day to go explore his vast kingdom. Cherry, a brave rhinoceros from the Royal Guard is sent along to insure his protection. But much to her despair, Moka’s insatiable curiosity and impulsive behavior are constantly getting them into trouble!

Tom And Jerry: Fast And The Furry
The duo team up and participate in a racing competition to win a beautiful grand mansion.

Tom And Jerry: Blast Off To Mars
The duo are unintentionally packed off to Mars on a spaceship. Subsequent to landing in Mars, the two interact with the native Martians and cause them to decide to invade Earth.